15 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
1
The sultan of Turkey issues a ban on publishing books within his realm claiming it clears space for his own forthcoming work. The decree directly restricts printers and authors and signals state control of literature.
In Oklahoma, Mr Menke reports bones of exceptionally large frogs, rivaling bovine dimensions, undermining the popular tale of a frog that perished while attempting to expand to ox-like size.
Mr Vanderlip, assistant secretary of the treasury, notes that in under five years total U S bank deposits rose by more than 4 billion dollars while banks holdings of specie and legal tender did not increase.
Postmaster General Payne mulls placing portraits of the late Dr. Charles F. McDonald on money order blanks. McDonald headed the money order service and is regarded as its originator. He left $2,000 by will to the post office department to improve the service.
The piece argues gum chewing among American women damages digestion and compares its harm unfavorably to ice cream soda dangers. It claims a yearly value of eight million dollars tied to the habit, framing it as a prevailing vice across the public.
The king’s approach has eased coercion in Ireland and observers believe that if the Irish respond warmly, troubles may fade to memory. Home rule for Ireland would enhance the king’s prestige and be a lasting achievement.
The piece argues against degrading miners families for big profits or cheap consumer goods. It warns that cheap goods bought with such terms are too costly for society. It frames the miners' strike as posing dangers tied to harsh conditions and advocates humane, fair living standards for all.
The Danes reportedly regret not consenting to selling their West Indian islands to the United States. Islanders are more distressed, nearly all favored the sale, but a reactionary faction in Denmark's upper house halted it. The United States says it can wait for Denmark to move next.
The completion of the British cable from Vancouver to Brisbane marks a major milestone though it received only brief newspaper notices. The system extends from Canada to Australia then connects to Asia and on to England, linking continents via undersea and land lines.
The article argues Cuba may join the United States by popular will before the Danish islands are annexed, noting strong local support for annexation there and Denmark’s growing burden from maintaining the islands.
The text states China plans to ask The Hague commission to decide how the indemnity should be paid and whether silver or gold should be used. It adds that Britain, not initially a party, is expected to accept the commission’s decision along with other nations.
Secretary Shaw recounts his second race for governor of Town, noting he won the state but lost his own county. A witty Irish cobbler dryly congratulates him, saying he’s glad to be elected yet sorry to have lost the county where he lives, adding a biting quip about living in every county.
Personal and political events fill the 11th with high profile visits and speeches at New York’s Chamber of Commerce dedication. A murder trial ends in acquittal after 13 minutes deliberation in New York, while a yellow fever death occurs in Panama and a Minneapolis chess game ends with a millionaire’s sudden collapse. A sculptor dies in Toronto and a ship’s Armorer slain amid a Colombian conflict. A Massachusetts girl pleads guilty to manslaughter, and Cardinal Gibbons is elected Catholic University trustees president. Deaths and an act of self murder round out a day of notable names and events.
A basement gas explosion in a New York City tenement wrecked a store and injured 39 people, some severely, as reports detail the incident and its aftermath.
On the 12th seven soldiers of the Fifth Infantry died of cholera at Manila as the disease reappeared there after being stamped out. Two Philadelphians subscribed 100000 dollars to establish an Assyriology professorship at the University of Pennsylvania. On the 12th George Hammett was struck by a railway train at Chester Illinois and killed instantly.
The twenty second AFL convention met in New Orleans on the 13th, with secretary reports showing 1 020 300 members, receipts of 144 498 and expenditures of 119 086. A string of incidents includes a Monon train holdup foiled at Cyclone Indiana, a wage increase for 59 000 Pennsylvania Railroad workers, and the embezzlement conviction of J M Melnight. Also noted are a lightning strike on a Wisconsin schoolhouse, a telegraphers convention to form a national body, Admiral Dewey to command Caribbean maneuvers, humane society secretary Belden Culver's death, a fast Lake Shore Electric trip, a fall from an electric tower, a collision near Hendersonville, and a Chicago frame factory fire.
