04 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1902
Page
1
The notice warns that coal shortages foreseen across the country amount to a prearranged plot against consumers. It questions whether a game is to be played on 80,000,000 Americans annually.
Ten years ago U S bank deposits totaled 4 232 000 000 dollars and rose to 8 535 000 000. In twenty years the amount has quadrupled, a clear expansion not likely to meet criticism.
Peace prevails throughout Luzon and business prosperity in the island is the greatest ever known. In one town eighty new buildings have been erected this year. Good government and good times follow Old Glory.
The report indicates gratifying improvement in general health of troops in the Philippines with a marked decrease in sickness and mortality despite ongoing hard service.
The United States tobacco trust and a British rival have merged after a period of corporate hostilities. The American trust, the larger entity, is said to have absorbed the British competitor, though details are of little consequence.
The article notes that Russia and the United States may harvest better than recent averages in 1902. It also observes that when the U S yield is large other major producers are not necessarily low, and that a European authority reports the global wheat crop for 1902 not far above the long-term average.
The isthmus of Panama remains quiet after a recent fire and American marines put an interdict on Colombian nationalists and rebels. If the canal is built there US guardianship would raise local prestige and property values, boosting general prosperity.
Native finds American clergy an acceptable exchange for the friars in the Philippines. They are Americans in spirit and training, likely by birth. The Filipinos will receive proper instruction from their new pastors and teachers as the emergency unfolds. The final issue in the islands will not bother the United States much longer.
Albert Williamson of Cincinnati possesses a large mudstone praised by experts as one of the finest. Sent by trapper Thomas Collins who found it in a deer’s stomach in Wyoming. Egg sized, liver colored, filled with many small pores, and larger than the Wumsley stone of Cleves.
The piece notes France's marine minister forecasting a holy war and urges preparedness. It argues no nation can safely reduce forces, stressing the United States must be armed and vigilant. With a longer coastline, the U S should prepare for defense before any war manifests.
The Paris paper backs the United States stance without invoking the Monroe doctrine. It argues Europe should not meddle in the American continent, praising America's adherence to the 1846 treaty and anticipating continued duty as the Panama Canal progresses.
News in brief notes Roosevelt and cabinet discussed federal action but concluded intervention unlikely. Roosevelt invites coal operators and Mine Workers' union leader Mitchell to Washington for a March meeting to seek a coal strike settlement. Also reports state elections and notable events including Durand for Michigan governor and McCullough’s governor bid in Vermont.
A wagon with several people became unmanageable near Blue Lakes Idaho and plunged nearly a hundred feet over a cliff dragging the wagon. Three women were seriously injured but no fatalities occurred. On the 1st railways centered at Minneapolis and the Minnesota Transfer Co increased switchmen wages by 15 cents per day.
Evelyn B Baldwin states reports of expedition shortages are false and blames Captain Johannsen for attempting to control the voyage. Also in briefs, Jessie Morrison freed on bond after a Kansas stay of execution, and Royal Red Cross honors go to Mrs. George Cornwallis-West for service aboard the Maine.
The article notes many anthracite miners leaving Pennsylvania to seek employment elsewhere amid ongoing labor unrest. It also reports related labor actions, including a Dallas iron molders strike and other incidents across the states.
The bulletin lists sailors drowned while deserting a British ship at Astoria Oregon, Indian apolis grave robbing trials postponed to Oct 23, bail for Dr. Alexander but black suspects jailed, governors and mayors invited to Detroit for coal strike action with many accepting, three masked highwaymen robbed a Warwick Goshen stage coach of money and valuables from five women, Henry Schael the New York coal merchant attempted suicide amid strike debts, treasury debt falls to 957,415,887 as of Sept 30 1902, Peru confirms 25000 grant for St Louis exposition representation, gambler Thomas Robinson from Des Moines shoots rival gambler George at St Joseph, first snow falls in Denver.
New York October 2. Coal road presidents agree to combine to ship coal to city tenement districts hospitals and transportation companies. Led by Robert W. DeForest the plan aims to deliver coal by cart route through lowliest city sections, sold by pail or basket at reduced cost to ease fuel shortages during the miners strike.
