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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

Page

6

Interview on Antonio Maceo death by Major Cirujeda

Havana dispatch reports Spanish officials maintain proof of Antonio Maceo and Francisco Gomez deaths. Major Cirujeda describes field identification efforts after a rout near Punta Brava, noting bodies were searched, tied to horses, and left when fatigue forced release. A note on Gomez and a diary of Maceo’s operations were found with the bodies.

Cirujeda Youngr Gomez Iinvana Cini Havana Associated Press Antonio Maceo Francisco Gomez Maximo Gomez Young Gomez Maceo Guato Chujeda Pancho M. Gomez

Letter Confession and Ambiguous Maceo Body Identity

A dated letter and personal items found with two bodies fuel belief that Antonio Maceo and Francisco Gomez died at Punta Brava. The letter from Francisco Gomez claims he died at his post defending the Cuban cause after refusing to abandon General Maceo. Major Cirujeda notes the inability to positively identify the corpses, though public conviction holds Maceo died.

A. M Antonio Y Maria Francisco Gomez Papa Maceo Francisco Gomez Oroes Cirajeda Antonio Maceo Cirujeda Chrujeda Chujeda Moreau Turin Paris Jose Marti Zaggas Punta Brava

Abandoned Uruguayan Involvement Amid Bahia Outbreak

Telegram style items note a religious outbreak in Bahia Brazil while Uruguay’s revolution is quelled. Other items report Winston tobacco plant loss valued at 150000 with 85000 insured, civil suit for breach of promise in Cairo Illinois, a Chicago man injured on Calumet Electric tracks, and various obituaries and notices. Weather outlooks cover Indiana Illinois Iowa Lower Michigan Upper Michigan and Wisconsin with warmer conditions and brisk westerly winds.

Uruguay Bahia Brazil Brown Pros Tobacco Company Winston N. C Annie G. Pidgeon Cairo Tus J. J. Gordon Chicago Hipelord Calumet Electric Fancis M. Coe Julia C. Coe Uncle Sam United States South America Mexico George I Samuel William Mississippi Alton Ills Bradley Kentucky Milwaukee W. W. Watkins Jackson Mich R. H. Emerson Wabash Ind David Pence DeWitt E. West San Antonio Tex J. J. Harty St. Louis Mobile Society of Western Artists Art Institute, Chicago Tatton Sykes England Washington Indiana Fuair Illinois Iowa Lower Michigan Upper Wisconsin

Cuban Leaders Scout Fate of Ma Ceo in Key West

Chicago reporters relay a New York World dispatch from Key West stating Cuban leaders in New York Tampa and other points are evaluating reports that Ma Ceo is dead while private Havana advices deny the claim.

Chicago New York Key West Tampa Fla Maceo Havana

Spanish report on Macto fias and Maceo crossing trocha

A Spanish report claims Macto fias Beet was killed in a palace briefing aimed at countering Maceo's trocha crossing near Canas and two Spanish forts without casualties. Separately, John Hoch, sentenced for Minnie Ingersoll's murder, was ordered hanged at Auburn prison the week of January 17. He threw a tumbler at District Attorney Jacot, injuring him lightly.

Macto Fias Beet Maceo Trocha Canas Lowville John Hoch Minnie Ingersoll Auburn Prison Hoch Jacot

Talmage Denies Rumor of Marriage to Sing Sing Woman

In New York on December 10 Rev. T. De Witt Talmage formally denied reports he will wed Miss Susie Mangam of Sing Sing. A strong denial was issued at the Mangam home to refute the claim that Miss Mangam is engaged to Dr. Talmage.

New York T. de Witt Talmage Susie Mangam Sing Sing Mangam Talmage

Student Stabs Teacher After Scolding at Mandeville

In Mandeville, Carrollton, Cliff Simpson, 20, stabbed his teacher Clarence Campbell after Campbell chastised him. Campbell was wounded seriously and may die, as the incident occurred fifteen miles northwest of Carrollton.

