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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
1
Rev Geise closed his pastorate in Belvidere Sunday and spoke farewell to his congregation at the German Evangelical church He gave each Sunday school member a beautiful Easter card He leaves for Freeport to take charge of English mission work The move follows a German community tilt toward English language ministry and is met with deep regret by church members and friends.
Washington April 17 Special Senate action included passage of a Mexican War pension bill granting veterans twelve dollars a month in certain cases. Senator Hoar spoke on the Philippine question urging self government while House debate on the naval appropriation bill continued with Dayton warning the measure is less liberal than needed and future larger sums anticipated.
From Maseru Basutoland April 16 Special report says Boers show activity along the Redersburg and Rouxville road as British forces advance toward Wepener. Burghers split between retreating to avoid being cut off and staying to seize Col Dalgety’s garrison. Scouts report rifle fire near Thabanchu.
On April 16 Exar board offered 152 tubs of butter with 25 sold at 17 cents. The official market held steady at 18 cents, New York also steady at 18 cents.
Judge Shiras permanently upholds a temporary injunction stopping Cedar Rapids from regulating water rates. The ruling states rates can only be set by contract with the company, and suggests negotiations toward an agreement. It does not bar the city from building its own plant or contracting with another firm.
Manila reports that 1200 Tagalos struck Case's battalion and the Fourth regiment headquarters at Cagayan Mindanao on the seventh. After a heavy clash the enemy retreated to the mountains leaving 15 Americans dead. Attacking force: 50 killed and 30 wounded or captured. General Montenegro surrendered to Colonel Smith near Camaling Pangasinan with Gen. Macabulos, aiding reorganization of Filipino forces.
A band of strikers claiming union representation assaulted non-union carpenters at 176 Madison Street. Six workers were driven from the building and two sustained serious injuries.
A large tenement near Rock Point in New Castle burned last night destroying the building. David Abbiatte and his three young nephews Joseph Pastelle and Erwin Abbiatte died from the fire in the blaze which displaced Italian and Negro families living there.
Chicago April 17 Judge Tuthill appointed Frank H. Sellers of Title Guaranty and Trust Co as receiver for the Chicago General railway.
New York April 17 seven companies of the Seventh regiment departed the city today for Croton Landing in compliance with orders received last night.
Sprinaricep Illinois April 17 The supreme court today handed down its opinion holding that the advertising flag law was unconstitutional.
A Saturday blaze at Picketts station consumed the barns residence and stock. Twenty two head of cattle and four horses perished while August Slender’s buildings burned as firefighters and neighbors fought without adequate water or help. The loss is heavy and insurance was small.
Illinois showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with cooler, fair conditions Wednesday. Baileyville reports continued wet weather hindering field work and several illnesses. Local events include township school elections Saturday and a funeral notice for a Mr Geiger in Umelia Iowa. An arm injury from a hatchet incident is described with seven stitches. Local remodeling plans and business changes are noted for several buildings on Stephenson Street.
Dan Yordy improves while Mr and Mrs John Yeager and two children remain seriously ill. Hon William O Wright, ill yesterday, is better today. Dr S J Best treated Mrs J Hienen in Florence and visited Simon Staas in Lancaster, both cited as very ill with pneumonia. A government owned iron ore deposit is reported near Cott in santo foumningo, about 50 miles from Samana bay head.
A medical ad promises Dr Hoag's H-7 Cold Cure will cure a cold if started early and claims protection against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. It advertises 25 tablets for 2 cents with a money back guarantee. Also notes Beda water at Jungkunz's, seed potatoes offered by Harlem gardens and H D Converse.
Lena April 17 local brief recaps residents and travel. E W Shoesmith returns from Chicago to vote and attend Friday night K of P hall dedication. Waite and J C Dunn of Citizens bank briefly ill. J H Babcock to Chicago to buy music stock. G E Blair to Seattle for shingle work. H R Nelson to Galesburg. W H Crotzer to Argyle. W H Hoffman cannot open Warren laundry until building ready. Ditzler Ferguson Roush Beine among Freeport travelers. Laxative Bromo Quinine advertises cold cure with Grove signature. Helen H Birch piano studio advertises. A M Hoover carpet cleaning ad with phone 808. 4-13dt £
A notice states the reopen of dressmaking parlors at the corner of Walnuff and Stearns Street on Monday April 23. The source fragment lists the date and location, indicating a business restart.
An old style advertising notice by M F Jungkunz a local druggist promoting Chicago parks lawn seed mixes described as permanent with no foul seeds weeds or chaff also offering white clover and Kentucky blue grass seed for sale.
Advertisement offers fancy Kentucky blue grass seed at 20 cents per pound at H. J. Porter's, located at 12 Exchange Street. Includes a brief call to sow grass now with a date code h 4-8d2w.
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