Saratoga N Y Oct 2 The Democratic state convention closed after a tense final session that nearly sparked personal conflict but ended with a unified ticket less than a hundred delegates short of the 450 present. The slate included Governor Bird S Coler Brooklyn lieutenant governor Charles N Bulger Oswego secretary of state Frank Mott Chautauqua comptroller Charles M Preston Ulster attorney general John Cannen Erie state engineer Richard W Sherman Oneida state treasurer George B Finch Warren associate judge John C Gray New York.
The Vermont legislature in convention elected Gen. John G. McCullough of Bennington as governor. He lacked a majority in polls but gained 164 convention votes. Percival W. Clement received 59 votes and Felix W. McGettrick 45. Stanton of Roxbury was elected lieutenant governor amid excitement.
James S Mitchell aged 75 veteran of Mexican and civil wars died in Jacksonville. Anna E Carter wife of Elijah Carter died at Collinsville with Rev W Kiesling presiding. L N F Monroe 88 Civil War veteran died in Quincy soldiers home. Various obituaries list residents from Brownstown Iuka Vandalia Midland City Pana Saybrook Murphysboro Ponca and Taylorville. Marshall P Ayers banker 79 who built the Jacksonville and St. Louis railroad also noted.
Reese brothers gathered in Pana for a five member reunion the first time in ten years. Recounts note the St Elmo M E church to cost 12000 and the Christian church 6000, while Flora's new Presbyterian church dedication reached 16000. Christian counties courthouse dedication occurred after costing over 110000. Frank Eagan of Kinmundy aged 50 suffered a neck break from a wagon fall. Effingham street fair deemed a success with Nellie Johnson crowned queen. Crawford county fair saw record entries doubling prior years. Calhoun county orchardist James H Surgeon sold apples to a St Louis firm for 1900.
The state board of agriculture elected James K. Dickinson of Lawrence county as president for two years. The new board lists members by district including Martin Conrad, James Brown, Ora McCord, William E. Skinner, and others from Libertyville to Carmi with Joab Goodall named for the twenty-fifth district.
The W C T U state convention at Peoria adopted the new constitution as urged by president Miss Marie Brahm with Cook county representation raised. Resolutions backed scientific temperance in schools and mourned President Roosevelt’s illness. Delegates were chosen for Geneva and national conventions. unfinished business went to the executive committee. James Mays of Danville reported to Terre Haute police that his wife ran off with another man identified as John Smith and urged her return for their child.
At Peoria the state convention of the W C T U adopted Miss Brehm's plan replacing a congressional district organization with a county based approach. The decision shapes local temperance efforts and party alignment within the state.
At a butchers’ picnic in St. Joseph Missouri L A Parkes of Chicago broke the world record for dressing a beef in three minutes five percent seconds and 55 percent.
George C Stokes 66 a well known farmer near St Elmo died suddenly of heart disease while working in his cornfield He was taken ill and collapsed at work obituary style with local context and cause of death.
The Star Witness describes bribery in securing passage of the Central Traction bill by St Louis officials. Frederick Athoff testifies he was paid to oppose the bill and then defrauded of money. others allegedly paid council members to vote as directed. Courtroom crowd and prosecutors reveal alleged payoffs to secure private franchises.
Postmaster General Payne issues circular outlining limits on political activity for all post office department staff. Classified and unclassified employees may vote and express private opinions but must avoid active political management or campaigns to prevent public scandal or use of office to influence politics.
Mrs Amelia Fischer widow aged 81 was killed instantly by a Bellefontaine streetcar on Virginia Avenue and Stein Street at eight o clock Thursday morning. The motorman did not stop and the car sped away after striking the pedestrian who was crossing the street.
Minneapolis Oct 3 Judge Brooks sentenced former Superintendent of Police Fred W Ames to six and a half years in the penitentiary for accepting a bribe. A 50 day stay to move for a new trial was granted.
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