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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1900

Page

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British Wounded Arrive as Tugela Front Feels Strain

Dispatches from Davenport dated January 19 report British wounded arriving at Moor River field hospital after heavy fighting near Ladysmith. Rumors of Sir Charles Warren near Banckyamith and a proposed relief of Ladysmith circulated but officials said no confirmation. Buller and Roberts reports describe crossing rivers and bombardment preparations as movement toward the front continues.

Beadon Dretghters Charles Warren Banckyamith Siress Moor River Field Hospital Rondon Ladysmith War Office Rmimor Buller Robarts Yveendon Spearman

Committee Puts Buffalo Grain Contract in Limbo

Detroit Jan 19 The Lake Carriers association grain contract committee asked to stay in office with power to travel to Buffalo and study the matter before awarding the contract. Nearly a dozen bidders pressed for hearings as plans emerged for elevators to handle grain directly, avoiding old contractors if subletting is forbidden.

Detroit Lake Cartiers’ Association Buffalo Anen

Rkettish Ministry United and Able to Justify its Course

London January 19. Sir Matthew White-Midley the newhuw secretary speaks after a contested week in parliament. He asserts the ministry is united and capable of justifying its policy amid ongoing debates and political pressure.

Blackpool London Sir Matthew White-Midley The Huw

Marlborough Named Staff Captain for Imperial Yeomanry

London Jan 19 The War Office announces the appointment of the Duke of Marlborough as a staff captain in connection with the Imperial Yeomanry being organized for service in South Africa.

Marlborough London The War Office Duke of Marlborough Imperial Yeomanry South Africa

Radical United Mine Workers resolution reported unfavorably

President Mitchell chaired a session where several resolutions were disposed of. A radical proposal to suspend all UMW forces if a federal judge mimics a harsh sentence was defeated, and measures on wages, non union goods, and script were defeated or tabled. The convention platform opposed the Knight of Labor and set no action until officers are elected.

Indianapolis Mitchell United Mine Workers John T. Reese Willams Fort Scott Irian National Treasury Knight of Labor W. JD. Ryan Tinois

Dean's Ointment and Doan's Pills Ad Commentary

Local testimonial advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for eczema and skin itchiness, citing Mr. M M Mayer of the European hotel and restaurant who claims relief after years of battle. Doan's Kidney Pills are offered at 50 cents per box via FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for the United States.

Freeport Dean M. M. Mayer European Hotel and Restaurant Emmert & Burrell Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y United States Doan’s

Inked Misstep in Africa Ends in Royal Trial

A British traveler in Africa, weary from travel, discovers a nearly full ink pot in a kraal. A young woman seizes it, sparking a royal commotion. Accused of desecrating the queen’s ink, the man faces a death sentence until a British naval captain intervenes with a half pint of ink to appease the royal house.

Africa Negress Trate Royal House

Groceries Stock for Sale by Local Trader

A small stock of groceries with a good established trade is offered for sale at a bar gain. Interested parties should address this office for details.

Lessons in china painting by Mrs H V Brown

Mrs H V Brown offers china painting lessons at 74 Clark Ave. Readable fragment notes a class or session but provides limited details on schedule or fees. This compact item records an instructional approach in decorative arts with a named instructor and address.

China

Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Promoted

Advertises Ely brothers cream balm as a non drying treatment for nasal catarrh and membranal nasal diseases. Claims quick relief without sneezing and urges trial with price 50 cents from druggists or by mail, Warren Street New York.

Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York

Bad Men Break Jail In Sangamon County Incident

Yesterday afternoon at 8:30 two inmates forced jailers to open cells. A fight followed injuring jailers Brand and Taylor. Baungartner and Tierney recaptured. Burns, Feeney, and Taylor fled. Burns still at large, by posse pursuit. injuries to bystander William Grogan.

Springfeld Ilsada Sangamon Robert Baungartner Frank Burrus John Tierney Henry Brand Harry Taylor Brand Taylor Burns Baungartner Tierney Baungaartner Herney Lerney William Grogan Pawnee Springfield Breckenridge Feeney Ivrank Burns Chicago

Peoria condemns the water diversion before court ruling

Peorians attack the drainage commission for allowing canal water to flow into the Mississippi before the state supreme court ruled on dam removals. John H. Niehaus argues law noncompliance and potential injunctions, while federal action could halt canal gates if necessary.

Peoria Ill John H. Niehaus The Valley Association Lockport Tie Missouri Mississippi River

DeWitts Little Early Risers Endorsed by Justice of Peace

G. H. Appleton of Clarksburg New York testifies that DeWitts Little Early Risers are the best pills for constipation and liver and bowel troubles. The endorsement quotes his use of the product for quick relief.

G. H. Appleton Justice of Peace Clarksburg N. Y DeWitt H. J. Moogh

Grain-O new grain drink as coffee substitute

Try Grain-O a new food drink sold by grocers. It resembles mocha and java in color but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Suitable for both children and adults, it costs about 25 cents per package.

Java E. C. Dewitt & CO Chicago H. J Mooge

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