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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
3
British Censor Opened Macrum Letters as War Debate Rises
Washington reports two House committees debated Macrum’s claims of British censorship and cipher access. Macrum testified that his mail and two letters were opened, and he alleged British possession of the U.S. cipher. The Military Affairs panel noted tension and threats of further clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macrum
United States
Durban
State Department
Very Satisfactory Apology Reported in Cape Town Dispatch
Consul Howe reports a very satisfactory apology after a Durban censor opened two consulate letters to Pretoria and Porenzo Marques. The United States, noting its mail to Pretoria is not censored, contrasts with Britain and prompts Russia to seek US views for future policy. The Idaho riot debate sees Lentz clashing with Attorney Cheney, and Hull calls for decorum as the chair rules testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cretoria
Stowe
Cape Town
Washington
Durban
Tie
Macrum
State Department
Steyn
Orange "Ree
Flo
Pretoria
Macrone
Hay
J.G Stowe
Porenzo
Marques
Great Britain
Russia
St. Petersburge
Lentz
Idaho
Cheney
Lents
Fur
Hull
Virginia
Administration backs Kentucky Republicans in mail dispute
The Postmaster General told Postmaster Holmes in Frankfort that mail addressed to named officials must go to the named incumbents, while mail to state officers without names goes to current officeholders. The order, issued Feb 28, limits administration aid to Kentucky contenders. In Washington, Senate planned vote on Porto Rico government and tariff bill next Tuesday, with free trade discussion and Alaska bill amendments. House focused on the army appropriation bill, amid debates. conference reports on urgency deficiency and pension measures approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holmes
Frankfort
Contest Board
Kentucky
Senate
Davis
Minnesota
United States
Porto Rico
Alaska
House
Beveridge to Speak on Porto Rico After Delay
Washington March 20 Senator Proctor planned to speak today on Porto Rico but yielded to Senator Beveridge. The sanian noted Beveridge was called to his ill wife’s bedside, prompting the change. He will address the senate as soon as it convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Washington
Proctor
Porto Rico
Insanian
Tie
Senate
Bynum Confirmation Fails in Senate Over Quorum
The Senate failed to confirm Hon. W. D. Bynum as general appraiser of the port at New York due to a quorum lapse, with Democrats opposing the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynum
Washington
Senate
W. D. Bynum
New York
Foraker Proposes 25 Percent Pay Rise for Printing Office Men
In Washington on March 29 Senator Foraker introduced a bill to raise by 25 percent the salaries of all male employees at the government printing office whose current pay is under four dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Senate
Government Printing Office
Weltner School
Nevada
Freeport
Iowa Officials Clash Over Railroad Assessment
State Treasurer Herriott released a seven column statement alleging the governor and other executive council members favored railroads in a railroad assessment. He claims the assessment was lowered rather than increased and attacks Governor Shaw State Auditor Merriam and Secretary of State Dobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Marc
Herriott
Executive Council
Shaw
Merriam
Dobson
Ma chinists strike settled in Columbus
In Columbus on March 29 the machinists strike ended with employers agreeing to a nine hour day and to reinstate all veteran workers. However the firms may hire non union labor going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Snow Locks Iowa to Midwest as Winter Stretches West
Heavy snow blankets Iowa and surrounding states while a light wet fall reaches Chicago. A mix of events includes labor disputes, price cuts for private telephones, a Norton boxing law repeal heading to the governor, and a series of unrelated local incidents across Illinois and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
South Dakota
Chicago
Federation of Labor Executive Committee
Washington Park
Liberia
Ubbeaga Telephone Company
New York Senate
Arthur Wheaton
John Bandener
Melrose Park
Lake Blatt
Carnegie
Mrnck
New Carnegie Company
Dewey
Manila
Great Britain
France
Russia
Duke of Orleans
Hungary
J. J. Coyle
Philadelphia
Visit of Secretary Root to Cuba Showcases Personal Inquiry
The article lauds Secretary Root for his habit of relying on personal judgment and seeking facts on the ground in Cuba. It notes his seriousness, lack of bon mots, and contrasts his political speeches with a marked but hard to recall career as a lawyer, hinting at his persuasive ability among peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Cuba
Ile
Mr. Root
Bonmot
Elvia Root
Weeks Defends Molineux Friend and Lawyer in Classical Tone
Barton S. Weeks, senior counsel for Roland Molineux, defends him as a loyal friend rather than solely for fees. The piece highlights Molineux as America’s horizontal bar champion and a premier amateur gymnast once with the New York Athletic Club, noting Weeks’ own athletic leadership and broad sports prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton S. Weeks
Roland Molineux
Molineux
America
New York Athletic Club
Mr. Weeks
Weeks
Travers Island
New York
Debs Nominated by Social Democratic Party for President
