02 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
1
A local ad touts dry soft pine logs from an untapped Wisconsin tract and fast delivery of high grade lumber from northern Illinois. It promotes Red Cedar Shingles at low prices and offers White Cedar or White Pine options from Michigan mill output. Emphasizes leak-free roofs and urges quick purchase to prevent further rain damage.
In medicine is that you get the best quality. The ad emphasizes supplying patrons with the VERY BEST the markets of the world afford, always FRESH and at reasonable prices. Comp'd Ext. Sarsaparilla is in demand and every bottle guaranteed or money returned.
A cabinet officer stated no change in the Spain crisis and that the president plans to send a message to Congress early next week. Preparations for the message began after a long cabinet and public discussion on America’s position in the crisis.
Washington April 2 Special a prominent congressman reports President McKinley will send a diplomatic message acceptable to Republicans and the nation the message may be delayed until Tuesday and the Maine affair is expected to be ignored, a point of criticism among many Republicans.
The readable text shows figures were ordered to join the ships immediately, indicating swift mobilization or deployment. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
In De V erdis lands to Porto Rico voyage experts estimate ten days at least under favorable conditions. The distance is about two thousand miles, and the trip may take twice that long.
Rowe April 2 reports the pope has asked Archbishop Ireland to use his influence with McKinley to promote a pacificatory attitude in the Cuban question.
In New York on April 2 special news from the New York east conference of the Methodist Church reports a vote in favor of equal law and clerical representation in the general conference.
Wastixeros reports on April 2 that the president will not seek more delay as Congress debates the war situation. Most lawmakers doubt averting war, with plans to pass the army reorganization bill Monday.
The full senate committee on foreign relations has practically decided to accept the sub committee’s recommendation to recognize the independence of Cuba and to urge armed intervention if needed. The session lasted about an hour with no division of opinion on the propriety of the course. The committee will follow the general lines of the Foraker resolution in its report.
Buruis April 2 Special German ambassador informed the cruiser en route to punish Cuban insurgents for alleged burning of a German sugar refinery and killing of employees. Demands punishment, compensation, and prompt Spanish compliance, with the ambassador pledging to urge German needs. At Paris April 2 the court of cessation quashed Emile Zola’s one year imprisonment and thousand francs fine but did not order a new trial.
Mapain April 2 Special. A circulated cable stating the Spanish torpedo flotilla arrived at Porto Rico is false. Reports show the flotilla first reached the Cape de Verde Islands and will go to Porto Rico after coaling.
On April 2 the special report notes reserves rise by 1,869,825 while loans fall 54,317,200. specie decreases 5,266,600. legals drop 4,250,700. deposits decline 3,418,700. circulation increases 4,100. The figures outline broad changes in liquidity and money in circulation.
The late Peter John son Bentley had private services at the family residence then public rites at Embury M E church led by Rev Dr Cronce with hymnody by Mrs Oyler and Miss Rockey. Interment followed at the city cemetery with O T Smith as director and pallbearers listed. A separate service for Mrs J D Maurer occurred at 10 am on Pleasant Street with Rev Funk and Rev Dr D McCaughtry officiating and pallbearers named. The mortal remains of Henry Fl Hobelman were laid to rest in a Benton Street funeral with Rev E Brunoehler officiating and A F Broad in charge of arrangements.
A New York dispatch dated April 1 reports Spanish warships Viscaya and Oquendo en route to Porto Rico. The Evening World notes its dispatch boat shadowed the ships to confirmation.
Washington April 2 Special. Adjutant General Corbin called the report that the War Department issued orders to add 10 000 men to the army absolutely false. No addition to the army has been called for at this time.
German ambassador in Madrid reports the royal family is ready to fight if internal outbreaks occur. European powers answered the queen's letters asking for intervention with unsatisfactory replies.
Cadets of the first class at the Naval Academy Annapolis have received diplomas without examination in a special graduation. April 2 report notes graduates proceed to service, with ceremony details and institutional context.
An April Woman's Home Companion article on Physical Culture for Girls urges removing the pillow to improve shoulder positioning and neck contour. Katharine Junkermann warns the pillow harms neck shape and chest hollows by pressing and shifting ears, urging persistence with neck exercises.
Lightning Cleaner is recommended after 31 years of wholesale and retail service by dealers in agricultural implements. A formal testimonial from Freeport dated April 1, 1898 praises its use for cleaning oil grease and rust from bicycles. Several local businesses and agents are listed in connection with the product.
In Curoaco on April 2 the forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday, with unsettled weather developing Sunday night. Warmer temperatures are expected tonight and Sunday in the northern region with variable winds.
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