07 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
1
The Chinese authorities order notice of their return to Pekin only by repairing roads. It is considered handsome in China to begin a new era with better roads, a move seen as more remunerative than supporting Boxer uprisings.
Gov. Dockery of Missouri signs a signed letter pronouncing the Nesbit law fair and satisfactory and declines to call an extra session to repeal it. He argues the amended law contains all necessary provisions for an absolutely honest election. A Havana victim succumbs to yellow fever from a mosquito bite.
The text notes Turkey pressing France for a compromise showing fear within the sultan’s domain. It recalls a time when the Sick Man could pit great powers against each other to advance his plans, but now even England is growing lukewarm toward him.
The piece notes Mr. Carnegie fears dying in disgrace while W. K. Vanderbilt claims no clear goals and no hope. It argues the miseries of the very rich should not be publicized and that excessive attention may deter young men from saving their earnings.
The period of the American occupation began in January 1899. At that time Cuba had no public schools. Now 3,567 schools operate with 3,608 teachers and 172,273 pupils enrolled, a remarkable rapid expansion attributed to the United States.
For the year ending June 30 the number of immigrants arriving in this country was 487,918 the largest since 1893 and up 39,346 from last year. But 69 percent came from Austria-Hungary Italy Russia and Poland marking an undesirable shift in immigration character.
In California and at Niagara and the Soo the force of cataracts and rapids is already used to generate electricity. The so called white coal produces no smoke or ashes and after converting water power into electrical energy it flows on to rivers, lakes and the sea.
A forthcoming ocean liner Kronprinz Wilhelm will reach New York this month. The sister ship to Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, she will be about ten feet longer and is expected to surpass the Deutschland as the speediest ship. German shipbuilding pride is highlighted by this achievement.
Present indications suggest Nicholas II will add France and England to his Germany trip. The czar, a shrewd politician, avoids overt friendships or hostilities to maintain Russia’s influence in Europe and boost his country’s standing with his people.
Rear Admiral Howison officially notified the secretary of the navy that he has made no public statement of prejudice against Schley and that he is not responsible for a Boston dispatch interview. The court is expected to pursue justice by investigating the Santiago sea fight facts.
News in brief reports Clarence Berry and William Stailey, Klondikers and Eldorado Creek mine owners, arriving by the Dolphin from Dawson to Seattle. Their sluicing this summer yielded nearly $500,000 in bank drafts.
Excitement ran high at Taylor's Falls as John Emery discovered a river shell containing a marble sized pearl of rare luster. It is valued at about $2,000 according to locals who know the market. The find comes amid a day of remarkable news across the region.
A granite monument six feet high marking the site where it is claimed the Stars and Stripes were first unfurled in battle was unveiled. The stone is surrounded by four government presented cannons. Nearby at Granite Oklahoma a gush of oil was struck at 300 feet, the flow heavy and exciting locals.
Acting for the United States District Attorney Gould filed suit in the District of Columbia supreme court against the Day sureties over a 10,000 dollar fee dispute from Charles H. Day, late vice consul and deputy consul general in Berlin. Also noted are Gen Chauncey McKeever’s death in Hanover, church conference bank offering totals, Archie Jacquay’s self-inflicted death in Atchison, Lakin Herron’s on-field death, a Mozambican seizure of explosives for Boers, the royal yacht Ophir voyage to Quebec, and Canada defeating the U S rifle team at Seabird.
Local board reviews the Graham shooting in St Louis and rules there was nothing substantial to investigate. Reports detail incidents from Tower Grove park and a family disturbance involving a stepfather and mother.
The United States offered good offices to Colombia and Venezuela to avert conflict, with Colombia welcoming pacific mediation and Venezuela less certain. Officials note frontier clashes were by detached bands, not正式 government orders, as Uribe's rebel movement allegedly drew support from Venezuela and others.
Gov Brady reports to the interior department a drunken native riot at Yakitat 250 miles north of Sitka. Captain Kilgore and U S Commissioner De Groff led a two day court with eight convictions including Captain Lawton for selling whisky. The party vaccinated 168 natives.
A list of recent deaths across Illinois notes pioneers and longtime residents: George W. Skiver near 98 in Edgar County, Mrs Margaret Alba Cairo’s oldest inhabitant, musician and journalist Laura Houchin at Normal, John M. Murphy of Waterloo aged 86, and Charles C. Clark former Peoria mayor after long illness. Also listed are C. G. Herrick in Quincy, Ben A. Sawyer Staunton, Daniel Weeks Pittsfield treasurer, James Summers Adams County resident, Charles Roeniig Medora, A. F. Bowman Murphysboro, Mrs. Mary J Castle Salem, Mrs. William Kolb Carlyle, Miss Ethel Stults Medora from morphine overdose, and Frances Kier Lincoln resident.
John W. Brown of Galesburg killed by a train at Kewanee. Anderson Jones, 60, found dead in Nashville bed. cause heart failure. Charles Groundy run over by hay wagon near Pana. killed. Ford line planned between Keyesport and Carlyle. Fred Furgeson of Ramsey killed after horse kick. Morrison and Wright livery stables at Grayville destroyed by fire. loss 3000. Near Vienna H S Curtis shot from ambush. J W Offil kiln at Ashley destroyed by fire. Four hopple places running full blast at Arcola. any drink available. Vice President Roosevelt passed through Chicago en route east from St Paul.
Lincoln Tierce's farm residence in Shelby County burned. His 15 year old daughter Net Tie rescued her three younger sisters yet in bed, saving their lives in the blaze.
Capitalized at 875000? The Gibson City Shoe Manufacturing Co has been organized at Paxton in Ford county by electing J H Collier president R A McClure vice president and W M Coblens manager The company is capitalized at 75000 and will build a fine large factory and employ about 150 operatives.
Fourteen year old Arthur Ingram died instantly at Charleston when a gasoline tank on a magic lantern apparatus exploded. He and companions were experimenting with the device when a lethal blast tore off the top of his head.
The four year old child of Isaac Fore, a farmer two miles south of Tower Hill, is believed to have started a blaze in the barn. The fire destroyed the barn, five horses, grain, and machinery.
The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Washington County Sunday School association, held at Nashville, was marked by a large attendance.
Edward Nicholas a prominent farmer dies at his Louisville Clay County home from injuries after his foot was crushed in a hay press. He was well known in local agricultural circles and leaves a family in mourning.
James Monroe was assaulted at the Roadhouse by Thomas Marwick and Mike English. Monroe cannot recover, and the assailants have been arrested.
William Crite a railroad foreman on the Mississippi Valley project in Monroe County shot and instantly killed Claude Hughes a laborer. After the act Crite disappeared.
The Carbondale city council ordered a special election to be held September 24 to decide the saloon license question.
Newport Sept. 6 The challenge committee chose the Columbia to represent the New York Yacht Club against Shamrock II. The decision disappointed the Constitution's manager W Butler Duncan Jr, who blamed sails for erratic racing. Committee noted Columbia's reliable form and prepared to tune her for the September 21 race at Sandy Hook.
New York reports Sir Thomas Lipton satisfied at the Columbia being chosen to defend the America's Cup against Shamrock II. He expected the decision, expressed hope for lifting the cup but preferred the Constitution as the challenger, and noted Shamrock II is tuned and ready while wind remains the key factor.
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