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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1903
Page
1
Records show many Civil War draftees were under 25 with over four million Northern volunteers aged 21 or younger. The prior year postal deficit reached 4.5 million, while receipts rose to 134 million, as rural free delivery progresses. The department aims for balanced finances with improved revenue and costs.
Advices indicate Japan is ready to extend the evacuation term in Manchuria. It appears Japan may refrain from opposing Russia’s continued hold in Corea if Russia keeps hands off the region, suggesting a fair exchange rather than a conflict.
A playful caution suggests not calling a policeman by number when visiting St. Louis, urging restraint until the Hogan's craps-game incident fades from memory. The note hints at avoiding phrases like Come, 7 or Come, 11 to a hobby.
In Kansas colleges the sophomores and freshwomen smash furniture tear clothing and do rough and tumble fighting just as sophomores and freshmen do in male colleges. Are the college girls fitting themselves for the domestic wars after marriage.
Columbia University leader asserts the school of journalism cannot guarantee producing good newspaper men without students possessing the essential grit. He declares the ethic is “root, hog, or die” in the newspaper business and nothing is earned by favor.
Canada's lawyers in the boundary dispute argue there are grammatical faults in old treaty language. No evidence yet shows the treaty parties doubted the treaties' intent. The Dominion claims the matter is overblown and not decisive.
A New York theatergoer died from heart failure after laughing during a performance. Report notes the incident as a reaction to what the performers intended as a real joke and reflects on rising artistic standards.
France has spent 90 million dollars on waterways in the last quarter century, seen as a top national investment. Canada has invested over 60 million dollars in canals and plans to enlarge and extend them. The United States has not shown similar energy and enterprise.
In St. Louis federal court, Judge Adams tells the grand jury that the initiator of the crime must be punished along with the victim. He says the foreigner is only a tool in the hands of higher men and insists those who devised and financed the fraud should face penalties.
Months have passed yet the last Fourth of July is mourned in many households. An investigation records four hundred fifteen certified cases of lockjaw from the celebration, with only seven recoveries. Most cases stem from toy pistol use, highlighting the high cost of annual revelry.
The indictment of Gen James N Tyner former assistant attorney general for the post office department marks a sad end to a career spanning over thirty years in the postal service. He held many high positions including postmaster general and those close to him hope his troubles stem from others actions rather than any intentional wrongdoing on his part.
Joseph Chamberlain, the British statesman out of a job, launches his fiscal campaign with frank assertions that English commerce is stagnant and faces crowding by Germans and Americans. He argues England risks dropping to a fifth-rate nation unless Britain abandons free trade as a worn-out principle.
On the tenth a statue to William McKinley was unveiled in Adams Mass with thousands present. Speakers included John D. Long Gov Bates Lieut Gov Guild and other national figures. Also noted were political moves and obituaries across the country including officials named in Washington and Kentucky.
Kansas Supreme Court on the 10th reversed Cory vs Spencer from Leavenworth, giving 3000 veterans at the National Military Home the right to vote as Leavenworth county citizens. The decision implications touch next year’s First congressional contest. George B Campbell and Thomas J Carter bound over in Cairo Illinois for post office robbery to federal court in 3000 each. Veterans arrive in Louisville for Union Veterans encampment. Military policy eyed as congress may rider to repeal anti canteen law. John Dowd, the sentry who killed Crowley at Allegheny, turned over for trial after court martial exoneration. released on 5000 bond.
Deputy Marshal Thomas arrests Jesse Lillard at Mill Creek near Sleeper on the 12th for illicit distillery operations and destroys a still. Detectives from St Joseph visit Lincoln Penitentiary and identify John King Charles Ray and George Sveras as suspects in a Burlington train hold up near Amazonia.
Paymaster General A Bates submitted the annual report to the War Department for the year ended June 30 1903 detailing total funds handled by the paymaster's department at 43 645 959 with 32 599 406 spent on army pay and 383 830 on militia. The Doylestown National Bank was authorized to resume business after stockholders raised 220 000 by assessment. Other items include Missouri Supreme Court bribery case, Chicago drainage canal case, death of Archbishop Kain, and various political and criminal developments across states.
A head end collision between passenger train No 79 and a freight train on the Chicago Peoria and St Louis line between federal and Grafton left freight crew engineers John Walsh and Emil Meynard fatally injured after leaping to save lives. They were taken to St Josephs hospital in Alton and lived in Springfield. Passenger crew Tillman Grant and George Parker were injured but survived. Conductor J W Wood of the passenger train jumped to escape and lives in Grafton.
The Burnett family discovered several 1862 creenback notes worth 19 dollars each while sorting the late George E. Burnett’s papers. The relics were presumably unseen for over thirty years and will be sent to the U S treasury for examination and redemption. The origin of their concealment remains a mystery.
In Mattoon city court the motion for a new trial in Mayor Menke's case was argued. Menke was convicted of permitting a saloon without a license and selling meals to smallpox patients and inmates of the city prison. Judge Henley refused the new trial and fined Menke $10 plus costs, ordering his removal from the office of mayor.
