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18 Apr 1899
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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
1
Advert for patent medicines and salves
An old advertisement touts concentrated syrup preparations, including gumparilla, tolu tar, wild cherry cough remedies, Wizard Liniment, Children's Cough Syrup, Rose Cream, Carbolic Salve, Antiseptic Healing Ointment, and Sure Corn Cure. All are marketed as cures for blood, stomach, liver, rheumatic, cough, skin, wound, and other ailments, sold by a local dealer.
Largest and finest wall paper and mouldings on display
We offer the largest and most complete line of wallpaper and room mouldings ever shown with sample books of finer papers available to order. Exclusive control of the entire line in this city. Call to see it. Dealers in paints oils and glass.
Changes Among Presidents Ministers in Washington
Washington April 18 Special W W Rockhill resigns as minister to Greece and will be replaced by AS Hardy minister to Persia who will be succeeded by W P Lord ex governor of Oregon John N Irwin of Iowa to Portugal succeeding Townsend transferred to Belgium Bellamy Storer sent to Madrid Cabinet meets on Cuban debt question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. W. Rockhill
Grece
AS. Hardy
Persia
W. P. Lord
Oregon
John N. Irwin
Lowa
Portugal
Lawrence Townsend
Belgium
Bellamy Storer
Madrid
Quay Losing Ground in Republican Senator Vote
At the Republican conference in Hanmisovura Pa on April 18 delegates voted for B F Jones of Pittsburg for U S senator. The ballot showed thirteen Republicans deserted Quay giving Quay 98 Jenks 85 Jones 69 and no election declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanmisovura
B. F. Jones
Pittsburg
U. S
Quay
Jenks
Jones
Quay Trial Highlights Endorser Roles and Bank Evidence
In the Quay trial expert Goldsmith could not locate in bank books the claimed 185000 debt as of Oct 31. He testified most obligations were as endorser, not borrower, and that bank records show no funds used to buy Quay stock or interest on state money. The session recessed after these admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritaperpata
Goldsmith
Quay
Hill
Legislature tables Lind call to recall Minnesota volunteers
Sr. Paca April 18 special report notes both houses of the legislature tabled Governor Lind's message urging a recall from the Philippines of Minnesota volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paca
Lind
Philippines
Minnesota Volunteers
Engine Turned Over At Reptoro Trestle Tragedy
A belt line train engine derailed and overturned on a high trestle near Reptoro Ind. Engineer Chas Meinzer and Demoss of Limestone were killed. Henry Splitberger died of injuries and several others were seriously hurt. In Chicago Gen Shafter, en route to Sycamore to visit his brother, is reported improved in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reptoro
Ind
Chas. Meinzer
Demoss
Henry Splitberger
General Shafter
Chicago
Cincano
Gen. Shafter
Sycamore
Local Hangings Reported in Marrieno Case
Marrieno Kentucky April 18 Bob Blank a colored man was hanged today for the assault of Jennie Bailey aged eleven. He spoke fifty minutes from the gallows about his career in a rare post execution statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrieno
Bob Blank
Jennie Bailey
Lake City lynching case ends testimony phase
In Lake City the testimony phase closed as arguments on points of law began. Court will hear today further testimony aimed at contradicting the defense alibi evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarneston
Lake City
Monitory committee holds its first secret session in House
Atlantic City N J April 18 special report says the monetary committee appointed by Republicans in the house held its first session today in secret format with limited access and no public minutes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Monetary Committee
House of Representatives
Menominee River Rising as Flood Logs Drift Away
Menominee Wisconsin reports the river rising rapidly on April 17 with a million feet of logs carried out into the bay, signaling significant flood and timber movement concerns for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Wis
Menominee River
Bay
Lynching of A M Larue Reported in Henderson Jail
