12 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1901
Page
1
Service in the United States army grows in popularity with artillery corps maxed at 18,862 men. The sultan of Turkey is described as a wealthy miser who clings to cash. The Pan-American exposition is praised for its large cheese exhibit weighing 1,100 pounds, 26 inches high, 36 inches in diameter, and made from 5,500 quarts of milk.
The hazing season has opened and college authorities face a duty to close it summarily amid ongoing criticism of cruelties and fatalities recorded annually at various U S institutions of higher learning.
German newspapers speculate on why cattle fish appear along the north coast for the first time. The suggested cause is simple and involves the fish cutting from a less favorable location.
The Boston Board of Health concludes natural ice ejects bacteria by freezing and artificial ice kills them in sterilizing. President Roosevelt changes the executive mansion name to White House. The nation has 195000 miles of railroad in U S vs 271600 worldwide, with rapid growth since 1880.
Opinions split on erecting a Napoleon statue at the St Louis World’s Fair. Opponents argue the French leader had no aim to aid the United States and sold the stake for $15,000,000, knowing France could not long hold the territory.
Mrs. Lavinia Wenkler of Kokomo observed her 91st birthday surrounded by 207 relatives including 4 children, 86 grandchildren, 101 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. The family gathering honored her long life and large clan.
The remarks condemn Emma Goldman for praising Czolgosz and portray anarchists as reveling in murder. The piece argues society tolerates such murder advocacy as a defense of free speech.
Ten states and territories have appropriated funds for the 1903 World’s Fair in St Louis. Missouri leads with 1,000,000 while Oklahoma and New Mexico provide 20,000 each. Pennsylvania allocates 25,000 as a preliminary sum, and Illinois Arkansas Arizona Colorado Kansas and Wisconsin join in the program.
Rt Rev Alexander Burgess bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Quincy LiL recently deceased was revered by his flock and noted for his fine preaching. He first lived in Quincy, then Peoria, later returned to Quincy before requesting to retire to St Albans Vermont where he died.
The University of Goettengin has offered the newly founded chair of inorganic chemistry to Theodore William Richards of Harvard. The note marks an unusual instance of an American named to a German university.
A severe Pacific seismic disturbance likely from volcanic activity raised ocean levels off Nicaragua flooding the Pacific coast to eight feet and causing damage. Shamrock II will be dismantled and laid up in American waters this winter, with likely racing appearances on Long Island Sound next summer.
Berlin notes the U S Britain canal treaty would place a key navigation route in American hands. Paris trials condemn Laurent Tailhade for inciting murder. he gets one year in prison and a 1000 franc fine. Lorenzo Snow dies in Salt Lake City after bronchitis. Uribe-Uribe routed at Tachira, Maracaibo report from Barranquilla. Chilean press cheers Pan American expo gains. Nicaragua imposes duty free rice import until May. Heilbron reports 13 of Lord Kitchener’s scouts captured in a Boer ambush.
News notes a severe freight shutdown in East St Louis and possible extension of the St Louis teamsters strike that would curb all city deliveries. Reports indicate railroads struggle with rising business volumes and imports of coffee and diamonds rise nationwide.
Ill inois state notices list multiple deaths across cities including Quincy Jacksonville Bloomington Colfax Lincoln Salem Flora Murphysboro Decatur Charleston Carlyle Muray Woodburn Springfield and De Kalb. Notables include pharmacist Mary A Green one of Illinois women registered and N B Wiggins hotel proprietor.
Dr Samuel Jones who began an anti noise crusade in 1999 died in a noise proof residence at 5406 Kimbark Avenue Chicago. He drafted ordinances for city fathers but never found quiet. He rebuilt the house with double windows and deadened walls to block noise before passing away.
The body of Mrs L A Seeley known as Lillian Lefay, an aeronaut, was found by Peru residents Charles Foster and Fred Kramer in the Illinois river four miles west of La Salle after her dusk ascent and balloon flight toward the river. Despite river dragging and field searches, no trace was found. her husband Al Seeley suspects abduction by enemies. The remains were sent to Reed City Michigan for interment.
Fire destroyed the grocery store of Charles A Meyers at Richville with a $3000 loss. Tabo Cruse, a well to do Mascoutah farmer, hanged himself to an apple tree. August Noetzelman took poison at Marion and died. J F Rudolph, wanted in Oakdale for illegal liquor sales, was arrested in St Louis. The Advance flour mill in Carrollton was damaged by fire for $2000.
Mrs. Mary Shumard of Decatur reports to the War Department that her brother Charles Duncan a member of Company B Third Infantry was killed by thieves near his quarters on Luzon island August 25 He had left Decatur to enlist two years ago and had not been heard from since April.
The Illinois Anti-Horse Thief Association met in Springfield and chose officers for the upcoming year and delegates to the national meeting. Delegates were elected to attend the next annual gathering of the Anti-Horse Thief Association of the United States in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Farmers across southern Illinois coordinate action against quail shooting. The hunter who shoots quail under the belief that the last legislature failed to address the birds in the game law likely faces trouble or penalties.
John Beck who fatally shot a neighbor at Herrick was captured in Pueblo Colorado by Sheriff Miner and brought back to Shelby County jail for confinement.
The fourth district convention of the Royal Neighbors of America, spanning 16 counties, gathered in Pane with about 300 delegates in attendance.
Washington October 9 Rear Admiral Schley moves to retirement at 62 while remaining in the Schley court of inquiry’s gallery. Testimony closes and three more witnesses include Admiral Taylor, Potts, and Lieut. Leiper detailing the Santiago battle and bombardment actions. The court also considers an April 6 order from Secretary Long on avoiding exposure to fortified ports and maintaining a blockade of Cuba.
Dr. Hiram P. Tuttle, inventor of thorite explosive once recommended for Navy use, died suddenly at his Tacoma home on October 9. The noted chemist had been involved in naval ordnance research and was 62. His death comes as a shock to colleagues and the defense community.
A St Louis report details the World’s fair architectural sketches for main exhibit buildings. Isaac S. Taylor hails the designs as surpassing prior expositions with finished concepts and bold massing. Buildings by Carrere Hastings Cass Gilbert and Theodore Link feature arches domes and pavilions in a striking free renaissance style.
St Louis October 9 Harrison I Drummond chairman of the committee on police of the World’s Fair reports from Washington on organizing the fair police force. A regular army officer will command. A 2500 guard force expected during peak August September. Chicago used 2000 at most. Emphasis on high standards, discipline and appearance, learning from past expositions.
H B Howson of Toronto suggests a cheap metal bank modeled after a building for Pan American visitors. He notes his family’s Buffalo Box saved money for the World’s fair and argues a St Louis box could boost savings and attract more travelers to St. Louis, with the idea spreading among friends.
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