27 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
1
A concise catalog note describes an 184 page cloth bound volume measuring 9 by 12 inches. It features a gilt title and over 175 half tone engravings of street views public buildings churches schools residences manufacturing plants and prominent citizens.
A table of contents listing chapters on Freeport history including early settlement public schools village officers 1850 to 1896 banking churches early and present bars medical profession schooling manufacturing mercantile interests prominent citizens and the newspapers. It highlights portraits of notable figures such as Col. James Mitchell Hon. John H Addams D A Knowlton Sr. and various judges doctors and educators.
In Constantinople and Athens the March 27 dispatches report Germany threatening to withdraw from the concert after Lord Salisbury refused to join a blockade of Greek ports. Skouzes warns cereals cannot be imported to Crete due to the blockade. Crown Prince to assume command at Volo with the crown princess, while Christians face renewed attacks. Muslims feel European backing emboldening looting and arson.
Judge James A. Logan, Pittsburgh railroad solicitor, said the Joint Traffic association may remain lawful despite the Supreme Court Trans-Missouri decision. He noted Senator Edmunds supports the Joint Traffic contract, while Western roads pulled out, and the association’s rooms were nearly empty.
In the Commons John Morley urged a clear definition of Crete policy amid disputes over autonomy and annexation. Balfour defended powers driven autonomy, warned against further debates, and the house closed with motion votes.
Chicago March 27 The election board ruled the People's party is not a lawful party in the city and barred its convention nominees from the official ballot. The party endorsed the regular Democratic candidates for city and town offices at its convention.
National good citizens convention planned for May 18 in Nashville inviting lovers of liberty prosperity truth and good government to unite for a good citizens league. Signers include Neal Dow Josiah Strong W X Ninde George Lorimer Theodore Cuyler Kerr Tupper and others from over twenty four states. Also reports a compromise on fish regulation with licenses set by gear and a two month close season and a vetoed badge law by Governor Pingree.
The secretary of the state board of labor announces a meeting of the state board of mine examiners in Springfield on April 13 to examine applicants for appointment as mine managers fire bosses and hoisting engineers.
An informal meeting of distillers and wholesale whisky dealers in Cincinnati yesterday resulted in a unanimous decision to advance the price of spirits in a few days.
The weather summary from Washington dated March 27 reports for Indiana and Illinois generally fair skies with northerly to easterly winds and slightly higher temperatures in the north. Michigan sees generally fair weather with possible light local snow in the eastern part this morning, winds turning variable and temperatures rising slowly. Wisconsin has fair weather with slightly warmer conditions and variable winds. Iowa expects fair weather with increasing cloudiness and a slow temperature rise, likely warmer in the western portion.
Chicago quotations show wheat and corn futures with mixed openings and closings, oats and park oats priced around 8.50 to 8.90 per barrel in other markets. Produce prices list butter eggs poultry potatoes and apples, with cattle hog and sheep receipts and price movements noted. Milwaukee grain reports indicate weaker wheat and steady corn while oats barley and rye hold near current ranges.
A Chicago father credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his eighteen year old son's epilepsy after years of seizures. The youth reports improved mood, fewer attacks, and restored work capacity following treatment, with medical endorsements and safety notes on dosage and availability from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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