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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

2

Polygamy Debate Shapes Utah Inquisition Hearing

Washington hearing on the Reversa of Utah featured Senator Rawlins debating polygamy. Rawlins said the Mormon church proclamation against plural marriages signaled the end, with some sporadic cases likely but overall termination expected. Mrs. Jillen Ioster spoke for women affected, highlighting moral concerns in the Robs case.

Perserat Stawding Taylor Aldrich Mraveridge Speato Washington Reversa Utah Rawlins Setmoeder Congressional Taylor Sheeenson Amend Viet Sunderstood Congress Feitts Esther Siefement Rawlins Finse Tayler Machins Roberts Warde States Mormon Schroeder J. Mllen Ioster Robs

Senate and House Briefs On War Debates And Deposits

Washington reports the Senate discussed the financial bill with Aldrich leading the measure and Beveridge backing a Philippines resolution. A House move sought information on Secretary Gage bank deposits. Pettigrew urged action on Dewey at Manila. A pension for Lt Bramby’s mother was introduced. The House adjourned to Monday.

Senate Homae Washington Aldrich Beveridge Philippines Gage Pettigrew Dewey Manila DHS Bramby Sulzer New York

Senate discussion of gold standard bills in Washington

January 5 discussion in the Senate on the substitute for the House financial bill opened with Aldrich reading a manuscript speech. Senators listened without interruption and adjourned over till Monday. Pettigrew’s Philippine war resolution was postponed, Beveridge announced a Tuesday Philippine question speech, and a committee draft reflected Republican views. Sloar commented on Quay seating, noting governor vacancy debates and appeals resembled ballot box tricks. he urged steady convictions.

Gennie Bervins House Washington Faim Aldrich Senate Aldrich Afonday Pettigrew Philippin Beveridge Lodge Davis Allison Quay Sloar Ile Pennsylvania Hour Geatle Peti- Werner

Grant Arrival Expands U S Philippines Force

Washington reports the transport Grant reaching Manila with the Forty third infantry colored. General Otis will command about 65,000 effective troops. The force in the Philippines totals 62,500 regulars and volunteers, with 34,000 volunteers now in theater.

Washington Manila Grant San Francisco Forty-third Volunteer Infantry Otis Philippines

Lampton Institute Principal Reports on Southern Colored Education

Br Frissel, principal at Lampton Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, testified before the Industrial Commission yesterday. He discussed the condition of colored people and industry in the South, noting that despite $100,000,000 spent on public education for negroes, one third of the race has regressed, one third remains at prewar levels, and the remainder has advanced.

Washington, Jan BR. Frissel Lampton, Va Normal and Industrial Institute Industrial Commission South

Philippine Islands Held as U S Territory, Beveridge Resolution

In Washington on January 6, Senator Beveridge of Indiana introduced a resolution stating the Philippine islands are United States territory and the U S intends to retain them and administer government control as the situation demands.

Washington Senate Beveridge Indiana Philippine Islands United States

New Bay State Governor W Murray Crane Inaugurated

W Murray Crane was inaugurated as governor of Massachusetts yesterday with Crane and other state officers-elect taking the oath of office. The new governor’s address focused on state interests and governance. A separate Wisconsin note reports the state board transferring the prison tailoring department from Waupun to Green Bay to train inmates in a useful trade, with about fifty prisoners affected.

Boston W. Murray Crane Massachusetts Crane Madison Wis State Board of Control Waupun Reformatory Green Bay

Funeral Plan for Major Logan in Youngstown

The remains of Major John A. Logan will lie in state at St. John's Episcopal Church upon arrival in Youngstown Ohio. The funeral is expected to be held around February 5.

Logan Youngstown John A. Logan St. John’s Cage Jaco Te Free State Steyn France Cuba Russia Gutenberg Maing Foreman Shoe Co State and Madison Sts Curicano Welsbach Commercial Co Washington St Welsbach J. H. Foreman Y. Foreman Shoe Co

Farmers Worry Over Winter Wheat Outlook in Willow

Farmers in Willow Michdan complain about the outlook for winter wheat as concerns rise over crop prospects and market conditions in the region. The brief notes local anxiety among growers about potential yields and prices.

Earthquakes destroy villages and deaths rise in Caucasus

Reports say earthquakes in the Russian Caucasus destroyed thirteen villages and several deaths were confirmed. Other items note Ross Raimond jailed for vagrancy in Milwaukee, Francis Schuadhorst dies in London, Brigham dies in Boston, a child killed in Chicago, Torrens land act upheld in Massachusetts, a Stevens Point exile, a Green Bay theft sentence, Aguinaldo decrees Spanish prisoners to be freed, Northwestern University seeks 2 million, Wisconsin Central builds a hotel, British militia expansion, Berlin exports to the US, and Kansas City Cincinnati contest the Democratic Convention.

lrains-Caucasia Ross Raimond Milwaukee House of Correction Hnrancis Schuadhorst Liberal Party London Robert Breck Brigham Brighan’s Boston Lewis Schwarts Chicago Massachusetts Supreme Court William Charvey Stevens Point Wis State Reformatory Green Bay York Portage Aguinaldoe North Inwestern University Sovimston His Wisconsin Central Road Abbotsford Ieagland Berlin United States Kansas City Cincinnati

Endorsement Of Local Experience And Doan's Kidney Pills

A Freeport resident stresses trust in local public opinion over distant voices. Mrs. Howard Brubaker describes kidney weakness and back pain improved by Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at Emmett & Burrell's drug store. Doan's costs 50c per box, mailed from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.

