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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1899

Page

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Singing Endeavorers Pack Detroit for International Convention

Detroit July 7 Great United Society of Christian Endeavor tents held 760000 capacity first use during the convention. Thousands of visiting delegates expected to push total beyond 20000. People filled streetcars and rallies singing from morning until late night, with services in Tent Williston and Tent Endeavor. Rev W E Strong led devotional in Tent Williston with addresses by Rev John E Pounds and Rev Dr P S Henson on dollars and duty Satan and cities. In Tent Endeavor Rev Dr F A Noble spoke on War Against War.

Detroit Williston W. E. Strong Macison Mich John E. Pounds Indianapolis P.S. Henson Chicago

Man Behind the Gun Remembered in Utah Polity Debate

In Detroit on July 7 Rev Dr W M Maden of Salt Lake City attacked Representative Roberts over polygamy and alleged ongoing marriages in Utah. He urged Endeavorers to press congress to depose the Utah congressman. William Shaw of the United Society praised Christian Endeavor sailors and the global reach of local Home Societies, and lauded The Travelers Union for reforming traveling men.

Detroit W. M. Maden Salt Lake City Roberts Paden Utah Stull Sead William Shaw Winited Society Christian Findeau Bantiago Manila Bay Antoinette P. Jones Jack Lord Jesus Christ Shaw Santiago Manila Rvice Fiero Cristian Endeavor Society Canada England Japan New Zaland Australia Sweden United States

Miss Helen Gould Gives 260 for New Richmond Relief

Stelen Gould of New York sent 260 dollars for New Richmond cyclone victims. Wilder of the State Journal, who knows the Goulds, arranged the gift and received a 250 dollar check yesterday morning. The funds were forwarded to Chairman Ingram of the general relief committee.

Stelen Gould New Richmond Madison Wis Helen Mr. Gould New York City Wilder The State Journal Gould Fiss Gould Wer Ingram

Cracker Explodes in His Hand

Dallas D. Lore of Wisconsin a clerk in the second auditor's office lost his left hand when a cannon cracker exploded in his hand Tuesday night He held it to throw it into the air so it would explode before hitting the ground The blast tore his hand apart and caused serious injuries

Washington Dallas D. Lore Wisconsin Aaditor Spieces

Fire destroys Flint and Pere Marquette elevator in Michigan

A large Flint and Pere Marquette railroad elevator in udington Michigan burned last night causing an estimated loss of 120000 dollars. Officials believe spontaneous combustion started the blaze and the structure was well insured.

Udington Mich

Assassination attempt on ex King Milan of Servia

In Belgrade on July 7 an assassination attempt targeted ex King Milan, father of King Alexander. Four shots were fired. Milan was grazed, an adjutant was wounded, and the attacker, a 28 year old, was arrested. Milan's escape prompted cabinet and diplomatic corps congratulations. Later King Alexander appeared to public amid enthusiastic reception.

Belgrade Servia Milan Alexander of Lukitch Michael Street Alexander

Pike's Peak Illuminated for Mason Convention

Denver reports plan a Pike's Peak illumination during the Cryptic Rite Masons convention week of August six. Special trains arrive dawn August seven to blaze with degrees of Masonry and end with purple fire as dawn breaks. Each night fires of various hues will light the peak, and trains en route to Glenwood Springs will pass through red fire from engines until 1 a.m. leading to a red glare for travelers.

Denver Pike’s Peak Glenwood Springs

New Recruiting Districts for Philippine Regiments

Three recruiting districts and headquarters reveal the new regiments for service in the Philippines. The Thir teenth is at Fort Sheridan Illinois with Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin as the sending states. The Thirty-first is at Fort Thomas Kentucky with Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee. The Thirty-second is at Fort Leavenworth Kansas with Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian territory.

