29 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
1
The note highlights black Henrietta 44 inches wide at 50c and 69c per yard. Black Serges in several widths priced 24c to 95c a yard. Imported black all wool brocaded dresses offered at 98c yard. Black clay Diagonal 56 inches wide at 1.50 per yard. Black and navy cravenettes 60 inches wide praised as exceptional value.
A seller advertises a line of cloakings and fleece lined ladies vests and drawers totaling 50 dozen pieces priced at 25 cents each. The offer promises good value with sturdy fabrics and ample selection for buyers seeking affordable warm apparel.
Li Hung Chang visits New York aboard the St Louis while a massive harbor flotilla crowds to glimpse the Chinese envoy. Officials, generals, and dignitaries greet the ambassador, who asks where the president will preside and dines quietly after a busy reception. Chinatown buzzes with celebration and a Waldorf banquet awaits him.
Li Hung Chang arrives at the Waldorf after a warm greeting with General McCook and Colonel Fred Grant. He greets reporters with humor about Chinese presence, agrees to a conference with the Russian minister, and sparks expectations of a swift interview amid East Asia tensions.
Dun and Co reports gold arriving for the country while business holds back for the election. Clearing houses scarce as steel and nail works shut. Wheat and corn prices show volatility with heavy western receipts. U.S. and Canadian failures rise, three-week liabilities reach about $20.93 million as Hilton, Hughes & Co. halts inject uncertainty.
Milwaukee dispatches report fires broke out near Ontonagon Michigan amid high winds threatening tents and ruined saloons. Hundreds fought the blaze for hours while liquor fumes stirred disorder. relief officials sought guard troops as death toll remains uncertain with Mrs Pick’s remains recovered. Rockland near Ontonagon faces nearby forest fire threats.
Kansas City report describes Mrs Green killing her three children and herself with a revolver, then Denver and surrounding notices confirm traveling agent W C Green left for Kansas City unaware of the massacre. Neighbors say Mrs Green was excitable and suspected morphine use.
St Paul readies for veterans with bunting and flags in residential and business districts. Railroads and streetcars set for crowds, living flag of 2,000 children held an outdoor rehearsal. Evergreen arch for the march, built by local Black community, dedicated. Grandstands for 10,000 spectators nearly finished.
Chicago report lists each game with final scores. Key results include Baltimore 8 over Cincinnati 6 and Philadelphia 10 over Cleveland 6. Other games feature Washington 11 over Pittsburg 5 and New York 5 over St Louis 2, plus Western League results with Minneapolis 16 over Grand Rapids 9 and Milwaukee 20 over Columbus 4.
Jessie Findlay, proclaimed woman outlaw, has been released from the United States jail on $10,000 bail. She has killed four men and led about four dozen hold ups.
The Springfield Brewing Company organized under New Jersey law with $300,000 capital has been petitioned into receivership in Springfield Massachusetts. The action designates a receiver to manage the firm amid financial proceedings.
Forest fires blanket areas around Ashland Wisconsin and stretch along the Northern Pacific line with conditions described as beyond control. Washburn faced danger briefly as flames advanced near the town.
Aug 29, Retimo Crete. Wild excitement as famished crowds sack provision shops. No injuries or fatalities reported. Local authorities mobilize to restore order amid shortages and rising tensions.
In San Francisco on August 29 Choynski defeated McAuliffe by a knockout in a four round boxing bout.
Ottumwa Aug 20 three masked men bound and assaulted Nellie Warner near Libertyville. A posse of 300 pursued and jailed three suspects in Fairfield after they were identified by deputies. Nellie is in critical condition. In a separate note, Sioux City’s Sioux National Bank suspended operations citing large withdrawals and slow collections. creditors will be paid in full with resources about 953338 dollars and capital 300000.
In Buffalo on August 29 the recovered body four miles from the harbor is confirmed as Captain George McKay of the lost barge Little Wissahick. McKay's son R A McKay has arrived to take charge of the body after drifting fifty days from Point Pelee where the barge was lost.
Dry goods firm Miller and Daugherty of Waterloo and Washington Iowa made a voluntary assignment yesterday. Liabilities are listed at 40000 with nominal assets of 50000, signaling financial distress in a local business.
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