25 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented item notes White Satin Flour and a car event with another car just received and mentions patients by Miss Stees, leaving unclear specifics but preserving the names and general references.
Gen Patrick A Collins of Massachusetts resigns from his post as consul general to London amid Cleveland administration. In CANEA insurgents bombarded a Mussulman fort at Malaxa and drove Turkish forces toward Suda, despite fire from a Turkish fleet. Insurgents attack a Turkish detachment from an entrenched position bringing provisions to the besieged. battle ongoing at noon.
Springfield Ill March 24 A measure to aid farmers and wheelmen by authorizing township bonds for permanent hard roads was defeated in committee. The bill proposed letting voters decide on bonds with landowner petitions but faced amendments seeking higher signatures. Debate tied to road benefits but ended when the motion to strike the enacting clause passed.
Freeport hat shop highlights spring selection with guaranteed satisfaction on every E F W Brand hat. Stiff hats priced 2.00 to 3.00, Alpines 1.00 to 2.50, caps for children, and full leather Tam hats in sec and 1.00. Old stock reduced. all 1.50 and 2.00 hats now 1.00, 2.50 and 3.00 hats 1.50.
March quotations show wheat and corn ranges with May futures at Wheat 72 cents, Corn 28, Oats 16 to 17, Pork and Lard prices listed. Union Stock Yards reports hogs 15,000 weak to $4.20, cattle 10,000 steady, beefs to $5.35, sheep 13,000 steady. Freeport Market letter notes a small market, bearish foreign position, minor crop damage news, and subdued cash demand. Primary receipts and total clearances for wheat and corn are given.
In Springfield March 25 the house debated the department store bill with Rep Nohe seeking first reading while Dem Johnson objected. Gov appointed trustees for Illinois Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. Bogardus introduced the anti-trust bill with penalties of a $5000 fine and one year in prison. Torren's land title bill moved to third reading April 1. A roads committee resolution urged prompt reporting on a bicycle baggage bill referred last Tuesday.
Washington March 25 special report notes the final day of general debate on the tariff bill in the House. Participants included Dalbert Champ Clark Maguire Gunn Tasney Simpson and others with Simpson announcing himself a free trader as the Senate entered executive session on the arbitration treaty.
Semi official report says the British admiral in Cretan waters has been told not to deploy ships for a proposed blockade of Greek ports. The move likely ends coercive actions for now and may lead to abandoning further measures.
In Lena on March 25 a Ladies' Aid supper at Mealiff's hall drew a good crowd and added to the treasury. Local updates include visits from Miss Cora Schermerhorn, Mrs. Irving Cooke, and Mrs. I. Underwood's funeral. Republican and Democratic ticket details listed for West Point Township officials and delegates.
Gharkes Neman Jr. arrives home after an extended journey, returning in the interest of the Chas E Meyer & Co vinegar factory.
The Elgin asylum trustees announced new appointments including John H. Grossman as chief clerk and P. H. Leslie as farmer and third supervisor. Roy Lane becomes history clerk and Dr. Foot and Dr. Foley join as physicians. Mrs Harriet Tatham named matron. Salary figures cited for superintendent and chief clerk. Grossman may resign later.
Weather forecast looks fair and warmer tonight and Friday with lighter winds. Northwest winds shift to variable as the day progresses.
New York March 25 Anton Christensen, acting as Ridgeway Michigan Creamery manager, is arrested on charges of swindling the company out of 40000. He denies stealing any amount and claims innocence.
Frangkfoft Ky March 26 In a joint ballot for United States senator Dr. Hunter Republican nominee fell two votes short of victory. The outcome hinges on a final tally from the assembly with close counts and ongoing negotiations.
Thomas A. Marshall mayor of Keithsburg Illinois won the grand American handicap by killing twenty five birds straight at Lone Branco New Jersey on March 265.
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