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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
6
Senate-Vest seeks probe into war vessel corruption charges
Washington D C Dec 8 special Senate Vest introduced a joint resolution to appoint a committee from the senate and house to investigate charges of corruption in buying vessels and supplies for the war. The Nicaragua canal bill was taken up and the senate adjourned until Monday. The House moved on the urgent deficiency bill for military and naval support for the six months beginning Jan 1. The president nominated Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson as naval constructor. New postmasters named Iowa Boone Mapleton Wasumeron D C and Illinois Elmood Wasumeron. Surgeon General Sternberg faced strict questioning by the war investigating commission on army medical service policy and preparations for war. He said army medical equipment was reduced by Congress and that early war plans included models and equipment, but purchases were delayed by a wait policy when urged by Secretary Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Senate
Vest
House
Hobson
Merrimac
Iowa
W. B. Meanes
Boone
C. A. Carmody
Mapleton
H. W. Clark
Tabor
Illinois
John Clinch
Elmood
Wasumeron
War Investigating Commission
Sternberg
Congress
Alger
Spanish Cabinet Holds Meeting Without Details
The Spanish cabinet met today and discussed letters and telegrams from the peace commission but refused to disclose any details or decisions. In Paris, the Dreyfus case saw a stay ordered in Picquart’s court martial as secret documents were reviewed. Spaniards also refused to cede a U S coaling station in the Carolines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manpnip
Tence
Spanish Peace Commission
Paris
Court Cassation
Dreyfus
Picquart
Day
United States
Carolines
Londonian Crew Saved After Londonian Steamer Sails
The Vedamore reports passing Cape Henry at night with 45 crewmen aboard the Vedamore from Liverpool. The Londonian, with 83 crew, had sailed earlier, leaving 45 survivors on the Londonian fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puscapenrain
Vedamore
Liverpool
Cape Henry
Second Sinois Garrison Load for Havana Duty
Des Moines dispatch notes the Second Sinois preparing for garrison duty at Havana. Advices confirm the Fifty-first Iowa has arrived at Manila, reflecting ongoing deployments and transfers from the theater and the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannan
Havana
Des Moines
Manila
Minor items from the county news
Charles Richards and George Burkhart hunt near LeRoy. D W Burrell buys the Madge Stephenson millinery stock at sheriff sale. Asherville residents deny that the youth Black residing there is from their village. County clerk issues marriage license to Chris Koeller and Margaret Snapp of Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Richards
George Burkhart
Levoy
D. W. Burrell
Madge Stephenson
Asherville
Chris Koeller
Margaret Snapp
Jefferson Township
Weather outlook for Curoaco continues cold and fair
Special forecast for Curoaco on December 8 notes generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with continued cold weather. Winds shift from west to north as the chill persists through the 24 hour period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curoaco
Ilinois
Jockey McQueeny Shot at Garena Police Station
Andrew McQueeny, a noted jockey in Garena Illinois, was fatally wounded by a forehead gunshot while in the police station with two night officers. The shooter is unknown and all involved refuse comment. McQueeny was not under arrest and remains alive but not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garena
Ill
Andrew McQueeny
McQueeny
Governor Bushnell Refuses Illinois Requisition in Larceny Case
In Columses Ohio Governor Bushnell declined to honor Illinois Governor Tanner’s requisition for Mrs Minnie Winlake, held in Toledo, citing insufficient evidence. The couple had been indicted by Freeport’s grand jury. Rockford officials may pursue further action if Toledo cannot deliver them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columses
Ohio
Bushnell
Tanner
Illinois
Minnie Winlake
Rockford Il
Toledo
Freeport
Rockford
Injured Merchant W W Booth in Runaway at Shannoy
Shannon Illinois December 7 W W Booth a leading merchant was badly injured in a runaway today. He was severely bruised about the head and face but escaped without any broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannoy, IL
