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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1899

Page

2

Aguinaldo seeks U S assurances on Philippines war plans

Aguinaldo calls on Secretary Hay to recognize the Philippine republic and to explain why the United States masses troops and warships in Manila and the islands. He argues no active enemy exists and fears warlike actions, asking for prompt clarification and assurances against hostilities. Reports also describe Cuban guerrilla concerns and U S troop responses in Cuba and Guantanamo.

Aguinaldo Maniindows Washington Agoncillo State Department Hay Philippine Republic Manila Philippine Islands Philippines United States America Orient Spain

Spanish Editor Gloats Over a Sort of Castle in Spain He Bullda

Madrid dispatch reports the Imparcial noting American limits in the Philippines. Filipinos fear Turkish tyranny and warn that U S power would fail against insurgents in Luzon and Visayas. Independencia prints alleged Malolos dispatch on the Dewey Pratt commission. Aguinaldo’s authority widens as recruitment and depots grow. Villagers bear rice subsistence while 30,000 Filipinos are counted in arms and prep.

Malolos Manila Albany N. Y Wiliam Dewey Montpelier Aguinaldo Congress Spain Madrid Imparcial Philippine Islands Luzon Visayas Hong Kong Independencia Today Spencer Pratt America San Bernardino Union Trinidad

Expansion themes mark National Manufacturers' show in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on January 25 over 1000 leading U S manufacturers attended the fourth annual convention of the National Manufacturers' Association. Officials outlined plans to raise membership to at least 5000 by century's end and to build a treasury able to boost foreign trade and national interests including new possessions. President Search opened with a gavel made from Cuban Porto Rican and Philippine woods, symbolizing expansion as a keynote of the event.

Cincinnati National Manufacturers' Association National Manufacturers’ Association Search Cuba Porto Rico Philippines

Mysterious Billy Wins a Fight in Lenox Club Bout

In New York on January 24, "Mysterious" Billy Smith defended his welterweight status by defeating Billy Edwards of Australia at the Lenox Athletic Club. The bout was fast and fierce with back and forth action, drawing crowd belief that Smith might lose on a foul or blow before the decisive fourteenth round when Smith struck with a hard left and a right to the jaw to secure victory.

Billy New York Billy Smith Billy Edwards Australia Lenox Athletic Club Smith

Grain and meat shipping rates cut in Chicago

Chicago dispatch reports rate reductions taking effect at month start. Export grain from Chicago to Atlantic seaboard points drops by 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cents, New York rates adjusted. dressed beef down 5 cents per 100 pounds. corn from Mississippi river crossings to Atlantic points trimmed 1 1/2 cents. packing house product rates cut 5 cents. livestock rates lowered to 25 cents.

Chicago Atlantic Seaboard New York Mississippi River

Pana Officer Reports Springfield Conference on Disarmament

Captain Couch of the local military post returned from Springfield after a day of talks with Governor Tanner Adjutant General Reece and Colonel Culver about disarming union miners and black workers. He declined to reveal details of the conference.

Pana Ill Couch Springfield Tanner Reece Culver

Newcastle editor named director of posts in Porto Rico

Washington January 26 Captain William H Elliott of Newcastle Indiana editor of the Newcastle Courier has been selected as director of posts for the island of Porto Rico.

Washington William Hi. Elliott Newcastle Ind Porto Rico Newcastle Courier

Tin price surge alarms Cornwall market

London reports heavy advance in tin prices with quotients rising to £65 yesterday from £38 a year ago, fueling excitement in Cornwall markets and trade circles. The shift signals tighter supply and rising demand impacting local miners and merchants.

London Cornwall

Beef Can Controversy Spurs Army Inquiry

Proceedings in Washington report Major Rufus M. Townsend testifying that refrigerated and canned beef checked by the U.S. Army was generally good though officers in Porto Rico complained of spoilage from delay. A can sent by Captain Bean was opened for the commission, then sent to a chemist for analysis revealing salicylic acid presence among preservatives and conflicting findings from other experts.

