15 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1897
Page
1
The department showcases a broad spring collection featuring data and cape styles, aiming to please customers in Freeport with a complete assortment and attentive service.
The El and W Brand hat dealer promises satisfaction for at least one season. If not, a new hat is provided. Stiff hats priced 2.00 2.50 3.00 in black brown ash cedar Alpines 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 New stock with reductions on last year’s hats All caps in colors for children full leather Tams 75c and 1.00
The president sent a message to Congress urging a new tariff to raise revenue amid a growing national debt and deficits. He cited $262,000,000 in bonds issued last administration and deficits of $187,811,000 over three years, with monthly shortfalls. The tariff bill features wool duties and protections to support domestic industries and labor. Congress convened in extra session as Harris of Kansas took the Senate oath. Postmaster Gary announced four year term policy for fourth class postmasters.
In Carson Nevada on March 15 special dispatch reports both boxers Corbett and Fitzsimmons in final training before their big match. Corbett declares peak condition and intent to win while Fitzsimmons promises a stronger performance than his rival in the ring.
In Mermparis Tennessee on March 15 a heavy rainstorm worsened flood distress. The St Francis levee break is more serious than reported with a 25 foot fall, inundating lowlands and creating fear of many lives lost among the homeless.
A northbound Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with horses near Hiawatha Kansas injuring several trainmen and passengers. Engineer Ed Nye and Fireman Patrick Connor were killed. The accident occurred March 15 in Kansas City, Missouri.
April 15 in St. Petersburg reports all admirals except French and Italian ordered to immediately blockade. The article outlines a high tension naval confrontation with Greece, noting strong powers aligning against them and signaling decisive action on the seas.
The principal Greek porta will forthwith address the ultimathini to Greece, signaling a formal act of communication and potential escalation in the ongoing diplomatic stand-off. No further details were provided in the brief excerpt.
Chamillinois special report says warmer with rain in the south and snow in the north tonight. Tuesday will see south winds shifting to the east as weather patterns move across the state.
Dover Tenn March 16 Special: The jail burned early this morning and three negroes were cremated.
Closing quotations from OSCAGO and Freeport markets show March wheat at 73 and 74 with May at 74, corn 23 to 24, oats 16 to 17, pork around 8.60 to 8.95, lard about 4.25 to 4.30, ribs near 4.65 to 4.75, hogs 3.85 to 4.05, cattle 3.60 to 5.85, and sheep weaker with 22,000 traded. Freeport wire market letters list specific cash and futures levels for wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with mixed gaps.
Peter Bauscher and Joseph Barron are seriously ill or sick. O E Smith is confined by illness. Dr Kleckner and wife travel from Pearl City. Mies Tillie and John Trunck on the sick list. Lena resident Zach Armagast visits. Herman Marks becomes a new apprentice at D H Behringer’s barber shop. Ed Colvin on leave from Rockford. Mrs Anna Howe visits her grandson W J Howe. Freeport Shakespeare Society meets with Miss Isabelle Bartlett. Fred Marvin taken to Elgin for treatment. Yordy Sons move boiler and engine from Nickle Plating to Arcade plant. Donald Breed turns five. hosts friends. Wm O Wright and wife enjoy a Texas visit. Harlow Business College students plan a social tomorrow evening with a full program.
In Lena local life features visits by Abner Hayes to Lena and social events by the Eastern Star at Mrs. O. J. Wilsey's home. Visitors include Mrs. Aspinwall and Irene Sherer from Freeport, plus Arthur Justice from Warren. The circuit court convened for March with D. A. Schoch as foreman and A. Wieman and W. W. Harpster as clerks. jury in session.
The article extols advancing electricity and the Galvanic Soap, claiming it eases laundry work and household tasks. It promises woolens won’t shrink, carpets clean on floors, and glassware shine, urging readers to try the soap sold by EH D Kingsley.
There is nothing so good as Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Demand it and avoid substitutes sold for profit. Safe reliable and guaranteed to do good or money refunded. Trial bottles free at Emmett & Burrell's Drug Store. Regular size 50 cents and 1.00.
Franz Bros of the Western brewery plans to release their first beer on Wednesday. The brand named Prima is described as especially fine and urged for tasting.
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