12 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
1
Advertising copy touts coal for Freeport in lump and nut sizes as the best soft coal for domestic or steam use. It claims high purity, low clinker, fine ash, and invites a trial order. Also offers dry, covered wood supply and notes completeness of cover and dryness.
Advertises dry pine slabs cut twelve inches long offered for delivery. Pricing lists two options: two dollars per load or one dollar for a half load. No further details on quantity or location provided.
A wild rumor claimed the US cruiser Montgomery exploded in Havana harbor. The denial notes no basis and replies to editors. Other items report Besieged defenses, Bowing to war preparations, and diplomatic exchanges between McKinley and Poloy Bernabe. Also coverage on Secretary Long ordering Oregon south, and a reorganization of state departments with Gulf and Lakes division.
The mandolin and glee clubs of Warren academy depart March 12 for a vacation tour visiting South Wayne Lena Lanark Savanna Elizabeth Stockton Shullsburg and Warren. assist by Miss Laur S Waples and featuring students from Logansport Apple River Morrison Warren South Wayne and others.
Closing quotations show March wheat 1.11 1 0, May wheat 1.04, corn 29 4, May 30 1, oats 27 52, May 26, pork 9.90, 9. 9 0, lard 5 07 4, ribs 5.02 3, May 5.12 3. Union Stock Yards notes hogs at 11 000, light 3.70, mixed 3.75 4.10, heavy 3.80 4.10, cattle 200 unchanged, sheep 3 000 steady. Freeport market letter cites wheat opening activity.
Special from Scotland reports that miners imprisoned by floods at the Muirkirk colliery in Ayrshire were rescued yesterday. No injuries are mentioned and rescue operations proceeded through the night.
Chicago reports rain tonight and a sunny, colder Sunday with fresh easterly winds. New York stock market opens with a sharp decline as investors anticipate weekend trading. The steamer Paris remains overdue with reports from Southampton.
Wheat and corn futures moved briefly higher on May and July contracts before a 2 cent drop in July. May held at 0.0 cents with Leiter pushing for a marginal price while deferred options were sold off. Receipts for the day reached 65,000 bushels with five day total at 65,000 and a weekly stock decline expected at 200,000. Northwestern receipts 376 cars. Liverpool steady. May wheat at Minneapolis traded 10 cents below Chicago. Corn and oats declined with active selling by shorts and packers. Releases note strong provisions demand but overall bearish mood. Declared insane Herman Carter of Harlem township today.
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