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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1898

Page

2

Canned Goods Offer Repeats Prices Amid Fast Sale

Local grocer reiterates prices on canned fruits and vegetables and urges customers to place orders quickly before stock runs out. Offers remain as advertised and sale continues while supplies last.

Our Own Combination Coffee One Pound Bargain

Advertises Our Own Combination Coffee at 15 cents per pound making 30 cups. Promises uniform quality and superior flavor. Urges first order to prove value and secure future purchases from the bargain givers.

Worry for the Turk Interesting Letter From Stead

London editor notes graduates of Robert College in Constantinople who allegedly fomented rebellion leading to Bulgarian liberation. Stead argues American efforts in Asia outpace Spanish war gains and praises the Robert College for spreading American ideas while avoiding politics, claiming it nurtured Bulgarian nationalism through educated students and the college’s influence.

London Robert College Bulgaria College Constantinople Wim Stead America Ottoman Empire Asia Turkey American College Russia

Robert College and American Influence in Asia Minor

A former student recounts how Robert College and American missionaries shaped Bulgarian independence and Eastern politics. He credits Americans with exposing Turkish oppression, aiding the Russian move to Stamboul gates, and spreading American principles from Mount Ararat to the Aegean. He notes other American institutions in Constantinople and predicts future political influence as graduates mature.

Robert College Bulgaria Constantinople Stamboul San Stefano American College United States East Robert Colege Constanntinople Man’s Turkey Mount Ararat Blue Aegean Sea

Infernal vengeance promised after Ottoman crime

The speaker predicts swift punitive action by American forces in response to a shocking atrocity in Stamboul. He states that within a month warships would break the Dardanelles and demand reparation at cannon’s mouth from the assassin of Stamboul, underscoring a vow of strong retaliation.

Mpaled Spain Dardanelles Stamboul

Willful murder verdict in Kent tragedy shocks public

Coroner's jury ruled William Kent killed Noble Kent with willful murder. A state warrant was issued. Noble's letters suggest family strife and coercive actions by Will. Public sentiment shifts as details emerge in Carlinville Tus public notice of the case.

Carlinville Tus Noble Kent William Kent William Mwverty Chicago and Alton Road Noble Will Springfield H. H. Cowen

Turkish wrestler Hall Aladi defeats Tom Cannon in two falls

In Cincinnati at the People's theatre last night Hall Aladi the Turk won a Graeco Roman wrestling match over Tom Cannon. Aladi threw Cannon in the first bout in forty eight minutes and in the second in eighteen minutes to win the match straight.

Cincinnati People’s Theatre Hall

Storm damages Enterprise colliery breaker in Shamokin

In Shamokin Pennsylvania on Sunday night a fierce snow and wind storm blew down the breaker at the Enterprise colliery causing about 100000 dollars in damage.

Shamokin Enterprise

Arrival of Major Marchand in Cairo with Captain Baratier

A dispatch from Cairo reports Major Marchand has arrived, having left Cairo on November 1, accompanied by Captain Baratier. The message confirms their travel from the city with no further details.

Cairo

Fire damages Lincoln theatre in Chicago night blaze

A fire last night damaged the 6 Lincoln theatre in Chicago by an estimated 60,000 dollars. The audience had just exited moments before the blaze began.

Chicago Lincoln Theatre

Oshkosh saloonmen unite against free lunch movement

A terse telegraph digest notes Oshkosh Wisconsin saloon owners organizing against the free lunch practice. Reports list varied local incidents including deaths in McLean and Mikton, a Philippine leader renouncing Catholicism, currency concerns, and a court ruling granting ownership of Standard Oil profits.

Oshkosh Wis Dennis Kenyon Wlingis Jis McLean Aguinaldo Moonie Bartlett Lindsay Mikton Payton IR. Wollmuth Grand Rapids United States Wow. Parker Richmond Joseph Taylor Green Bay Charles H. Green Jan Claire Joseph Jueger Madison Ind Willich Indiana Joseph Kramer

Opening of Congress Session Bright with Floral Display

Washington December 6 1900 The opening of the Fifty fifth congress is marked by a notable floral display in the Senate chamber with a crowded gallery. The joint high commission and diplomatic corps visitors, including Sir Julian Pauncefote Wu Ting Fang and Ye Purn Chin, attended as the president read his message. Some senators criticized the message including Jones Pasco and Teler, while others praised the comprehensive review of events. Representative Cousins introduced the first bill defining the standard of value as a gold dollar of twenty five and eight tenths grains.

Washington Senate Congress Joint High Commission Julian Pauncefote Great Britain United States Wu Ting-Fang Ye Purn Chin American Senate House Jones Arkansas Porto Rico Cuba Phillippines Nicaragua Canal Philippines Pasco Walker Committee On Banking and Currency Tam Wheeler McMillin Johnson Rasselas Cousins Iowa

Dingley and Bailey Cordial in Opening House Session

The opening session featured cordial exchanges between House floor leaders Dingley and Bailey amid gossip on Bailey’s leadership. Speaker Reed was warmly greeted, and Maj. Gen. Wheeler received a major ovation from old colleagues. Several governors elect were greeted with congratulations as floral tributes filled the hall during a lengthy reading of the president's message. An early war questions debate looms over the deficiency appropriation bill for army and navy.

Dingley Bailey Reed Wheeler Alabama Shafter W. A. Stone Pennsylvania McMillin Tennessee Sayers Texas Army House Nct General Wheeler Helen Miller Gould United States Spain Congress Cngress Mint

Storm isolates Detroit with telecom wreckage

Detroit reports its worst storm in thirteen years ending yesterday morning. Snow weighted wires and trees, cutting telegraph and telephone lines and stalling streetcar service. Only one Toledo line remained by Sunday night, Bay City contact uncertain. Damages total about $80,000 to telecom and transit.

Detroit Toledo Bay City Michigan Lower Peninsula

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