12 Sep 1903
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
1
The Sick Man of Europe grows sicker hour by hour with a deadly disease. Civilisation universally protests the massacres and nameless atrocities now attributed to the Turk.
Jan Kubelik, the Hungarian violinist, wed Countess Marianne Czaky in a love match. The couple, now husband and wife, are expected to live happily ever after.
Southern states now operate about 8,000,000 cotton spindles, a $190,000,000 investment, up from 667 spindles in 1880. The rapid growth marks a remarkable achievement in modern industry and highlights the sector’s expansion.
A convention will meet in Chattanooga on October 22 to promote year round river navigation. Congress has appropriated $650,000 to continue work at Colbert's Shoals, with good prospects for a permanent channel within a few years.
The piece notes that Russia, despite its size, presents an inexhaustible field for women as doctors and teachers. It argues that public opinion has shifted, allowing women to pursue university studies, and that this advancement challenges opposition to female higher education.
Bishop Fowler of the Methodist church predicts Russia will overrun Europe and Asia and finally clash with the United States on the Pacific for world supremacy. He suggests that American success could prompt Russians to set up a republic at home before such events unfold.
The quotation portrays the good citizen as a person who, regardless of wealth, strives to do duty to self, family, neighbor, and state. He rejects arrogance and envy, demands justice for himself, and remains scrupulous in rendering justice to others.
Cartoon in Punch features Sir Thomas Lipton in Norse attire with three ships named Shamrock I II III beneath him. Lipton stands astride the first and third craft, the image titled The Last of the Vikings and the First of the Ten Kings invites attention for its playful nautical theme.
In Chicago Secretary of the Treasury Shay urged that the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase exposition next year will surpass any similar effort by any country in every respect. He spoke with conviction after inspecting the grounds and improvements the day before.
Secretary Shaw endorses the mining congress remarks noting mining underpins modern industry. He says miners produce essentials for coal and iron, fundamental to manufacturing, and that miners represent a significant share of the world economy today.
The Panama situation draws international interest as a significant yet smaller component of Colombia, with provocation on both sides and criticism aimed at legislators. The comparison to Turkey suggests broader regional instability and notable commentary on governance amid ongoing turmoil.
A Vermont monument honoring Chester A. Arthur reflects a sane public spirited leader. Arthur, not among the nation’s top presidents, was levelheaded and conscientious, rising to head affairs during a demanding era, removing distrust of his enemies and earning broad respect from many countrymen and regions.
Nightly notes report a New York Yacht Club farewell banquet for Sir Thomas Lipton and the Earl of Shaftesbury, plus the Royal Ulster Yacht Club challenge committee in attendance, signaling elite social and nautical circles active abroad.
The IRS in the Treasury Department strictly enforces a recent rule requiring cigar dealers to sell only from original boxes and to destroy each box after the last cigar is sold. George Brandt has confessed to shooting his divorced wife Mary Brandt, 32, and her mother Mrs. Mary Murphy, 60, at their Spring Green, Wisconsin home.
Reports describe a gasoline engine explosion at Bradley Burr Co. in Chicago causing a deadly warehouse fire with $30000 in losses as workers barely escaped before the roof collapsed. Other items note a Ky sheriff winning a $500 reward for an arrest, mining victory in Minnesota, wage raises in Sedalia, a Leopold Stern extradition action, a Tennessee still bust in Chicago, a sleepwalking shooting in Oklahoma City, and the Dix transport arriving early with cargo for St Louis expo.
Bulgarian minister of finance M Manescheff drowned in Varna. George W McCaskrin of Rock Island announces independent bid for Illinois governor. Mary Gane Bryan Cabb of New London dies at 101. grandmother of William Jennings Bryan. J B Macon McCormick, famed sports writer, dies at Bath Beach aged 66. Judge Luther Lowell dies in Sycamore at 76 after serving as county judge. St Louis priests attend Archbishop Ryan and Mer McGill jubilees in Philadelphia. BE M Collins, KC railroad chief, dies in St Louis of typhoid. Robert H E Bell and partners file for a Denver sanitarium for consumptive actors. Priest arrested in Poland for aiding young girls en route to St Louis convent. Langley airship launching at Widewater abandoned after propeller wreck. Daisy Hampton dies by jumping into Ohio River after fiancé’s plea. An unidentified black man drowns after choking a white woman in Armourdale. Clarence A Barnes charged with murder in killing Representative Rhodes at Mexico, case moved to Troy for October 19.
