11 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
A friendly invitation from a seller inviting potential buyers to inspect available goods without obligation. The note emphasizes hospitality and welcomes both buyers and non buyers to view items on display. No pressure or commitment is required.
Aug 11 dispatches report that official circles in Spain regard the US reply on peace negotiations as satisfactory while Sagasta denies authorizing the French ambassador to risk Spain’s position. Cambon expected to sign protocol with suspension of hostilities likely after cabinet meetings in Madrid and Washington.
A dispatch from Gen. Schwann at Porto Rico reports an engagement near Mayaguez with a large Spanish force. Two American privates were killed and Lieut. Riely was wounded in the foot.
San Francisco Aug 11 The speed steamer Mariposa carrying the Hawaiian commissioners and 154 men of the 1st New York volunteers sailed from San Francisco this morning bound for Honolulu.
Secretary Day used diplomatic channels to ease Italy Colombia tensions linked to the Cerruti case. Rome wired Admiral Candinari in Carthagena to grant eight months for Colombia to settle Cerruti creditors under Cleveland's award. Acceptance by Colombia is anticipated.
The Rock River district Methodists begin their ten day gathering at Epworth campgrounds in Belvidere with a flag raising led by Grand Army posts from Belvidere Rockford Elgin and nearby towns. The program includes Grand Army day on Aug 24 and golden wedding day Aug 18 for fifty years in Christian work. Bishop Joyce of Minneapolis and other prominent Methodists will attend.
Old soldiers from surrounding towns gathered in Dixon Illinois for Grand Army Day events. A procession with martial music preceded a welcome address by Comrade A C Bil. An afternoon lecture on The Brown Button by Rev Frank C Bruner followed. Jubilee singers performed and Rev J H Wilson spoke on Over the Line Ten Months in Andersonville.
St Louis August 11 The Post dispatch from Asbury Park New Jersey reports United States Senator Vest is critically ill at that place with little hope for recovery.
In Da Sarre Illinois Aug 10 a Pawnee Bill Wild West show car touring La Salle sparked a melee. Cowboys Indians Arabs and Mexicans clashed with knives and revolver fire injuring two before police halted the disturbance.
An old advertisement touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims a positive cure for piles with money-back guarantee and a 25 cent price per box. Sold by Emmert & Burre.
Flachtemeier Granite Co offers 60 day sale to reduce stock of monuments and tablets. Buying direct from quarries for cash with discounts yields prices lower than the lowest. Located at 48-50 Stephenson St.
Illinois Central R A offers special round trip rates to Omaha via Sioux City Dixon Mendota or LaSalle with good connections and fast service. Get these low fares before you start your journey.
Fair tonight and Friday with westerly winds. Low uncertainty on temperature as winds shift, providing mild conditions for the next twenty four hours in Caroano.
The Rockford Republic notes Stephenson county fair authorities have planned popular racing events this year to limit professional track influence. Highlights include farm horse races with $25 to $75 purses and two open running races for county horses without records. A farm racing emphasis offers farmer and horse owner dominance.
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