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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
5
A local ad touts owning timber and two saw mills to rapidly manufacture lumber. It claims shade protection to prevent warping and invites customers to call whether or not they buy.
London dispatches on January 12 reveal 13 officers killed and 27 wounded in the Lady smith fight of January 6. The War Office cites 135 rank and file killed and 242 wounded at Ladysmith on January 6. A cable notes Tugela action at Botgieter's Drift with river flooding and entrenched enemy four and a half miles north.
Washington reports further evidence against Senator Clark of Montana as witnesses allege his agents offered large sums to secure votes for his senatorial bid. Otis cables describe Manila campaign progress with rebels driven back and light American casualties. The interstate commerce committee favors the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill as the House adjourns.
The National Building Trades council of America passes resolutions increasing per capita tax. Local unions paying one half cent will now pay three quarters of one cent. Unaffiliated locals will pay five cents per capita instead of three.
A fire at 4 AM in May's clothing store threatened the business district of Cotorapo Springs. Flames spread rapidly and three buildings were destroyed before containment. Loss estimated at $150,000.
A belated report from St Marys says a steamer is ashore and wrecked. Only three survivors are visible and there is no hope for further lives aboard.
Owensvittz Indiana report states the McGinnis bank safe was blown open last night and about $15000 stolen. Burglars fled the scene.
Fort Wayne Indiana January 12 Special Right Rev Joseph Rafemacher Roman Catholic bishop of Fort Wayne died today after a protracted illness.
In Santo Domingo on January 12 the US gunboat Machias and another French warship arrived. Rumors say the maritime dispute is being settled satisfactorily.
Paris reports the death of Special-Spotted Tail the Sioux chief who had been exhibited here. He died of heart disease yesterday at age 89.
The county faces ongoing tea set cons as people send funds for supposed valuable tea sets. Buyers receive a metal tea pot sugar bowl and cream pitcher with high express charges, far from the promised value, bought for about 25 cents elsewhere. Dr. E. E. Burwell was in Pearl City today on professional business.
The twenty sixth Illinois dairymen annual meeting closes with papers by W. W. McLain and A. B. Hostetter. Resolutions condemn opposing political candidacy while affirming judiciary integrity. Officers elected: President George H. Gurler, Vice President J. H. Coolidge and directors Gurler, Stewart, Newman, Murphy, Soverhill, Biddulph.
The State convention of supervisors and county clerks of Illinois closed with a Rogers hall banquet in Quincy on January 11. Four hundred delegates attended. Joliet was chosen for the next meeting on the second Thursday in February 1901. A paper on asylum and jail management was read by County Clerk J R Pearce in the absence of E B Andrews. Resolutions favored state care for the insane and broader taxation penalties. Resolutions for woman suffrage and Boers sympathy were tabled.
The De Kalb city council awarded a franchise to the Sycamore and DeKalb Electric Railway company at a special meeting. Construction began today two miles south of Sycamore on the Lake Geneva line, a step necessary to secure the franchise and push the project forward.
notices include a Chicago Presto praise for a young violinist slated to play for a Freeport audience at the Woman's club this Saturday. W H Sherwood commends the artist's execution and artistry. Memorial Lutheran church calls for a 7:30 pm preparatory service and catechetical class, Sunday communion with roll call at 10:30 am. 1-12dlw
Mrs Kate Cunningham of American Street was arrested by Chief of Police Boot on a shoplifting charge after a Hoffmans exchange led to suspicion and confession. An identified lot of goods from Hoffmans, Boston store, Walton Nephews, and others was recovered, with merchants deciding not to prosecute after advice and aid arrangements.
For ten days hundreds visit Dr Warren at 130 Van Buren St for life readings. Clients include lawyers ministers teachers and workers seeking guidance on success love marriage wealth and fate with hours 1 to 10 pm and late calls welcomed.
Dr Van Horne preached on Tryst in God to a large audience and Dr Axtell spoke on The Perils and Pearls of Life in the Teens at Embury Tonight revival meetings continue at Trinity church with preacher addressing Professing and Backsliding. Odd Fellows lodge reports a good meeting with brethren from nearby towns. Marriage License lists Albert Mow and Ida Folgate. Emmert and Burrell advertise Rocky Mountain Tea as life elixir.
Pianist and teacher Miss Birch will present a recital for the Woman's club next Saturday afternoon in Freeport. The public will welcome the concert as she has gained many friends and admirers since arriving in the city.
An old patent medicine notice promises cure for la grippe in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Each box bears HE grav e signature and offers a refund if it fails, priced at 265c per box.
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