13 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1899
Page
1
An advertisement touts Our Lumber as suitable for all purposes and trusted by leading builders in town and country. It emphasizes good grades, thorough seasoning, and undercover storage to shield wood from warping caused by rain and sun, urging customers to switch to their product.
Manila March 18. General Wheaton’s forces attacked and captured Pasig east of Manila after an hourlong stand by rebels. Filipino losses reported 80 killed and 16 captured. six American troops wounded. Wheaton’s brigade pressed toward Guadalupe and Pasig city, aided by river gunboats and heavy artillery. Rain hindered operations as the gunboat line supported the assault. By 11:30 a.m. contact renewed, Americans drove rebels from Pasig with decisive fire, signaling a major engagement in the area.
Otis cabled from Manila that six deaths have occurred since March 5. The president will travel to Thomasville Georgia for two to three weeks of rest and recuperation, leaving Washington at 6:40 p.m. Brooke reports Private Ole Lundstrom of Camp Columbia died March 11 from typhoid. Secretary Long received Admiral Sampson's letter urging immediate reappointment of officers for gallantry off Santiago, omitting his own name.
President Stickney of the Great Western road has visited Rockford incognito and the company has purchased land in South Rockford. It is understood Maple Leaf will build a branch into Rockford this season to tap heavy freight traffic.
John Eadie, a rich Hanover resident and native of Ireland, collapsed and died from heart disease at his residence in Gallena after returning from his sister's funeral. He had lived in Jo Daviess county since 1839.
Special report from Caicaco says the beef investigation court reconvened this morning. Edward Tilden, treasurer of Libby McNeill Libby Co, testified that his firm used only the best grades of meat for canning.
A Washington dispatch notes no delay in starting work on Joliet Elgin Freeport Streator and Monmouth public buildings authorized by Congress. The supervising architect will advertise for sites and bids arrive mid next week with contracts awarded if within cost. Rural free delivery extension to be funded by 300000 starting July 1 with Illinois receiving a large share.
Dover Delaware report states the general assembly has adjourned without electing a U S senator. The election will go over until 1901 unless a special session is convened to choose one. The item notes big money savings by using Gas House Coke.
Miss Cora Heldigh visits Chicago as population notes rise. William Roberts greets a baby girl, Henry Medicke welcomes a daughter, and Henry Hilmer also marks a new arrival. A Platino types display appears at Brown and Dotterer, and Sara Lee gas house coke is promoted as a market fuel option.
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