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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
5
A local lumber dealer touts used lumber for all building needs. They advertise good grades that are thoroughly seasoned and protected under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun, urging customers to switch to their product.
Local lumber firm Wilbur Lumber Co advertises Atlas checks issued on cash lumber purchases only, urging customers to pay upfront and receive the promotional benefit.
A catalog note offers cheap books in pretty bindings at 25 cents each. It highlights children’s picture and linen books and mentions teachers’ Bibles available at about half price.
A wide assortment of leather cases bags purses card cases toilet sets mirrors and shaving items. Also perfumes cut glass bottles automizers and powders with a selection of gloves handkerchiefs neckties and manicure sets. Guenther's candies available up to $5.00 per box.
Washington reports General Brooke arrived from Fortress Monroe and held talks with the secretary of war and the president. He announced the president appointed him Cuba’s military governor with six provinces each having its own governor under Brooke, while Fitzhugh Lee heads Havana province and Ludlow the city, all under Lee’s orders. Senator Berry notes an upcoming Nicaragua amendment. the president and party plan a two week southern trip ending after a peace jubilee in Atlanta.
Manila correspondent reports shocking treatment of friars and nuns and other prisoners taken by insurgents under General Leybe in northern Luzon. Spanish sources say 124 friars and many soldiers were captured with arms and property valued at $800000.
Gen. Davis with a battalion of 400 from the 202d New York arrived by train from Havana and were greeted by nearly the entire population. The ceremony of raising the stars and stripes over the city hall is scheduled for today.
Special report from Poreau Indiana details a massive mine explosion at the Indianola and Rathway Coal company shaft last night. Five men are dead and twenty three are buried, with little chance of rescue as the shaft remains heavily damaged.
Rockford Ill Dec 12 A brake chain broke on a down grade curve causing John H Thelin to be thrown from the platform of an electric car and killed Conductor Creagan and several passengers were injured none seriously
Galena mourns the death of Thomas Ryan at his Park avenue home in the early hours. Born in 1819 in Limerick Ireland he learned shoemaking and moved to Galena thirty three years ago. He is survived by his widow two sons W H Ryan J F Ryan and two daughters Mrs Edward Grimm and Mrs M J Monohan.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming cures for cuts bruises and skin eruptions with money back guarantee. It also touts Peach Blossom flour priced at 90 cents per sack and Pillabury’s best flour, all cash terms and dated with the seller Martin Serr.
The Illinois State Grange held its annual meeting with officers presenting reports in the morning session. Master Oliver Wilson delivered the annual address noting an increase of about one thousand members.
Senate notes an act providing 115 million dollars for the canal construction by the Maritime Canal Co with a government lien on the property. Rawlins proposes an amendment tying the act to a treaty securing fortification and wartime use. Morrill discusses his supreme court site bill which passes. House passes seamen shipping law and reviews the District of Columbia appropriation. Washington reports say Secretary Bliss may resign. Catholic mass for Gen. Calixto Garcia held at St.
Gideon W. Marsh, former president of the Keystone National Bank, was sentenced in Panaperruia to twelve years and three months in prison and a $500 fine for his role in the bank’s collapse.
Sprinameno Dec 13 Special orders direct the muster out of the Third Illinois Infantry on January 12. The discharge is expected to take place at Springfield.
Bomb blast at Cronstadt in which a shell explosion kills nine soldiers and wounds three officers and seven soldiers.
Kansas City dispatch reports the convention introducing a flood of labor federation resolutions and then taking a recess until 2 o clock this afternoon.
Havana reports a quiet morning as Capt Gen Castellanos enforces the proclamation for maintaining order across the city. No disturbances are noted and authorities outline strict adherence to the order.
Holiday excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates valid December 24 1898 to January 2 1899 with travel within 200 miles of selling station on several lines including Chicago & North Western and Union Pacific. Apply to agents for full particulars.
We announce a diverse display of table china and art pottery from many nations with a newly added complete line of sterling silver. All pieces are new stock.
Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch to AP notes only two fatalities in the coal mine blast at Poteau Indian Territory. The St Louis bureau carries the summary from the field with no further details on casualties or cause.
Tonight and Wednesday expect fair skies and continued cold with colder in the extreme south tonight. Slightly warmer by Wednesday afternoon or night. Northwest winds shift to variable as conditions ease.
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