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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
5
Lumber from tree to consumer promises low prices and good grades. We own the timber and operate two saw mills to process logs quickly. Lumber kept under cover protects against warping. Call us for a visit whether you buy or not.
We have choice bargains in residence property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. It is a very exacting customer who cannot be suited by something on this list.
Des Moines Iowa January 11 Special Governor Shaw inaugurates before a large audience. He urges building a strong merchant marine to boost trade and recalls the need for exchangeable money including gold and silver. He condemns monopolies and calls for bipartisan state action to curb trusts while urging national action.
New York reports a vast turnout at St Stephen's Church for the funeral of Rev Dr Edward McGlynn. From 5:30 am to 2:30 pm about forty thousand people passed by the casket in a steady stream, as the funeral rites began at 9:30 with a somber chant.
In Washington a special report notes a cablegram from Dewey dated March 31, 188%, stating his squadron is highly efficient and capable of defeating the Spanish fleet and reducing Manila defenses in one day with 5,000 armed rebels in camp near Maura willing to assist. Senate discussions cover Philippine insurrection governance and peace talks with Filipinos, with Pettigrew, Hoar, and Lodge resolutions left on the table. The Clark case is explored with Montana State Treasurer Collins testifying about a $330,000 transfer and a $10,000 payoff linked to Clark’s vote.
Bitter circulars attacking Judge Hanecy circulated at the Illinois dairymen convention in Belvidere Illinois. Charles Knight editor of Chicago Dairy Produce signed the leaflets blaming the judge for blocking anti Hait bin and prompting criticism from State Senator Homer F Aspinwall. The session focused on discussion and addresses by noted dairy figures and educators.
Col Bullard with the 39th infantry advanced from Calanba in three columns with two guns and struck ten insurgent companies on the Santa Tomas road. Rebels made three stands, losing twenty four killed and sixty taken prisoner. Americans suffered one killed and two officers slightly wounded as Filipinos retreated toward Lake Taal with the wounded.
War office officials deny a United States report that General Methuen has been recalled and dismiss rumors of a Tugela river battle. Paris rumors weaken securities as Buller allegedly faces another defeat.
London report quotes War Office as authority for General Methuen going crazy from defeat at Modder River and being relieved of command.
Special state story notes Senator Aspinwall announcing his candidacy for the statewide office of state treasurer. He signals fiscal priorities and seeks party support ahead of the primary.
FL Stone, the piano tuner located with C R Ferry for three years, reports headquarters are now at Moogk's drug store after Ferry's retirement for health. Patrons with Kimball or other pianos should leave orders at Moogk's, phone 29.
Dr. Warren offers life readings in rooms at 130 Van Buren St with daily crowds of men and women. He provides guidance on career, location, love, marriage, wealth, longevity, and future events, with office hours 1 to 10 PM and reception at 180 Van Buren St.
Congressman Prince introduced a bill in the house to appropriate at least $100000 for a government post office building in Sterling Illinois Whiteside county. Sterling has free delivery and residents contend the city deserves the facility. Prince was made chair of a subcommittee of the banking and currency committee.
The state department has received from Choate a ciphered reply from the British government to representations about flour seizures and other goods in Delagoa Bay. The partial answer is satisfactory in addressing some seized goods but does not settle whether foodstuffs are contraband.
The Chicago based Presto praises the young violinist set to perform before a Freeport audience at the Woman's club on Saturday calling his work superior and likely to gain popular notice soon. W C T U to meet Friday at 2 p m at Mrs. E A Bells Stephenson street home with Miss Webster giving a bible reading. Embury church hosts a sermon tonight by the pastor addressing new and renewed Christian life.
Advertises a patent remedy to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Claims all druggists refund money if it fails to cure. EE W Grove signature appears on each box.
An advertisement proclaims a new heating fuel marketed as indestructible and safe with no coal wood ashes smoke or soot. It claims cheap production and easy attachment to any stove and directs readers to an exhibition at 438 Galena Ave led by J. Brubaker, district mercantile.
The advertisement claims Rocky Mountain Tea dulls the scythe of Father Time and wrinkles of aging, presenting it as the elixir of life to restore hope in the human heart.
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