Four young men in St. Louis paid $200 each plus costs for sending in a false fire alarm. The incidents reflect a nationwide spate of hoax calls and the ongoing municipal concern over wildfire safety and prank submissions.
The fifteenth anniversary of the Haymarket execution was marked by a North Side Turner hall gathering of about 2000 attendees from 32 groups, mostly anarchist. Speakers in German Italian and English attacked government authority, praised anarchist aims, and criticized Roosevelt's arbitration for miners.
State Mineralogist Aubrey and Horace Stevens report to the interior secretary alleging California government lands are being secured by fraud. They cite timber entries and placer locations as means to take mineral lands, and note an initial order withdrawing lands in the Susanville district pending investigation. The Stevens report lists names and figures showing hundreds of thousands of acres taken by a few individuals.
The Missouri supreme court declares the whisky tax act unconstitutional in a Bates County case. The opinion notes the emergency clause shows legislative revenue purpose, not regulation, and all judges concur. Paul Bengoch was tried under the law and the verdict was appealed.
The report covers multiple incidents and notable events including the organization of New Bent Coal Co in Pana with operations starting. deaths by train in Clayton Quincy Chester Mattoon Raleigh Huntsville. a child buried under coal and narrowly escaped. a Plainville meeting about the Fred Larimore murder. counterfeit silver dollars in Belleville. and a banker sentencing for fraud.
The column lists several deceased or mentioned individuals and their connections: William Dooling of Virginia, Mrs. M. H. Berry wife of Carthage mayor, Mrs. Lizzie Jayne Keuchter of Springfield widow of clothing merchant C. F. Keuchter, daughter of Dr. William Jayne, and cousin to Gov. Yates’s wife. Benjamin P. Bruce near Springfield, aged 176 with surviving wife and son William T. Bruce in Garrett Arkansas. Thomas Ward of Quincy since 1855, Civil War veteran and G. A. R. member. Mrs. Mary Cassel a Jacksonville resident for 50 years. Richard Heap, Mattoon retiree, in Los Angeles for health.
John Roberts, a coal miner at the Trotter shaft in Pleasant Plains Sangamon County, was crushed by a falling slate and died after 24 hours of agony. The injury marks the fourth incident in three months from the mine roof hazards.
Johnson King is held without bond on a murder charge after Abraham Garver was shot on a public road six miles west of Springfield. A coroner's jury recommended King be kept in custody. The prisoner claims the fatal shots were fired in self defense.
Knights of Pythias from 16 lodges across 14 central Illinois cities gathered in Springfield to honor Gen. James H. Barkley’s accession as grand chancellor. A banquet capped the jubilee festivities.
John W. Young of New Bedford named a voluntary bankrupt by Judge Kohl Saar in Chicago. Liabilities total 60,940 mostly unsecured. Assets listed at 39,984 chiefly merchandise.
The five men who overpowered the night watchman and looted the Ex change bank at Gardner on the night of October 29, securing $10,000, were arrested in Chicago and lodged in jail at Morris.
Brother Hilary of Notre Dame Indiana collapsed and died in a hospital reception area in Springfield due to a blood clot in an artery while awaiting a physician.
Robbers entered the Exchange bank at Richview and stole cash from trays totaling about $35. The vault section containing $5,000 was not reached.
President Roosevelt joins hunting party led by President Fish of the Illinois Central in Smedes Mississippi. The camp lies 15 miles east of Smedes on the Little Sunflower river with hounds, guides Hoke Collier and Mangum. They plan rough bear chasing through cedar and cane swamps, ensuring privacy by permit-only horse access.
Ottumwa Iowa November 14 Mrs Josephine Garrett arrested for firing two shots at the present wife of her former husband. She claims her children are maltreated by their stepmother and vowed to kill the stepmother and her successor in the Garrett family. Held to the grand jury.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Co announced a ten percent wage increase for all East of Pittsburgh and Erie employees earning under $200 a month. The raise, approved at the directors meeting, takes effect November 1 and will affect about 59,000 workers.
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