08 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
1
Roosevelt remarked walking ties were refreshing to a wearied mind. The column notes actors seeking rhythmic solace with mixed results amid hunting reports. A man’s death by his own actions, linked to poverty, is discussed alongside a pursual note about pawn tickets and a failed elopement attempt.
The St Louis World’s fair offers the final opportunity to display the American Indian in a form that reflects the landscape’s color and picturesqueness once provided by buffalo and antelope, capturing the spirit of the Great West.
Mr Baer shows interest in firesides and urges price caution for coal. We promise to pay as little as possible if we obtain coal. Red neckties and carpets may mark the season. Bradstreet notes confident outlook for next year's trade. Railroads earn big money with freight backlog. Dun reports coal supply improvement boosts manufacturing activity.
Mr. Mitchell envisions a future without strikes where peace and justice prevail for workers. He calls for labor and capital to recognize their rights and duties to society, working together for the common welfare and general good of the nation.
The abundant rains in the United States have not been injurious. Crops are above the average and satisfactory in quality. American farmers will have more to export and a better market than for some years past. The weather has been the controlling factor, leaving grounds only for congratulation for Europe and America.
The text notes the coal industry’s steady production in Pennsylvania and the expected drop of coal prices to normal levels. It urges the arbitration commission to establish a plan preventing similar conflicts in the future, suggesting that the commission’s member names would gain lasting historical significance.
The text argues for lively improvements to keep pace with Ohio River measures from Pittsburg to Cairo. It cites a nine foot stage on the Ohio costing $60 million and notes prior work on a six foot stage, with army engineers urging a switch to nine feet.
A traveler who spent months in Bogota then studied Venezuela’s so called revolution. He concluded both nations’ strife is a quarrel between conservatives and liberals. In Colombia the liberals are out to win power. in Venezuela the conservatives are in.
Britain’s government flags the Ireland situation by noting Birmingham’s chief constable banned arms and ammunition makers from shipping to proclaimed Ireland districts. Orders require shipments to be labeled as arms when reaching any part of Ireland not proclaimed, with penalties for noncompliance. In Colombia, Uribe Uribe capitulated, rebels mostly captured and government forces report small victories as Panama canal talks look likelier soon.
A wide range of events fill the week from Boston where Alan G. Mason faces arrest amid alleged involvement in summer assaults, to President Roosevelt receiving election news at Oyster Bay. The brief notes also cover sudden deaths at polling places, insupportable mental illness topics, bankruptcies, weddings, and multiple violent accidents and crimes across several states, including a deadly fireworks explosion in Madison Square and a bank robbery in Richards, Missouri.
A summary of incidents notes on the fifth, John Mookey in Saranac Lake New York shot and killed a woman, fatally wounded his sister, and shot a man through the lungs. Also reported is a fierce Rosebud Indian Reservation fire in Nebraska burning 2000 cattle since the first, with several ranches still unaccounted.
Reports from Washington to New Orleans and San Francisco record several deaths on the sixth including Condensed Telegraphs about George G Vest Jr and Charles Zeigenfuss. Deaths occur in Grandin Missouri and Nashville Tennessee. Also noted are a gas death in a San Francisco hotel and a vault of mine workers leadership shift. Gold output in Alaska rises to 18 870 075 dollars. Militia guards Parson Green relocates to Carmi Illinois. A fire in Nashville destroys mill and elevator. Mann dies by his own hand in Lock Haven. Mine Workers union leaders may elect Mitchell to succeed Gompers. Siam king thanks Roosevelt for crown prince reception. Mint director reports Alaska output. Anthracite strike commissioners adjourn to Scranton. Quincy prepares for water ways convention.
Harvey Wetherholt of Spencer county Ind was killed by a falling tree. Crescens lowered the two mile world record at Memphis to 4 17. The coroner's jury at Joplin Mo found Mrs Darina Randall's killing of her husband justifiable. St Louis Transit offers rewards for accident free crews this year. A transit car damaged Mayor Wells carriage, driver escaped harm. Peter Warner died in Spencer county Ind from a falling telegraph pole. William Pottsberg of Spencer county Ind committed suicide while temporarily insane. Egbert O Weeks, VP of Aetna Insurance and Hartford alderman, died of typhoid pneumonia. Arthur Kaplan of El Paso Tex shot himself in front of family. A petition to King Edward to free Mrs Maybrick is pushed in St Louis. Buell Manufacturing Co workers strike after wage demand refused. Government report confirms plan to deepen the Mississippi Channel. Frank Shipman, 4, at Willeys Station Ill, killed by wagon accident. A Rio Janeiro paper says South American sentiment, especially Brazil, resists US interference.