Chicago Miles Commission Congress Washington Rufus M. Townsend U.S. A Porto Rico Beaver Bean Battery C Phoenixville Ponce Express Company Major Mills P. Murdock Washington Boulevard General Miles la Grippe Cuba The Pittsburg Reduction Company Puerto Rico Armour Pittsburg Testing Laboratory, Limited Waterstreet Pittsburg James O. Handy

SenateVotes on Treaty and Army Debate in Congress

Washington text reports two senators Lodge and Clay urging immediate ratification of the peace treaty despite expansion disputes. Senate resumes executive session with Berry open session vote, while Gorman West and Aldrich press for a vote date. In the House, army reorganizing debate opens with plans for 100000 standing army and other options. timing set for final vote by next Tuesday.

Washington Jan Senate Lodge Clay Georgia Congress Spain Berry Gorman West Davis Aldrich

Nervous dyspepsia test of Stuart's tablets urged

Nervous dyspepsia blamed on nerves. stomach health must be watched. The ad claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure stomach weakness, gas, loss of appetite, sleep problems, palpitations, heartburn, and constipation. Endorsement by Prof Henry W Becker details, with testimonial on relief and purchase info. Dates listed as 9-11-13-16-18-20-23-25-28.

Henry W. Becker Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich St. Louis Mission Board German Methodist Church Harbor and Wharf Commission

Settlement of coal miners operators deal reached

In Pittsboro and Pan a illinois the week long battle between coal operators and miners ended with a ratified settlement affecting Ohio Indiana Illinois and Pennsylvania. Run of mine rates and machine versus pick mining terms set by arbitration to include six state presidents and one outside dealer. A separate incident notes I N Weaver embezzlement case moved forward and the court forfeiture set aside.

Operaton Mivers Nm Seale Uv Iieme Pittsboro Carneslé Hall Ty Allegheny Amar Ohio Indiana Ilinois Pennsylvania William Risher Imbor Illinois Piick Pittsburg Weaver

My Tracey quote from Chicago Journal line

A dramatic exchange records Tracey asking if she has ever helped others and a reply about marriage, attributed to the Chicago Journal.

Tracey Chicago Journal

Bethesda For Bright's Disease Mineral Water

Bethesda Mineral Spring Co announces Bethesda Mineral Spring Water as a life saving remedy. It claims approval by great physicians in major cities and offers a pamphlet with testimonials. Sold in sealed half gallon bottles by druggists from Waukesha Wisconsin.

Bethesda Bright New York Boston Chicago A. M. Jones

Pneumonia Link Claims Cough Remedy Efficacy

A period view asserts pneumonia stems from a cold or la grippe and cites that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevented pneumonia after grippe outbreaks. The ad touts the remedy as best for bad colds and la grippe with a guarantee, sold by Emmett & Burrell. A sidelight notes the Prince of Wales as Duke of Rothesay in Scotland.

Chamberlain Emmett & Burrell Duke of

Foley's Honey and Tar Heals Cough and Grippe

Advertising copy claims Foley's Honey and Tar heals the lungs and cures the coughing typical of la grippe and prevents pneumonia. Claims are guaranteed with price 256 and 50 cents. H. J. Moogh Swarts and Fleck listed as sellers.

Foley H. J. Moogh Swarts & Fleck N. Jackson Danville, IL MR. G. Vaghar Osgood Bt Chicago

Abbreviated Telegrams and Notable Deaths Across States

A collection of terse notices: Bridget Fox dies at 105 in Lowell Massachusetts. Aguinaldo proclaims Philippine republic at Malolos. ex Governor Pacheco dead in California. Commodore Philip to receive jeweled swords. Depew denies NY Central transcontinental plan. Odds and ends include Jersey calf with six legs near Oshkosh, labor strike in Calais, and a 27 cent raffle winner in Kenosha.

Bridget Fox Lowell Mass Aguinaldo Republic of the Philippines Malolos Pachecho California St. Louis Wilcott W. Majors St. Stephen Calais American Fee Company Clovernor CG A. Culberson Texas United States Mills Th. W. Woodbury Bethel Is. Remer Kenosha Wis Charles Arnee Lillie Baker Saginaw Mich Stevens Point Arnce Baker Moser’s River Nova Scotia James Silver

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