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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
6
Alfred Ellison notes in the Mhi¢sugu Daily Record a reverent scene around Geindhuber as he nears death. Guests whisper of childhood paths, a mother’s presence, and visions of a peaceful, celestial afterlife while the old man rests, smiles, and fades. The gathering centers on memory, faith, and a grandfather's final dream.
In a New England village Rebecca Stoner endures heartbreak as her planned marriage to Dick Waldron unravels. Her mother’s interference, Rebecca’s sorrow, and Richard Waldron’s stubborn demand threaten a union with the man she loves, testing loyalties and tradition in Kingstown.
Rebecca, long heartbroken after Mrs Stoner blocks her union with Dick Waldron, learns of his deathbed pain and discovers him alive via a nurse. She saves him, then visits and marries him as he recovers, with village judgment mixed and happiness finally won in old age.
Mazatlan Mexico shows no major failures or fires in 15 years with minimal bad debt losses. Three banks operate in the city and three of the largest merchants maintain banking departments within their stores, reinforcing financial stability.
A compact Brooklyn Life quip contrasts old world duty with personal union after marriage. The speaker jokes that marital tying binds like Atlas, turning grand phrases into domestic insight referencing mutual obligation and shared burdens.
A leper settlement has been established in Puerto Rico on a small island near Luis Pena under military authorities.
In a New York Press association address, George S. Daniels lauds U S railroading power and its global influence after the Spanish American War. He cites Abraham Mulhall on U S wealth and productivity, notes adoption of American locomotives abroad, and highlights foreign requests for photos and data on U S railways.
An introductory study outlines Nebuchadnezzar's sculpture and the fiery furnace tale from Daniel. It discusses historical context, the image's likely material, the three Hebrew youths' courage, and the king's reaction, with implications for faith and exile. It cites sources and emphasizes deliverance as a witness to God’s power.
Secretary of War orders a new board of army officers to review plans for a third Mississippi bridge at St. Louis after a hearing with bridge promoters opposing a 700 foot main span. The board previously favored 700 feet, but promoters argued it would be financially prohibitive and unnecessary.
Washington reports Vienna has rejected a U S proposal for arbitration to settle claims from the Hazleton Pa riots. The U S views the matter as concluded after diplomatic efforts and the rejection ends Austrian-Hungarian arbitration. The Pennsylvania jury acquitted the sheriff, complicating responsibility and prompting shared diplomatic standstill.
Secretary Ale rer reports anxious to recruit from Spanish War volunteers who served in the war. He has information from officers who mustered out volunteers in various states that about 90 percent of new regiments would be composed of these men if given the opportunity. Regulation prohibits discrimination between veterans and non veterans in enlistment.
United States Minister Buchanan reports to the state department a considerable rise in trade with the Argentine republic in the first quarter. U S imports from Argentina increased by 1.6 million dollars while exports from Argentina to the United States fell by a small amount. He notes the key issue is the impact of rapid money depreciation on the tariff and that manufacturers want cheaper money.
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