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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1900

Page

6

Prisoners Arrive Safe at Vigan in Northwest Luzon Rescue

General Otis reports the successful operation in northwest Luzon with all American prisoners rescued. Colonels Hare and Howze arrived at Vigan with the prisoners, including Lieutenant Gilmore, amid praise for the swift, effective pursuit.

Cals Hare Howse Roberts Whuself Taylor Committee National Capital News Washington Jan Otis War Department Luzon Umt Chlmore U.S. No Manila Ware Llowze Vigan Cherry Schwan Urdanetta Yorktown W. ©. Wood William Afitehell Samuel Jones Tilden Herbert Arthur Wm. Drammond Thomas Gray Samuel Stone John Dilton Charles Albert Morrissey Ora B. McDonald Mwdward J. Nygard

Roberts Arguments as He Defends Seat in House

Utah Representative Roberts argues his fitness to hold a House seat amid polygamy scrutiny. He claims testimony is inadequate and asserts the constituency’s moral judgment. five hours of testimony follow, with further proceedings planned.

Utah Washington House Roberts Carlisle Ife Butler Daniel W. Voorhees House of Representatives Jim Vayler Mar DeArmond Littlefield Taylor

Navy ships seek tree practice points along Mesiena coast

Washington reports the state department requested permission from Mexico for U S Navy vessels on the Pacific coast to hold tree practice and maneuver near convenient points along the Mesiena coast. Mexico replied not a permit but promised to facilitate the practice.

Washington State Department Ivy Department United States Navy Pacific Mesiena

Quay Senate Seat Resolution Falls in Committee

The 6 resolution to seat Senator Quay after the governor's appointment failed in the senate elections committee yesterday. Burrows voted with the Democrats. Arguments on the Clark case from Montana were heard, with Edmunds claiming he would prove Clark bought his Senate seat.

Washington, Dan Quay Senate Elections Committee Burrows Chirk Montana Edmunds Clark Senate

Sioux City Police Close In On Murderer Of John Robson

Sioux City police led by Chief OShaughnessy close in on the unknown killer of John E Robson. An active manhunt with extra officers and secrecy surrounds the suspect, last known hiding in Covington across the Missouri River. A secret hiding place was found in the home of William Nead but proved vacant. Illinois Histories Society to hold its first annual meeting at Bradley Institute with Judge Beckwith presiding and Richard Edwards delivering the address. Wayland Academy to receive 7000 dollars if trustees raise 20000 by year end as march toward equipment upgrade continues. American Steel and Wire Company mails wage notices for a 44 percent general raise affecting 20000 workers effective next January.

Sioux City John E. Robson O'Shaugh- Nessy Covington Missouri River William Nead Nead House Olinois Histories Society Peoria Jan Olinois Hlistorical Society Bradley Polytechnic Institute Ll. W. Beckwith Danville Richard Edwards Bloomington

Multiple 1900s incidents report violence and legal actions

A Newport News mob killed W. W. Watts after he assaulted a shipyard worker’s wife. In Ohio, two tramps died in a Hamilton barn fire that destroyed a structure named Saura. Chicago saw elevator accidents kill Joseph Middle Ignatz Graanok and Joseph Lock at Tinuis Steel. A Chicago attorney Frederick W Moore was robbed by a woman and two men. Chicago carpenters and electricians demand higher wages starting April 1. La Crosse contractor Charles A Bartz filed for bankruptcy liabilities around 31 50 assets near that sum. Berea College founder Rev John G Bee of Berea Kentucky is dead. Vienna University director Leopold Sehnck forced to retire after discovery claims. France President Loubet granted pardons. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen withdraws from the Federation of American Railway Employers. Madison district attorney moves to curb saloon keeping serving liquor to minors. Buffalo builder contractor James W Chase declared bankrupt with liabilities 228 300 and assets 15

Newport News W. W. Watts Jatland Iie Vienna University Loubet France New York Brotherhood of Railroad Trainenen Federation of American Railway Madison Wis James W. Chase Buffalo, N. Y

Quiet Business Week Amid Stock_Takings And Holiday Slowdown

The business world shows no forward or backward moves beyond stock takings and holiday effects. Staples like cereals provisions and cotton hold steady with little new momentum. hogs and hog products edge up as supply tightens. Fronted steel remains quietly strong, with Chicago seeing higher wire nails steel bar angles and channels. Lumber stays calm while spring activity looms. Weekly business failures total 229, down from 237 a week ago.

Water Notes New York Janeti Bradstreet Witien Chicago Tso

Pullman Executors' Fee Sets New Probate Record

In Chicago the executors of the late George Pullman were awarded 425000 for their services, the largest fee ever allowed by the local probate court. The estate, valued at about eight million at probate, has grown to roughly fourteen million, boosting the estate's value and the fee precedent. Gear Cummins' political fight nears end as Iowa legislators plan a caucus tonight to nominate officers amid heavy betting at hotels.

Eistate Chicago Jan Robert ‘Po Lincoln Norman Creorge AP

Well known Neenah Man Dead

Hiram Smith of Neenah Wisconsin died Thursday evening after long illness. Born September 10 1829 in Otego New York he was among Neenah's first settlers and helped establish local industry with his brother Ed, including the first paper mill along the Milwaukee River valley.

Neenah Wis Hiram Smith Smith Otego N. Y Ed Smith Max River Valley Neenah Mills

Markets report with mixed grain and livestock quotes

Chicago Board of Trade quotations show January wheat at 8 0 57% with May and July levels around 9 0 6xx. corn and oats varied with May and July contracts. Livestock prices in cattle and hog markets reflect wide ranges. produce and dairy prices list creamery, eggs, poultry, and fruits with regional tonnages. Milwaukee notes No 1 and No 2 northern wheat values and oats rise slightly.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Cutler Fextra Creamery

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