W. W. Booth
A RIPE OLD AGE DEATH OF PETER DALey AT HOME
Peter Daley died at 3 o'clock this morning at his Carrol street home after a three year illness. He was 88, born in Monaghan Ireland, married in 1844 to Catherine Gillan, came to the United States that year, lived in Providence Rhode Island 14 years, then moved to this city. He leaves his wife daughter Mary and a son Rev Father Peter Daley of Atlantic City Iowa. Funeral at St Marys church Saturday at 9 with Rev Daley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Daley
Carroll Street
Monaghan
Ireland
Catherine Gillan
Providence
R. I
Mary
Father Peter Daley
Atlantic City
St. Mary’s Church
Pr. Daley
Court Adjourned Reconvenes Monday At 1 30 Oclock
Judge Shaw adjourned court to 1 30 Monday afternoon for petit jury service. Two divorces granted Sadie Fleming from Otto Memning and Gertrude Wolf from Frederick Wolf. Burns boys and Shaunesey plead not guilty to car robbery. trial set next week. Charity masquerade ball at Germania opera house tonight with grand prize masks and 10 o clock cake walk. Holsapple’s orchestra to play. John Fisher signs papers transferring Germania property to Knorr & Hildreth who bought the opera house for 319000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Sadie K. Fleming
Otto O. Memning
Gertrude Wolf
Frederick Wolf
Burns Boys
Shaunessey
Young Black
Jude Shaw
Reform School
Germania Opera House
Holsapple
John Fisher
Kewaunee
Messrs. Johnston and
Arthurs
Knorr & Hildreth
Anniversaries for Frisbie and Taggart Mark Quiet Celebrations
John Frisbie and Capt. CFB Taggart observe birthdays in a quiet manner with Frisbie at 79 and Taggart at 76. Judge W W Wood and wife of Belvidere visit Mrs. Blaisdell and Miss Nellie Blaisdell. Wood is a leading northern Illinois attorney who once witnessed Lincoln and Douglas debate in Freeport. Lucky Mountain Tea ad notes active benefits and a price of 85 cents from Emmert and Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frisbie
Capt. C. FB. Taggart
Mr. Frisbie
Capt. Taggart
W. W. Wood
Belvidere
Blaisdell
Nellie Blaisdell
Wood
Northern Illinois
Freeport
Lincoln
Douglas
Emmert & Burrell
Ten Year Limit Debate Roils Chicago Methodist Planners
Chicago Methodist ministers press for a ten year limit on posts, arguing the five year rule binds preachers with large congregations. The issue, tied to 1900 general conference policy, could shape itinerancy and city ministry, as Rev. J P Brushingham notes church liberalization and representation trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. P. Brushingham
Question on Retaining Advantages of General System
A fragment asks whether the great advantages of the general system can be retained without the disadvantages and inconveniences that accompany it, reflecting a debate on systemic efficiencies and trade offs.
Switch engine saves life of local worker near Meyer's plant
Valentine Wiegand of Meyer's vinegar factory narrowly escaped death when a switch engine struck him from behind on the Illinois Central tracks at six o clock. He suffered a fractured skull and multiple bruises and was taken to his home at 56 Shawnee street in the patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Wiegand
Valentine
Meyer’s
Illinois Central
Dr. Poling
Wiegand
Eyr
Shawnee Street
Prof Carnelle Clairvoyant at 74 Exchange St
Clairvoyant and spiritual medium Prof Carnelle offers guidance on business love courtship marriage and divorce at 74 Exchange St between Chicago and Mechanic Stz. He promises quick reconciliations and speedy marriages for those troubled. Hours 9 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnelle
Exchange St
Chicago
Mechanic Stz
W C T U Meeting Set for Friday Afternoon
The weekly W C T U gathering will be held Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. E A Bell's home. A Bible study portion is planned as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Bell
C H Little & Co Display Refitted Art Room
The store announces a refitted art room under Mrs Donathen with a wide display of cut glass artistic lamps metal and pottery imported table china and art pottery. New stock includes a complete line of sterling silver all in fresh arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliable Jewelry Store
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