27 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
1
A humorous remark suggests President Roosevelts choice of career as a locomotive fireman before politics. The writer jokes that a regular fireman at the White House would provide constant guard duty and imagined security.
A New Jersey couple eloped on a handcar, powering the trip themselves. The daring maneuver tested their commitment, yet they completed the ceremony with the knot tied, while enduring an extraordinary journey that proved their devotion against odds.
Ichinawa Danjuro, 63, stands at the pinnacle of Japan’s acting world, seen as inheritor of a two century old stage dynasty. His ancestry on the Japanese stage spans more than 200 years, cementing family tradition in the nation’s theatre.
William NI expresses regret that he cannot send his brother Prince Henry to the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904 and that his own trip to the United States is now unlikely, noting a long wish but lost hope of visiting the country this year.
The campaign to shift Canada western provinces homeseekers toward the U S southwest is praiseworthy. Railroads can aid this effort promptly. Some southwest areas grow quickly, while other appealing regions remain underdeveloped.
Heavy steel rail imports are underway as American mills, overwhelmed by orders, cannot supply domestic needs. U.S. railroad purchasers are turning to England and other foreign sources to fill gaps left by depleted local production.
The great money centers of the county experience pressure from marketing abundant crops while meeting expanding general business. Money rates remain high and currency demand is strong, pushing New York banks to accommodate all customers.
Sir Thomas Lipton has sent his third challenge for the Americas Cup next year after awaiting any additional British challengers. The message was delivered by the steamer Etruria, and Lipton is understood to have Shamrock III fully prepared for construction.
The die proof of the new 13 cent United States postage stamp awaits postmaster general approval. Plates will be made and the stamp released to the public. The design centers on Benjamin Harrison. The issue follows the expanded foreign registration service covering postage and registration for letters up to half an ounce within the postal union.
Commander Peary has returned from what is likely his last Arctic voyage. He did not reach the pole by more than five degrees, but his surveys and observations enhance future work. Peary’s Greenland coast researches are especially valuable, and his long effort is noted alongside other explorers like the Duke of Abruzzi and Nansen, with days logged at 84 17.
A collection of short items noting deaths and political moves: Robert Ray and Howard Rodman killed in a Cedar Rapids freight wreck. Maj. J. W. Powell of the Smithsonian dies in Haven Maine. President Roosevelt’s western trip ends in Indianapolis with leg surgery. Van Zandt nominated for congress in Illinois. Maj. M. L. Bridgeman arrested on 39 counts of falsifying accounts. Illinois militia kept at Eldorado. Roosevelt returns to Washington for rest. Senator Clark to preside at Butte seat auction for coal miners. A M Hoffmann dies in Chicago. Luckey elected VP, Smith secretary of sanitary boards. Isaac H Stratton to contest his father’s will. Buck elected president of Illinois Republican clubs. D John Foster elected commander in chief of Spanish-American Veterans. Milwaukee to host next meeting.
Reports detail a Chicago hair and feather factory fire with 75000 loss insured, a Kansas murder conviction sentencing Bessie Hickland to 20 years, a Butte kidnapping for ransom, a $400000 bridge project in St Joseph Missouri, a daytime street robbery in Chicago, a locomotive boiler explosion in Monument Colorado killing two crew, a Luzerne County strike suppression request to Gov Stone, a fatal railroad worker death near Tonti Illinois, Aladdin North Carolina prairie fire, John Brown convicted of murder in Missouri, a 400 worker coopers strike in Peoria Illinois, and a Nebraska hospital for the insane barn fire destroying horses carriages and grain.
Stella Lister fired through a door panel in East Joplin Missouri on the 24th killing Joseph Knotter of Galesburg Illinois who was attempting a break in against the Woman's Will. Pennsylvania state troops were camped in five of ten anthracite coal counties on the night of the 24th to aid sheriffs in maintaining peace.
Chin Quan sues Butte police and Mrs. Brown of San Francisco over alleged warrantless entry and abduction of his wife and baby. The Golden Eagle hotel in Washington DC was dynamited by Frank McKie, who then killed himself. 20 to 30 guests were present, only the proprietor and his wife hurt. National Association of Mexican War Survivors meets in Paris Kentucky. 112000 veterans, 8000 survive. Crocker’s brigade encampment elected Col H M Rood president. Muscatine Iowa named for 1904 encampment. Mrs. Marshall of Jessup Pa fired at strikers with bird shot to defend a non union man. Eastern Turkestan earthquakes kill 500 to 600 in three towns and destroy a fourth. Third Iawn Republican convention in Hampton named Judge Birdsall to succeed Henderson as speaker. Congressman Littlefield of Maine declares candidacy for speaker in Council Bluffs. Hungarian miners near Scranton beat non union man Winston to death and injure his son in law S E Robinson editor. Robinson shot at Winchester Tenn by Banks, dies 25th. Rita Bell Bennett marries Parisian Count Paul D Aramon.
