04 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
1
The advert touts our lumber as ideal for all purposes used by the best builders in town and country. It emphasizes good grades, thorough seasoning, and protection under cover to guard against warping from rain and sun.
Washington March 4 Special All night the senate worked to finish needed legislation so Congress could adjourn at noon. The rivers and harbor bill fight ended as westerners withdrew on Missouri reservoir, while house conferees refused senate amendments. The day closed with adjournment at 12:10 after surging demonstrations and a Doxology. The census director nomination and naval appropriations were confirmed or advanced, with McKinley signing bills in the Capitol. The president and cabinet visited to witness signatures as troops arrive and await further orders.
Curiaco March 3 Special report notes the death of Daniel L. Shorey, a noted attorney and influential figure in the popular education movement, at an advanced age. His work and leadership are highlighted as a significant contribution to local reform.
SprRinGelELD March 4 Special report says Governor Tanner arrived from Hot Springs this morning in much improved health.
Manila reports say rebel forces near Guadalupe were scattered by a gunboat under heavy fire with American and Filipino forces shelling positions. One American killed and two wounded. In San Jose rebels fired on a gunboat Bennington prompting shelling of the area. Baltimore brings civil members of the American Philippine commission.
A Washington special reports that although not officially announced it is understood Schley has been directed to accompany the remains of Lord Herschell to England on the flagship Brooklyn.
Kipling passed a comfortable night and Rome reports the pope is improving and will leave his bed for a few hours today. The dispatches come from New York and Rome dated March 4, Special.
Outaougo March 4 Special Ili nois Threatening weather tonight and Sunday with rain or snow in the southeast tonight brisk and high northerly winds. It’s better than ready money because it makes people happy by making them well. Good luck comes to all who use Rocky Mountain Tea. Emmert and Burrell Sluiter Brauer Loewe did neat decorating at the Billercbek block. The boys do good work. Works wonders while you sleep brings bright eyes red lips lovely color Rocky Mountain Tea makes people happy 85 cents Emmert Burrell
Illinois Central Railroad Co informs freight offices that no large signs will be permitted on freight cars. Only the shipper name and business character printed on board are allowed. Pennsylvania railroad adopts a similar rule and freight agents may remove any prohibited signs.
A note encourages readers discouraged by muddy coffee to buy a can of T and T brand, promising the most delicious brew they have tasted.
Manprip installed a new cabinet headed by Silvela as premier and minister of foreign affairs. Today they took the oath of office. General Capos is expected to become president of the senate.
Reserves decrease by 56 756 775, loans rise by 9 082 800, specie down 4 261 200, legals down 446 400, deposits up 4 236 700, circulation falls 21 100. Data reflects daily banking balances in New York with shifts across reserves loans specie legals deposits and circulation.
Lena life notes from March report include Mr and Mrs W H Foll visiting from Freeport, travel to Warren, Miss Gilbert from Freeport teaching music, Miss Rose Taylor returning from Freeport, and Rev Bovey informing of Presiding Elder Boggess illness in Decatur. Local illnesses include Robert Zipf, Mrs Kostenbader, and Miss Hodge. Conistory banquet contract awarded to Troy restaurant for April 13. Casper Hess traveled to Galena.
The following names remain as of week ending March 4 including Mrs Jim Hartzell Miss Etta Munsey Miss Nancy Murphey Miss Mercy Murphy Miss Mollie Miller Miss Belle Aloran Miss Clara Quinn Miss Alice Rabey Mrs A Stabenaw Miss Hattie Willetts May Gents Allen Chas Clark W Cleveland FP Dounemeyer C FE Dutman H M Drenner Jesse Huckins Hs Hecker Grist Hoffeman Krueger Henry Morin Robert McLutyry Coles D Reager Fred Jones Thos Reed Clem Stearns Chas Sanders Jd Steveson Clark W iran y George Wells 0 G Wait A Co Wilson Wallick Gee and others. call if named. Postmaster SMITH D ATKINS notes Big money saved by using Gas House Coke.
On Saturday Marehy 25 at 10 oclock a.m. at the corner of Walnut Street and Douglas Avenue the household goods of the late Mrs Settley will be sold. C R Sheete administrator.
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