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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
Reports from Beacue and Fire Creek West Virginia describe a Red Ash mine explosion in the New River district. Ten bodies recovered by 10 a.m. as rescuers battled fallen slate, debris, and blown mules while fearing many entombed workers.
A lengthy list names the dead recovered in the mine disaster including John Day Will Day Mat Quarles Jim Washington James Hackney Sam Jackson and others. Survivors include Will Robinson Elisha Bruce and a colored boy Tom with hopes of recovery. Whites and colored workers are listed among victims and missing. Experts differ on the cause but gas dust ignition is discussed with Ventilation and blast theories offered by John Laing John Long and General Manager Monard.
A historical report discusses how a fire could not have started by blasting at Red Ash mine, noted for its safety. It describes mine features including condensed air machines and electric haulage. The last inspection rated the mine highly with an air flow of 24,000 feet per minute.
Five hundredte en hundred workers of the St Louis Transit Company gathered in mass meeting to demand no further discharge of motormen and conductors due to union affiliation and reinstatement of those discharged. The ultimatum was delivered today and a strike could affect 8000 workers if demands are not met.
In Washington on March 7 the Senate approved the conference report on the financial bill by 44 to 26 after only four speeches in two weeks. Majority support came despite minimal debate as Aldrich explained the conference changes and the body moved to minor bills hours before the vote. The vote tallied 44 in favor and 26 opposed, listing numerous senators among the nay.
In Washington on March 7 the Senate approved the conference report on the financial bill and adopted a resolution inviting Great Britain to join in investigating diversions of Great Lakes waters. The Quay case dominated executive session, while the House focused on the Aldrich-Robbins contested election from the Fourth Alabama district.
Norfolk March 7 General Shaw commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic addressed a large audience last night. He announced he was starting a tour of twelve southern states and that his mission was peace and concord as many Union and Confederate veterans cheered him.
Washington March 7 Levy of New York introduced a resolution directing the customs collector for the island of Cuba to deduct 25 percent from Cuba's monthly receipts until the total amount expended by the United States for Cuba during the war and afterward is repaid.
General Corbin as treasurer of the Lawton fund drew a check for 508,482.07 in favor of Mary Lawton and arranged transfer to her credit at Riggs National Bank in Washington. The transfer was made in the bank’s presence with Mrs Lawton and Acting Commissary General Weston observing, along with C. C Glover.
Weyerhauser Wisconsin resident a 118 year old great grand father Irene Tibbits of Santa Rosa California plans marriage near here. He is joined by grandsons Vardin Thompson 62 and Elmer Thompson 60 on the trip.
New York reports former President Cleveland Jett traveling by train with friends for a fishing and rest expedition. The party spent several days at the Santee club near Georgetown, South Carolina, and will continue to Georgia and Florida.
National Socialist convention opens with Eugene V. Debs among leaders. Fifty-two delegates from fifteen states attend preliminary work in Indianapolis. Also reporting a sensational feat, Charles Tansob of Sweden lifts 560 pounds with one finger breaking prior one finger records.
A dispatch from Osfontein dated March 4 reports General Joubert is in supreme command of the Boer forces there as of March 7 in London.
Dispatches from March 6 7 and 8 describe Dutch rebellion in Prieska Eenhardt Gordonia and Victoria West with up to 8000 armed men. British loan approved in Commons. Boer prisoners arriving in Cape Town with women among them. Morning Post notes Lord Roberts may let Boers assemble before action. Rhodesophobia hints Cecil Rhodes fortifications of Kimberley amid looming conflict.
Berlin reports the meat inspection bill drawing press attention as debate resumes. Government reps claim equal inspection would bar imports, while rivals warn against import prohibitions.Munich dispatch questions diplomacy and national honor verses trade and treaty concerns. Pauncefate to stay on post in Washington amid Hay Pauncefote treaty matters. Whittaker faces preliminary exam in Goebel assassination case. Bubonic plague reported on a Rosario-bound ship at Cape Town with quarantine ordered.
Philadelphia report states Representative A. C. Harmer known as the Mother of the House died there last night at age ten. The longtime lawmaker served in Congress for decades and was a prominent figure in national politics. Her death immediately shifts discussions on succession and parliamentary leadership.
Advertisement claims Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Mrs Pinkham help women with menstrual relief and uterine disorders. Mentions 20 years of treatment, address in Lynn Massachusetts, and letters from women in the paper. Includes a humorous dialogue from Collier's Weekly about a love declaration.
When you want something to heal a burn or a sore or a cut try Banner Salve guaranteed the most healing ointment in the new H. J. Moogh W. F. Jungkunz 0. Oversupply of potatoes in New Zealand forces farmers to feed stock including horses cows and sheep with potatoes improving coats of horses and other animals.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a spring remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co priced at 50 cents a bottle. A separate line notes that New York City’s board of education and police department are the two most costly municipal departments, with combined annual maintenance of 25 million dollars.
A project aims to connect Iceland with northern Europe by undersea cable. The Northern Telegraph company of Copenhagen has proposed a contract to advance the initiative. Meantime a health advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure with a guaranteed claim from H.J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co.
Washington March 7 The Senate resolution for a complete record of Col Corbin’s court martial and related papers will take a week to copy The War Department estimates. Corbin asks for immediate review of his service record from enlistment to present and offers resignation if unworthiness is found The letter includes court martial findings Grant's two gallant service brevets and a colonel's praise of his campaign work.
Mrs McDaniels, wife of a farmer near Janesville Wisconsin, pretended to sleep while a burglar rifled her home. She alerted police after he left, tracing him five miles to town where footprints in snow confirmed the chase. The thief fled with 35 dollars a silver water pitcher and clothing. a strong whisky odor aided identification.
James R Sovereign former Knights of Labor official testified before the house military committee about the Coeur d Alene district turmoil and the Wardner mob. Four men died in a railroad track collapse in Pittsburgh. Secretary Root authored the Porto Rican tariff bill as an alternative revision and supports free trade for Porto Rico. Frank H Flood won the Tahaira mayoral race and Republicans gained ten aldermen. Smallpox found in LaCrosse County. Warden Loveless arrested two men in Mattoon for illegal birds.
Mrs Frances M Wolcott wife of Senator Wolcott has been granted a divorce for desertion. Also note multiple other items including a murder in San Francisco by highbinders and banking and civic proclamations.
An advert promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for severe threat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy heals tissues, destroys germs, relieves inflammation, eases expectoration, and improves sleep. Readers are urged to try one bottle and note samples at Emmert & Burrell.
Mrs John G Oyler, a teacher of vocal culture, is listed with an address at 186 West Street. The entry provides no further context but confirms her profession and residence.
Mattress dressed over good as new. Leave orders at furniture stores or drop a card to Freeport Mattress Co. two doors east of Henney Buggy Co. 2-28 dead w.
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