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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1900

Page

5

Senate Witness Details Election Privilege Hearings

Henry C. Stiff testifies before the Senate committee on privileges and elections in the Clark case. He cites distressed finances of State Rep Mc Laughlin, alleged property sale to Clark for influence, and that Mc Laughlin voted for Clark and is employed by him. Bickford offered $20,000 to sway votes. Roberts resumes argument on marriage contract interruptions.

Washineaton Jan Henry C. Stiff Montana House of Representatives Clark Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Stiff McLaughlin Bickford Senate Robert Roberts

Philippine War Report Capt Conhauser Captures Stronghold

Advices from Magalang Pampanga say Captain Conhauser and three compasses of the 25th regiment seized the insurgent outpost Commanche on Mount Arayat yesterday. Ten Americans wounded. Enemy losses unknown. Nine and twelve prisoners executed with brutal mutilation. three dead and two wounded recovering. Conhauser set fire to barracks and town.

Magalong Pampanga Conhauser Commanche Mount Arayatt

Battle around Colesberg widens to general engagement

Report from London indicates fighting resumed at Colesberg this morning with dispatches suggesting a broader clash. It is rumored that General French may have entered Colesberg, signaling a potential turning point in the area.

Colesberg French London

Willing to Help Portugal

A semi official note to the press says Britain and Germany told Portugal they would guarantee success and recognition in its colonies if it contracted a large loan for financial reorganization, but Portugal declared it had no need of such a loan.

Portugal Lisson

Embezzler Charged Loss to Profit as Bank Reports Surplus

Jan Borrato and F A Newton of Fidelity Trust and Guaranty named as embezzlers in a case totaling $48,000. The bank states the loss has been charged to profit and loss while preserving a remaining surplus of $162,000.

Borrato Jan F. A. Newton Fidelity Trust and Guaranty Company

Weather Forecast for Cutonno and Nearby Regions

Showers this afternoon and tonight with a chance of rain Sunday in the south. Expect moderate temperatures as the system moves through. The note urges moral courage amid political pressure, contrasting battlefield bravery with public moral stance.

Cutonno J—Mlinois

Sunday church services listed for Freeport churches

A long list details Sunday and evening services at numerous Freeport churches with pastors, Sunday schools, Y P S C E and other programs. It notes revival meetings at First Methodist, and Rev W C Spencer coming to preach at the Baptist church next week.

Freeport First Church of Christ, Scientist Salem Evangelical H.A. Kramer Grace Episcopal Church G. Taylor Griffith Holy Communion First Methodist Episcopal N. H. Axtell Evangelical Alliance Church Vanhorne Embury M. E. Church L. C. Burling Epworth League Macedonia Trinity United Evangelical B. R. Schultze Young People C. H. Holden W. C. Spencer Dixon Baptist Church First Methodist Church Spenser The

Local notices and meetings across town

Brown and Shatier receive a wagon lot from Oshkosh for The Comforting Circle of the Kings Daughters. Meetings include Freeport council United Commercial Travelers, Ladies of the Maccabees, Young Women's calendar society, and a Dakota revival at United Evangelical church. Laxative Brymo Quinine ad promises two day cure with 25c box.

Brown & Shatier Oshkosh Wis Kings Daughters Leslie Unn Ladies of the Maccabees General Scorstaty J. H.keagle Dakota United Evangelical Church Calendar Society of the First Presbyterian Church

Pioneer Johanna Keefe Dies in Galena at 1083 Years

Mrs. Johanna Keefe, a Galena pioneer who arrived when the town was a mining camp, dies at 1083 years old after eighty five years in the city. She remained healthy until five months ago and was known for her hale visage and long residence.

Johanna Keefe Galena

Local Laundry Promises First Class Service in County

Having purchased the laundry at the foot of Stephenson street we propose to conduct it in first classy style and give the public a laundry second to none in the county. Goods called for and promptly delivered and satisfaction guaranteed. Telephone 370. M. Raven Mayer 8th KE. C. Scareeper Lessons in china painting by Mrs. H. V. Brown 74 Clark Ave. 1-6dtf.

Stephenson Street M. Raven Mayer KE. C. Scareeper

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Wilbur Lumber CO Brewster House W. M. Sanford Eae iCly Knorr Hilda Beth Vanity Fair Pany Hollister Emmert & Burrell Emmert & Burrell’s Freeport, Ill Wests Temple Chica Owe Eer P. Kent John Reising Aurora Ill Gen. Atkins Emmers & Burrell WM. F. Jungkunz CO Mooge Wanner Senate Committee On Ram’s Horn First Presbyterian Chas. E. Dunn Second Presbyterian W. H. Wilson McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago United Brethren A. Schwimley First Baptist Stephenson and Walnut Streets J. H. Keagle Freeport Corncil United Rocky Mountain Ea. Emmert & Burrell China Harry Stephenson St Walton Qloly Joan Deernart Locust St C. S. Barrett Bengston Freeport, I Harden. & Tice SALE Clearin Kersey Rica Oxford Aera Cash Clothing House C.H. Little Foundati M. V. B. Elson Stephenson
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