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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
2
London reports official relief of Ladysmith and Colesberg capture. Buller’s dispatch describes Pieter’s Hill seizure with 60 prisoners. Cronje surrendered with escort to Roberts. Queen Elizabeth sends congratulations. casualty totals rise to 12,884 with Irish and Scottish regiments heavily hit. An armistice at Colenso allows removal of wounded and burial of dead.
In London on March 1, British forces under Lord Roberts respond to the surrender of General with a dispatch noting total losses and the British war effort following the capitulation. The report frames the surrender as a significant but controlled setback amid overall military strength and resolve.
Washington March 1 Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue bureau holds that conveyances of fealty to trustees or by trustees without valuable consideration are not taxable under the war revenue act.
A March snow storm battered Chicago from Tuesday night to yesterday afternoon, dropping nearly a foot of snow on the level with winds around forty miles per hour. Travel was difficult but streetcars mostly maintained service, while the storm spread from Texas to Ohio and reached Michigan and Wisconsin, with two to three feet of snow reported across the southwest region.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, urges all labor unionists to observe March 31 as a holiday marking the eight hour day’s anniversary. Prominent speakers planned as 250000 miners, including 100000 unionists, halt work in mining towns. Large demonstrations expected with entertainment programs and pledged participation.
In Columbus the House defeated a constitutional amendment to grant women voting rights in all elections after 1901. The measure fell 67 yeas to 42 nays, with more support than in any prior session.
Greensburg Ind March 1 Enthusiastic support pours in for Judge David A Myers of this city as he pursues the attorney general seat. The campaign momentum begins in Ripley county with strong local backing and hopeful signs for his candidacy.
Frontier report notes heavy snowstorms across Illinois towns including Sangamon, Peoria, and Galesburg with up to eighteen inches in Sangamon county and eight inches in Peoria. Rail service disrupted, trains delayed, and coal deliveries hampered as cities brace for ongoing cold.
Third district appellate court affirms Macon county circuit court ruling that a city mayor cannot have his salary raised during his term. In a separate matter, the Covenant Mutual Life case sees the appellate court reverse Sangamon county circuit court, remanding to grant relief enforcing contract terms for policyholders.
Springfield March 1 The state coal operators and miners sub committee spent yesterday debating operator demands that pit men bear all dirt in cars. Miners rejected the proposal as unfair. They also did not reach a decision on the machine differential before adjournment. Williamson county case unresolved. Oil price set at 80 cents per gallon.
Springfield Illinois March 1 The newly incorporated Chicago Peoria and St Louis Railroad company took possession at midnight yesterday of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis and the St Louis Chicago and St Paul Bluff Line railroads it recently purchased at master's sale under foreclosure decree in the U S circuit court through the reorganization committee President Charles J Kimball of New York and Director James Duncan of Alton Illinois are in the city to take possession
Chicago officials report the Building Contractors' committee offers $2000 for evidence substantiating Treasurer John Corcoran of the Bricklayers' and Stonemasons' union, who charged that a 15 000 bribe sought to split his union from the Building Trades council.
Dr J A Bean state health board president informs Mayor Ward that physician examinations will be held at the supreme court house in Mount Vernon on May 1 16 17 and 18. About 75 applicants for diplomas will be examined. This marks the first such meeting south of Springfield.
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Tanner's condition slightly improved yet he has not sat up during the day. The update follows earlier briefings on his health and does not indicate a full recovery.
Commodore Rodgers brought four Andalusian jackasses from Spain to Washington. Henry Clay offered land near Pennsylvania Avenue for one, then lost it at a gaming table. The jackass progeny became a famous mule line, while the corner lot later housed the Freedmen's Bank and, after demolition, a Justice Department building funded by a $1,000,000 congressional appropriation.
Rev. E Edwards of English Baptist Church Minersville Pa credits Chamberlain Pain Balm with reducing inflammation and easing rheumatic pain after a few applications. He recommends sufferers try it. For sale by Emmert Burrell druggists.
A Chestnut Street tobacconist notes rising demand for churchwarden pipes once seen in Pickwick Papers. Long stemmed white clay pipes, favored by young bachelors in apartments, are sold by box and hung about dens. Each buyer signs his name on the bowl, making the pipe personal amid decorative display.
The remedy targets coughs colds croup whooping cough and influenza. Testimonials praise its cures of persistent coughs severe colds and dangerous croup attacks often saving children. It is widely used and sold by Emmert and Burrell druggists.
Henry L. Dawes of Pittsfield recounts a tale from his days as a judge. John Morrissey and Yankee Sullivan fought in Boston Corners. Sullivan paid a $1000 fine, Morrissey was fined $1000 and ordered to pay cash, and Morrissey later recognized Dawes in Washington.
A speaker likens the stomach to a churn, arguing that a sour stomach taints all ingested and blood quality. The remedy promoted is Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claimed to sweeten the stomach without alcohol or narcotics.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ordered a peremptory writ of prohibition stopping Judge Ludwig from further action in the Milwaukee injunction case. The ruling says taxes payers cannot sue, the ordinance passage was legislative, and the mayor and aldermen are purged of contempt.
Madison March 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court rules property owners may sue telephone, telegraph and electric light companies for placing poles in front of their buildings. Kruever and Barnett vs Wisconsin Telephone Co from Neenah involved a drug store corner lot. Court says poles interfere with full enjoyment and damage owners interests. First high court ruling on this issue in the country.
Mattoon Illinois March 1 The local division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers offers Meadow Lawn farm a $20 000 tract near Mattoon as the site for a national home for disabled and aged engineers The city provides free water electric lights macadamized roads and 2000 in addition Sioux City ministers enter municipal race March 1 They aim to elect a reform mayor pledged to strict enforcement of the Martin liquor law through personal solicitation.
Lord Minto received a cable from Joseph Chamberlain dated February 28 in London. Hearty congratulations to Canada on the noble part taken by Canadian troops in Roberts achievement. The message from the British statesman praises Canadian efforts in the Roberts campaign.
Washington March 1 The president sent to the Senate nominations for postmasters in Michigan Eugene T Slayton Lapeer Indiana I M McDowell Winamac Ohio I Miles Salem The notice lists the names and associated towns for confirmation.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat at 64% to 65% for nearby and May futures, Corn around 84% to 85% with July figures, Oats market steady, and Pork Lard Short Ribs with varied ranges. Live stock supply estimates list hogs, cattle, and sheep values. Milwaukee grain prices note No 1 northern wheat at 65 4 and No 2 northern at 63 1/2 to 64 1/2 cents.
An Englishman in Baltimore recalls Boers training horses to stand still while riders are away. They break yearling horses with a halter rope and an iron ball striking the knees for hours, then nurse the beasts back to condition. Once mounted, the rein against the horse’s chin cues obedience, even amid shell bursts.
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