Carrollton Mandeville Here Cliff Simpson Clarence Campbell

Allison Named Secretary of State in McKinley Cabinet

Canton Ohio reports that Allison will be secretary of state in McKinley’s cabinet. Reliable sources say McKinley has chosen him for the position, a fact expected to be announced.

Canton, O Allison McKinley

Birth of a Son to Princess Friedrich Augusta of Saxon

Dresden's royal household announces Princess Friedrich Augusta formerly Princess Louise of Tuscany gave birth to a son yesterday. The baby comes amid the Saxon royal family’s celebrations and adds a new heir to the illustrious line.

Dresden Friedrich Augusta Saxon Louise Tuscany

Markets Report from New York and Chicago on Dec 9

Money rates ease in New York with bankers' bills near 4 1 2 percent and silver values steady. Chicago Board quotes grains and produce with wheat and corn mixed. live stock at Union Stock Yards shows substantial receipts and wide price ranges for hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange United States U's Chicago Grain and Produce Chicago Board of Trade Hebron Union Texas

Be Wise Hearts Reflect God's Way in This Lesson

Commentary on Proverbs xxii to xxv from Rev. M. Stearns urging a new heart through divine guidance. It ties parental exhortation to heavenly Father’s pursuit of a purified heart, warns against envy of sinners, and stresses wisdom as Christ who is the way. Concludes with exhortations to seek truth, avoid drunkenness, and accept divine discipline.

Christ Jas. i Isa Jesus Christ R. Y

Solomon the Wise and Foolish King in Bible Lessons

Christian Endeavor notes offer lessons from Solomon described as Israel's king with wisdom from God and a life marred by idolatry. The piece reviews his lineage, succession after David, reign of 42 years, temple building, prolific writings, and the tension between wisdom and folly, urging readers to seek wisdom for life and service.

Loos Doyles Solomon David Israel Jerusalem Bathsheba Uriah Absalom Nathan Adonijah Israe Temple Himmself God Christ

Gentleness as Love in Society

A parish visitor describes gentleness as love active in daily life. It is considerate speech, kind actions, and a comforting influence that softens environments and eases suffering, embodying the tenderness and grace of Christ in everyday dealings.

Christ

Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women

A paternalistic tobacco of advice warns against marriage ignorance and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female health. The ad cites a testimonial from Mrs. W. Robinson of Nova Scotia and extols the product and Dr. Pierce to treat female weakness, pregnancy support, and painless parturition, while notes on constipation and Pellets follow.

Dr. Pierce

Transit Schedule Fragments Arrive And Depart Times

Daily arrival and departure times listed with several inconsistencies. Some entries show 4:08 and 12:25 pm while others indicate 7:40 am 6:25 pm and 1: a m. daily except Monday and 7:00 am daily except Sunday.

Trains Schedule Snippet Mentions Madison and Dodgeville

Freight and passenger train notes show 101 and 161 for Madison and Dodgeville service with arrivals and departures. The fragment references freight trains and a bid price, with trains running daily except Sunday and partial times.

Madison Passengee

Sear Leaves Chicago Train Schedule Fragment

Train timetable fragment shows departures and times from Chicago to Freepur and Laaeee areas with notes on freight trains not carrying passengers. Mentions R. H. Holder age and daily schedule gaps, with several garbled entries and missing details.

Svosagy R. H. Holder

Trains Schedule for South Freeport Area and Connections

The Chicago Great Western Railway lists passenger and freight trains serving South Freeport with arrivals and departures for No. 4 No. 54 No. 94 and others. Through coaches run from Rock Island to Milwaukee while connections extend to Racine Janesville Madison Rockford and Chicago. Several trains offer connections to Cedar Rapids Omaha and Kansas City. tickets and through routing are handled at Brewster House.

Wees Rock T Teevenee Racine Janesville Madison Rockford Chicago Rock Island Milwaukee Freeport W. W. Junction H. Selane Clinton Dubuque St. Paul Cedar Rapids Omaha Council Bluffs Kansas City Milwanee Hvreeport Car Anne Chicago Great Western RY Bs. Paul Minneapolis Des Moines St. Joseph Kansas Cty South Freeport Chicago Limited A. U P.d& K.C Brewster House Baipage Trou

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