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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
6
Vermont Senator Redfield Proctor disputed an earlier report that he favored recognizing Cuba’s independence. He predicts a lengthy Senate debate and a conservative turn as the administration nears its end, with a vote likely before March 4 and no filibuster expected.
Washington reports a new plan toward Cuban home rule moving to elect the entire Cuban congress by Cubans. The tariff control also shifts to Cuba, though the reform draft awaits Porto Rico changes first and must pass the cortes after February. Christmas measures link Porto Rico reforms as another Christmas gift.
News from New York reports that Antonio Diaz, a Cuban plantation owner near Ja ruco Havana, and his seven year old son were macheted by Spanish guerrillas on December 14. Diaz had asked insurgent authorities to keep soldiers away, after which Cuban and Spanish troops were said to have been involved in related violence including the death of Manuel Granayos, who carried 500 gold coins to pay troops.
Washington reports the state department was asked to protect Enrique Delgado a New York Mail and Express correspondent claimed as an American citizen and non combatant by his newspaper. Havana cites AP inquiry into Delgado captured at Pinar del Rio amid insurgent raid and notes his former roles aboard a yard line steamer and later a filibuster.
A Major of artillery on Maceo's staff was captured in an insurgent prefecture by Spanish forces under General Malquizo in Pinar del Rio province. He is reported wounded and receiving care at the Spanish hospital of San Ambrosia.
Hon Beriah Wilkins, editor of the Washington Post, sent a reporter for Christmas gifts and produced a quick “hot stuff” scoop. He printed the piece as an editorial and joked about a White House incident involving a decoy duck and Thurber.
Judge C A Korbly reports Sturm entitled to 67358.38 with interest since 1867, totaling about 250000, in the Sturm vs Baker suit. The dispute grows from a 1867 contract with the Mexican government to furnish arms, Baker investing 40000 and Sturm 153000, ships sank, cargo saved, and long ensuing litigation with marine insurers and between Sturm and the Bakers.
Vincennes Ind December 25 Eighteen months ago William Autler a 22 year old man from this county forged the names of several farmers to notes and fled to avoid arrest. He returned home for Christmas disguised as a tramp and was jailed for vagrancy. Turnkey Burnett identified him and Autler pled guilty likely sentencing him to the penitentiary.
Charles M Rauch, the Wabash College delegate to the state oratorical contest, is found to have plagiarized his winning speech from a sermon by Dr Lyman Abbott. Professor McLain advised Rauch who confessed, removing the high honor and giving second place to C M Duncan to represent Wabash.
Mrs John S Barton of Danville files a suit against Nashville resident Mrs Jennie I Kluger seeking 10000 damages for alienating her husband John S Barton now in Murphyboro Tennessee. Barton, a Murphysboro manufacturer, alleges the affair began while he worked in Danville and Mrs Kluger followed him to the south.
Chester R. Faulkner of Indiana sustained serious injuries when struck by a street car Thursday night. He required amputation of a leg at Providence hospital and his recovery is doubtful. Faulkner, former private secretary to Senator Voorhees, oversaw the Maltby government building in Indianapolis. The same day, the Indiana Supreme Court upheld a Vanderburgh county ruling on the 1895 fee and salary law, affirming fixed salaries for county officials and rejecting fee-based compensation.
Paul Vandervoort president of the National Reform Press association issues a call for the annual meeting at Memphis Tennessee on February 22 1897. The organization groups Populist papers allied with the National Farmers' Alliance and opposed Aryan fusion in this region during the election.
A major fire in Anderson Indiana has destroyed the Loeble Brunt block, one of the gas belt’s largest buildings. Loss is put at no less than $100 000, following two prior fires that razed two opera houses on the same site.
A morning blaze on East Thirty-third Street destroyed two factory and office buildings and damaged the New York Polyclinic hospital forcing the evacuation of fifty-eight patients. Twenty-four nearby families fled their tenement as walls collapsed and flames spread, with about 600000 dollars in damage and insurance coverage noted.
Peoria Illinois December 26 1910 a teamster named Eibbon Scott shot his wife in the left shoulder and neck then killed himself with the same gun after a violent quarrel over Christmas plans for their son. The coroner ruled death by own action.
Chester R. Faulkner, private secretary to Senator Voorhees of Indiana, died at Providence hospital after a street accident left him with an amputated leg. The shock from the injury proved fatal. The incident occurred Thursday night and his death came yesterday afternoon.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world’s best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a 25 cent price with Emmert and Burre as sellers.
The wife of D Robinson, a Hartwick New York lumberman, suffered rheumatism for five months. He praises Chamberlains Pain Balm as the only remedy that gave relief and notes many rheumatism cures attributed to it. Emmert and Burrell sell it for 50 cents a bottle.
Freeport's leading jeweler M. V. B. Elson announces readiness to supply diamonds, watches, and other fine gifts. He emphasizes cash purchases and says his stock is better and cheaper than local stores.
Report notes Beau Campbell general manager announces the American Tour with sleeping and dining cars through Mexico and many cities. Tickets cover all expenses including hotels and baggage. Inquiries via any ticket agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for details.
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