Eugene V. Debs of Indiana is named as the Social Democratic party candidate for president. The platform demands extreme socialism and embraces radical labor advocacy, with Debs noted for leadership of the American Railway Union and early labor movement roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Social Democratic Party
United States
Debs
American Railway Union
Great Northern Railway
Pullman
Jennie June a Pioneering Figure in the Woman's Movement
Jennie June Mrs J C Croly is celebrated as the elder stateswoman of the woman's movement and a pioneer press writer. The text recounts that her pen name Jennie June emerged from childhood memories when a visitor called her the Juneist life girl and she adopted the name for her early writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie June
J. C. Croly
Woman's Eluboom
Pioneer Press
Mrs Goelet and Her Daughter Miss May Goelet
Mrs Goelet and her daughter Miss May Goelet are close companions in style and travel. May Goelet, famed as one of America’s most popular girls abroad, debuted in London in 1807 at Mrs Arthur James ball and is projected to inherit about 20 million dollars at age 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goelet
Ogden Goelet
Miss May Goelet
Miss Goelet
Our Curious Brain in John Donne’s Funeral Sermons
The Fortnightly notes a sensitive brain in Donne’s funeral sermons, describing continuous self analysis. It recalls praying while distracted by a fly, coach noises, a dog, and memory and future fears intruding on devotion, explaining contradictions in a life driven by inward logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
John Donne
God
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Piles Cure
An advertisement urges customers to ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles and skin diseases. Cautions buyers about counterfeit products and warns they can be dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H.J. Moogk
Forecast of English farming shift to syndicates and machines
An agricultural expert predicts that before the twentieth century trench farming and mid age methods in England will be run mainly by syndicates. He argues laborers dislike the soil is deep rooted and permanent and the only route to progress is to cultivate large areas using extensive machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Telegraph
Sunday Telegraph
Globe
England
Reward Offered for Catarrh Cure and Health Notes
An advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists endorsements from Toledo druggists and notes price, distribution, and testimonials. Additional items mention spinach as iron rich, a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and a note on Pomeranian spaniels rising in fashion in major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Holl
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed By Local Firms
Patients with kidney diseases urged to seek Foley's Kidney Cure without delay as a guaranteed remedy. The ad is from H.J. Moogh and Wm F. Jungkunz & Co. The note contrasts rising chemistry, citing organic carbon compounds growing from 16 000 in 1883 to over 67 000 per Dr M M Richter, suggesting growth continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H.J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
M. M. Richter
Pain Balm Aids Minersville Pastor Says Rheumatism Relief
Reverend E Edwards of the English Baptist Church in Minersville Pa reports Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved his rheumatic inflammation and pain after a few applications. He recommends the liniment to others and notes the drug’s usefulness. Joseph Emmert handles sales. California growers cultivate the tomato tree yielding prolific fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Josu Ennar
Germantown
Cal
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
E. Edwards
English Baptist Church
Minersville
Rale
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Promises Quick Comfort
Try Allen's Foot Ease powder for swollen hot feet and tired walking. It cools, helps smarting and tight shoes, relieves corns bunions and blisters, and offers a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Harriet M. Burbane Piano Teacher at Studio 149
Harriet M Burbane is listed as a piano teacher offering lessons at Studio 149 West Street with hours from ten to five. The notice notes a personal services timetable and location for potential students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbane
West Street
Hair Work in All Its Branch Mrs A C Thomas
An item on hair work from Mrs A C Thomas at 265 Galena outlines various styles and branches of hair artistry offered. The notice presentsker emphasis on domestic craft and service options for personal adornment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C. Thomas
Galena Akroct
Gulf Coast Holiday Territory Promoted by Rail Line
Advertises winter escapes along the gulf coast between Mobile and New Orleans via Louisville & Nashville with through cars from northern cities. Highlights mild climate, air, hunting and fishing, and moderate rates. Encourages inquiries to J K Ridge ly Chicago and outlines excursion tickets via Chicago Great Western Rail Road with home seeker rates and return windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Spring Session Opens Fueled by College Meet
A fragmented notice hints spring session opening tied to a college event. Readable terms point to college involvement and a session start, with no clear dates or full names provided.
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