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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
1
In a strained exchange Japan requested China release captured prisoners from the recent war. China’s reply claimed only two could be found. The note reflects a broader tone of skepticism and distrust amid ongoing tensions.
Russia plans to revise the archaic penal code dating from 1845 to align punishments with more enlightened nations. The knout will be abolished and reforms will be introduced in Siberia, signaling a shift toward modernizing justice in the empire.
Brewer’s view that criminal cases should have no appeals arouses discontent among many lawyers who fear reduced business, while the public may back the stance as promoting justice and curbing judicial juggling.
A Washington dispatch reports Comptroller Bowler, after nearly two weeks of review, ruling the sugar bounty law unconstitutional. He states Congress exceeded its authority in enacting this and other bounties.
It is estimated that 10,283 miles of street railways nationwide hold $300,000,000 in actual investment while capitalized at $985,000,000, averaging over £95,000 per mile. This nearly doubles the rate of steam railways, implying much water in street railroad securities.
A new star for Utah will be added to the national flag on the right of the fourth row from the top. Regimental flags will drop in size from seventy-two by sixty inches to sixty-six by fifty-two inches. All new regimental flags will use the finest American silk and be very handsome.
The speaker argues that Cuba endures heavier taxation and stricter oppression than the American colonies once did. They claim Cubans cannot hold office teach in schools or become priests and have no real role in their government. They question why Spain objects to U S sympathy for Cubans.
A New Jersey law bars state courts from naturalizing aliens within thirty days before an election. Critics say the measure intrudes on Congress's exclusive domain, but a state court upholds it as constitutional. The court reasons federal law allows but does not require naturalization, thus permitting state restriction.
National Association of Letter Carriers reports at its Philadelphia convention that the Cox monument now stands in Riverside Park New York City. Total collected was 10 519 12 with expenses 10 913 12 leaving a balance of 6. Funds show the boys kept within the appropriation.
Hagary Puusbury, a 22 year old American, won first prize at Hastings in a gathering that included England’s champion, Russia’s master, and players from Germany and other European nations. Tschigorin, Lasker, and Steinitz were listed among notable competitors in the field.
The twelfth annual St. Louis exposition opened with speeches by President Boyd and Mayor Walbridge, followed by John Philip Sousa and his band launching the concert series that has boosted the expo’s popularity.
A notorious outlaw, Wruttame alias Lloyd Mayre alias John McMahon, famed as a top western desperado who vowed to fight capture, was arrested by officers on the 5th and remains jailed at Leadville Colorado. He led the Cripple Creek gang that robbed Wells Fargo of 20000 dollars. Also on the 6th Westminster church in Minneapolis suffered 50000 dollars in fire damage. A Hong Kong dispatch reports Ku Cheng massacre leader captured, with 130 suspects linked and 23 convicted. Also Caleb Norman, a smallpox patient, shot while attempting to flee Walls Mississippi. Eddie Caldwell died in Des Moines during a thunderstorm when struck by lightning.
A landslide near Bray Ireland threatens Dublin water supply. An earthquake struck Helena Butte and Great Falls Montana at 12 30 am on the 6th lasting six seconds. Moscow and St Petersburg report 900 known or suspected nihilists arrested with bombs and dynamite seized. Baltimore Manufacturers Record notes 77 new cotton mills projected in the south. London Ontario Trades and Labour council admits socialist labour party reps. Cardiff Wales Trades Union congress pledges sympathy with German workers and condemns the emperor. R G Dun reports weekly failures US 136 Canada 88 versus last year totals 219 and 47.
A young woman Clara Arthur who attempted to jump from the Brooklyn bridge was prevented by police, later dropped off unconscious and recovered. she was arrested on the charge of attempting death by her own action. Also reports: rebellion in Kan-Suh China, U.S. consuls to investigate Cheng-Tu attacks, weekly NY bank statement, Defender wins race, Red Men dedication in Montgomery County, Osceola mine fire traps 36 miners, NY banks excess reserves, U.S. treasury gold reserve, and a Boston Masonic Temple fire loss.
A heavy wind damaged Decatur and Macomb areas. Canton workers were shocked by lightning at Parlin Orendorf factory. Metropolis and Jefferson county suffered demolished buildings and damaged stacks. Storms flattened corn, damaged orchards across multiple counties. a farmer died from lightning near Doak farm. Danville, Peoria, and other towns reported extensive crop and property damage. The African M. B. church conference met in Bloomington with leaders like Dr Coppin urging equal opportunity and work. State Board of Labor Commissioners met in Springfield setting mine inspection plans and appointing officers and examiners for the year. A river mussel bed along the Wabash near Clark county yielded possible pearl findings. Deaths include James Richardson in Cass county and veterans gathered at Decatur. Col. Ingersoll attended Elmwood reunion but was pickpocketed of $250.
The Sangamon county grand jury will investigate bribery accusations against Illinois lawmakers. State's Attorney James M. Graham urged careful, legal examination, citing specific charges in Chicago Times Herald reports as needing accountability to protect popular self government. He emphasized public confidence in law and the jury system as essential to justice.
Inherit Yortune and James B Alexander of Alexander Bros Murphysboro have been notified by the attorneys of John Alexander who died in Glasgow Scotland August 10 with a copy of the will. The heirs were left a legacy of $200000 each for accompanying the will estate valued about $1000002.
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