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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
1
London dispatches report large Allied forces crossing a river and pressing Boer positions in multiple fronts. Telegraph notes indicate leaders urging front-line calls, with reinforcements and demoralizing reverses at Ladysmith and news of dysentery and quiet around Sterkestroom.
Special says the Burghers are low in spirits after the Ladysmith repulse. The Daily Telegraph report notes Boer casualties and reports of Boer families trekking north. British forces countered at Bester's Kop, with Commandant Nel and Pretoria commandos gaining ground and six killed and six wounded in a fort storm.
Washington January session of the ways and means sub committee discussed the legal meaning of the term United States as it applies to newly acquired islands and dependencies. The pivotal question could influence tariff systems for the island territories and hinges on the sole prior decision by Chief Justice Marshall that United States covers the entire territory under this government.
Thames Welch, 83, a partially paralyzed man, fired at Judge William Lochren in Lochren's chambers after a damages verdict against the Northern Pacific. Court Clerk Conway tackled Welch, who fled via a window but was later arrested nearby.
Latest Manila dispatch reports General Bates troops operating near Take Ta al as insurgents fall back toward the south. Colonel Hayes with the Fourth cavalry reaches ipa where Spanish prisoners are held. Colonel Andersen’s Thirty-eighth infantry advances on the north shore of the lake with little opposition. Major Chentinai n with the Thirty-seventh disperses 400 insurgents near Sauablo as cavalry pursues toward Alamines. A Third Cavalry detachment loses two men and three wounded near San Fernando de hi Union on Jan 12.
Washington June 16 Spirited senate debate on Philippine education and policy fills nearly three hours. Berry backs Beveridge and Bacon resolution, questions the trusteeship idea while Pettigrew attacks the administration. Wolcott defends, criticizes Pettigrew and Beveridge, says Aguinaldo would be patriotic if in Pettigrew’s seat. warns against inflaming insurgents. Interstate Commerce report highlights calls to strengthen law. Roberts committee holds session with no conclusion.
United Mine Worker John P. Reese, on executive board, was released from custody after Judge Mayer granted a writ of habeas corpus. Reese had been jailed for contempt of court in Kansas related to an injunction during a Western Coal strike. Judge Thayer ruled Kansas injunction did not apply to him, noting a court cannot penalize independent rights. Also included are local notices of long marriages and assorted 1899 era items.
Abraham Sachs longtime Chicago Jewish leader dies at 60. Lieutenant Toward, pilot of the Monitor, dies in Washington age 70. Naval officer Victor Blue awarded a gold medal for bravery. A trial to raise 90,000 for Woman's Temple in Chicago memorial. Actress Julia Arthur sues Columbia Theaters for 25,000 over a stage role. A woman stops a pursuing mob with a cleaver in Chicago. The Paris exposition opens April 1. Mrs. Christiana Hirth wakes in a St. Louis hospital amid embalming preparations.
A collection of aphoristic lines on romance manners and conduct notes. It mentions a bridal couple needing two for assent, a messenger boy in moving pictures, and reflections on courtesy, patience, and silence. A Chicago man secured a patent for his typewriter. If that was all he had to give for Christmas, he is lucky.
A new preparation called GRAIN-O, made from pure grains, is placed in all grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It agrees with delicate stomachs, and many cannot tell it from coffee. It costs about a quarter per package and is suitable for children. Try it and ask for Grain-O.
Harriet M Burbank listed as a piano teacher operating from Studio 149 West Street with the Beodtf designation. Her listing presents a concise professional notice for music instruction in the local directory.
Classified ad brief offering a small stock of groceries for sale at a bar gain. Seeks inquiries at this office. Date code 1-5dtf.
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