09 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1897
Page
1
Cases treated by mail or express, but personal consultation much preferred. Cases and correspondence strictly confidential and medicine sent to any part of the United States. List of questions free. Address R. Devor, 28 Sacramento Ave., Chicago, Ill.
The Spanish premier Senor Canovas del Castillo was shot dead at Santa Agueda by Neapolitan anarchist Rinaldi, later believed alias Michele Angino Golli. The killer claimed “in accomplishment of a just vengeance” and an anarchist conspiracy, with Liberals and diplomats offering condolences.
The queen regent dispatched her physician by special train after learning Senor Canovas died from an assassination in the bathing gallery. Canovas’s wife planned lunch with him. he spoke briefly before dying two hours later. The assassin was secured as crowds showed anger and officials prepared charges at Vergara. The queen regent and cabinet will return. General Azcargaraga to preside as war minister. cortes to reconvene.
Chicago climbs to sixth as Anson's men gain ground in the National League standings. The latest table shows Boston leading with 87 played, 60 won, 27 lost. Cincinnati 84 games with 55 wins. Baltimore 88 games at 64-29. New York 83-?. Chicago 91 played, 43-48. Several scores from Sunday games include Philadelphia 1, New York 11. Chicago 9, Cleveland 8. Boston 4, Baltimore 2. Western League and Western Association results listed.
Preston, director of the mint, estimates world gold production in 1896 at 205 million dollars with the United States contributing over 53 million. For 1897 the world is expected to reach at least 240 million, an increase of 35 million, with a table showing outputs by United States, Australia, South Africa, Russia, Mexico, British India and Canada. The note predicts continued growth toward 300 million by century end. In Manistique, Michigan, Weston Furnace restarted after nearly three years idle. Milwaukee reports a drawn sword contest at a Scotch picnic in National Park. Chicago notes Nebraska Grand Army members boycott of Grand Trunk. the line says it remains busy. Milwaukee plans suit against Plankinton Bank directors for over 1 million in deposits. Weather bureau in Washington studies weather effects on health mortality and possible early warnings of disease or crime waves.
The Burlington Route limited express from Chicago to St Paul and Minneapolis features Pullman compartments standard sleeping cars a Pullman dining car a la carte reclining chair cars and coach all illuminated by electricity and heated by steam. Special excursion to Buffalo via Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry departs August 21 22 and 28 from Chicago at 10.50 round trip with possible boat segment and return extended to Sept 20. For details contact M Giles Chicago or O K Wilber Chicago.
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