Rural free delivery will be established at Alto Pass soon after the route is laid out by the inspector who conducted carrier examinations. A slate of local and regional events includes a birthday celebration for Dr F R Pitner in Clay City and multiple local incidents across the state.
A column of obituaries and notices lists Mrs. Robert Johnson of Pana aged 35, Mrs. John Hodges wife of the sheriff of Alexandria county, Floyd KB. Smith of Patoka on his 63rd birth anniversary, Mrs. Anna C. Colkert of Waterloo aged 81, Samuel Norman 63 near Carlyle, Julius C. Mahler 55 at Litchfield, Mrs. Amanda J. Hart 84 at Charleston, Alfred Cifford long-time Brighton town board president, Henry Williams 76 Springfield undertaker, Mr. David Patterson 67 Harrisburg, Benj. 5 Kerr at Fayette Kerr’s home in Murphysboro after moving from Monroe, a politically active figure who filed for state attorney, and a G. A. R. member.
The association proposes diplomas for servant girls to work in members’ homes. Criteria include a year in one family and demonstrated proficiency. Diplomas told as Satisfactory Good Remarkably Efficient or Graduate Cook with positions labeled Waiting Maids Ladies’ Maids and Laundresses as classifications.
Bessie Reames sued Joseph Beykirsch for damages over the deaths of two children after moving into a house he owned believed to have been infested. She claimed knowledge of smallpox and lack of fumigation. Later evidence showed Beykirsch knew nothing of the disease and authorities had fumigated the premises. she then directed her lawyers to dismiss the case.
Fire at the Illinois state reformatory in Pontiac destroyed the top half of the east wing of the old administration building. Fire department help likely saved the rest. estimated loss about $12,000 with much damage from water. Origin unknown but suspected to start in the cane shop on the fourth story east wing.
The election yields a Republican victory on the state ticket with 17 Republicans to 8 Democrats in Congress delegations. Republicans will control both legislative branches, securing a Republican U.S. Senate seat. Final official returns will be announced in a few days to state exact legislature makeup and vote details.
Coroner Scholer conducts a searching inquest into Tuesday night’s Madison Square fireworks disaster in New York. Twelve killed and 74 hurt as eight men face charges of criminal neglect and John Dimundio is sought. Crowds and hospital scenes horrify observers amid vast turnout for the election night spectacle.
President Roosevelt attended the sesquicentennial celebration of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Free and Accepted Masons and spoke as the principal guest and orator. He arrived by Pennsylvania Railroad, was met by Grand Master E A Tennis, and entered the Masonic temple for noon exercises with a limited, exclusive gathering of lodge representatives and grand lodge members.
Washington reports the death of George G. Vest Jr., private secretary to Missouri Senator Vest, found at the Columbia hotel between three and six a.m. after a day of illness. Convulsions due to acute gastritis listed as the cause. He was about forty two, survived by a widow and children.
President Roosevelt will depart Washington next Monday at midnight and not return until after the reception for Tennessee's Vice-Governor Luke Wright in Memphis on November 19. He attends New York Chamber of Commerce events, speaks at its dinner, then travels west and south. Birded by reports, a bear hunt is possible before Memphis, with a Philadelphia Union League banquet on November 22 lingering as a brief stop.
Washington dispatch reports Manila papers saying ladrones cause more trouble, sometimes posing as constabulary to rob defenseless natives. Insurgents have largely returned to peace and a semblance of order. To curb the evils, the constabulary will be expanded to hunt down the lawless bands.
Washington on November 7, mint director Mr. Roberts released the final ten month gold output for Alaska based on San Francisco Seattle and Selby refinery receipts. The total reached 18 870 075 with Klondike Canadian at 15 861 095 Nome at 5 008 980. The ten month total exceeds Alaska's entire 1901 output by over 4 million dollars. Includes 250 000 expected from Klondike before January 1 and 1 850 000 from Nome.
Ambassador Choate reported to the secretary of state that Lord Lansdowne said the prisoners from the Transvaal would be sent to the United States by the first packet. They will be subsisted by the British government until arrival. The note was dated October 27.
President Daniel McDonald of the American Labor union is gravely ill from a head blow received on election day. He stood with Secretary W. D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners when Special Policeman James Bramer emerged from a saloon and assaulted them. McDonald was struck on the head with a revolver and Haywood shot the officer, injuring his left arm.
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