Washington Philippines Fort Sheridan Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Fort Thomas Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Fort Leavenworth Kas Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory

Scores on the Diamond Dumbbell

Yesterday's League baseball results feature Brooklyn 7 over Philadelphia 1 in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh 11 beating Chicago 8, St Louis 9 defeating Cleveland 4, Louisville 3 over Cincinnati 2, and Western League matchups with Minneapolis 9 over Indianapolis 7, St Paul 7 over Detroit 6, Milwaukee 6 over Buffalo 4, and Kansas City 8 over Columbus in eleven innings.

Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburg St. Louis Cleveland Louisville Cincinnati Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo Kansas City Columbus

Campbell Seeks Continued Army Service for Nin th Illinois Colonel

Representative Marshall reports ex Representative James R. Campbell wishes to stay in the military. Campbell, who resigned from Congress at the start of the Spanish war to lead the Ninth Illinois, was recommended by the state’s entire delegation. The president pledged to promote him to lieutenant colonel.

Washington Marshall Ilinois James R. Campbell Congress Illinois Campbell

Editorial Association backs McCabe on advertising agents

The National Editorial association at Portland on July 7 endorsed President McCabe's view on advertising agents. The committee on reports of officers recommended no commissions for agents and that agents be required to collect payments directly from advertisers.

National Editorial Association Portland Ore McCabe

Monan Receivership Case Heads to Court

Indianapolis July 7 Judge Woods of the United States court will hear the application for a receivership for the Monan the petition was filed earlier this week New York representatives of the owners have arrived and will oppose any move to return the road to the receivers.

Monan Indianapolis

Osteopaths Convention Elects Officers at Indianapolis

The national Osteopaths convention in Indianapolis on July 7 made minor constitutional changes and elected officers including President A. G. Hildreth of St. Louis and Secretary Irene Har Wood of Kansas City. The convention closed last night.

Convention of Osteopaths Indianapolis National Convention of Osteopaths A. G. Hildreth St. Louis Irene Har Wood Kansas City

Canned Roast Beef Order For Cuba Approved

Chicago dispatch reports Commissary General A. Woodruff has ordered 125000 pounds of weed roast beef from New York agents of Chicago packers for immediate shipment to Cuba.

Cuba Chicago A. Woodruff New York Chicago Packers

Destructive Wisconsin Storm Ravages Kendalls Area

Destructive storm with wind and hail sweeps Oparta and Kendalls in Wisconsin causing extensive timber losses. Authorities report widespread damage to farms and rural properties as residents assess the aftereffects. Local crews survey downed trees and property destruction across miles of countryside.

Wisconsin Oparta Wis Kendalls

Texas flood fakes overstate life loss yet crops endure

Report from Galveston clams only two deaths in lower Brazos flood while noting widespread property damage. Government boats aided rescues. relief rations planned. Despite inundations in Washington, Waller, Austin, Fort Bend and Brazoria, cotton may be replanted and crops overall recoverable as waters recede and aid continues.

Galveston Texas Lfe Brazos Colorado Washington Waller Austin Fort Bend Brazoria Brazos Valley Houston Calvert Bryan Sayers Hawley War Department

List of Drowned Names From Robertson County Disaster

The report lists twenty three drowned railway officers and locals from Calvert Texas and Robertson County. It names T S Dawson Joe White and family members among the missing, plus several others with everyone else reportedly not recovered. Rescue efforts are described as progressing well with lifeboats and volunteers aiding. The Santa Fe train brought road officials to assess the flood situation and relief needs. The narrative shifts to the Queen receiving delegates to the Women’s International Council at Windsor Castle.

Calvert Texas Robertson County T. S. Dawson Joe White White Matt Turner Dave White Tom Tyson Rosann’ Brown Tom Dallas Tom Anderson Tey Norcross Lulu Chop Santa Fe Thompson, Duke and Arcola Ressegue Tam Thompson Galveston

Home proof in local testimony on Doan’s kidney pills

Mrs H Williams of 171 Washing ton street reports back pain dizziness worry and insomnia then improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Emmett Burrell's. Husband and son Ray also benefited. Doan's pills priced 60c per box and sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.

