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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
6
Dispatches from Manila and London describe Philippine insurgents shifting to guerilla tactics and a dictatorship stance. General Otis reports organized rebellion nearly ended while bands of insurgents terrorize regions, with executions and captures near Malasquia and Bayambang as US troops pursue across the north.
The document describes General Wheeler's secretary Gar rett being disarmed and slashed by a boloman near the headquarters, with insurgents aiming to depopulate areas and compel locals to aid them. It notes raids, executions, and debates among American officers about declaring natives with arms as bandits. It also reports 500 Spanish prisoners sent from Vigan to Manila and 1,500 others gathered in Vigan, possibly released by General Young’s forces. Treasury Librarian Howard Bates dies in St Louis at 35, having served as curator in the city library.
Caracas report says the Colombian government has occupied Cumana on the Cariaco gulf and the revolution is claimed to be put down. The dispatch notes the struggle in the region and asserts political control.
The Roberts investigating committee met behind closed doors in Washington to decide procedural questions and related matters.
A Chippewa Falls Wis dispatch reports roads into the city closed after Monday night storm. Winds at forty mph drove six inches of snow into drifts four to five feet deep, paralyzing travel as warmers and crews begin clearing sidewalks and resuming lumber shipments to the pineries.
War Office dispatches detail Colonel Metcalfe's raid on a Boer howitzer and heavy losses for British units including Lt. Fergusson and 11 men. Northumb erlands claim capture of guns at Stormberg. Mafeking besieged with rations cut. Gatacre's Stormberg operation ends with heavy Boer fire and nine mile retreat.
Detroit December report says Governor Pingree will call a special session of the legislature to consider a constitutional convention and amendments. Among the goals is a proposal to allow municipal ownership of street railways.
In Vincennes Indiana brewers Eugene Hack and Anton Simon pleaded guilty in U S district court to violating federal malt liquor shipment laws. They were fined 500 dollars and costs each for shipping beer into a prohibition town with packages labeled vinegar.
A Boston dispatch to The Evening Post reports talk that John Squire & Co. of East Cambridge may soon fall under Swift Bros. control. The Chicago packers already absorbed Charles S. North & Co., now North Packing and Provision Company.
James Goggin a well known farmer living near Hisworth was found dead between Hisworth and Hager Monday night He had set out to walk to Maidenrock for a Masonic lodge meeting The skull injury indicates he was murdered police and authorities investigated the scene and are pursuing leads
In Green Bay, three of fourteen men arrested by Special Game Warden Bissinger at the foot of the bay about three weeks prior pleaded guilty in circuit court on Monday. They were fined $25 plus costs totaling $36.08.
Lumbermen arriving from the northwest portion of Chippewa county report heavy stock losses among farmers caused by the blizzard that raged in northern Wisconsin Monday night.
In New York on December 18 at the Broadway Athletic Club Jack Moffat of Chicago broke his arm in the seventh round and the decision went to George Gardiner.
An Illinois decision by the state board of railroad and warehouse commissioners found that William Atzell could charge only switching rates after shipments reached their original destination and were rebilled, deeming the initial interstate haul ended at destination. Also Gov Tanner ordered Tillis Glenn surrendered to West Virginia authorities for forgery. indictments quashed and she was handed to Wood county sheriff. Wills Green disguised as a man and eloped on the eve of his fiances wedding in Montgomery county.
Chicago on December 18 reports a first semi annual convention of the National Association of Liberal Physicians and Surgeons. Delegates from eight states attended with 300 more expected Sunday. Participants opposed state boards of health and licensing, with various nontraditional practitioners in attendance. The meeting will continue for several days.
Judge Andrew d. Hunter of Paris Illinois a former representative and Democratic leader in the Nineteenth district visits state headquarters and says he is not a candidate for governor though he may run for Congress. Democrats in his area favor a governor candidate thought to be Harrison amid party discussion. Bloomington reports a Monday cyclone causing damage in several towns with Saybrook and Lexington suffering roof and structure damage, church and school building losses, and panicked students.
The state auditor issued a permit to organize the State Bank of Terrin in Williamson County with capital stock of 25000 to David R. Larrison John Werrin and George H Flarrison. The People's Bank of Bloomington deposited 50000 in U S bonds with the state auditor and qualified as a trust company under state statutes.
The Springfield Federation of Labor organized omnibuses to operate on main avenues to compete with the Springfield Consolidated Railway after its union employees went on strike a few weeks earlier.
Boston voters back Thomas N. Hart for mayor by 1,904 votes, as Republicans gain seats in aldermen while Democrats retain control of both branches. The city approved licenses. strong GOP turnout influenced the result amid intra party tensions and past Democratic margins. Strong Socialist showing in Newburyport noted. Lynn and Woburn major Republican gains.
Governor Taylor was inaugurated in Frankfort with no contest by Goebel reported. Poor weather reduced attendance but the event featured a grand reception and ball. The night showcased Kentucky hospitality with broad representation from state society and a hopeful mood beyond partisan lines.
Washington reports the executive committee selects St Paul as the site for the next Republican clubs convention with 28 votes, Indianapolis 8, Sioux Falls 16. The date is set for the third Tuesday in July. A resolution tying delegates to national convention votes was laid on the table.
Adjutant General Reece confirms elections of Frank L. Elgus and J. Tillman to ensign positions in First and Fourth divisions of the First ship's crew. J. J. Donnellian and John R. McGurren are named ensign and lieutenant in respective divisions of the Illinois naval militia.
Brazil Indiana December 18 coroner rules Robert Fisher ex state mine inspector was killed by unknown persons a witness testified seeing three men with Fisher and a quarrel occurred before the body was found Master Mechanic Gets a New Job In Terre Haute Will Wright resigns as master mechanic of the Vandalia line and will become superintendent of Pressed Steel Car in Mee's Rock Pennsylvania effective January 1.
Four men tried to rob the First National bank at Deep River this morning. The watchman shot and killed one robber, blowing off the top of his head, while the remaining three escaped.
Hogs 86 000 head receipts with bids from 3.80 to 4.10 for various classes. Cattle 4 000 head with Christmas beeves at 7.50 and lower grades down to 2.00 for cows. Sheep 10 000 head with westerns 3.30 to 4.45 and lambs 4.00 to 5.45.
The article describes a new indoor card game named Grand that gained sudden popularity after summer. Four players use a full 62 card deck with no trump shown at deal, choosing among four game types per round. Scoring includes five points per trick in whist or euchre and sixty for a grand trick, with hearts counting one each and special big-point hands.
The Cornwall on the Hudson boy Willie Hoppe, only 11, showing skills rivaling veterans, learns pool and billiards from an early age. He pocketed eight balls before age seven and, after discovering a billiard table three years ago, demonstrates angles, long runs, and frequent breaks of fifty in straight rail, balk line, and cushion caroms.
Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with rich mocha like color and gentle on stomachs. It promised broad appeal for both children and adults and sold at 5c and 25c per package by grocers.
A special vestibuled Pullman train will depart Chicago on January 23 for Mexico City and major cities, returning to Chicago without changes. The all exclusive tour is supervised by Beau Campbell, GM of the American Tourist Association, with tickets covering all expenses. Agents of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway handle maps and bookings.
Advertisement highlights mild climate Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans as ideal winter destination. Promotes hunting fishing, first class accommodations, moderate prices, through cars from the north via Louisville & Nashville lines to Florida points. Requests folders from J K Ridgely in Chicago.
The University of Pennsylvania athletic directors consider sending a team abroad in the next year. Plans include a Paris meet with a major athletic rivet and a crew to enter the Henley regatta if a strong team develops.
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