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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1900

Page

2

Taylor weighs election pact as Kentucky faces decision

In Frankfort Governor Taylor considers the Louisville agreement on an honest election law. General Lindsay and E.G. Edelon say they expect Taylor to accept, while Taylor insists he will not discuss the document before receipt. Militia orders are countermanded as Democrats read mixed signals from the governor.

oErankfort Wentucky Aylor Louisville Dan Lindsay Baker E.G. Edelon Waylor Jim Taylor Lindsay Wkdelen Kentucky Frankfort State Guard Mayler

Blackburn Predicts Taylor Accepts Louisville Agreement

Senator Blackburn, back from Louisville, voiced confidence that the dispute will end peacefully with the Louisville conference terms largely accepted. He warned against discussing consequences if Governor Taylor declines, noting possible endless complications. In Frankfort, political life paused a quiet day as Goebel Taylor tensions lingered and lawmakers dispersed.

Blackburn Taylor Louisville Frankfort London Capitol Hotel Citiens

Laurel County Seminary Hosts Short Session of Kentucky Legislature

London Kentucky February 7 the Laurel County Seminary building hosted the drift session of the Kentucky legislature with Senate in session at 2 10 and House at 12 05. Senator Hayes presided and Senator Jolly was elected president pro term. Resolutions honored late Senator Goebel and adjournments followed.

London Laurel County Seminary Kentucky Hayes Brown County Ayes Marshall Jolly Hancock County Benator Goebel Senate Slack Wrimble Bethurum William Goebel Moon

Arrangements Made for Governor Goebel Funeral in Brankfort

A Brankfort meeting at the courthouse planned a public funeral observance for Governor Goebel. Citizens were urged to close businesses on Thursday and drape buildings in black. All bells at public institutions were ordered to toll.

Goebels Branfort Brankfort Goebel

Bryan wraps up eastern tour with two major speeches

William J. Bryan finished his New England trip with two long addresses. In Hartford he urged reform to 1800 listeners and criticized Hartford capitalists. In Bridgeport a large crowd filled the city’s largest theater, while admission remained insufficient for 2000 enthusiasts. He heads to New York for a Carnegie Hall benefit talk for a Grand Army post.

William J. Bryan Iwidgeport Conn Hartford Traftford Bridgeport Bryan New York Caregle Hall Grand Army Post

Trust formation in Cuban tobacco market reported

Havana report says speculators may form a trust to control Pinar del Rio prices. Planters lack funds and would pledge crops for fresh planting. Local papers criticize the move while General Rivera denies knowledge of any trust but notes small planters remain at capitalists mercy.

Havana Heraldo Pinar del Rio Rivera

Suesa Railway Company in Nebraska Supreme Court

Attorney General Smyth filed suit in the Nebraska supreme court against the Burlington and Wikhorn railroads seeking 25000 damages from each and 5000 from Union Pacific for violating state transportation orders. The claim alleges the railroads abandoned the carload lot rate and adopted the 100 pound rate instead.

Suesa Railway Company Lincoln, Neb Smyth Supreme Court Burlington, Wikhorn Union Pacific State Board of Transportation

Colonel Thompson In Critical Condition At Terre Haute Home

Colonel Richard W. Thompson ex secretary of the Navy and sole surviving member of the 1841 congress is critically ill at his Terre Haute home at age 91. The family is greatly alarmed and fears the worst unless he rallies.

Thompson Terre Haute Ind Richard W. Thompson Secretary of the Navy

Legislature Backs Popular Vote for U S Senators

Des Moines Iowa Feb 7 The lower house passed with four dissenting votes Hawks resolution urging Iowa’s U S representatives and senators to back a constitutional amendment providing for election of United States senators by popular vote.

Des Moines Hawk Iowa Congress United States

American Vimation Gas company to modernize street cars

Kansas City based builder Stillwell who led the K C P G railroad is organizing the American Vimation Gas company which holds patents for a gasoline engine claimed to reduce operating costs for street cars.

Kiosnas City Feb aArthur FE Stillwell Kansas City

Blaze Devours Tamaulipas Block in Tampico Losses Reach Million

Fire at the Vales Lopes and Aitseal mercantile house destroys the block except for three dwellings. Estimated loss ranges from 800000 to 1000000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.