At 1 o clock this morning a masked mob overpowered the sheriff and lynched A M Larue who was confined in the Henderson jail for the murder of John Young. The event occurred in Henderson Tennessee as police investigate the alleged crime and mob action. The victim A M Larue facing murder charges, the victim John Young referenced. Local officials promise a full inquiry into the night’s unlawful act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson, Tenn
A. M. Larue
John Young
Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Memorial Lutheran Church
The Ladies Aid society of Memorial Lutheran church will meet in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. All ladies of the church are cordially invited to become members of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Memorial Lutheran Church
Republicans Fight Pluckily In Freeport Mayoral Election
In Freeport the battle for mayor raged as Democrats held a large early advantage. Henry Dorman showed a possible path to victory with Republican support, while election-day turnout was high. Ward tallies at 3:30 p.m. indicated substantial votes, with a detailed two-year comparison showing Younger and Devore leading in various wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Henry Dorman
Ecs
Younger
Ak Wees
Life in Lena April social notes and obituaries
Lena April items report visitors from Logansport Warren and Rockford, guests at Dr J C Kauffman and Miss Miller, and Miss M C Biesmeier’s travels. Calvin Knox’s burial from Freeport follows services by Rev McNamer. local ties and arrivals noted. Also ads list Fancy Jawn grass seeds at 20c per lb and $2 per bushel at No 12 Exchange St H J Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Henry Barnhart
Logansport
J.C. Kauffman
Grace Chamberlain
Warren
Women’s board election yields big victory for ladies ticket
In Pecatonica the women’s ticket won by a large majority after a contested field for the board of education. Dr Latham led both slates with Jd W Segar and Harry Affle baught opposing Mesdames Partridge and Salisbury. Mrs Kilgore refused to serve and Miss Partridge substituted. The result favored the ladies slate. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Eimmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatopica
Board of
Educaton
Latham
Jd. W. Segar
Harry Affle
Mesdames Partridge
Salisbury
Kilgore
Partridge
City Harness Store Closeout Offer at Cost
To be closed out the City Harness store stock next to Knowlton Brothers bank will sell cash only at cost or less for thirty days. Harness, whips, blankets, robes, rugs, trunks, valises, traveling bags and gloves must be sold. N. B. Loos, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton Brothers Bank
N. B. Loos
Mg’r
Weather forecast for Illinois Wednesday
The forecast calls for generally fair weather in Illinois on Wednesday with cooler temperatures tonight. Winds shift from south to west as conditions remain stable through the 24 hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Men’s Spring Suits and Overcoats Sold At Special Prices
In the men’s department a sale features 150 serviceable spring suits with patterns worth 36.00 now 3.75. Also 150 all wool Clay Worsted suits in sacks and cutaways blue and grey valued at 12.00 offered at 7.50. A large stock of nebby all-wool spring overcoats with double-welt seams and serge lining, originally 10, on sale at 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moogk’s
Boys Knee Pant Suits Include Free Toy Box This Week
In the boys department a 200 piece selection of knee pant suits for ages 3 to 14 in neat plain Cheviots. Smaller sizes feature large sailor collars and braided details. Regularly $2.00, this week each suit includes a combination box of toys at no extra cost.
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W. M. Sanford
Atlas
Knorr & Hildreth
Tim Murphy
Lin
Opie Read
Frank S. Pixley
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Il
John Schwarz & Sons
Calso
Bongye & Schwarz
Galena St
Canton Ril
Menominee
Meeting of Aid Society
Wees
DeVore
I.e
Cramer
Dow
Harris
Breed
Weveseevaes
Reigard
Rive
Pig Edie Wa
New
McGovern
Brown
Burns
Sta Wagner
Eon Ene
Feig Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Eimmert & Burrell
Earth
Rocky Mountain
Harden & Tice
Sneaeah
Barrett
Optician
Waan Freeport, Ill
Bengston
Boy
Cash Clothing House
Stephenson St
T. H. Hollister
A. V. Hart
John S. Harpster
Merchant Tailor
E. Bengston
Old Reliable Jewelry Store
C.H. Little & Go
Wm. Walton
Walton Nephews
Freeport, Ill
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