05 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
1
The excerpt notes France's high urban birth rate and intense birthplace attachment, contrasting American expectations. It cites 31,000,000 of 38,000,000 inhabitants living in towns where born, reflecting a less migratory, clustered population pattern. It also mentions Diaz's invitation to Atlanta's exposition and Mexico's constitutional limits.
In coming years a standard gauge road will run from Guatemala's interoceanic railway to the Mexican border linking with Mexico's Oaxaca extension. Guthrie Oklahoma women prove the stereotype that women cannot work with tools by repairing a dilapidated church with hammers and saws in a workmanlike fashion.
British manufacturers are losing traction in South America as Chile increases orders, with recent shipments to Chile including twelve American ten wheel mogul locomotives, four express locomotives, and two light work engines.
Between 1881 and 1891 Canada added 500000 people, received 800000 European immigrants, and lost 900000 to the United States. At this rate, a Greater Canada could soon be under the Stars and Stripes.
The speaker labels China an arrested civilization and Turkey a spoiled one, arguing the time to discipline China and wipe Turkey from Europe has arrived. The claim cites Mr Gladstone's view that Turkey is the worst governed country, claiming insider knowledge of the case facts.
The steamer St Louis exceeded twenty three knots per hour on a trial trip and earned a contract to carry the U S mail between New York and Southampton at four dollars a mile. A 566 knot week would yield $2,264 daily from the post office department, a reward fairly earned.
The text argues that Cuban resistance and leadership prove the islanders deserve immediate concessions from the Spanish government. It contends Spain will grant the sought rights only if pressed, noting the Cubans' courage and skill despite manifest disadvantages.
A South Dakota quarry discovery leads to a grindstone factory promising superior quality to European imports. The supply of stone is described as nearly inexhaustible, and the works are planned to become the world’s largest of their kind.
The Marietta historical society marks historic places with five memorial stones. They denote the old stockade from the French and Indian War era, the Fort Harmer site, and the riverbank spots where pioneers gathered in 1788, plus the inauguration of Gen Arthur St Clair as territorial governor.
A fragmented report notes a conference held in Paris focused on protecting birds useful to agriculture. The delegates discussed benefits to crop and livestock sectors, agreeing on measures to promote and safeguard bird populations.
The internal revenue department issued instructions extending the filing period for sugar bounty claims from September 1 to October 1. Matt W. Ransom arrived in Washington and took the oath to resume duties at the Mexican mission. Librarian Spofford sent a multi year financial statement to the treasury, with figures withheld pending department action.
A distinct earthquake shock rattled parts of New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania near 6am lasting about a second. Reports from Associated Banks of New York City show weekly changes with reserves up and deposits up while loans and specie decreased.
John Jones of OfA Atahi booth at Anna quarrels with booth employee Mrs. Sarah Mendenhall over wages. Jones knocks her down and chokes her, then kicks. An insane state asylum patient strikes Jones with a brick. Jones pursued but jailed as the woman dies an hour later, about 40, mother of four, wife of James Mendenhall, from Carbondale. Jones had prior murder term at Chester penitentiary. Belshazzar Kreig, 65, near Virginia, found dead hanging by heels in an apple tree after missing days following a quarrel with his son. Coroner rules death by own action. rope broke, heels caught in tree fork. He leaves a widow and three children.
The Piatt county Old Settlers reunion at Monticello featured Nathan Haneline and Allan Sadorus sharing recollections of early Chicago and Champaign county history. The log cabin site noted as the first white residence in Piatt county, built by Mr Haworth. Also recounted were Indian helpers, a teakettle oil accident, a fatal well fall in Hutsonville, and a Massac county Freemason elder. Additional items include city officials appointments, a robbery by explosion at New Dennison, teachers’ institutes in Nashville, jail break near Danville, a Franklin county thresher fatality, Murphysboro teachers’ meeting, a Bloomington resident’s death, and a Freeport liberal religious congress.
In Chicago Sept 1 the Knights of the Red Flag paraded despite mayoral orders, their banner hidden by black. Oscar Neebe Michael Schwab and Lucy Parsons attended a saloon yard celebration on Clybourn avenue where a red flag was presented to the socialist party by socialist wives. The flag was unfurled amid cheers but not waved as ordered. Speakers M V Britzens and Michael Schwab spoke. Britzens charged Mayor Swift with violating civil liberty. Schwab warned of prison as a future tactic but urged continued activism and education to fight oppression.
A basement fire at the Academy of Music in Burrato Buffalo began at 1 am and rapidly spread to surrounding businesses. The blaze destroyed the fur store of George W. Comstock and Glenny Sansfatore chint ware importers, with further damage to Lyman and Sloan drug store, American Express building, and Western Union Telegraph Co. The total loss is conservatively estimated at 500000 dollars.
New Orleans reports a massive ticket counterfeiting scam with Charles J. Barnett of Barnett & Wenar arrested on Canal Street. A warrant remains for Wenar, with arrests also claimed in New York and an eastern city. Printers in New York accused. Inspector Fegan led seven months of investigation. Deputy Marshal Leblanc took Barnett into custody.
Gov Rich ordered the fifth regiment state troops to Ishpeming Michigan after a telegram from the mayor warned the iron ore strike situation was worsening. Sheriff fears trouble before work begins and troops are dispatched under Cal Lyon. The unit is to reach Ishpeming promptly with tents in reserve.
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