Constantinople dispatch reports Christians in Beirut suffer disorder and violence as American warships position off the city. Consuls seek protection for foreign consulates. Admiral Cotton may land guards to safeguard the United States mission. Berlin press notes Americans’ presence strains Turkish tensions and complicates the regional balance.
Beirut Syria Sept 10 The Moslem section of the city from Friday to last night was in a state of anarchy with 30 dead including no foreigners The shops are closed and streets deserted as the government cannot or will not guarantee residents safety American cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco on alert guard slept at the consulate signalmen aboard and boats reconnoiter the coast to mark landing places if needed
In Salonica today Capt Zoyan, famed revolutionary figure, dies in the Lake Amatovo fight. Three Bulgarians dead, many wounded, Turkish casualties including one. Rebels flee to Kaimakchalan after Ostrovo stand. Demir Kapu fighting cited Bulgarian losses as heavy. A cache of war munitions and rebel proclamations captured.
Belgrade reports a published proclamation by arrested Servian army officers calling for unity against the murderers of King Alexander and Queen Draga. The officers threaten either they or the conspirators must leave the service and urge cheers for King Peter. Public sympathy shifts toward the officers amid discontent over General Gynkics’s appointment.
Montgomery county supervisors name Dixon to a one person committee to confer with other counties on swamp land claims. They cite 6 200 acres over sold in the county and a $7 740 claim with interest since the early seventies. A state meeting will appoint committeemen for a national group to visit Washington to seek settlement.
The St Paul and Minneapolis limited, departing Chicago on the Burlington road, wrecked half a mile east of Chana after spreading rails. A fireman was killed instantly, the engineer escaped with minor injuries, and no passengers were seriously hurt. Two Pullman cars derailed but stayed upright. one mail clerk was buried and later dug out.
Charles L MaeMasters, Tuscola mayor, fought off two assailants who hit him with bricks, leaving his left cheek torn to the bone and him badly disfigured. He plans recovery as police pursue possible suspects tied to revenge over arrests of two women. No arrests yet, but one man is thought to recognize the attackers.
Chairman John Eible of Alton estimates assessments will rise by about 1,000,000 as flood damage prompts higher values. Some cases show increases over 100 percent. Personal property of flood victims without real estate will be assessed this year. Real estate assessments, valid for four years, proceed as usual despite flood damage.
Mrs. Aurora Foster marked her ninety fourth birthday at home in Alton with a barbecue and picnic. Family members gathered, including Micah Foster who had been missing for 45 years and recently returned wealthy, overjoyed to find his brothers and sisters still alive. Mrs. Foster, born and lifelong resident of Alton, welcomed kin and friends to the celebration.
At Jones grading camp near Centerville station John Patterson colored was shot in the left eye and dangerously wounded by Slick Williams who fled. Patterson was taken to Belleville county hospital for treatment.
William Scott interrupted Judge Murray in a county court at Springfield. The judge ordered him to behave, and Scott replied with abusive language. Murray seized him by the neck and forcibly removed him from the courtroom.
A tornado struck the eastern outskirts of Quincy demolishing a dozen houses. Occupants escaped serious injuries except for Mrs. John Schneizle who was pinned by timbers and sustained internal injuries considered fatal.
Nicholas J. Pleembing attempted to shoot a flag outside 607 West Forty sixth Street Chicago and was lynched by a mob before police could intervene. The incident halted by rescue efforts.
The article notes corn growth advancing well despite cooler nights. It mentions the crop ripening and filling out, with most plants developing strongly and promising a healthy yield.
President Roosevelts inquiry into Seymour Tulloch charges against Washington post office is led by Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad. The probe will assess merits, with findings to the attorney general. no prosecutions will follow due to statute limits. Democrats and Republicans involved, the president seeking a careful, nonpartisan verdict.
Washington reports indictments in a postal investigation targetting Geo W Beavers former salary chief and August W Machen both charged with conspiracy. Four other indicted individuals unnamed include a well known nondepartment figure. Grand jury proceedings expected to wrap up soon with a postmaster general tied to the case as the investigation nears a climax.
Washington reports trials for indicted post office frauds expected to start at the October term of the district supreme court. Hon Holmes Conrad, special counsel, said the government will consolidate cases where practicable to expedite matters and avoid separate trials.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.