10 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
1
The Weekly Call notes Mt. Haley Maitland county Michigan apple trees blossoming thrice since last winter unless frost overtakes them. It cites census data showing over 500000 manufacturing establishments in the country this year, up from about 499000 in 1889, a notable rise. It questions navy needs, arguing personnel must precede new ships if crews are lacking.
A commentary reflects on U S population growth since 1790 including a note that most growth occurred east of the Alleghenies and that oceanside settlement has filled the region. It praises national progress, notes New Jersey as a major mosquito producer and home to a vast orchid hothouse, and urges citizens to settle to productive work after the 1900 elections.
Reports indicate rising strain between the pope and Italy's government as the Vatican may issue a statement arguing that restoring the pope to temporal power is the sole path to restore harmony in Italy.
McKinley and Roosevelt, successful national election winners, are described as men of unblemished honesty and pure private lives. They bring long public service, are not sectional, and would be welcome visitors in the south. Though not identical in temperament, both are whole-souled and proud of their country from border to border.
The southern states hold the materials for making daily goods and will develop them with enterprise. The Southern Industrial Association plans a convention in New Orleans next month to promote these endowments to the world.
To save the fortune of his sister from her spendthrift husband George Gould, the countess de Castellane sought help from the family and was appointed by French courts as trustee. The move displeased Count Boni and his father who wanted the control of the countess millions.
Juvenile author Mr. Tomlinson argues that books for boys dethrone girls books. He cites a twelve year old girl who listed 68 favorites, 27 of which were boys books. He attributes the shift to girls embracing athletics and outdoor sports and rejecting prim feminine tales.
A concise entertaining volume by H B Wandell city editor of the St Louis Globe Democrat, detailing St Louis as the site of the 1903 World's Fair centennial celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. The pocket book is attractively bound and serves to educate readers about the great metropolis.
Return totals from Chicago and statewide results indicate McKinley and Roosevelt with large margins, Yates defeated, and Republicans gain control of Illinois legislature. Democratic gains reported in Missouri and Kentucky as ballots tallied. Coalitions and district shifts noted in Cook County and statehouses nationwide.
Chicago voters finalize results with Alexander J. Jones, a Democrat, declared winner in the local contest as late returns reshape preliminary tallies.
One drainage trustee race deviated from Lloyd J. Smith as first reported. Smith, acquitted Monday of manipulating warehouse grain receipts, was expected to be backed by Democrats over Jones, who had a known misunderstanding with the Democratic county committee.
The Bee prints a table of 55 counties with ten more counties missing one precinct each, showing McKinley leading Bryan 90 228 to 86 196. Compared to 1896, McKinley gains 14 803, while Bryan’s 1896 plurality was 12 000. With missing counties, McKinley may reach about 5 000 statewide. 12 000 to 15 000 more votes were cast than in 1896, mostly from cities. The state ticket runs close to the presidential race and the official count may decide governor and other offices.
Chicago November 8 officials and reliable returns show county pluralities. Note some counties incomplete and totals may shift slightly with full returns, but differences will be minor relative to the overall tallies.
A compilation of congratulatory telegrams to President McKinley from Paris Manila Guatemala and more, praising his re election. Also a novelty election bet in Effingham Illinois where Hettie Darlington and John Rashineck wheelbarrowed after McKinley win. In Canton Ohio semi official Stark county figures show McKinley gaining about two thousand in his home county.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for digestive ills from headaches to cantering ailments. It promises natural, painless bowel movements for 10 cents, warns against imitations, and notes the product is genuine in metal boxes stamped with C. ec. The passage also includes a humorous travel quote about Paris and parasitism.
An old Buffalo News item promotes Jell-O as a quick healthful dessert option, noting two minutes to prepare with boiling water and setting to cool. Flavors listed include Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry. The ad-like text also contains a joke about Willie and a capital question.
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