21 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
1
TOPICS OF THE DAY notes Chicago's rail accident deaths lead among large cities with 330 in the census year, surpassing nine other big cities total of 486. It also comments on bank innovation with girl tellers and critiques the claim that free schools are the bulwark of the nation when capacity limits keep children at home.
The warm summer unsettled the vole in the north and hopes rise that the creature can be located and retrieved. A plan is proposed to relocate it to a more accessible site to ease future care and management.
TP. C. Martin, an author on the subject, reports that 100,000 people work in telegraphy, 26,000 in Bell telephone companies, 150,000 in electric light plants, 150,000 on electrically powered street railways, and 150,000 in electrical factories.
A Connecticut bride left her husband three days after their marriage because he was one of triplets and so like his two brothers that she could not tell which of the three she married. Any court ought to pronounce that ample ground for divorce.
Recently compiled statistics show average life in 1880 was just over 33 years, rising to more than 35 years by 1900. The trend suggests that by century’s end the average man may live long enough to make birth worthwhile.
Gen. John H. Littlefield recalls studying under Lincoln in Success. He quotes Lincoln saying he would not take a case unless his client was in the right. He notes Lincoln faced jurors who might think he was a liar, balancing technical law against true justice.
The Society of American Wars with help from San Francisco citizens plans a monument to naval hero John Paul Jones. The idea was first publicly proposed at the society’s bi monthly banquet Saturday evening in San Francisco.
At Daglas Georgia Peter Vickers has recently subscribed 1000 dollars to persuade a railroad to extend to the town. The notable fact is that Vickers was born a slave and now owns 9800 acres of farmland plus other real estate in three Georgia towns. His bank account and the esteem of his fellow citizens are large.
The piece notes Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant Mrs. James A. Garfield and Mrs. William McKinley as widows of presidents. It states Mrs. Benjamin Harrison married after her husband left the White House and praises these women for their status and embodiment of American womanhood.
The article notes Roosevelt as the youngest man to hold the presidency, highlighting a series of unique distinctions. It mentions his ascent amid exceptional circumstances and hints at a broader impact on the White House and era, though textual garbles obscure full details.
President McKinley died at 2 15 a m after hours of unconsciousness. He spoke softly to his wife before death and expressed God's will. Autopsy may fix the cause. Roosevelt to succeed, cabinet to resign. Buffalo mobs surround the assassin’s jail as the nation mourns.
The president neared death before six, oxygen administered with little effect. Cabinet members climbed the stairs in grief, including Root Hitchcock and Knox, while Mrs McKinley kept vigil at his side as he chanted Nearer My God to Thee and uttered final goodbyes.
A diverse list of Illinois residents mourns deaths across towns including Vienna Decatur Bloomington Ramsey Ridgway Creal Springs Danville Philadelphia Quincey and Cass county. Names include A J Smith Henrietta Vance James Conner Alice Donohue Caroline McKnight James Shasten W G Duncan Peter Voorhees James Hinche and James Harvey Richardson, with ages and brief identifiers.
Petitions show farms across seven townships are overrun by ground hogs causing extensive damage. A rural board member estimates his farm hosts 1,000 groundhogs and requests a bounty of 50 cents per scalp from the county supervisors.
Trave Reeves, living alone in a shanty boat on the Mississippi River about two miles southeast of Batch town, Calhoun county, was found dead. Authorities believe he set fire to the shanty and then discharged his gun into his face, blowing off his head. only small skull fragments were recovered.
About two hundred six Pace family members gathered at Mount Vernon from Hlinps Alabama Missouri and Maryland. Judge W T Pace historian presented a paper detailing the family history.
A street car was struck by a Big Four switch engine at Danville. Motorman John Young was instantly killed while two women, Miss Whited and Miss Matthews, colored, were seriously injured. Other passengers jumped to safety.
A young man in Douglass county died instantly in Tuscola while attempting to board a moving passenger train. He was thrown about 40 feet and his shoulder crushed. No identifying marks were found on his person, delaying recognition.
Ida May Dennie, in a jealous rage, shot her husband Edgar Dennie in the abdomen. Dennie, a well known railroad man, has been indicted for murder in the first degree.
During a temporary absence of his attendant, 30 year old William Corzine, ill with typhoid fever at a home four miles from Medora, fled in delirium and was struck and killed by a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train.
Ferdinand Haulif of Springfield obtains a permanent injunction against the state board of agriculture preventing interference with his dental practice on the state fair grounds. The order restrains board members from actions affecting his business at the fair location.
Acting Gov Northcott issued a proclamation designating Thursday the 19th as a day of prayer and memorial services honoring the memory of the late President McKinley.
J. W. Stanton of Richview Washington county has been appointed superintendent of the Illinois exhibit for the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition, marking a key administrative post for the event.
John Deveraux aged 14 of Quincy suffered a severe injury when caught in the cogwheels of a stone foundry machine. His right leg was lacerated so badly that amputation became necessary.
A tailors' union established a temporary body in Alton with Frank Schenk elected president and Charles F Wolffbrandt serving as secretary and treasurer.
Dr. G A McMillen a well known dentist of Alton has been elected professor of operative dentistry at Washington University in St Louis Quinn sustained a leg wound in a hunting accident near Alto Pass when James Johnson accidentally shot him the injury is not serious
Canton Ohio September 19 crowds of 100000 gather to pay last tribute to President McKinley in a simple, impressive service at the First Methodist church and Westlawn cemetery. The nation and world mourn as clergy from several denominations lead prayers and a choir sings Nearer My God To Thee. President Roosevelt’s officials depart for Washington after a solemn, historic day.
In Canton on September 19 church services included an organ prelud e by Miss Florence Douds, solo “Isle of Somewhere” by Luterpean quartet, and scripture readings from Dr. John A. Hall and Rev. E P Herbrouck. Dr C E Manchester praised McKinley’s virtues in a moving address and reflected on the late president’s homeward return.
A vast floral display floods Westlawn cemetery as caskets of William McKinley lie in state. Flowers from the United States and many nations cover the vault and surrounding grounds. A cradle embroidered with Niles and purple asters honors McKinley’s infancy cradle, to be sent back to Niles, Ohio.
Canton Ohio September 19 Friends of Mrs. McKinley express confidence she will be spared for a long time and in good health. Dr Rixey says she bears up as well as could be expected, though deeply bereaved and frequently sorrowful, with no immediate expectation of worse conditions.
President Roosevelt avoided the crowded Canton streets and walked the Harter grounds after breakfast. Judge Day joined for half an hour, then Secretaries Root and Hitchcock visited briefly. Unofficial visitors left calls, with about a half-dozen Rough Riders among the few he greeted.
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