27 Jun 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
1
Lumber from the tree to the consumer with no middlemen margins. The company owns the timber and operates two saw mills to convert logs into lumber quickly. Lumber is kept under cover to prevent warping and weather damage. Call to visit whether you buy or not.
Chicago June 27 packers announced this morning the stockyards strike had ended last night and all men were back at work. Wages now match those in 1898, highest on record. Later reports show skilled departments still on strike, risking a broader disruption. Packers may concede to avoid a wide walkout.
Louisville June 27 Special chairman Redwine ordered the first ballot this morning with no protest the result showed no change. At 1 p m the convention recessed till 8 with neither candidate gaining or losing much.
A special Big Four engine carrying Knights of Pythias from Champaign was wrecked near Danvirus on June 27. The engine tender and two cars derailed with three boys seriously hurt.
A special steamship report from Puipapevrat dated June 28 states the Clydeline freight steamer Pawhee was seen burned to the water’s edge off Cape Charles. The vessel had a crew of 84 and a value of 100000 dollars with no signs of life aboard.
Washington June 27 special notices list census supervisors appointed for Iowa Frank Kyles Oscaola eighth district and Illinois William Sackson Shabbona second district with brief designation of their counties and districts.
General Otis reports the transport Grant reached Manila this morning with no casualties. The vessel left San Francisco on May 30 carrying the Sixteenth Infantry.
Curcaco Illinois reports the Knights of Pythias excursion on the Big Four was ditched near Danville. Several persons are said to have been killed.
McKinley and party arrived in Washington this morning in a special trip. The visit marks a return to the capital after travel, with coverage noting the arrival time and the official reception planned.
New York June 27 Special. The New York Yacht Club has fixed the date of the Columbia defender race for July 6.
H. D. Bentley reports a telegram from his wife stating she has arrived safely in California from Honolulu.
The board of education held a special meeting with architect Mr. Reeves present and directed him to alter Lincoln avenue school plans to include hollow walls as a cheaper and better construction method. Bids will be advertised at the next board meeting.
Veterinarians Swingley Norton and Health Officer Dr Burwell with Alderman L Snyder tested cattle at the county farm after yesterday's tuberculin injection. They reported every animal normal and free of tubercular germs, praising the farm's sanitary conditions.
A compact reflection on wealth as comfort and necessity. It lists essentials: a tight roof, a reliable water pump, two suits for flexibility, dry firewood, a good lamp, and three meals, framing wealth as readiness and simple abundance.
In India traders consider elephants aged 12 to 45 as ideal purchases and expect them to perform well up to about 80 years old. The guidance suggests selecting maturity with durable working life and long-term utility.
An estimate suggests Australia could sustain at least 100 million inhabitants. The projection implies vast resources and space for future settlement, though it remains contingent on growth trends and policy developments.
Read Miss Bues ad. Miss Effie Leichhart becomes a Blust's clerk. Harper has two fancy spaniels from Pleasanton Kansas. Freeport ex policemen plan a picnic. Queen voting at Fry's tonight. High school seniors held a Cedarville picnic. Illinois Central surveys start tomorrow. Harry Bean accepts work with W H Weishar. Ice cream festival June 29 at Harlem U B Church. Illinois Central runs a special Mendota to Freeport train on the Fourth arriving at 9 am. Young people visited Miss Effie Hartman yesterday. wheel riders reception at Y M C A Friday. Baptist church officers meet at 7:45 pm. important matters. A man sized 75 inches at waist and 105 inches in leg can be fit at Vaupel's with white duck trousers by Harry Knecht. Jencks family called to Argyle Wis for funeral of J C Waddington. Louis B Waddington is a brother. Mr Buenkemeier warns boys away from river trespass. two boys drowned last night. Ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps host social Friday at K of G hall for the poor. dancing after. WCTU Lena Fourth of July temperance celebration at Waddams Grove at 10:30 am. more notice later. Womans Home Missionary society of First M E church holds monthly meeting and tea at Mrs Smallwood’s on Lincoln Ave. 3:30 business, tea 5–7:30. Tomorrow three Harlow Business College pupils finish courses: Chas Hanford to San Marcial NM as Santa Fe R R stenographer, Mrs Baum to be stenographer for James P Younger, Mr Moore to Burdett Organ Co.
The column mixes personal illness notices and a tale on beauty from a Philadelphia Inquirer anecdote. It also lists petty losses and local business ads for hats and footwear, including T. & T. Coffee sales, a piano tuner changing address, and discounts at Winslow & Co. for children’s slippers and Oxfords.
Joliet city council votes 8 to 3 to reduce the drum-shop license from 1000 to 500 dollars per year. Mayor Mount opposes lowering without repealing an old ordinance, risking a clash over licensing as most saloons must close by 11 pm and on Sundays. With 90 saloons, tensions rise if agreement fails before licenses expire July 1.
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