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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
7
Daniel J. Campau, Detroit, head of the Democratic national committee, says gold bolters cannot return as leaders and that Bryan's 1892 showing proves Democratic strength. He adds the silver cause remains alive and will grow, not die, by 1890.
In Effingham Illinois yesterday an X ray revealed a sewing needle deeply imbedded near the lower bone of the tomb. Mrs. A H Hackman sister of Dr. Henry Iversman experienced a sudden swelling of the left hand and the doctor took her to Illinois College of Photography where President Bissell directed the X ray. The rays penetrated three to four inches of flesh and located the needle in two sections.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers boils and skin eruptions with a promise of money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Emmert and Burrell.
Thomas Barnett was killed by a mob of fifteen at his Jackson home on December 12. No cause given and no arrests. Five masked men the previous night abducted George Deaton, 65, and flogged him fifty lashes. Deaton knows the assailants but is threatened with death if he speaks.
Major C T Picton of the State hotel at Dennison Texas endorses Chamberlains colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy as an infallible cure after using it in his hotel and family. Emmert and Burrell sell the product in Dubuque Iowa. Jacob Marer postmaster at Garnaville Iowa commits suicide with carbolic acid. inspector Maher finds him in the schoolhouse. accounts short $250, leaves a family.
Hartwick New York resident D Robinson lauds Chamberlains Pain Balm as the only relief for his wife’s five month rheumatism ordeal. He calls it unbeatable for pain and notes many cures with the remedy. Available at Emmert & Burrell, Harlem Gardens near the water tower in West Freeport.
Walton's offers marked down cloaks across many styles with substantial savings per item. Overstocked dress goods and holiday goods prompt reductions to clear stock. Store at 104-106 Stephenson Bt promotes Christmas displays and useful presents, urging customers to call in.
Washington December 12 Venezuela may reject the arbitration treaty over the fifty year clause. Caracas reports delay in Senor Andrade’s return and public hostility to the pact, with fears of war and a demand for a Venezuelan member on the arbitration commission. Officials speculate on possible treaty edits to appease Venezuela while Crespo backs the agreement and the United States ponders next steps.
Washington Dec 12 yesterday was private bill day in the house seven war claims totaling 18407 were favorably acted upon by the committee of the whole: 904 to Peter Cook Arkansas for stores 5130 for Augustus Burditt for steam er Mattie 5683 to Flora A Darling for arrest imprisonment seizure of property 1864 muster correction for Francis A Benton captain US colored cavalry 2490 for John Lynch assistant quartermaster 1861-62 and longevity pay for Major James Stewart referred to court of claims only the first two passed after Dalzell exposed Darling as a Confederate general spouse a quorum issue halted the measure to next Friday thirty three private pension bills were acted on at night.
Washington December 12 The ways and means committee plans a tariff bill for the extra session and members expect an early introduction and a debate rule. Republicans have practically decided several features of the new tariff bill.
Washington report states the comptroller of the currency has received notice of the failure of the National Bank of Commerce in Duluth Minnesota and also of the failure of the First National Bank in Niagara Falls.
Mrs C C Alford presides at the second session of the seventh annual Non Partisan Woman’s Christian Temperance Union convention. Mrs Ellen J Phinney reports that dues decline signals laxity and urges focusing on fewer aims with intensified effort across California Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Iowa Maine Missouri New York Ohio Pennsylvania Vermont and other states.
A promotional piece extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a direct remedy for weakness of the reproductive organs, promising easier pregnancies and childbirth. It cites testimonials and urges readers to buy from druggists, noting Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation as a gentle laxative.
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