19 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
1
Simple price list of discounted garments including men and ladies hosiery underwear shoes and cloaks with reduced prices. Items range from 10 cents to several dollars, showing deep percentage discounts on shoes coats and underwear.
Local retailer invites shoppers to visit for a full range of articles at guaranteed low prices with a cheerful money back refund policy. The message emphasizes savings on every purchase and a welcoming, trustworthy shopping experience.
Washington dec 11 the senate committee on foreign relations debated the Cameron resolutions to recognize Cuban independence while Secretary Olney defended the presidents prerogative and warned that recognizing independence could lead to war with Spain. Senators Morgan Chandler Proctor Mills favored quick action. Burrows Hale and others opposed.
Discussion on whether Congress can force recognition of foreign powers via a joint resolution. If power is legislative, a vetoed resolution becomes law. if executive, the president can ignore Congress. The debate centers on Spain and potential unrest if a resolution were to pass.
Washington reports no official word on men enlisting for Cuba from across the country though the Horsa case sets strict penalties. The act punishes enlistment for either side with fines up to 2000 dollars and three years imprisonment. The House yesterday advanced private bills and pensions, including payments to widows of Confederate officers, with multiple allowances approved.
Washington reports the house committee on public buildings voted to report and place on the house calendar many bills for new buildings in cities including Pekin Illinois Clinton Ja Freeport Ills Menominee Mich Grand Haven Mich Owosso Mich Janesville Wis Warsaw Wis and Green Bay Wis. Senate and house pension committees also met to study amendments to the Pickler pension bill urged by G A R officers. A private dispatch reports Captain George S Lemon of Coronado Beach Cal has died. he was a prominent pension attorney and publisher of The National Tribune.
Washington reports say hotels would overcharge crowds on March 4. Chairman Bell called the claims false as the inaugural committee works to manage crowds and maintain fair rates during the event.
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