22 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
1
Local lumber yard touts its products as versatile for all uses and stresses superior grades. Lumber is well seasoned and kept under cover to shield it from rain and sun, ensuring durability and satisfaction for builders in town and country.
The Leading Wall Paper and Paint House offers the largest line of wallpaper and room mouldings with sample books for order. They hold exclusive control of the entire line in the city and provide hanging, painting, interior decorating, and sign painting services along with paints, oils, and glass.
Washington reports the transport Sherman arrived at Manila with the third and a battalion of the 17th infantry. Troops are concentrated at Luenta in readiness for transport. Aguinaldo vows to command the reserve at Malolos and advance within twenty days if Americans stay. Cebu reports quiet. Four sailors and privates died during the voyage.
Foreign flashes from Rouvia and Faris note the Chinese minister informed Italy that China will not grant a concession at Dan Mun bay. The same dispatch covers U S ambassador Porter declining to comment on potential War Secretary rumors. In Chicago, Dr. Murdock testifies about canned beef samples from a beef inquiry, describing low grade meat and unclear origins.
A telegram from Algeria reports Arab raiding near Ghardeia in the Sahara. Touareg fighters attacked a European expedition en route to Air. after a severe fight the Touarags were repelled. The expedition reportedly belonged to the Fourcas Lays mission. 100 were killed and part of the caravan captured. Sherman improves and accessible aboard ship. The president and party leave Jokyle Island for Thomasville aboard Cutter Colfax to inspect harbor work.
A Salem New Jersey special reports five distinct explosions heard this afternoon and that a portion of the Dupont powder works were blown up. Details are unavailable as wire service lines failed to transmit specifics.
In New York on March 22 special reporters describe crews laboring through the night among Windsor hotel ruins. Firefighting continues despite rain and snow as rescuers recover remains at various spots.
The treasury supervising architect advertises sites for six Illinois post offices including Chicago temporary post office addition with $15,000. Elgin needs 140 by 142 feet corner or 140 by 182 inside, max $100,000 with $50,000 already appropriated. Freeport corner 130 by 140 feet on 180 by 180 side. limit $75,000 with $387,000 available. Joliet site bids for 150 by 170 corner or 150 by 210 inside. $50,000 appropriated, cost cap $100,000. Monmouth lot 180 by 180 corner or 130 by 170 inside. $33,500 provided, not to exceed $40,000. Streator site 135 by 135 on corner. width widened to meet fire limits. Government may condemn land and pay just compensation.
The Odd Fellows' old folks' home in Mattoon was dedicated with flag raising and exercises. A special grand lodge session occurred, featuring speeches by Miss Mary Klohr Judge Henry Phillips of Virginia I A Sumerlin and Grand Master M P Berry. Rebekahs and Jubilate club provided music. a grand ball followed.
Sheep shearing began at Long Bros. sheds using a gasoline engine to power portable shears guided by a operator. If successful, sheds nationwide may adopt the method. claim is half the men can clip double the sheep. Also mentions stage casting, Easter hat displays, a millinery opening, and a psychic service in Exchange Street.
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