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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1899

Page

6

One Man Power in School Administration Debate

In Springfield on December 28 the Teachers' Association discussed reforms and a proposed national educational appropriation. A sharp address by Graham Harris questioned the one man rule in school administration while A V Greenman was named president and other officers were nominated for the coming year.

Harris Chicago Lander Station Muich Springfield Tis Teachers’ Association National Educational Association A. W. Nightingale Edward GC. Delano State Central Committee On William ©. Payne J. W. Cook Deknib LL. ©. Lora Charleston Arnold Tomkins National Teachers’ Association Graham H. Harris Chicago Board of Education Benjamin Andrews Offeers A. V. Greenman Aurora Joel M. Bowlby Carbondale Walter KR. Hatheld PittsHeld W. ©. Payne

Trial of the Lauder Rovers Conspiracy Case Opens

Vienna Illinois December reports the state begins on the conspiracy charge in the murder of Anna Karr at Lauder Station during a riot. Prosecution targets Thomas Jeremiah while other defendants like John Varetti remain at large. Witnesses recount seized rifles, and Jeremiah’s statements alleging leaders’ control and Paretti’s role.

Vienna Ill Anna Karr Italy South Americ R. C. Mathis Jeremiah Paretti Sam Brosh John Toldo Jones Winchester Pavett Flo Art

Sale of land fuels talk of Chicago steel plant near lake

Reported sale of 28 acres along Lake Michigan near Waukegan to Edwin D. Wheelock’s interests signals a planned steel plant project. North Shore land purchases totaling 840 acres by Dunlap Smith and Co on behalf of the North Waukegan Harbor and Dock Co. aim to back a major development. Wheelock declines to reveal plans, but local speculation points to a large enterprise from North Shore shores to the vicinity of Cap Logan and Waukegan, with names tied to development efforts.

Michigan Cap Logan Waskegan Dunlap, Smith & Co North Waukegan Farbor and Dock Company Edwin D. Wheelocks Wheelock Curnevie Ppiek Evelopme

Murder Suspect Sought After Lewistown Woman Found Dead

Cora Tempson, 28, found dead four miles west of Lewistown with facial and back bruises suggesting foul play. A warrant was sworn for Gobo C. Silver, last seen with Tempson in the wine room of Fodd & Newton's saloon amid a quarrel.

Lewistown Dee Cora Petemson Gobo C. Silver Fodd & Newton's Luitlver Tillves

Springfield Bee Keeper Association Elects Officers

The Springfield Bee Keeper Association elected officers yesterday with president J. A. Stace of Cradfordtany treasurer and secretary named. meeting adjourned after the vote.

Yee Keepers Micetiliees Sprigfield the. Pee Tae Smithy J. A. Stace Cradfordtany Tredsler Abreies Teekov Pheasiat Oldibs

Maine sailors buried in national cemetery at Arlington

In Arlington National Cemetery the unidentified and identified dead of the doomed Maine were laid to rest in a simple ceremony conducted by Father Chadwick, attended by the president and government members. The list names many identified sailors and marines with flags, ranks, and service roles.

Me U Artington Washington Maine National Cemetery Father Chadwick John Dierklag Dutumner James II Graham Yeoman William St Tinsman Landsman Tarmies TY. Brown Manosy Miton Bi. Merv Elie Hinry 9. Leys Owen Sheridan Patrick Gaffney Joseph Seery James J. Roberts Marine Carl A. Smith Andrew W. Nickson John J. McManus Charles’ Hassel William J. Fewer Gustav Holm Charles I. W. Isserman Frederick Jennce Harry Joctson Charlton Jenks Patrick Flynn Ivanela C. Philipps Noble T. Mudd Thomas J. Jones I. J. A LeNiece Tames W. Louden Samuel Lees N. J. Smith Alfred Smith Anthony Conroy John P. Barry Charles Curran Joseph II. Gordon Hughes Patrick Fritz Ball William Donoughy Frank Sutton Daniel Price Rederick TL. Kulese Henry Gross Charles FF. Just James Boyle George Johnson William J. Horn Joseph Scully Albert B. Hennekes James M. League Sophus Nielson Thomas M Cole Bayman Charles A. Scott John Matza Crubie Finch Thomas J. Blarty Walter Sellers Alfred J. Holland Frank B. Tigees Robert Burkhardt Frank Wisher Millard I. Harris William Lund J. Bennett George W. Whoeber J. W. Johnson

Rout the Filipinos near San Mateo in major mountain battle

Manila reports Col. Lockett with 2500 troops including artillery routed insurgents entrenched near Afontalban five miles northeast of San Mateo. About 1,000 enemy estimated. Four Americans wounded. Heaviest fighting lasted three hours in trenches and valley.

Manila Lockett Afontalban San Mateo Lawton Forty-sixth Volunteer Infantry

Jaffar and Mondeer In Bagdad’s Fateful Throng

Leigh Hunt narrates a tale set in Bagdad where Jafar is slain and Haroun orders silence. Mondeer steps forward to speak against fear, pleads for justice, and is rewarded when Haroun offers a gem from the Tartars to honor Jafar’s memory. The plot centers on loyalty, punishment, and gratitude.

Jatas Jaffar Haroun E'En Araby Persia Leigh Hunt

Polly and Miss Stanton In a Window Gatecrash

Polly and Miss Stanton plot a home entry by window at dusk. An officer arrives and misreads the scene leading to a patrol wagon scare before the true owners return. The caper ends with laughter and a secret kept.

Thia Polly Samovar Miss Stanton Lolly Kate Phar Wich Mrs. Wilson Yoomer

Beecher and Ingersoll Coin Epitaphs in Chance Meeting

Years after a New York railway station talk on humanity the pair met in a St. Louis hotel. Beecher recalled Burns headlines and offered a self made epitaph while Ingersoll warned of a lines about religious bondage and freedom in their later exchange.

Trenry Ward Beecher Colonel Ingersoll New York State Mr. Beecher Robert Burns Beecher Ingersoll Jenin St. Louis Zeecher Lagersoll Segtarhan Shin

Boer Exhibits at the Paris Exposition

At the Paris exposition the Boers are allotted 10 000 square feet to display a Boer farm and pastoral life showing the first settlers of the Transvaal. The Praetorian pavilion presents geographic data and schooling methods while exhibits include wild animals, transport, and the mining industry.

Prausvaad Geographica Boor Transvaal Seleni

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