17 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement promotes Our Lumber as versatile for all uses praised by top builders and country customers. It touts superior grades, thorough seasoning, and covered storage to shield against warping from rain and sun.
Elgin Illinois residents clash over where a new public building should stand. A petition by 8000 citizens favors a YMCA owned site, while another union backed by Captain L M Kelley urges the south of Chicago Street as center of business. Bids pending. law division will review petitions. Duke of Arcos named Spanish minister in Washington and Bellamy Storer chosen for Madrid.
Evangelical association adopts 1900 session location at Freeport starting the first Thursday in April. Rev. William Schmus elected Northwestern College trustee. conference protests Congressman-elect Roberts of Utah taking his seat. Directors named Schmidt William Schmus H Hintze J Wellner C Vaubel F Schwartz J Zipperer J A Voeglein H A Kramer.
Ex expert accountant Meyer Goldsmith testified at the Quay trial, reviewing bank books. He said Commonwealth deposits from April 30 to October 31, 1897 exceeded 500,000. Loans to Senator Quay during that period totaled 186,000, and stock purchases for him reached 148,000. Quay paid no interest on loans but received over 23,000 in interest on state funds, with Haywood and McKee receiving the balance.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee bids farewell to the Seventh Army Corps as regiments depart to be mustered out praising discipline drill and duty. He notes the president's confidence in the corps and that if war had continued it would have led the advance on Havana. Soldiers from north and south shared sun and storm under one flag for one country.
A Daily Democrat quotation claims Democratic backers will spend freely to elect Al Baumgarten, alleging coercion and threats against other candidates. The piece accuses campaign managers of open tactics, saloon ties, and desperate moves as Freeport voters grow weary of unkept promises and party pressure.
The piece asserts Democratic leaders boast a 400 vote Freeport majority and say they can choose any nominees. It argues Republicans should not aid Democrats and that a good Republican ticket deserves support from all citizens.
A poetic line personifies nature's creation and cites Rocky Mountain Tea alongside Emmert & Burrell, suggesting a marketing or literary flourish about the earth, land and sea and a tea brand pairing in a historic-sounding cadence. The fragment hints at cultural branding rather than a news event.
In Bercy on April 17 the Reichstag began debating the meat inspection bill. An opposition member cited American papers claiming packers harmed soldiers and questioned German safety. The bill is seen as pro foreigners and radicals are unlikely to be tolerated. Also in New York Mazet investigation resumed with Assemblyman Hoffman failing to advance gas franchise graft claims.
Columbus Ohio April 17 Special Rt Rev John Ambrose Watterson bishop of the diocese of Columbus died suddenly this morning after a period of ill health He had confirmed a class of 111 on Sunday and was exhausted before retiring His physicians arrived too late He was a cousin of Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal.
Canon April 17 Special: court ruled out parts of testimony as incompetent in the trial of Mrs. George. Earlier witnesses added little. He Deserves Your Vote for John DeJongh for city treasurer. He is sidelined by illness, has dependents and a mortgaged home, and others back his bond. Lawn grass seeds offered 20c per lb, $2 per bushel at No 12 Exchange St. H J Porter 4-11d2w.
Sir erial Price, an author and soldier, has died in Lonvoy on April 17. The death marks the loss of a noted figure with a distinguished career in literature and military service.
A newspaper ad highlights the Men’s Suit Department with spring suits in various patterns and fabrics. Special prices include $3.75 for 150 serviceable spring suits, $6.98 for 30 styles of all-wool cassimere and worsted suits, $7.50 for imported clay worsted suits, and 150 all-wool spring overcoats offered at $5.00.
Neat plain Cheviots for ages 3 to 14 with large sailor collars and braiding in smaller sizes. Originally $2.00, this week priced at $2.98. Includes a combination box of Toys Free with every suit in the boys department.
T. H. Hollister takes over jeweler and optician business formerly run by A. V. Hart, continuing services and stock. Local trade notes indicate a smooth transition for customers seeking jewelry and optical goods.
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