21 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is suitable for all uses and trusted by leading builders in town and country. We invite you to choose our products if you have not yet. Our stock offers better, thoroughly seasoned lumber kept under cover to prevent warping from rain and sun.
We offer the largest line of wallpaper and room mouldings with sample books from 25 cents up. Exclusive control in the city. We hang wallpaper and do interior decorating, house and sign painting. Dealers in paints oils and glass.
Gen Alger orders southern camps to house troops in southern states. Each camp will hold about 16,000 soldiers. Secretary Hay receives Jamaica cable. ex-Secretary Sherman very low as the Paris sails from Kingston. Special from Cuba reports John Sherman’s death aboard the Paris.
Milwaukee March 20 The Illinois Central is said to seek entrance to the city and a bill will be introduced to vacate Fourth ward park for railroad use The carrier has an option on the old St Paul church property adjoining the park This would blanket the Milwaukee road with freight depotFronting the Milwaukee road passenger depot
London dispatch reports Aguinaldo's agent Agoneillo has heard nothing from the Philippines for eight days and fears American actions have interrupted Manila news lines. The missive notes the lack of updates and ongoing concern over communications from Manila.
Curiaco March 21 Special The funeral of Mrs James 8 Kirk one of the Windsor hotel fire victims was held today from the Kirk residence in Evanston. At the same hour services for Mrs Isabella Cobb Leland and Miss Helen Leland wife and daughter of the Windsor hotel proprietor were held at the Leland residence in this city.
The President and party toured the fine roads on Jekyl Island amid pleasant weather. President McKinley and Speaker Reed have not met since yesterday's greeting on the wharf. Reed may call on the president at the island reception this afternoon. The program emphasizes rest over politics.
New York telegraph reports that the third body from the Windsor ruins was recovered this morning and two more were found later. The remains were burned beyond recognition, with two believed to be women.
Special report from Cutnaco on March 21 notes funeral rites for the late Joseph Medill, journalist. Rev. Robt. Collyer of New York presided. City hall closed in respect to the memory of Mr Medill.
Seminakieip Illinois March 21 special report notes the house approved the senate bill to prevent the introduction and spread of San Jose scale and other fruit pests along with the senate lawyers' society bill.
Winnepea Manitoba March 23 Special reports that during the absence of John Dian and wife of Greenfeet their residence caught fire and their five children were burned to death.
Inpranavouis Indiana March 21 United States Senator Beveridge started for the Philippines today He expects to be gone three months He says the trip is merely for pleasure cannot confirm exact dates or additional arrangements
Local notices include a Knights of the Globe meeting this evening and St Marys Alumni association planning a gathering tomorrow. Also: Lizzie Bunty at Adlemans, Mildred Baymiller joins I P Read millinery, LaSalle duck tally by Will Johnson, Bauscher flowers via Molter & White, Hirst to finalize tax books, and a Rockford team deal announced.
Beginning March 28 wages of trackmen and laborers on the C M and St P railroad will rise from 1.10 to 1.25 dollars per day, affecting four to five thousand workers. The raise is expected to boost spending and be welcomed by interested parties. Louis Hibach pled guilty to stealing 76.50 dollars from two Italians at Hancock's restaurant where he worked. He was bound over to the grand jury in 300 dollar bonds but could not post them and was jailed.
David Beaton presents a lecture on Scotland and Burns this evening at the YMCA under the Ladies auxiliary. The event aims to raise funds for a charitable cause and offers a worthwhile talk for attendees.
Lawyers from Grand Island Nebraska and State’s Attorney Heard with Judge Cronkrite take depositions before Master in Chancery Eckert in the Jennie Hayes et al versus Mrs Horace Tarbox will contest. Heirs contend Horace Tarbox was of unsound mind and unduly influenced. bulk of estate goes to second wife and her children. Freeporters summoned include Wm Trembor Efrom Mayer Fred Watson Henry Lichtenberger J E Adamson Chas Stoneman Ed Dreyer John Klapp Elias Perkins and Charles Oxley.
Claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed G B Steadman of Newark Michigan after a gun injury in the Civil War. Promotes cures for cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions pile cure 25 cents a box. Sold by Emmert Burrell druggists. Psychic reading offer at 74 Exchange St. two weeks only.
Miss Ruby Turner of Fon du Lac is guest of Miss Julia Gishwiller this week. Mrs. H. A. Van Brit leaves for Princeton after weeks with Mrs. J. Wilsey. Lena residents see friends and relatives visiting, with several names and travels including Galena Chicago Rockford and Wisconsin. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement claims to build blood and muscle.
Threatening weather and colder conditions shift to northwest winds. Light rain or snow expected in the north, with generally fair and colder weather elsewhere. A brief health note promotes Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as instantly relieving croup. Sold at drugstores.
London dispatch from Brussels revives speculative reports that Cardinal James Gibbons could become the next pope. The note cites church and diplomatic circles weighing his candidacy amid ongoing Vatican conversations.
Berlin March 21 Special The Emperor witnessed the practical demonstrations of wireless telegraphy at Berlin. The event showcased early wireless signaling methods and their potential for rapid long distance communication, drawing officials and observers from government and industry.
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