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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1899

Page

6

Adopting Teddie and Kathleen Bridges Hearts

Maysie and Teddy devise a plan to adopt the poor boy and his mother Kathleen. A seaside summer ends in a village cottage revelation as Kathleen reunites with Jack Garland, her former love. He agrees to adopt both children, and the couple plan to finish their shared castle.

Maysie Massie Teddie Leddy Mamie Eddie Teddy Pape Puss Yeddie Papa Sally Sean Teddig Nas Teddies Mr. Garland Kathleen Jack Leddie Chicago Tribune

Not Used to Dusky Members York Crockett in custody

A bold account reports York Crockett, described as a negro, brought before Gainsborought petty sessions on a double assault charge. He elected to testify in his own defense as the chairman questioned the blackened hand near the Testament, prompting the clerk and chairman to react. The Birmingham Post notes other London fashion curiosity.

York Crockett Gainsboronged W. Embleton Fox Birmingham England

Roosevelt letter cites meat quality for Rough Riders

Albany Gov Roosevelt says he wrote Gen Miles about Santiago meat conditions. Four beef types were served from Florida to Cuba including cured beef and a flavorless canned roast, with at least one unhappy shipment aboard a transport that spoiled and was discarded. Refrigerated beef reached Santiago after July 25, 1898.

Albany N. Y Don Roosevelt Miles Santiago Washington Rough Riders War Department Florida Cuba Revuen Tampa Col. Roosevelt

Miles Non-Committal On Egan Attack War Probe

Washington reports Gen Miles declined to outline any action against Gen Egan regarding an attack and warned about the line between testimony and personal abuse. He said the war department’s inquiry continues, noting he answered only when ordered and preferred a quiet handling by officers in charge of soldiers’ care.

Washington Gen. Miles Gen. Egan War Department Egan War Investigating Commission Miles Court of Justice Den War Commission

Manila Situation Stable, Otis in Control

Mantin Jan 14 The Manila stance is described as critical yet under control by Maj Gen Otis with rebels on the outskirts and ordered to defend. Aguinaldo's renewed manifesto fails to sway, a false alarm caused a brief scare, but Americans quickly restored confidence. The piece suggests Filipinos may grudgingly accept American terms after diplomatic talks.

Mantin Otis Manila Aguinaldo

Clever Detectives Foil Wheat Car Theft Ring

Ta Crosse Wisconsin officials and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad stopped a bold plan to steal 21 cars of wheat. Bogus waybills diverted the grain from Slyde Elevator Co and Gargill Co. The scheme could have netted criminals 15 000. Superintendent Wilbert Irwin and Freight-Claim Agent H T Elliott are pursuing the trio.

Ta Crosse Wis Dan Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul Railroad S. ¥. Slyde Elevator Co W. W. Gargill Company Wilbert Irwin H. T. Filiott

Merchants Club Plans Banquet On Municipal Pawnshops

Chicago leaders invite prominent businessmen to a Saturday banquet to discuss a municipal pawnshop bill. A bill prepared under Merchants' Club direction will be introduced in the legislature next week to curb high interest lenders preying on residents.

Chicago Eta Merchants’ Club

Commercial Expansion Exports Jump in 1898 Totals

The Bureau of Statistics reports a sharp rise in exports of breadstuffs provisions cattle hogs cotton and mineral oils for 1898 totaling 789 607 294 up from 693 610 747 in 1897 the year’s December exports reached 273 500 000 against 388 630 000 in December 1897.

Washington Bureau of Statistics

Memphis Fire Destroys Menken Dry Goods Building

A blaze Thursday night leveled the J. S. Menken Co dry goods store in Memphis totaling about 450000 in loss with 245000 insured. The Gayoso hotel to the south narrowly escaped serious damage due to the flames.

Memphis Tenn J. S. Menken Co Gayoso Menken

CAPSIZED AND SANK AT YACOMA LIST OF LOST SAILORS

The ship Andelana, English built and valued around 150000 dollars, sank near Tacoma after discharging ballast and awaiting cargo. A list of victims includes G W Stalking Annapolis Nova Scotia and J M A D’ollyere Ostend Belgium among 17 seamen and mates. 18 crew remained, with the vessel located on the bay bottom under 23 fathoms.

Wash Andel G. W. Staling Annapolis Nova Scotia Oil Crowe Londonderry X. S G. Dee Blackpool England Nemey Jossaim Victoria Joseph M. A. D'Iollyere Ostend Belgium Richard Reginald Ange Charles Smith United States Boatswain James Daly New York J.B. Brown Hatbadoes Cool HH. Hanson Steden Able Seaman Anton Jensen Denmark John Nielson Norway V. Ostrom Finkind Seam Edward Letz Riga Mussia Seaman Fred Hinstrom Seamaan August Simmonson Holland Seanein Pat Wilson N. F Seasman Eppinger & Co San Francisco Eureka St. Paul &Pacoma | Lumber Cacs Doty Buarly Fairfield Ale Tarlett Andelina Percy B. Buck Tacoma

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