13 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1898
Page
1
The ad promotes Cross Creek Lehigh Coal claiming lower coal bills with high heat output. It lists a price of 7.50 per ton and praises clinker-free burning, thorough screening, careful delivery, and free carrying in Freeport. It guarantees price and quality and urges customers to switch for savings.
W M Sanford named manager of the Exchange Lt office located near the Brewster house. The notice identifies Sanford as responsible for operations and daily affairs at the office. No further details provided in the readable text.
A dated advertisement extols Liver Tablets Tooth Wash Razors Scissors Pocketbooks and Purses as the very best and invites shoppers to find exactly what they wish at the store. The fragment hints at a vivid catalog common in period newspapers.
Special despatch reports negotiations for peaceful surrender of Santiago ended in failure. Shafter's forces must storm the city once heavy siege guns arrive. The attack aims to begin within about 24 hours after Randolph's battery reaches the front, with the army fully backed by artillery.
Dewey proves master of the situation in Subig bay after the German gunboat Irene blocks an attack on Grand Island. Raleigh and Concord fire on forts, Spanish troops of about five hundred surrender. Irene claims humanity motive and offers refugees to Americans, which Dewey declines. Cable from Dewey notes supplies only.
Dispatch from Gen. Miles reports Toral claiming authority to withdraw and surrender the harbor and eastern Cuba munitions after a meeting with Shafter and Wheeler. He seeks more time for government answer on sending Spanish forces to Spain. War Department declined permission to withdraw.
Fourteen suspicious fever cases have broken out among quartermaster department workers near Santiago. Men isolated, doctors expected to stamp out disease. officials express confidence in medical efforts.
Special cabinet meeting called for today as important dispatches undergo consideration in the nation’s capital. The session in Washington on July 13 marks focused discussions on key government matters and executive actions awaiting decision.
The war conference has stayed in continuous session all forenoon with important dispatches under consideration.
The town of Juragua sito also known as Siboney lies in ashes tonight after a deliberate fire by army health authorities. Houses along the front trail and numerous block houses were destroyed, along with dwellings in the area.
Assistant Attorney General Boyd says railroads steamboats and express companies must issue a bill of lading with a one cent revenue stamp affixed and canceled. If not issued, a $50 penalty. if stamps are not affixed, up to $100. The law taxes the carrier, not the shipper, and carriers failing to comply may face penalties. Some carriers allegedly refuse goods until the tax is paid. shipper remedies lie in existing law.
The Stephenson county summer normal session reports rising attendance with lectures and talks in the assembly room of the high school. Prof. Fritter and Prof. Raines give brief word analysis and psychology talks while Needham discusses violet fertilization and biology.
A fragmented OCR reads multiple names including Hershey Florence, Edgar Matter, Julia Osborne, Anna Darrah, Lizzie Corcoran, Elizabeth Darrah, Lula Heitter, Arthur Groff, Francis Darrah, Grace Hayes, Buena Vista Chas. Foss. Winslow-Othel B. Fabr. Davis-Nellie Becker, Kent-Cora Lantzer, Hattie Thompson, Amy Keister.
B G Cooper ex chairman of the Rock Grove board of supervisors was appointed to the county board of review by Judge Stearns under the new tax assessment law effective July 1. The board, consisting of the county board chair, the county clerk, and a citizen, will hear complaints and adjust real and personal property assessments from July 2 to September 7, with Samuel Taylor named chairman and Fred C Held clerk. Dr Burwell is in Pearl City for consultation with Dr Clay.
The Board of Supervisors finished its session and adjourned for the term. James A. Eells was re-elected superintendent of the poor farm for the coming year. Police Officer Silk denied candidacy and would not have accepted the job if elected. Special bridge committees were appointed for Silver Creek, Rock Run, Harlem, Loran and related towns.
Promoters seeking to raise 4840 for a new opera house announce they will proceed if the amount is secured by Saturday night. Citizens urged to contribute this week to complete the project by Thanksgiving. organizers note prior success in building opera houses and fulfilling promises.
Mrs Ada E Hart of Groton writes of recovering from a severe lung illness after doctors gave up. She attributes her cure to Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds, tried eight bottles, and now proclaims health. Trail bottles free at Emmert and Burrell’s Drug Store. regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed or refunded.
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