H. Williams Washington Street Dean Emmett & Burrell Ray Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

Wit and wisdom quotes from Chicago Daily News

A collection of aphorisms on luck work beauty pride and human folly. It notes that wealth and prosperity can mislead lazy people and that lending money tests friendships. It closes with reflections on age and self view from Chicago Daily News.

Chicago Daily News

Gave Up All Hope

Louis Prickett of Danville Illinois describes years of asthma with no relief until Foley's Honey and Tar stopped his coughing and helped him breathe. He credits the medicine as the only remedy giving him relief, according to H J Moogh and W Jungkunz & Co.

Louis Prickett Bryan Ave Danville Ill Foley H.j.moogh W. Jungkunz & Co

Choir boys mock cross ritual in Episcopalian church

A parish dispute over a processional cross led to a Sunday parody sung by choir boys, with the line Onward Christian Soldiers used to lampoon the cross. The riff, thought by some to be youth born, is linked to Bishop Seymour of Springfield who cited it in New York. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold locally and Evansville proselyting constable converting offenders, aided by a judge.

Jesus Springfield Seymour House of Bishops New York Evansville Ind Tie

Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by Local Dealers

There is no question about its reliability for kidney and bladder diseases. H J Moogh and W F Dungkunz & Co. certify Foley's Kidney Cure as absolutly reliable for such ailments.

Foley H. J. Moogh W. F. Dungkunz

India beer imports and brewing output in 1897 98

India imported 2,835,298 gallons of beer in 1897 98 and the product of the breweries in that country amounted to 6,896,694 gallons.

India

Grain-O claims to ease coffee side effects

Grain-O presents as a coffee substitute that tones the stomach and strengthens nerves. It markets itself as nourishing with no digestive issues, priced at 15 and 25 cents per package.

Death Of Robert Bonner Publisher Of The Ledger

New York July 7 Robert Bonner publisher of the New York Ledger and owner of famous horses died at his home at 7 40 last night after months of illness The end followed a general breakdown of the system Bonner had enjoyed good health until the death of his friend Rev Dr John Hall and later his son Andrew Allen Bonner Both events altered his temperament and led to a gradual decline with doctors aiding his final days

The Ledger New York Robert Bonner New York Ledger Bonner Robert Donner Bonner John Hall Andrew Allen Bonner Tarrytown Munn

Died in the icy north in copper river district

Dr. Leroy E. Townsend who led Copper River hospital since February 1898 lists hospital deaths. Names include Andrew Hoffer Dorchester Wis and A B Gaines Roslyn Wash among those died. Fifteen men are known to have perished in Valdez glacier. several addresses unknown. Local news from Seattle July 7. Against this, Columbia defeats Defender in Sandy Hook boat race finishing 4 47 55 to 4 49 48.

Copper River District Seattle Wash Leroy Townsend Copper River Country Copper Center Andrew Hoffer Dorchester Wis A. B. Gaines Roslyn Sam W. Baker Columbia Sandy Hook N. J Defender

Illinois Bar Session and World News Roundup

The Illinois State Bar association meets at Chicago Beach hotel in Chicago. Reports note yellow fever victimization in Santiago de Cuba and other diverse items including a crow-raising farmer in Brookville Pennsylvania, a child death in Philadelphia from a kissing bug bite, General Wheeler ordered to Manila, Yale’s diamond sculls competitor heading to England, Chicago diamond broker loss, Fourth of July casualties and costs, and a Chicago bond deal securing $10 025 million in New York bonds.

Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Beach Chicago McLaughlin Signal Corps Santiago de Cuba John Billings Brookville Philadelphia Joseph Wheeler Otis Manila Philippine Islands Howell Cambridge August Johnson J. Roderick Adam England T. L. O'Neil The Chicago Tribune Pembirne Wis William Dust Hudson Gust

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