Tampico Mex

Remarkable World and US Facts From Early 20th Century Records

The outline lists 1850 world steel and US production, twin sisters Givens and Mighell aged as oldest living twins, Mexico City aldermen age, global rail costs, Lincoln’s birthday state holidays, British height record holder, Cook County war stats, 1910 population, Daniel P. Cook’s naming, Molineux fire case opening, Lillie Devereux Blake for suffrage, Rockefeller retirement rumors, Tsar’s peace talks with Mag land and the Tigers, and Charles A. Vogler Drug Co. insolvency news.

United States On. Givens Mighell Thano, Ts Mexico ESOT Lincoln Connecticut Ilinois Minnesota New Jersey New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Washiogeton Drummer Rowe Cook County Dibs Isog Volo Daniel PL Cook Molineux Lillie Devereux Bhike National Worn Suffrage Assecution Washington Horrow John J. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Paris Csar Magland Tsgers Charles A. Vogler

Local Testimony Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills

Mrs. E Emford of 192 Locust St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing years of backache kidney soreness and dizziness after a long trial. She says relatives noticed her improved appearance and vitality. Dean's Kidney Pills cost 60 cents per box, available at Emmett Burrell's drug store, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

E. Emford Locust St Emmett & Burrell Doan Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s

Spinoza Talk Traced Through Cigar Store Encounter

A tall man in a cigar shop asks a group about Spinoza. A fat man in red nose and vocal garments hawks a liquor business claiming quarts to gallons at five cents a gallon with delivery and test payment terms. The stranger mishears and leaves to ask another clerk about Spinoza.

Spinoza Spin

Misunderstanding Leads Doctors Astray in Kidney Ills

A misreading of symptoms caused doctors to treat the wrong ailment while kidney dysfunction went unaddressed. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as restoring health after other medicines failed.

Foley

Pointed Paragraphs On Life, Marriage And Eels

A collection of musings note men struggling with life insurance payments and debts to others. A bachelor jokes that marriage is seen as trouble by some for character, while an old Kentuckian dismisses eel survival claims, reflecting Chicago Daily News satire.

Chicago Daily News

Destitute child trio reappears in juvenile court

In Peoria, Decatur and Evansville news, a father, mother, and three children under 12 faced hardship. The mother stole money to feed her kids, was jailed after a larceny conviction, while the children lived in a dark basement eating flour and water. Detention care followed for the youngsters.

Chicago Felix’ Walkowski Augusts Street Tuthill Deenen Caimily Kubizki Walkowski Que

Aged Resident Catherine Salisbury Dies in Blandinsville

Catherine Salisbury, sister of Joseph Smith the Mormon prophet, died here at age 70. The death was reported from Blandinsville, Illinois, on the Web.

Blandinsvie Catherine Salisbury Joseph Smith

Train Robber Identified in Northwestern Heist Case

Chicago report identifies suspect Pat Crowe as the man arrested for the Oct. 3 Chicago and Northwestern train robbery near Tower Wy forty six miles west of Chicago. Engineer James White and others positively identify Crowe, who is now in Kane county custody.

Chicago Pebo T Rat Crowe Chicago and Northwestern Tower Wy James White Charles James Ad Tower Wy Crowe Sherif Dimmick Kane County Thea American Laxpress Company Lofel Northwestern Wells Street Omaha Lavin Sheehan and Burns Stock Yards Omuawa Illinois Pat Burlington A. Crowe Iman Sheehan

Insurgents Attack a Bull Train in the Philippines

Manila February 7 noon insurgents captured a nine cart supply train between Orani and Dinalupijan, killing a corporal and five privates of Company G Thirty-second Infantry. An escort of eleven mounted men was present. a bridge was disrupted and a first cart fell into a creek. As they tried to haul it out, insurgents fired, killing six Americans and two native drivers.

Manila Orani Dinalupijan

Chicago Markets Report February Prices and Quotations

Chicago Grain and Produce reports mixed quotes on wheat corn oats and livestock. Wheat and corn show fractional changes while oats and live stock include broad ranges and receipts estimates for the day.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Telges Bell PhD Web Texas Stuers

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