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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
1
The text notes a British force approaching Dongola near Gordon’s fated spot and predicts a new era of civilization. It also mentions the J. Louis exposition, running for thirteen years, turning a profit each season and likely to continue its success despite the unlucky number.
A French priest presents an unusual view of Zola, claiming the directing force of his life is love for animals. He points to a supposed sacrilegious sympathy for cats and dogs, calling them Zola’s kindred.
Under the terms of the treaty she dictated England is the protector of the Armenians, but any power in the world is in better position to enforce order in Turkey than is England. there is no other power of which the sultan stands less in dread, for there is no other power against which he finds it so easy to play off the jealousies of the other powers.
The aged queen has now surpassed any previous English sovereign in duration of rule. George III held the previous record, beginning in 1760 and lasting just over 59 years, a span that included the final nine years of his life when he was demented and his son acted as prince regent.
The Agriculture Department reports a sharp drop in horses globally and in the United States. In the U.S. alone, the number decreases by 769,291, about 4.8 percent, while value falls by 76,590,394 dollars, roughly 12.3 percent. The decline in value appears nationwide.
The text argues newspapers dignify small British incursions into Africa as wars. It equates war maps and war correspondents with cablegrams to portray a few shots, flight of Africans, and post occupation as the core elements of African warfare.
Speaking before a large audience in Liverpool, Hox. William E Glapstons argued that the concert of Europe, while august and useful, has failed to address the Eastern question. He urged strengthening government by a clear national opinion and condemned ambassadors remaining in Constantinople as an implicit endorsement of the sultan.
Baltimore mourns the loss of Enoch Pratt, praising his free library funded at $1,000,000 and his broad philanthropy. He repeatedly saved the city from bankruptcy by lending wealth at minimal interest, a rare civic benefactor whose absence leaves a void in Baltimore.
Preparations for the sixteenth annual Veiled Prophet celebration in St Louis are complete. The grand hall will be transformed into a luminous, fragrant bower for the reception of the Prophet and his retinue. The upcoming parade is expected to surpass all previous celebrations in splendor.
The St Louis Fair Association announces the thirty sixth annual fair on October 5 to 10 at the world’s most beautiful grounds. It promises greater attractiveness and educational entertainment, without profit to its organizers, highlighting its long drive and public benefit.
News brief items report Sir Charles Russell visiting the president at Gray Gables with Secretary Olney. Armenian massacres protest in Liverpool led by Gladstone. deaths of Louis Gilbert Duprez and Swedish statesman Baron de Geer. Mexican congressman Mexia dies. various accidents and fires including East St. Louis oil depot blaze and a Butler to Pittsburgh railroad wreck. notable arrests and legal notices. Mrs. Evita Griffin Johnson dies in Los Angeles.
John Goins of Franklin Indiana was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for larceny after stealing five chickens. In Table Rock Nebraska city marshal N A Craig was killed by two tramps while pursuing post office burglars. a deputy witnessed the chief’s death and the culprits fled. The Doric from Japan brought news of disasters in the Mikado realm including wind rain earthquakes and floods causing thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. An earthquake and fire in Rokugo September 1 left fires and water outlets. a 90 ton Big Four locomotive boiler exploded at Pekin Illinois killing the fireman and scattering wreckage. A Constantinople dispatch claimed 2000 Armenians were killed near Erzingan at Kemah. Former Chicago alderman Salow W Ross was indicted for embezzling 43000 from a loan association. bonds set at 25000.
A Shanghai dispatch says Russian engineers supervise repairs at Port Arthur docks and workshops and stockpile vast coal supplies, signaling a display of Li Hung Chang’s entente with Russia on China. Nantucket gale on the 23rd blew away part of an ancient windmill. The Bank of England raised the discount rate from 2 to 3 percent on the 24th. Gen. McNulta mailed $46,451 in 343 Whisky Trust rebate checks, about $100,000 more still unpaid. US failures numbered 315 for the week. Canada had 39. Carnegie Edgar Thomson steel works resumed after weeks idle, employing about 3,200. US gold reserve at $119,649,102. NY withdrawals $32,500. $1,600,000 in currency exchanged.
Telegrams discuss Gov Culberson and Prince Bismarck on silver policy with mixed signals. Leadville waterworks guard attacked. Bohn shaft also threatened. Toledo reports Chas Gossler drowns after attempting to walk on water in defiance of religion. Steamship Hope arrives at North Sydney with Peary party, meteorite mission fails. New York banks show mixed reserves and loans. Havana police find 14 pound dynamite bomb under Concha bridge. Chicago Junction fire destroys Elkins mill. ny banks exceed reserve rule by 14,216,025.
The Illinois town of Bishop Hill in Henry county marked its semi centennial with 300 attendees. A large granite monument honoring dead colonists was unveiled. Rev. Axel Gabrielson delivered the dedication. Col. Cary could not attend. Capt. Eric Janson spoke in English and Swedish, and a free grand feast followed a public park dinner.
Mrs. Julia Bradley of Peoria bequeaths about 2.2 million dollars to the University of Chicago with the condition that a Peoria branch be built. The Bradley Polytechnic Institute will be formed, 15 years in planning, with two of its seven directors linked to the university.
In Vermilion County poorhouse inmate Joseph Mulnell killed fellow pauper William Hill after a dispute over watering cows. Hill, an elderly man, was knocked down and kicked in the stomach, dying from the wounds. Authorities arrested Mulnell on the murder charge.
The body of James Knott, Peoria county's sole centenarian, lies buried in Northampton. Born in England, he lived in Peoria county fifty years and farmed there for thirty. He reached his hundredth birthday five months ago.
Madison county sportsmen prepare a petition urging the legislature to pass a law prohibiting out of state hunters from shooting game in Illinois. The measure mirrors a Missouri statute, but Missourians are seeking to enter Illinois to hunt.
The Altamont elevator owned by W. H. Suehrman burned to the ground late evening. It contained grain hay and farming implements and suffered about $5,000 in damage with no insurance. Separately at Illinois College Jacksonville a Jones Memorial Building round was broken during events.
Martin McLean aged 75, a longtime Montgomery county resident, died at his Bois DArc township home. He leaves several children including John J. McLean of Hillsboro.
The Jerseyville Methodist conference grants the Sixth Street church petition and names Rev F L Thomson as pastor for the coming year. Also notes other regional church items and local appointments.
The Leadville miners halt a two month dispute after militia oversight. They agree to return to the old wage scale provided mine owners reinstate their previous jobs. Union demands centered on raising surface workers to $3 a day, while most underground pay stayed at prior levels.
At ten o'clock tonight a report said the water works reservoir guard faced an armed miner force and a second assault was rumored at the Bolu shaft under heavy guard. The militia prepared to meet any attacks, anticipating trouble overnight.
J C Kassebaum who shot A S Barnes Thursday night was found in Meridian Mississippi Saturday night and arrested. He hid under a adjoining residence, then faced officers with a pistol and killed himself. He claimed he killed Barnes in self defense to Mrs Harris.
Seven lives were lost near Shields when an overloaded boat sank after dipping into a small sea beyond the harbor. The party, entering in smooth water, found the vessel breached as waves broke over it. despite bail efforts, seven drowned before rescue boats could reach them.
Police in Havana discovered a 14 pound dynamite bomb under the Concha bridge on the outskirts. It did not explode, with no crew claimed. Rebels earlier blew the Yaguasa bridge on the Western railroad and damaged culverts near Heradurs and Paso Real. Three more estates in Matansas gas burned.
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