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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
From Frankfort Kentucky December 30 the state capitol buzzes as legislators prepare to convene amid heated talk. Anti Goebel and anti Blackburn factions claim strength in contests and seats, with both sides insisting they can seat supporters or challenge Republican rivals.
In Iowa and Alabama reports, factions push Bowen for speaker with Gear backing and Cummins seeking Anderson. Alabama Democrats rally to Morgan’s re election and Johnston’s bid while Thurston says he will not run yet will aid Nebraska Republicans in keeping two seats.
New York dispatch reports Representative Daly of New Jersey angrily denies being misquoted after an interview with William J. Bryan. Daly insists he never said free silver is dead and criticizes Bryan for implying otherwise while reaffirming Bryan as a leading Democrat and potential president candidate.
In San Antonio Texas December 30 a record crowd heard William Jennings Bryan address a large audience in a hall. He spoke on topics including annoyance trusts and expansion and drew strong reactions from listeners.
Senator Kyle states he remains a bimetallist by conviction but would accept only a pure gold standard rather than bimetallism tied to radical socialism. He notes the Democratic platform will mirror the Chicago platform with additions from recent industrial concerns. Bryan heads north for engagements before returning to Texas for winter stay.
Toledo will observe Jackson day in January with a dollar dinner at Memorial hall. Judge James P. Targiu of Kentucky and Hon Timothy Tarsney of Michigan are announced as speakers for the event hosted by the Jackson League of Toledo.
Tockhaven Pa December 80 Grant Bathurst assistant postmaster at Rote dies in Salona the Bellefonte Lime stove company weigh master's office explosion a man injured another hurt when a hot poker dropped into a dynamite filled bucket Bathurst age 35 years wife and one child survive
A New York City council meeting adopted resolutions of sympathy for the Boers with one dissenting vote and also passed condemnations of the U S war in the Philippines. Councillman Brice urged reconsideration of the Philippines resolution, and the motion prevailed. Separately, a federal opinion supported Indian rights in the Lama county case, while miners in Indianapolis prepared for a wage advance at the upcoming convention led by John Mitchell.
Dispatches from northern Michigan report extreme cold with west gales and snow. Tsast Tawiast shows eighteen below zero, Sault Ste. Marie and upper peninsula ports report ten below. Also noted are a sports arrest in Council Bluffs and a forced reinsurance move by Covenant Mutual Life in Galesburg.
The report denies that dispensations for mixed marriages can be obtained only from the pope. The Lawton fund totals 380525.70. In Seattle a streetcar riot left a thug dead and a passenger badly wounded. Count Tolstoi’s physicians cite his illness to his vegetarian diet. Madison shopkeepers plan to close at 6 pm in 1900 except Wednesdays and Saturdays. Norweigan coast relief aid raised in Wisconsin. Manitowoc candle holders ordered by Denmark. A cattle car theft ride ends with a teen and dogs dead. A maple grove accident leaves a man with half a foot amputated. Latinenza epidemic in London. Mrs. Wilhelming Titzky dies in Chicago from a wound caused by her grandson. Josiah H. Bissell of Chicago, famed author, is declared insane.
George Fardinge of London praised General Sir William Gatacre for intense energy across campaigns in India Chitral Sudan and Atbara. He noted Gatacre's relentless staff work, record rides under adversity, and concise abrupt manner with a spare wiry build and dark tan facial complexion.
A testimonial notes relief from severe cold throat and lung soreness after Foley s Honey and Tar with a warm healing feeling. The ad claims guaranteed relief and a memorable line It feels so good It hits the spot H J Moogh and Co endorse the product. It also discusses American bottles and glass quality for export and tropical climates.
An advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful swollen feet and bunions, promising instant relief and comfort for tight shoes. It notes 25c by mail, free trial, and availability from druggists and shoe stores, with a Le Roy New York address for orders. The page also includes unrelated clipped quotes about Mes. Sharpleigh and a barber husband.
An upcoming Paris exposition feature will be a world congress of deaf mutes and their educators, the first of its kind. The event traces back to Waris where deaf mute education foundations were laid in 1750, signaling a historic gathering in the field.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind says months of silence were broken by a single bottle of Folg Honey and Tar. The remedy is described as widely used by speakers and singers and is associated with H d. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
Prominent Republicans from across the state attended the annual love feast in Springfield where thirty-two district reports and candidate announcements dominated the program. Governor Tanner and Senator Collins drew loud ovations as the party divided over governors and other state offices. Peoria was chosen as the site for the state convention with April 10 set for the meeting day. In Vienna Illinois Captain Samuel Brush testified in the Lauder riot case, recounting his train ride and the fatal shooting of a woman aboard the coal-mine excursion car.
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