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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
1
Suppression Demanded of Notorious Boxers Society
A Shanghai dispatch reports that American British German and French ministers have sent a note to the Chinese foreign office demanding total suppression of the Boxers. The Chinese government is given two months to act, or the powers will land troops to protect foreigners in Shan Tung and Chi Li provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpoy
Shanghai
Shan Tung
Chi Li
War dispatches on Bloemfontein and frontier clashes
Gen Roberts’ report details casualties at Reddersburg with 2 officers killed 2 wounded 2 captured 8 killed 33 wounded and 167 mounted infantry 424 infantry still in strength while enemy strength is about 3200 with five guns. Reports from Carnavon and Augwat note insurgents captured near Kenhardt and rifle losses for the Royal Irish Rifles. Boers moving east and west from Rouxville and Beestekraal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonvoy
Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Reddersburg
Carnavon
Cape Colony
Charles Parsons
Kenhardt
Auiwat
North Cape Colony
Wepener
Royal Irish Rifles
Beestekrael
Rouxville
Orange River
Congress Moves On Agricultural Bill In Week Start
Washington April 7 Special House chairman Wadsworth announced plans to call up the agricultural appropriation bill Monday after routine business. In the Senate Chandler sought a resolution on Quay seating but no action occurred, with the matter carried over to Monday. Indian appropriation bill discussions continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
House
Wadsworth
Bland
Senate
Chandler
Quay
Cloud burst floods Colorado region wrecks train
Austin reports a morning cloud burst inundating the country as the Colorado river rises eleven feet in three hours. The Great Western railroad bridge near the river washed away, wrecking the St. Louis Cannon Ball train and causing passenger deaths. Widespread damage and fear of greater loss follow. Curiaco notes strike disruptions affecting South Side lines and irregular electric service, with partial restoration by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Colorado River
International Great Western Railroad
St. Louis
Curiaco
City Railway Company
Boers Escape from Simon Town Prison Break Attempt
In Cave Town on April 7 a determined attempt to escape occurred at Simon Town. fourteen Boer prisoners succeeded in breaking away during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave Town
Simon Town
John Coleman Writer and Free Trade Advocate Dies
Boston April 7 Special Captain John Coleman famed advocate of free ships and free trade is dead in his 86th year. He was a noted writer and public figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coleman
Boston
Mass
Bank statement highlights six days in New York
Special report shows Reserve decreased by 81 931 350, Loans increased by 12 954 300, Specie rose by 2 482 400, Legals declined by 744 000, Deposits grew by 14 679 000, and Circulation increased by 437 900 over six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Social notes bring many travelers and visitors home
Theo Gessiner visits Galena as George Showalter arrives from Milwaukee. M Stoskopf rides to Chicago, J H Spielman of Dubuque visits friends, John Roach from Shannon spends yesterday in the city, J E Tuckett expected home from Hamilton Canada today. Miss Humphrey of Cedarville visits Freeport. Shakespeare class meets with Miss Reker Monday. Robert Martin from Chicago visits to view property. Mr and Mrs B F Ludy of Cedarville visit Ottawa. Judge H C Hyde travels to Chicago for several days with sons. Supt H A A Wallace and Train Master Linton of Illinois Central ride to Chicago. Edward Brown returns home from Storm Lake sugar beet work. Philip Hoffman returns from Lafayette Ind for poor health. Mrs Will Schleizer and daughter return to Chicago after visiting the Heard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. Gessiner
Galena
George Showalter
Milwaukee
M. Stoskopf
Chicago
J. H. Spielman
Dubuque
John Roach
Shannon
J. E. Tuckett
Hamilton
Canada
Miss Humphrey
Cedarville
Freeport
Shakespeare
B. F. Ludy
Ottawa
H.C. Hyde
H. A. A. Wallace
Linton
Illinois Central
Edward Brown
E. Perry Brown
Storm Lake
Philip Hoffman
LaFayette
Ind
Will Schleizer
Chas. H. Heard
Reads Like A Romance In The Life Of James Ogden
James Ogden a Kansas City jeweler who once worked for Ford and Son learned that a wife and daughter still live after years apart. He had planned to marry again in Rockford this spring but has joined his family near Kansas City in a life that reads like a romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ogden
Ford & Son
Kansas City
Kansas
Ogden
Rockford
Home Druggist's Guarantee Cold Cure Claim
A cold can be cured in a day if started early and packaged to ward off grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. Dr Hoag’s B 7 Cold Cure promises results with a money refund if not as represented. Sold by Chamberlin Chas F Johnson Bodawatar at Wm F Jungunz's.
German farmer on Entyre farm ends life by hanging
Orevoy April 6. C Leipts, a German resident who lived on the Entyre farm two miles NW of the city, died by his own hand yesterday. He left a wife, four sons and two daughters. He told his wife he did not care for breakfast but would tend to the horse. His son found him dead in the barn after breakfast. Financial trouble is said to have caused the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orevoy
C. Leipts
Entyre
Royal Palmistry Ad At 89 Stephenson Street
A short classified note states Royal Palmistry locates at 89 Stephenson Street for ten days offering readings of past present and future for 20 cents with satisfaction guaranteed. Reception hours listed as 10 to 12 am and 2 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Palmistry Company
Stephenson, St
Display of new pattern hats at Miss Brinkman's
On Friday and Saturday April 6 and 7 a display of the latest pattern hats and bonnets will be given at Miss Brinkman's. All most cordially invited to attend.
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Emmert & Burrell, Pruggists
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Freeport, Ul
Murine Droe
SOI Wirine CO
Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
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WM. F. JT
H. J. Mo
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Ioge
Wanner
China
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Wells Fargo Express Company
Stephen
Charles Washer
Lennox
Galena Avenue
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Mattie L. Gould
Tinois Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
Neiman-Dreyer Hall
Cherry Blossom Lodge
Royal Neighbors
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Ohio
Pugh
EK. W. Grave
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Winslow & Co
Julia Marlow
Oxfords
Odiw
Ogle
Swarts & Fleck
Integrity Box
Philadelphia
R BR
Bats Eis Naty
Seeley & Mayer
Add
John F, Franz
Td&wtf
John F
Franz
Carroll Strest
Taylor & Frick
Weavant
Haners, Bongye& Parks, Cor. Exchange
Ida Galloway
H. C. Burchard, Ex’r
C S. Barrett
D. B. Schulte
C. S. Barrett
Optician
Bengston
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Brea
Wim. Walton
Til
Willner ‘Bros
Cash Clothing House
A C. Thomas
Galena Street
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Knowstot
Knowlton
Harden & Tice Distributors
Japan
China Novelties
Hollister
Fargher
Kodaks
Tos Reliable Jewelers
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