Ongoing coal scarcity threatens to shutter Brooklyn schools while other items note St Marys Paris dedication, a New York automobile forecast replacing trolleys, and reorganizing Light Battery A in St Louis. Reports include a fatal shooting near Kennett Missouri, a drowning in Monett, and various Missouri incidents.
A batch of obituaries lists Grayville pioneer Al Gibson aged 49 and George Jessop 70, Marion County pioneer Jacob I. Cain 74 visiting Briar Texas, Norris City teacher Kenneth Green 25, and several long time residents from St. Elmo Vienna Pinckneyville Highland Waterloo Effingham Cass DeKalb and others. Additional names include Mrs J H Loveless 76 Mrs Ann Townsend 93 Mrs Maria Trifte 85 Mrs Nicholas Snyder 73 Power Bughman 87 Mrs Caroline Rodell 73 T J Leach civil war veteran and John Noot 50.
John Boeline, a young farmer near Waterloo, drank horse liniment for wine and died. George Ahgood died after a buggy fall in Springfield. Fire destroyed barns in Sandoval and Havana, with substantial losses. Norris City plans a Cumberland Presbyterian church. Norris City trustees seek bids for a brick stone edifice costing about fifteen thousand dollars. Residents report veterans’ encampments in Casey and Fulton county reunion draws attendees. A Mayday attack in Jonesboro leaves Frank Jones shot in the hip by three strangers. Coles county farmers plan to sow wheat on a small acreage. Eldorado reports mob-related house attacks. John Bean has moved away, leaving Parson Green guarded.
Harvest progresses as baling continues in central Illinois with yield estimates now possible. Early plantings are inferior in grade, pliable, red tipped and light. four to five acres yield one ton of first cutting. Late planting corn yields good quality and prime harvest. Growers tighten harvest to avoid $10 to $20 per ton value drop from mishandled brush, with new brush selling at about $100 per ton.
Dr S M Wylie of Paxton returns from a tour of Europe and the Holy Land. Justice Driscoll of East St Louis married 150 couples from January 1 to September 24. John F Wallace renamed from assistant general manager to general manager of the Illinois Central.
Miles B Mann of Carthage died aged 89 after locating there in 1839. He witnessed the killing of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith and partnered in business with Frank Morrell, who was murdered by Mormons in 1845.
Police report a 17 year old Black male arrested in connection with the death of Eugene Miller who was found dying in an alley at Springfield. The suspect claims the fatal shot was accidental.
In Lacon a 25 pound can of powder was placed under the bed of R. M. Barnes and exploded by a slow fire. Barnes escaped injury.
Indianapolis surgeons performed a needle aspirator puncture on the president’s leg to drain a cyst and prevent infection. No abscess was found, two ounces of serum were removed, and immediate care included ether sedation, iodine painting, and repeated antiseptic washes. The operation aims to avert blood poisoning. no danger is reported.
President Roosevelt reached Washington at 6 30 p m after abandoning the western trip due to a leg abscess from a Pittsfield trolley accident. In a wheelchair he appeared in good spirits, went to the temporary White House on Jackson Place, and rested with his wound dressed. Doctors expect he will be able to stand and resume duties within about ten days. An uneventful return voyage saw him in bed aboard the train, with limited executive work and a telegram from Mrs Roosevelt reporting her approach to Washington.
Arrangements for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment call for troops to parade on Tuesday October 7 under Col AL Hugghins Second Cavalry. Units include Fourth Artillery Corps Band coast artillery companies from Fort Monroe Washington Hunt and Fort Howard Engineer Band from Washington Barracks Second Cavalry Band Second Squadron Fort Myer and Fourth Battery Field Artillery.
Secretary Shaw states that money once deposited in the treasury cannot be redeposited in banks, and that only internal revenue and miscellaneous receipts remain bankable before actual transfer. He notes daily receipts totaling about half a million, circulation being returned, and banks may gain seven to eight million more due to deposits. He dismisses rumors of resignation as false and urges trust in the treasury and banks.
Berlin reports President Roosevelt selected Charlemagne Tower to replace Mr White as ambassador to Germany. Notifications of the decision and recall letters have reached the foreign office via the state department.
Washington reports a conference with B H Warner, local committee chair, as the president urges full citizen effort to welcome veterans during the forthcoming encampment. Plans include railroad approach signs and a reviewing stand for the president near the White House, expecting large veteran attendance.
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