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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1898

Page

8

MYSTERIOUS ESPIONAGE IN LIVERPOOL AND CONNECTICUT CASES

Detectives pursued a woman off the Vancouver in Liverpool suspected of Canadian murder. Reports name Nancy Guilford of Bridgeport as the suspect, with extradition efforts underway. In Bridgeport, Harry Oxley faces manslaughter charges in the Yellow Mill Pond tragedy. arraignment set with $3,000 bond.

Liverpool Vancouver Montreal Canada London Lamoine New York Nancy Guilford Bridgeport Conn Emma Gill Southington Yellow Mill Pond Stamford Fessenden Guilford Gov. Cooke State Department Washington United States Harry Oxley Albert H. Oxley Bartley

Roosevelt Nominated for New York Governor on First Ballot

The Saratoga convention nominates Theodore Roosevelt by first ballot with 753 votes to 216 for Black, making the nomination unanimous. Timothy L. Woodruff is renominated as lieutenant governor, with McDonough, Morgan, Jackel, Davis, and Bond also named for state posts. A advisory state committee is appointed and the old party emblem readopted.

Saratoga N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Black Col. Roosevelt Timothy L. Woodruff John T. McDonsough Wm. J. Morgan John B. Jackel John C. Davis Edward A. Bond Davis Thos. C. Platt Chauncey M. Depew Frank Hiscock Edward Lauterbach Frank 8. Witherbee

Racing Pacing Stars Gentry Patchen Set for St Louis Mile

In St Louis on October 5 the famed pacers John R. Gentry and Joe Patchen meet in a best two of three heats mile race on the fair tracks. The match, praised by harness enthusiasts, aims to draw crowds and boost fair interest. President Robert Avil backs the event as a marquee attraction.

St. Louis John R. Gentry Joe Patchen St. Louis Fair Association Robert Avil America

Swine House Comfort Proves Costly for Farmers

A discussion argues that a suitable swine house, though not expensive or crafted from premium lumber, saves farmers money by reducing losses and improving welfare. Many farmers still rely on makeshift fence corners or straw to shelter hogs, underestimating the value of proper housing.

Root feeding experiment at Oregon station dairy cows

In a winter study at the Oregon station dairy cows were fed sugar beet, carrot, and mangel rations. Butter quality showed little difference among rations, with carrot and sugar beet similar and mangels slightly harsher. Cost per pound: sugar beet 13.4 cents, carrot 18.2, mangel 18.5. American Agricultural

Oregon Station

The Cuban War Souvenir Plaque A Fortunate Belt Hook

A Washington Star excerpt recounts a young war veteran offering a piece of armor plate as a lasting memento. A collector seeks a rugged, indestructible keepsake tied to the man’s daily life and wartime service to hang in the parlor as a century enduring reminder of liberty and hardship.

Npg Cuba Uncle ‘Sam Moy Heart Washington Star

Lawyer Tries to Probe Witness With Personal Ties

A cross-examining lawyer asserts the witness visited the prisoner's house every evening and asks about business ties. The witness admits mutual interest and reveals that he was courting the prisoner's daughter, per St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Soldier's Escape Told in Mt Sterling Story

Asa Robinson, a Union veteran from Mt. Sterling Illinois, describes a long battle with sciatica and rheumatism after discharge. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with his recovery, noting three boxes restored his health and ended his rheumatic pain.

Richmond Appomattox Pennsylvania Keystone State Asa Robinson Mt. Sterling Ill Poy Ier Lincoln Hig

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