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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1900

Page

6

Double lynching shocks Greenville county Virginia

In Greenville county Virginia a mob hanged and shot Bob Cotton after his confession to murders. A second white man, O Grady, was later seized from custody and hanged despite protests. Governor Tyler blamed local officials and declined martial law.

Emporia Richmond Greenville County Minpolla Bob Cotton Sanders Welter O'Grady Cutchins Tyler Cotton Jad

Rabbi Wise Paralyzed by Stroke in Cincinnati

Rabbi Isaac M Wise, a leading American Jewish figure, lies at his Cincinnati home after a stroke of paralysis. His children and grandchildren abroad have been notified to come. The illness began after his recitation at the Hebrew Union College. by Saturday night he was in a coma and has since regained some speech and humor. He is 81 years old.

Cincinnati Isaac M. Wise United States Isaac M, Wise Hebrew Quition College

Attack on a Stage Driver Near Valentine Neb

W P Hunt stage driver from Valentine to Rosebud survived an attempted hold up Saturday after two masked men fired on his wagon. A bullet hit his watch but he escaped unharmed, dropping one assailant from a saddle during a brief pursuit. Hunt carried five rounds in his revolver and allowed the others to ride away.

Valentine Neb W. P. Hunt Rosebud Hunt

Fashionable Woman Errs On Trolley In Vaccination Sting

A young woman on a Jackson avenue outbound trolley inspires stares with aristocratic dress and aloof behavior. After a jolt at the stop she recoils when the conductor touches her sleeve, claiming she is contaminated due to a recent vaccination. The episode, seen as presumptive snobbery, ends with the conductor noting she was vaccinated and has a sore arm.

Jackson Avenue Journal of Fashion Picture Paper Land New Orleans Times-Democrat

A Coat Which Grew Green Casey’s grassy escape contrivance

San Quentin convict Green Casey impressed fellow inmates with a novel escape device. He hid in a burlap coat sown with wheat, allowing grass to sprout through the fabric. The moving lawn failed when a guard spotted the patch, and Casey was captured.

Green Casey San Quentin Langdon Santa Clara County Casey San Francisco

Surgeons Fees and Open Market for Operations

A London Medical Journal note compares U S physician fees to a rare 600 rand charge and a San Francisco appendicitis case where a $30,000 draft surfaced. It argues operation fees are falling as more surgeons serve the public, shifting price dynamics in the medical field.

United States San Francisco London Medical Journal

Schmidlapp Silent at Cincinnati Gathering

At a Cincinnati gathering for the building of the 17 story Fourth and Wah street project J G Schmidlapp mostly listened while others spoke or sang Attorney Wilby head of the evening joked that Schmidlapp was usually more a doer than a speaker and urged him to tell one of his 17 stories

Cincinnati J. G. Schmidlapp Fourth Wahi Streets Cincinnati Enquirer Schmidlapp Wilby Mr. Schmidhapp

Homemade Implements For Field Preparation And Cultivation

An Ohio Farmer inspired design describes a three plank leveler and clod crusher to prepare soil for grass corn or potato planting. It explains building a wooden trough shield attached to a cultivator to lift loose soil and keep it off sprouts.

Ohio Ile

Essentials of broom corn culture and selecting large germ corn

Directions on preparing seed beds for broom corn, planting depth, seeding density, and cultivation to achieve a good stand. Also describes selecting kernels with large germ by cross sectional analysis to judge proteid content, as advised by J. T. Willard of Kansas.

Gays J. T. Willard Kansas

Senator Beveridge in Nagasaki Prank Returns with Card

During a Philippines trip Senator Albert Beveridge of Indiana visited Nagasaki Japan for a few hours. He greeted the U S consul and recounted a prior hoax by a man claiming to be Senator Penrose s son who borrowed money. An American officer later corrected the misunderstanding and the matter was resolved over a light repast. Banner Salve is recommended for burns and other minor injuries.

Beveridge Philippines Albert 7 United States Indiana Nagasaki Boles Penrose Pennsylvania Senator Penrose Mr. Beveridge

Woman previously tried in Charlotte court receives alibi witnesses

In a police court in Charlotte North Carolina a woman already familiar to the court presented an unusually large lineup of witnesses including several of unquestioned character. The judge halted the defense evidence and stated that if he believed the witnesses he would not convict, noting the defendant had prior appearances before him.

Charlotte N. C

Banner Salve Promoted By Skin Specialist

The Best Salve in the World Banner Salve is prescribed by a world renowned skin specialist and touted as the most healing salve for piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases sold by H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co.

H. J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz

Mystery of Love Sealed in Birthday Cigars

A girl seeks proof of her fiancé’s love. Her brother suggests testing by giving him cigars on his birthday. The tale contrasts whether he keeps or shares them as a sign of devotion. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims relief from fourteen years of rheumatism. For sale by Joseph Emmert successor to Emmert and Burrell.

Charley Muaid Chamberlain Happ Josh Evear Germantown Cal Joseph Emmert Emmert & Burrell

Money, Inherited Fortune, and a Man’s Decline

A Letter from E Presson of Press onville Kansas argues money ruined genius by enabling wasteful habits. The piece notes the man’s rise to ordinary status after sobriety and prudent money use. Foley's Honey and Tar praised by locals for influenza like symptoms.

Rheumatism Joke Quips on Crutches and Remedies

A Boston Courier quip notes Mr. Johson in Jasper with rheumatism as bad as ever and replies that it “takes crutches mostly” when asked about remedies. The humor hinges on dialect and a self-deprecating line.

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Cold Cure Ads

An advertisement page hawks DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases and warns against counterfeit products. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and cites claims by Eugene J. Hall about restoring his voice. The piece also critiques government clerks’ finances and notes Hawaii islander ancestry in white population.

DeWitt H. J. Moogh Eugene J. Hall Foley Central Music Hall Chicago Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Claims Wide Cure Range

An advertisement extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup and influenza. It cites testimonials of dramatic recoveries and says it has saved children from dangerous croup outcomes. Sold by Joseph Emmert successor to

Chamberlian Becme Joseph Emmert Emmert & Burrell

Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco

The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service with a Friday night departure from Chicago at 10 35 p m and a return eastbound run leaving San Francisco each Saturday at 8 a m Passengers can spend a day in Salt Lake City visiting nearby points of interest The schedule includes Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco with intermediate connections and arrival times detailed by the issuing office G H Hearrorp GP and TA dated 9 25 d and wtd

C. M St. P. Ry Midland Chicago San Francisco St. P Omaha C. R P. Ry Colorado Springs

Cheap Rail Fares For Homeseekers On Select Tuesdays

The Southern Railway announces cheap one way and round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays through October to Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip, valid twenty one days from sale. For details contact Wx H Taytos A G P A Louisville or J C Beam Jr N W P A 80 Adams St Chicago. 6 8dwtf

Southern Railway Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Florida Southeastern United States H Taytos Louisville J. C. Beam, Jr Adams St Chicago Ills

Train Schedule Fragments for Milwaukee Route

M and St P RB notices list trains with arrivals and connections at Milwaukee. No 88 departs 1:45 pm, No 6 and others connect to Chicago Clin ton Dubuque St Paul, No 5 heads west via Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs, through Milwaukee Rock Island coaches, baggage checked through, J B Sweat Agent.

Chicago Clinton Dubuque St. Paul Milwaukee Cedar Rapida Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs Chicago Great Western RY Minhapolis Des Moines St. Joseph South Freeport

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