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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1899

Page

2

Treaty Debate and Philippine Rebellion Sparks Senate Row

The Senate held a running debate on ratification of the peace treaty with Spain. Carter of Montana warned against approving pending resolutions, while Mason and Teller pressed questions about sovereignty and temporary governance in the Philippines. Sixto Lopez of the Philippine delegation sent a protest to Secretary of State Hay, arguing against American authority in the islands and urging adherence to international law.

Waton Montana United States Thic Agoneniio Hay Washington GheeAn Allison Senate Jones of Arkangis Bacon Carter Philippines Congress Mason Spain Teller Carter T Philippine Islands Sixto Lopez Agoncilla State Department Agoncillo Philippine America Williams Manila Pratt Agoneillo Republic of America

House Debates Annexation as Army Bill Moves Forward

The House, on a long army bill session, approved amendments giving the president power to trim infantry and cavalry to sixty men. Lively speeches on annexing the Philippines and expanding the army followed, with sharp exchanges between Johnson of Indiana and Clark of Missouri and a clash between Peter Simpson and Mahon. Final vote expected at 1 p.m. amid party barbs.

Philippines Johnson Indiana Congress Clark Missouri Berry Kentucky Spain Peter Simpson Mahon Pennsylvania Simpson

Gomez Thinks Himself Slighted in Cuban Affairs

Havana January 31 Dr Castillo reports Gen Gomez feels snubbed by American neglect of his authority and rights and will not urge soldiers to return penniless. Uncertainty remains if Gomez and other chiefs will accept the 3 million dollar offer even with favorable terms.

Gomez Havana Castillo Remedios

Spanish Residents in Manila Favor Independence

Barcelona dispatch notes El Diario pubishes a Manila letter where Spanish residents prefer independence to American annexation. The writer claims they forget the insurgents' conduct in the hatred toward the Americans.

Barcelona el Diario Manila

Chicago pioneer Jacob Forsyth dies at 1911 Michigan Ave

Jacob Forsyth longtime Chicago resident founder of Whiting and East Chicago and millionaire died Sunday morning at his home 1911 Michigan avenue after kidney disease aggravated by grip. Born near Be fast Ireland in 1323 he came to the United States at age 16 and settled first at Pittsburg.

Chicago Jacob Forsyth Whiting East Chicago Michigan Avenue Forsyth Befast Ireland Pittsburg

Legislature Junketing Visit Stirs Marquette Banquet

Seventy five members of the state legislature plus several newspaper correspondents are entertained in Marquette Mich on their biennial junketing tour. They were banqueted last night at the Hotel Marquette.

Marquette, Mich Marquette

2009 A Stylish Dress For A Little Girl

The description details a lattice crossing at the corners with three gilt frogs along each front end. It features a top puffed sleeve, velvet cuffs, a stock collar, and a gathered skirt attached to the waist-blouse at the front. Shown as illustrated in the Delineator, dark blue and white cloth with blue braid as an alternative.

Butterick Publishing Co

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Deafness Cure

An advertisement asserts deafness is incurable by local treatments and must be treated constitutionally. It blames catarrh for nine of ten cases, offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and urges readers to send for circulars.

Hall F, J, Cheney & CO Toledo Tic

Superb through trains on Queen and Crescent Route

Cafe and Observation cars offered with excellent service on Superb through trains from Cincinnati South. 12-1680 wtl-31 ONOGRAMS mounted on pins with photos, mounted only. Leave orders for C. B. Anderson at Ennenga and Wagner's Clothing House, 107 Galena St.

Queen & Crescent Cincinnati C. B. Anderson Ennenga & Wagner Galena St

President has not chosen General Wood for Cuba governorship

Washington report states the war department has found no action by the president to replace General Brooke with General Wood as governor general of Cuba and there is no indication of such an intention.

Washington War Department Brooke Wood Cuba

Queen & Crescent Two Fast Trains Daily Cincinnati to Jacksonville

Two fast Queen and Crescent trains run daily from Cincinnati to Jacksonville. Services promise quicker travel with streamlined schedules and numbered departures.

Queen & Crescent Cincinnati Jacksonville

Western grocers plan big combining in west states

New York on January 31 reports conferences in the city aimed at forming a wholesale grocers combination in western states with annual business over 500000 dollars. Also on the same date Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeated Casper Leon of New York by knockout in the twelfth round at the Greenwood Athletic Club. the blow landed as a left hook on the jaw.

New York Terry McGovern Jooklyn Casper Leon Greenwood Athletic Club

Old Buffers Love Story on Avon Banks

An elderly narrator recalling youth at a school on the Avon, a vanished romance with Hetty Price, stage dreams, and a later letter revealing Hetty's marriage to Joe Maddox. The piece blends memory, school life, and small-town theater hopes, ending with good wishes for the Farmers' Arms and its landlady.

Chisalas Avon Banks Hetty Price Hetty S—bury Cyrus Old le Brocq Old Woodburn Ier Ben Hoskins Carter Shire Letty Price Mr. Woodburn Joseph Maddox Joseph Maddox Joe

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