Howard Brubaker Taylor Ave Dean Emmett & Burrell Pls Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan’s

Bargain Counter Tales of Store Scramble and Soup

A department store bargain counter becomes a microcosm of rivalries and generosity. Women elbow and jostle for a coveted soup box, two women briefly contend for the same item until one relaxes and offers it. An electric-seal-coated matron with three imported soup cakes helps soften the moment, showing the counter as a scene where struggle and kindness mingle.

Banner Salve Ad Claims Quick Cure for Dry Skin

An advertisement for Banner Salve claims rapid relief for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin. Priced at 25 cents, the ointment is promoted as the most healing in the world, sold by HJ Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co.

Banner H.J. Moogk W. F

Lawyer Cassidy and Judge Thurman Satire in Ohio Case

A story from Ohio recalls Allen G. Thurman as counsel in a county court trial. Cassidy, a pompous young lawyer, insisted on being called by his name, Cassidy, while Thurman taunted him by calling him Necessity. The exchange ends with Thurman’s quip about sleep and law. An unrelated ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for cough relief and pneumonia prevention.

Allen G. Thurman Ohio Thurman Cassidy Mhurman Necessity Chamberlains Emmert & Burrell, Druggista

Curiosity and theater talk in a bygone note

A fragmented reminiscence describes visitors at the Adelphi theatre and a friend in the company. The speaker recalls dialogue about Dicken and Shakespeare, noting literary fame and national pride. A product ad touts cough syrup containing opates, priced 26 and 50 cents by Moogh Jungkunz.

H. J. Moogh W. JP Jungkunz & Co

Germany Demands Full Reparations Over Imperial Mail Steamer

A strongly worded German protest to London follows the seizure of the Imperial mail steamer General at Aden by British troops. Berlin alleges high handed acts, demands full reparation, and notes Emperor William’s anger. A German colonial society declares England’s recent actions against German vessels an insult, urging swift cure of German flag affronts.

Berlin Jan. S England Dmon Aden 1St African Line D Bundesrath Magicienne Delagoa Bay Mogland Germany Kaiser William Tle Enelind Count von Bulow London Ingland German Ecolonial Society

Small Engagements Mark Mobility in War News

London dispatch reports minor engagements suggesting growing British mobility. expect heavy Tugela battle next week. Boer trench lines extend about forty miles, complicating British advances. Dispatches note artillery duels at Colesberg and Boer shifts after attacks. Reinforcements for the Boer army include 260 signatories from Ireland Germany and Austria.

Tlonndou Molteny Cyphergat Tugela Lord Methuen Buller Rendsberg Jan Colesberg Jere Caouipiti Paris Budier Othe Pagela Joubert Ahnan Ladysmith

Ely's Cream Balm Endorsements Reach Helena and Buffalo

Rev John Reid Jr of Great Falls Mont and Rev Francis W Poole of Central Press Church Helena Mont endorse Ely s Cream Balm as a positive cure for catarrh after six weeks use. Joseph Stewart of Buffalo N Y reports personal cure. Balm sold by druggists 50 cents or mailed by Ely Brothers New York.

John Reid, Jr Great Falls Mont Ely Francis W. Poole Central Press Church Helena Joseph Stewart Grand Ave Buffalo N.Y Cts Ely Brothers Warren S New York

Twins Named Lloyd and Richard Lowndes Told as Story

A circulating tale claims Maryland Governor Lowndes’s twins Lloyd and Richard Lowndes are identical. Richard, traveling in Ohio, was mistaken for Lloyd by a stranger who invited him to Chillicothe. He met Miss May Quinn, but Richard was married. Lloyd later married May, after learning the switch.

T Lloyd Lowndes Richard Lowndes Governor Lowndes Maryland Richard Ohio Lloyd Chillicothe May Quinn

Pain Balm Brings Quick Relief for Rheumatism

Mr. Elisha Berry reports extraordinary relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He describes sharp shooting pains from hip to knee eased promptly by the liniment. Sold by Emmert & Burrell, Druggists in St. Paris Ohio. B F Baker, a local druggist, endorses the remedy.

Elisha Berry Chamberlain B. F. Baker St. Paris Ohio Emmert & Burrell

Grand Excursion to Old Mexico Via Chicago Northwestern

A grand excursion from Chicago departs Tuesday January 30 1900 led by J Grafton. Special train with dining car includes Mardi Gras in New Orleans and major Old Mexico sights. Limited space. agents supply pamphlets and tickets cover all expenses.

Old Mexico Chicago& Northwestern Railway Chicago J. Grafton New Orleans Tor Chicago & Northwestern Ry

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