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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1898

Page

6

Wolf-Wary Woodsman Fights Pack in Mountain Hunt

A narrator trekking to Bradley's on Christmas eve encounters a wolf pack stalking his trail. After a failed buckshot attempt, he climbs a tree, improvises a lead ingot mold to cast bullets, and using a steel tobacco box as a ladle crafts makeshift bullets. He shoots and topples several wolves, escapes at dusk, and returns home with scars proving the perilous tale.

Hiram Hull Bradley's Hiram Amos Barker Amos Hilly Jonch Bradley Vindie Counter Uhea Tote Dochelor Vilesia FBI Ag ¥ Herman Itoa El§En Dolly Hyening Thea Cradley's Tittle Molly Bradley Doughty Jack Willer Christus Aris Wien Ely

Admiral Dewey Talks Philippine Situation and Volunteer Colonization

In Manila on December 17 Rear Admiral Dewey declined to discuss politics, saying his role is naval. He cross examined an interviewer, noted insurgents freed sick Spanish prisoners, and said independence demands are unlikely to cause trouble soon. He praised Manila press for conciliatory coverage and supported American volunteers seeking discharges to pursue farming and mining here. He questioned German designs in the islands and foresaw potential international cooperation with neutral powers.

Manila Philippine Islands Dewey Aguinaldo Admiral Dewey

Stanford Estate Final Account Filed in Superior Court

Franciseo L Stanford as executrix of Leliod Stanford's estate filed a final account in the superior court accompanied by a petition for final distribution. Debts are paid and legacies totaling 5 715 000 are settled. All litigation is resolved except the Guberitugres case now before the supreme court. Ample provision will meet tax. Court to determine the estate is closed and remainder distributed.

Franciseo Jdane L. Stanford Leliod Stanford Guberitugres Supreme Court Execulus

Transport Mobile Proves Its Worth in First Voyage

Washington reports the new transport ship Mobile completed its maiden trip from Savannah to Havana with satisfactory results. The voyage, described as the first trial of the vessel, was praised for efficient transportation and arrangements. Havana observers note the Mobile reached Cuba on Thursday morning at nine oclock and commend the overall performance. Williston, Cora

Washington War Department Mobile Savannah Havana United States Army Cuba Williston Cora

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