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Weekly Call in Troy, Illinois

17 Dec 1898

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Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1898

Page

2

Independent newspaper opens new year with local news pledge

The Call enters its fourth year promising independence and neutral stance while advancing home interests. It seeks citizen input on matters of local importance, pledges truthful city reporting, and invites more patronage to fund upgrades. Also notes inaugural electric light plant at Banker Hill and a Spokane murder-robbery link involving Otto Mattias.

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Highland and local papers mix news and notices in Troy

The passage surveys regional newspaper activity from Highland Union to Pocahontas Press and Mascoutah, noting new titles, suspensions, and editorial reforms. It mentions financial aid for Virden riot victims, upcoming mayoral race in Alton, ship repainting, readership aims, and local civic appeals across Troy and surrounding towns.

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