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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1896

Page

3

Ex-Speaker Crisp Dies After Illness in Atlanta Sanitarium

Ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp died at 2:15 p.m. in Atlanta after a 40 day stay at a private sanitarium. Born in 1845 in Sheffield England he moved to the United States as a child, served in the Confederate Army, and rose to Speaker of the House in the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses. His death follows heart disease traced to stress from a joint debate with Secretary Hoke Smith last summer. He was a respected figure in Congress with a noted fair and unrufled judicial style.

Atlanta Charles F. Crisp Crisp Hoke Smith Congress Reed Sheffield England United States Savannah Macon House of Representatives United States Senate

Sensational Wheat Advance Dominates Weekly Review

The weekly trade review notes a sensational rise in cash wheat to 83 cents, a drop to 77, and a Friday gain, driven by speculative covering and strong foreign demand. Pacific exports surge, Russian yields shrink, and European buyers order large freight space. corn declines, cotton rises, and failures rise in the US and Canada.

Pacific Atlantic India United States Canada

Boundary Line Upheld by Venezuela in Boundary Commission

Venezuela maintains complete confidence in the American boundary commission’s final decision and will reject partial arbitration or any compromise. Senor Andrade met with Secretary Olney, while Venezuelan counsel Mr. James J. Storrow prepared arguments on the Schomburgk line as new Hague documents arrive. The commission aims to issue a report with a true divisional map, likely by December, as Burr and De Haan translations shed light on the dispute.

Olney Venezuela American’ Boundary Commission Wasuineron Senor Andrade Julian Pauncefote Lord Salisbury American Boundary Commission England Great Britain Nicaragua Corinto Hatch Mosquito United States High Commission James J. Storrow Boston Washington Burr de Haan

Yellow Fever Strikes Returning Passenger aboard Yucatan

Five Chinese travelers and two others were quarantined on islands after failing to produce acclimatization certificates. Thomas Andrew Seaweckee, 45, from Havana, fell ill after arrival and died Wednesday evening despite nurse care and monitoring by Health Officer Doty and deputies. He had spent two weeks in Havana and was en route to Russia.

Ward Line Yucatan Havana Hoffman Island Thomas Andrew Seaweckee Seaweckee Doty Swinburne Island Sandborn Russia

Crop Conditions In Cincinnati Week On Wheat Prospects

The price current reports crop conditions for the past week showing continued favorable wheat prospects with substantial seeding still underway. Wheat offerings may expand if price advances persist and hog packing volumes reach 375000 head, up from 340000 a year ago amid swine plague concerns in western regions.

Cincinnati

Train Robbery Near Blue Cut Misses Passengers

Blue Cut Missouri scene of another train robbery at 5 40 PM on Chicago and Alton No 48. Four masked bandits seized the express car, compelled the engineer to break open a safe, and looted about 300 dollars and jewelry. Passengers were unaware until after the engine was stopped. Conductor A J Fell and Engineer James Walton in charge. Inspector Flahive led a posse to pursuit. None of the passengers harmed. The robbers used Winchesters and wore masks.

Kansas 'City Independence Glendale Chicago & Alton Biue Cut James Boys Flahive Kansas City Chicago Kansas’ City A. J. Fell James Walton Blue Cut Welton Stanstill Post Andy Shields Conductor Fell

Carlisle assault at Covington jolts political scene

Washington reports a strong cross party reaction to the Thursday night assault on Secretary Carlisle in Covington. Democrats condemn the attack and Republicans deplore the behavior while arguing it may aid the sound money cause in the state and beyond.

Carlisle Covington Washington Babcock Republican Congressional Committee Butler National Purist Committee Mugh

Spartan Floated After Grounding On Hereford Bar

Anetxsga New Jersey October 23 The steamer Spartan which grounded on Hereford bar during the recent storm was floated this morning.

Anetxsga, N. J Spartan Hereford Bar

No-To-Bac Cure Ad and Harpy Kicker Remark

An assortment of old advertisements and quotes including No-To-Bac claim of curing tobacco use with thousands of cures and a free booklet from Sterling Remedy Co. The passage also notes a boast about Harpy as a football kicker and a quip about kissing.

Ad. Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York Harpy

Comprehensive pamphlets on Missouri and Nebraska resources

Publication notes pamphlets covering agricultural and industrial resources for Missouri and Nebraska. Free mailings to prospective homeseekers via Burlington Route. Mentions officials and a prompt distribution plan.

Missouri Nebraska W. Waksley G.P. Ay Burlington I. Bt Louis

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