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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1899

Page

2

Aguinaldo Demands Alliance and Vatican Recognition

Madrid and London dispatches report Aguinaldo’s insurgent government seeking Spain’s recognition and alliance, conditional on release of prisoners. Manila dispatches say hostilities may resume if not recognized. In Washington officials insist no alliance with rebels and note Agoncillo’s envoy status remains unofficial. Lawyer Ralston says Filipinos seek full independence, control of the islands, and will defend it if necessary.

Madrid Togram Maniiashas Malols Sarasta Aindinatio Philippine Islands Spain Philippine Republic Aguinatdy Vatican Manila Aguinaldo London Agoncillo Washington United States Junta Europe Ralston

Gomez nursing his feelings in Havana exile

A Remedios dispatch says General Maximo Gomez, Cuba's army commander, has moved to southern Havana and laments neglect by the United States after the evacuation ceremonies. He leads the Cuban army, plans to Santa Clara, and aims to unite Spanish and Cuban interests for a Cuban independence party.

Havana Remedios Maximo Gomez United States Gomez Santa Clara Villa Clara Catbarien United Party of Coimez Cuba New United Party of Cuban Independence

Illinois Doubtful on Join Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Coal Field

Pittsburg Jan 21 Conditions that surfaced last year in the bituminous field across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois will persist next year. A joint convention scale committee meeting is to decide if Illinois joins. Illinois operators adjourned for a caucus at midnight and could not agree on run of mine and pick and machine differentials.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Ulola Tiinols Danville State Board of Arbitration S. M. Dalzell Isinols Operators’ Association Tlinols

Peoria Death Prophet Visited Sick Man’s Friends

Meier Goodman, Peoria’s death prophet, called on William Faerger amid a sick room full of followers. He named several present on his death list, including a spectator whose child died on the predicted date June 15. Some attendees attacked him, driving him into the street, though his influence lingered and caused widespread anxiety among onlookers.

Peoria Meier Goodman Israel Black William Faerger Faerger Goodman

Turk Loses His Money in Wrestling Bout

Chicago, Jan. 24. Hahi Adali lost to Farmer Burns and Jack Rooney. He was to throw both twice in ninety minutes but failed. Rooney fell in thirty minutes, Burns in eight minutes and twenty eight seconds, Rooney again in two minutes forty seconds, Burns lasting the full limit. The Turk showed fairness and skill. Burns avoided falls by clinging and wriggling free.

Chicago Hahi Adali Farmer Burns Jack Rooney Rooney

Richly dressed woman found after Paul Jones wreck

In Miami on January 24 the richly dressed body of a young woman, likely one of the Paul Jones party, was found near Boca Ratone by Captain T M Rickardo about 10 am Sunday. The attire described includes a woolen striped dress, blue purple striped jacket, red flannel underskirt, black stockings, and laced boots. a telegram from Indianapolis notes Miss Taggart wore no such clothing.

Miami Fla Paul Jones T. M. Rickardo Boca Ratone Indianapolis

Von der Ahe Loses Control Of St Louis Baseball Club

In the circuit court Judge Spencer ruled for the Mississippi Valley Trust company against Sportsman's Park and club. The decision ends Chris Von der Ahe’s control of the St Louis League franchise and he plans an appeal.

St. Louis Spencer Mississippi Valley Trust Company Sportsman's Park and Club Chris von der Ahe von der Ahe

Monument for Cuba dead raised by Indiana regiment

The 161st Indiana regiment erects a 20 by 20 foot base with a 20 foot shaft in coral rock to honor fallen comrades in Cuba. Cost about 2000 dollars. Monument to be dedicated next week as masons of the regiment handle the work.

Banana One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana Regiment Cuba

Defending His Profession at Trial Amid Alleged Billing

A Chicago Tribune article quotes defense counsel challenging the plaintiff’s bill for services as likely doctored. An angry juror, a physician, questions the term lawyered, highlighting tension over the bill's authenticity and the professional conduct in court.

Chicago Tribune

Bethesda Mineral Spring Water Promises Kidney Help

For thirty years Bethesda Mineral Spring Water has been used with marked results in diseases of kidneys and has cured thousands. We offer a book Bethesda with fuller details. If you have indigestion headaches back pains nerves or sleep problems this product is suggested. Bethesda is sold in sealed half gallon bottles. Write A M Jones president Bethesda Mineral Spring Co. Waukesha Wis.

Bethesda A. M. Jones Bethesda Mineral Spring Co Waukesha Wis

Army draft quota by nationality in Austria and Italy

A historical note states that every other Austrian household and every third Italian family contribute one member to the national army, reflecting a broad conscription pattern between neighboring nations.

National Army

Prevent Pneumonia Claim for Chamberlain Remedy

An old advertisement asserts pneumonia follows colds or la grippe but not when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used. It claims the remedy counteracts cold or flu progression and calls it the best for bad colds and la grippe, with a warranty and sale by Emmert & Burrell.

Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell

Prince of Wales Holds First Scottish Dukedom

As Duke of Rothesay the Prince of Wales is the holder of the first duke dom created in Scotland 500 years ago.

Duke of

La Grippe Treated Successfully by Cough Remedy

James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports two grippe episodes. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with shortening the second attack to about six hours to bed and ten days for the first, for sale by Emmert & Burrell. The Coliseum at Rome is cited as 15 feet in diameter and 120 feet high.

James A. Jones Leader Mexia Texas Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell Coliseum Rome

Cure for La Grippe Promises Relief from Cough

Foley's Honey and Tar heals the lungs and cures the racking cough usual to la grippe and prevents pneumonia. It is guaranteed. 25 and 50 cents. H. D. Moogk, Swarts & Mleck.

Cnre Foley H.d. Moogk Swarts & Mleck

First coalfields discovered in America at Richmond

The earliest bituminous coal deposits in the United States were found at Richmond in 1760, marking the beginning of coal mining in the country.

America Richmond

Burrell's advert promotes canned fruits and cures

An old ad notes Foley's Kidney and HL. Fleck cures as reliable remedies and promotes Swarts Inine stock of fresh canned fruits and vegetables at Burrell's 110 Stephenson St low prices with claims of perfect remedies.

Foley Cire Fleck Inine Burrell’s Stephenson St

Reseat Stone's Plea in West Virginia Bribery Case

Harrisburg Pa January 24 antQuay anti Quay steering committee denounces Governor Stone letter as improper interference with legislative duties in the fight to elect M S Quay to the United States senate. Quay remains 12 votes short of the majority on the fifth ballot as the bribery case and political pressure continue to unfold.

Aktoronista West Virginia California U. S. Grant Nebraska Harrisburg Inpart M. S. Quay United States Senate Stone Legislative Department of the Commonwealth Quay Commonwealth D. T. Watson M.S. Quay United States

Testimony on Senatorial Scandals Before Sacramento Panel

January 24 hearings reveal Dan Cole receiving 400 dollars from Milton J. Green used for political canvassing via Assemblyman Wilson. Preston says Grist relayed Burns funded 19 000 for the senatorial fight, while Burns denies aiding canvassers. Grant Jr. confirms Green as political manager and money for legitimate election of a Republican legislature.

Sacramento Cal Special Committee of Dan Cole San Francisco Milton J. Green Grant Assemblyman Wilson E. F. Preston Grist Dan M. Burns Gunst Preston Burns Republican William F. Herrrin Southern Pacific Company Daniel M. Burns U. S. Grant, Jr Green Wright

West Virginia unseatings spark party power struggle

In Charleston yesterday the state legislature saw Republicans unseat Democrats in the Senate and Democrats retaliate in the House as joint-ballot totals shift. The day intensified the battle over control, with 49 Republicans and 48 Democrats on joint ballot before moves and potential further expulsions expected. Fusion talks in Lincoln hinted at crossing loyalties to back a Republican elector. Whiteside in Helena proposes dedicating 30 000 dollars to a Children’s Home society funded by bribery findings. Wisconsin caucus reports show three ballots in the Republican senatorial deadlock with Quarles leading.

Charleston W. Va House Senate Kidd Redmond Scherr Cutright Helena Mont Whiteside Joint Children’s Home Society Montana

Grain-O Promises Nourishing Drink for Children

What Do the Children Drink Dont give them tea or coffee Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN O It is delicious and nourishing and takes the place of coffee Grain O is made of pure grains and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee but costs about 4 as much All grocers sell it 15¢ and Be Whadwig Osteopathy Isabella M Davenport M D physician and osteopath has located permanently in the city for the practice of osteopathy She is assisted by E H Hastman Winter Tours The Chicago Great Western Ry offers round trip tour tickets to winter resorts in many states and Cuba valid until May 31 1899 Trains are steam heated gas lit With wide vestibules Open sleeping cars Buffet cars and dining cars For schedules and info contact an agent Maple Leaf Route or F H Lord G P & Ticket Agent 118 Adams St Chicago

Isabella M. Davenport Davenport Clark Avenue Ecr Chicago St E. H. Hastman American School of Oseopathy Kirkville Chicago Great Western Ry California Woorida Arizona Old and New Mexico Cuba Louisiana Virginia North South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Texas Chicago Great Western Ryto Maple Leaf F. H. Lord General Pass Adams St Chicago

Signature Piano Agency Offer Returns and Trade Ins

IASETORI markets Bauer Piano and Organ Co instruments with exchanges for old pianos. Purchasers can view at rooms and pay monthly or cash. Lessons offered in piano organ violin and clarinet. Prof. William Buccuet at 8385 Walnut St endorses the sale.

Bauer Piano and Organ Co Willliam Buccuet Walnut St

Hair Work in All Its Branches at Torita

Mrs. A. C. Thomas of 255 Guletta Street advertises hair work in all branches including wig making and styling. The notice promotes services under theTorita brand with emphasis on consistent quality and customer care.

A. C. Thomas Guletta Street

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