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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
4
Local meats and seafood list featuring per pound rates for meat de side pork fresh pork hams bulk oysters per quart and fresh canned oysters. Butterine offered at a lower price than standard butter, per pound.
President McKinley signed an executive order establishing a Cuba customs tariff to take effect January 1. The policy, based on Robert Porter’s report, lowers Spanish-era duties, with major cuts on paving stones, chemicals, tar and pitch, iron ore, steel rails, and coal. It aims to rehabilitate Cuba and promote local industry with free lists and targeted protections.
Washington reports a broad tariff revision affecting lumber imports and Cuban agriculture. The plan lowers duties to nominal levels on cattle and other animals, shifts machinery duties to ad valorem, and reshapes the food schedule to reduce discrepancies. It also proposes restoring coffee and tightening Cuban tobacco controls to curb smuggling and ensure revenue. Colonel Bryan comments on congressional duties and policy directions.
Washington, Dec 17. Brigadier General John I. Weston, chief commissary of the Shafter expedition, testified before the war Investigating committee that there was an absence of red tape in feeding volunteers at Santiago. He recalled Special efforts by officers to obtain what was due, Roosevelt once tried to buy supplies but Weston refused payment. Weston called the Santiago campaign a bagatelle, noting greater hardships in frontier Indian campaigns. The Rev Dr Henry C McCook said there was a dearth of essentials on landing July 25, while Quartermaster General Ludington testified requisitions were filled promptly and medical supplies rushed forward.
Consul Brittain at Nantes reports an influential French company seeks a steep import tax on cotton seed oil to block U S imports while planning to manufacture the oil in France using Egyptian cotton seed. The aim is to control oil prices in the United States. House defeats the International Bank bill 103 to 148. Hawaii customs and civil service laws pass. Internal revenue rules updated on mortgage releases tax exemption. Confederate and Union soldiers to be admitted to Soldiers' homes and government institutions.
Reports from Carlinville Wisconsin say State Attorney Vaughn plans to prosecute all indicted for Virden riot participation. Miners may plead guilty to simple rioting for light fines. Indictments against Governor Tanner and others questioned. possible stand still on Lukene matters. Also notes civil service reform reelection of Carl Schurg, Kansas City building trades, and Bolivian federation proclamation from La Paz.
Fashion notes describe plush jackets returning, tea gowns with delicate underlayers in Barége wool batiste lace and lawn, and decorative trims like ribbon ties. Open frock coats and négligées appear over lace waists, while redingotes gain favor. Postilions, bows, and metal ornaments shape gowns, with buttons and chains near the bust and back.
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