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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1897
Page
4
War correspondent Canarte reports Captain General Weyler claims the province is pacified with about 600 rebels. He says sickness hunger and bullets will end the revolt and offers terms if leaders surrender. A soldier recounts humane treatment by Colonel San Martin during the march.
The World reports General Calixto Garcia writes from Sabana Grande del Bayamo on December 7 describing a peaceful eastern Cuba. He notes the Cuban republic flag in Ori ente, free US model schools, and farmers working as if no revolution existed. His 2000 strong army is in fine condition with brave officers.
In Pinar del Rio the uprising is described as lacking essential valor and unity with Rivero labeled a failure. A plan to create cultivated Havana zones is discussed, while warnings against building houses outside towns persist. Weyler and Obregon join forces at San Cristobal, with Weyler encamped at Bagote. Senator Money of Mississippi meets with US consuls and seeks an audience with Weyler and Ahumada.
New York World reports from Havana that Henry Delgado of Hudson, New York, viewed in the San Ambrosio hospital ward for sick political prisoners, shows advanced illness with an abdominal abscess and malaria. Delgado recalls capture in Pinar del Rio amid insurgent activity as non sick insurgents were shot.
Independence and nation of the Span iards, General Maximo Gomez is well on his way westward. He crossed the Moron trocha into Santa Clara during the last week of November.
Donald McLean filed articles of incorporation in O Neill Nebraska for a company to complete the Pacific Short line to the coast. Incorporators include James Booge S F Wakefield L A Seaman and M Harrington. Capital stock 5.9 million dollars in 59000 shares. Line to run through Holt Rock Brown Cherry Sheridan Box Butte Dawes and Sioux counties with 30 million dollars of British capital reportedly interested.
George Mulrooney, a Citizens' railway employee, obtained an injunction preventing his discharge after refusing to join the union. The dispute centers on a pact that only union men be employed. Mulrooney’s lawyers are those of the railway company, and he is said to be part of a scheme to break the agreement.
Indiana Chicago Jan 2 John Levien a West Hammond hotel and saloon keeper was found murdered in his establishment yesterd ay morning. Police hold multiple theories including a potential deep laid plot with indications pointing to robbery though many signs suggest no theft.
Washington reports that the queen regent has signed a decree inaugurating governmental reforms in Porto Rico, signaling reforms likely to extend to Cuba after island pacification. Dispatches note the reforms come amid Spain’s broader move to reorganize colonial rule in the Caribbean. Jacksonville reports fili busters from Fernandina who sailed for Cuba and later landed on No Name Key face distress with at least two deaths.
The steam er Commodore cleared from Jacksonville bound for Cuba with arms and ammunition but grounded in the St. John's river at Commodore's Point. The revenue cutter Boutwell freed her and she resumed her voyage toward Cuba.
Governor Hazen S Pingree was inaugurated in Lansing amid a large crowd. Chief Justice Long administered the oath as Pingree, famed as Detroit mayor and reform champion, begins a term aiming to impose a uniform 2 cent railroad fare and organize the railroad department.
Washington reports the Japanese government awarded Cramp shipyard and Union Ironworks contracts for two protected cruisers of 4760 tons each. The award followed months of negotiations with naval experts visiting American yards, and the ships will reach at least 22.25 knots, costing about 3 million dollars.
New York dispatch reports a plot to wreck Cecil Rhodes train from the north was discovered and prevented by extraordinary precautions. Detectives shadowed three Transvaal Germans, with rumors linking them to the blaze at Rhodes country house a week earlier.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women facing motherhood, claiming it prevents miscarriage, treats weakness and disease of female organs, and ensures easier childbirth. It cites testimonials and identifies Dr. R. V. Pierce as a leading physician from Buffalo, with a Camden address for inquiries, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
The forecast covers twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday. Indiana and Illinois expect threatening weather with rain and southeast winds shifting to variable and colder tonight. Lower Michigan should see generally cloudy weather with showers and brisk south winds turning colder tonight. Upper Michigan anticipates rain or snow with westerly winds and colder tonight. Wisconsin faces threatening weather with rain then snow and strong shifting northwest winds. Iowa predicts rain or snow with much colder northwesterly winds in the north and west.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers rashes and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back priced at 25 cents a box sold by Emmert and Burrell.
Stoneham mass January 2 The strike at the snue stucvory or B. Jenkins Co was settled yesterday and over 100 operatives returned to work. The strike began over a ten percent wage cut and a compromise has been reached.
Major C. T. Picton, manager of the State hotel in Dennison Texas, extols Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as an infallible cure. He says he uses it for his family and guests and highly recommends it. Emmert & Burrell sell the product.
In the Philadelphia Record a reader asks if soldiers ever sleep on duty. The exchange notes that soldiers carry knap sacks and prompts discussion on discipline and endurance in military life.
The wife of Hartwick lumberman D. Robinson suffered rheumatism for five months. He credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with giving her rest from pain and says it cannot be beat for relief. Many severe rheumatism cases have been cured. Sold by Emmert & Burrell for 50 cents a bottle.
Good Farms for sale in Iowa address F R Ross Onawa Monona County Box 194. The North Western Line arranges a personally conducted tour through Mexico under J J Grafton ex excursion manager. The trip departs Chicago February 2 1897 aboard a vestibuled Palace train for thirty days visiting major cities and sites. Extensions available upon request with rate details and pamphlets.
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