Mine operators and hoisting engineers in Illinois, meeting in Peoria, adjourned without agreement. About 650 engineers will strike November 1 unless terms are granted. They demand a flat $20 per month rise for all classes, while operators offered a 12 to 14 percent advance, which was refused.
Administrators for Margaret Offerman and Mary Walsh, who were killed by a Terminal train while coal picking under the East St. Louis viaduct two years ago, consented to a settlement of two damage suits against the railroad company. Each suit, originally for 5000 dollars, will be settled for 500 dollars.
George B. Campbell and Thomas J. Carter were bound over to the federal court at Cairo in the Bu.D of 3000 dollars each for robbery of the Dongola post office. An indictment found at Cairo led to the action. Both men posted bond and are identified as wealthy citizens of Ripley and Brownsville Tennessee.
At Springfield, former Representative John G. Jones of Chicago, president of the Illinois Civil Rights Protective League, attacked Booker T. Washington for endorsing constitutional amendments in the southern states during his convention address.
Dr. M. H. Smith of Manchester, a passenger on the Chicago and Alton train returning from the Masonic grand lodge session in Chicago, was killed when the car swayed and he lost balance, his head striking an iron bar.
The Illinois farmers club adopted resolutions condemning side shows at the state fair and asked the state board of agriculture to exclude them in the future, arguing they are indecent and immoral in nature.
Mr and Mrs Drew Bishop of Galatia welcomed two sons and two daughters. The infants lived about twenty four hours and were visited by hundreds of relatives and neighbors at their home.
Governor Yates issues requisition for James Martin and George McLeary, held in Cleveland, wanted in Chicago on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Authorities pursue extradition to face the charge and stand trial.
In a special session of the Mattoon city council Alderman J A Brown was elected mayor pro tem to fill the vacancy created by court orders removing Mayor Menke.
A tornado hit Mendota causing heavy damage to the town and a nearby wild west show. Four horses were killed and several Indians and cowboys were injured, with the extent of injuries not fully detailed.
Illinois report on the Ellsworth case details 24 year old Farl Ellsworth's arrest in Chicago after an undercover confession by detectives posing as friends. It questions the old Ellsworth double murder at Woodstock and suggests a possible insurance fraud plot involving Amos Anderson, with involvement by two prominent locals and shifting blame among family members.
East Alton voters approved a new school site and bond issue, but funds fall short to buy the site and build. The board instead plans the old site, provoking multiple contractor withdrawals. A new election may be proposed to adopt the old site, though it may jeopardize bond availability.
Decatur industrial founder James Milliken proposes to Cumberland Presbyterian church to advance 50000 for an immediate women’s dormitory, contingent on raising 150000 for endowment. The plan likely will be accepted, with a new building aimed for September 1904 opening.
William R Vredenburgh state insurance superintendent filed suit in the circuit court at Springfield to declare Trades Mutual Life Insurance Co insolvent. The bill alleges the companys finances endanger policyholders and asks for a receiver and an injunction restraining officers from continuing business pending a full investigation.
A family around Huntley led by Charles Ehorn with seven girls and thirteen boys, totaling seventeen children, may win President Roosevelt's approval. The Ehorn parents and children remain hearty. Mr Ehorn served in the Civil War from age eighteen until its end.
The Thirty third United States Infantry presents W. G. Way of Gibson City a diamond studded gold watch and reward for compiling a history of their civil war service. The book is a 285 page volume, elegantly bound.
Richard T. Crane and Miss Emily Hutchinson wed in Chicago after an ante nuptial agreement that awarded the bride a $1,000,000 settlement. Crane is described as a multi millionaire.
A permit issued by the auditor of public accounts authorizes the organization of the Hinckley state bank at Binckley with a capital of 25000 dollars.
Three rod mills and a converter at Joliet have been shut down by United States Steel Co. About 1,000 men are laid off.
Chicago reports eight Zion banners carry 3,000 crusaders toward New York as Dowie leads the exodus. Guards accompany trains while a 600-strong Zion choir, children’s choir, and the Arcadian car depart. A nursery creche will care for infants during the evacuation period through November 2.
New York Oct 15 Madison Square Garden is being prepared for John Alexander Dowie and followers expected Friday. Workmen build a platform at the east end with seating for 500 Zion officers and a 600-voice chorus. A baptismal pool 30 feet long and 15 feet wide will stand in front of the platform.
Manila reports Johnston and Herman, runaway constabulary officers, attacked near Cagayans island by a pursuing boat crew. Johnston was killed, Herman wounded, and a constable injured. Four crew members were killed, two jumped overboard. The captors later recovered guns and ammo. Johnston’s body was found aboard the boat.
Manila reports Larado Toledo, an insurrectionist active in Albay, has surrendered with 30 followers and ten guns. The only remaining band in Albay is led by Saria, believed to hold about ten guns.
Timothy O'Shea deputy building commissioner of Chicago submitted his resignation to Mayor Harrison effective immediately amid council graft investigations. The charge alleges a theater contract was steered to a certain alderman with O'Shea's fire partition device used to secure a building permit.
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