10 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by builders in town and country. We urge you to use it if not already. We offer good grades, thoroughly seasoned and under cover to protect against warping from rain and sun.
Cordelia Powter and Samuel Parslow were hanged this morning for murdering Powter's husband on the Quebec scaffold. Both confessed, the woman remaining composed while the man showed less courage. Also hanged were Guascow for killing his mother-in-law in Extraneta New Jersey and Louis Roesel for murdering James Pitts to rob. James Medgram shot his wife and then wounded himself. the wife died, he may recover.
Manila march 9 special with the exception of San Pedro Macau where the sharpshooters annoy American troops matters are unusually quiet and transport grant reaches Manila in good condition with troops aboard
Major General Henry W. Lawton arrives and orders immediate disembarkation after the Grant transport brings troops. The day’s weather turns cooler with showers and a high around eighty degrees earlier in the afternoon.
Washington March 10 The administration weighs altering Cuba's government features. A civil framework may replace much of the military administration while the head remains military. Finance and revenue experts are viewed as smoother and more diplomatic than army officers used to strict orders.
A St. Petersburg dispatch says negotiations between Russia and Great Britain have led to Russia’s minister in Pekin to withdraw the protest against the Hong Kong contract. The report from the Chinese foreign office notes the move follows talks between the two powers.
The joint convention of coal operators and miners concluded today with an agreement and scale adopted by the joint committee. It ratifies the Pittsburg agreement as reported by the committee.
A vintage ad promotes Electric Bitters as the best medicine to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood. It asserts health improves appearance with strong nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion, targeting women who are run down or ill. Sold for 50 cents at Emmert and Burrells Drug Store.
John Barrett former United States minister to Siam arrives en route home and declares the Manila collision disastrous for the Filipino independence cause. He notes Aguinaldo leaders and the junta face a crisis after the treaty ratification, admitting disbanding and yielding to American control may be best. Barrett also mentions his brother Charles S. Barrett of Freeport.
Suawneetown Illinois on March 10 reports a renewed flood risk similar to last year’s near catastrophe. Residents are swiftly evacuating as waters rise and a quick action plan is being carried out to protect homes and lives.
New York reports that Thomas Donaldson, who fractured his skull diving from the roof into a water tank at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, has died today.
Stockyards investigation continues as a military court inquiring into packing house methods at the yards today. In Creme Colorado an explosion at Commodore mine killed four miners and possibly six, wounding several others. Kipling remains improving slowly in New York.
Nasaville Tennessee March 10 Special J Fount Tillman ex register of the treasury died today after a brief illness
Curiaco March 10 Special The state court today held it is unnecessary to affix a war tax stamp on saloon license.
The Knights of the Globe in this city announce the annual patriotic banquet to be held March 29 1899 at the Knights of the Globe hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. program begins 8 p.m. with addresses songs recitations and whistling solo. After the hall program social greetings then banquet with further speakers and to 1 a.m.
Caroaco sees threatening weather tonight and Saturday with probable rain and cooler conditions by Saturday night. Winds shift from southerly to northwest as the system passes.
Miss Clara Koehler hosted a cinch party for a small group of friends last evening. Bert Knorr and Miss Clara Erfert won the head prizes while Fred McHenry and Miss Ada Wirth received the consolation prizes. A lunch is planned at the Bis mark tomorrow evening. Herman Moichoir proprietor. Big money saved by using Gas House Coke.
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