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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement touts Our Lumber as the premier choice for all purposes and builders in town and country. It emphasizes good grades, thorough seasoning, and protection under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate unanimously passed a 20 million dollar appropriation for Spain. House River and Harbor bill amendments faced opposition with non-concurrence moves. Military panel accepted the army bill. Conference reports on Omni bus claims and Census bills adopted amid debate. Cables sent to Dewey and Otis to safeguard German lives in the Philippines.
The Filipino European Junta says 600 American prisoners will be sent into the interior. Manila reports American losses are larger in proportion. A Cebu telegram notes foreign residents asked insurgents to withdraw to avoid bombardment and Filipinos hope foreign counsels will seek an equitable settlement with the Americans.
Rome March 1 Pope Leo XIII rested well after a cyst was removed from his left thigh by Dr Mazzine at 9 30 this morning. The operation succeeded and the pope bore it well. Feverish symptoms yesterday were due to long standing costasche and are now gone with no anticipated complications.
Manprip March 1 Special Prime Minister Sagasta has handed the resignations to the queen. The cabinet crisis may last two or three days while the queen consults leaders. chambers adjourn until a new ministry is formed. Reformas says Spain received a US protest over Manila statements. The Correspondencia hints at serious Manila news awaiting confirmation.
New York report says Kipling had a better night and slept naturally after delirium, though he remains seriously ill. By afternoon, fever and pulse lower, and overall condition shows improvement with gains noted since morning.
Lord Herschell, one of the high joint commissioners from Great Britain to arrange a Canadian American understanding, died in Washington at 7 this morning after falling on a slippery sidewalk and breaking a pelvic bone weeks earlier.
March 1 dispatch reports rebels active around Ca loocan and Malabon and preparing to mount a battery opposite Malabon church. earthworks are being thrown up as the Monadnock fire recently destroyed the church.
A large Lena livery barn owned by George Cain burned last night, five horses perished, and Cain’s loss will exceed his insurance by about $2000. The blaze also damaged adjoining stables, a coal house, and Cain’s home while the opera house caught fire twice but was saved. Firefighters praised for saving the town portion.
Cutcaco Illinois predicts rain tonight and Thursday with possible snow flurries in the far north and warmer conditions in the north. brisk to high easterly winds. In Sprinckeip coal operators and miners held a joint session after selecting a joint scale committee and adjourned until this afternoon to finalize the scale.
Lena Illinois February 28 Miss Jennie Newell of Chicago visiting brother C A Newell Mrs J A Kerr leaves Lena for Pennsylvania after months here Emil Braun travels to Freeport a daughter born to Harry Welshans and wife Concert by Miss Kerlin and Mr Thatcher postponed Miles White returns from Chicago Charles Caldwell of Freeport visits friends W G Barnes to Garner Iowa rest of family to move soon Large circle of friends saddened by departure Addie Snider travels to Chicago to visit friends
The message promotes the true and perfect remedy Syrup of Figs for gentle cleansing during spring. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, noting it is sold by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
Mrs Henry Carter, wife of a Rockford coachman, attacked her husband while he lay ill, crushing his skull with a flatiron. She then locked their four children in a room, removed their clothing, and sat beside him until his death that evening. The brother was admitted later. The report notes a separate germ study praising Rocky Mountain Tea.
A scare involving a person dressed as a ghost in the First ward risks punishment if caught. The warning implies strict action against the prankster.
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as superior to ready money, claiming it makes people well and brings good luck to all who use it. Emmert and Burrell promote the product with a cheerful, homey tone.
Coyineton Kentucky March 1 Special report says the local postoffice was robbed last night of stamps and cash totaling about $20,000. The thieves hid in the stamp department and carried out the theft.
Cavex Utah March 1 Special reports an eastbound passenger train colliding head on with a westbound double header near White Plains Nevada. Four trainmen were killed and one seriously wounded. Jackson Mich March 1 Special notes state conventions in session to nominate a supreme court justice and two university regents.
The senate adopted the first paragraph of the trial revision bill by a vote of 158 to 131. The ruling marks approval of the initial section as part of broader legislation.
Special dispatch from New York reports Roland B Molineux indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Mrs Adams. Details of the case and potential legal steps are awaited as the prosecution moves forward.
Word reaches here that Mrs. John A Logan is critically ill with the grip in Washington.
A historic advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica salve as a universal healer for burns sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions. It markets 24 cents per box with a guaranteed cure and lists Emmert and Burrell druggists as sellers along Green Street and Douglas Avenue in a new building.
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