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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1900

Page

3

Spring Seeds Advert by Trusted Seedsman

A local seed shop proclaims spring with a wide range of garden and flower seeds now available from a reliable seed supplier. The notice emphasizes variety and dependable quality.

Coal Prices to Rise as Diggers Denied Free Coal

Springfield and Chicago and Altons districts coal operators met at the Leland hotel to deny the demand for free coal or cash equivalent. They warned miners of a 2 cent per ton mining cost rise due to higher wages starting April 1 and expect coal loaded at the mines to advance 35 to 40 cents per ton. Pana to mark the first anniversary of the great mine strike with continued operations on schedule.

Sprinfield Springfield Chicago and Altons Leland Hotel Associated Press Pana. Pann Hills

Three Men Die in Chicago Trains Incident

An unidentified man was struck and killed by a Chicago and Alton railroad train at Sag Bridge. Leonard Danderhilr of Hammond Indiana, a car repairer for the Chicago Terminal Transfer company, died after being injured while working under cars and transported by train to Mercy hospital. Henry Dittman of 5129 Ashhind Avenue was killed by an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe train at Forty-ninth and Luflin streets.

Chicago Sag Bridge Chicago and Alton Leonard Danderhilr Eammond Ind Chicago Terminal Transfer Company West Chicago Mercy Hospital Henry Dittman Ashhind Avenue Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Forty-ninth Luflin Streets

Mrs Rose Burns Hand in Turpentine Accident at Golconda

Mrs James A Rose wife of Secretary of State Rose was at Golconda tending her ill daughter Mrs Gilbert McCoy when she wrapped a bandage around an injured thumb and soaked it with turpentine. The turpentine caught fire from a lamp burning her hand severely. Mrs McCoy has suffered another relapse and her recovery is doubtful.

Springfield Tils James A. Rose Rose Golconda Gilbert McCoy

State Board reelects Calet as chairman for next year

The Springfield State Board of Arbitration met yesterday and re elected Horace R Calet of Monticello as chairman for the ensuing year. Other members are Forman of St Louis representing employers and Daniel J Ieefe of Chicago president of the International Longshoremen's Association representing organized labor. Calet has served as chairman for the past two years.

State Board of Arbitration Springfield Tls

Color Line on Trial Again in Alton Mis

Alton Mississippi. March 380. The famous Alton school case where negroes seek admission to white public schools is on its third trial before Judge Schaffer in Madison county circuit court. The first trial gave a white verdict, reversed by the state supreme court, remanding for retrial. This time one juror stood with the negroes.

Alton Mis Schaffer Madison County State Supreme Court

Railroad shops move to Flora shifting 90 jobs

Grace of the Mississippi division of the Baltimore and Ohio announces the transfer of the Baltimore and Ohio shops from Pana Illinois to Flora division point. About 250 people including families will relocate to Flora. Also Dr Stanley Melway of Bloomington accepts presidency at Shurtle's College Upper Alton effective Sept 1 after board approval.

State Arbitration Board Chicago McKay Shurtlely College Pana Grace Mississippi Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Flora Shurtter Springfield Marvel Stanley Melway First Baptist Church of Bloomington Shurtles € College Upper Alton Las

Requisition Honored in Dreyfus Extradition Case

Acting Governor Northcott honored New York governor's requisition for the extradition of Theophile G. Dreyfus and Gustave C. Dreyfus, wanted in New York City for fraud involving 10 000 dollars worth of goods in the toy business. William Magee and Garnet Long eloped and wed in Tuscola, amid objections from the bride's mother, daughter of recently deceased banker S W Long. Instructed for Cullom and Yates at Pike County Republican convention.

Northcott Springfield New York Theophile G. Dreyfus Custave C. Dreyfus New York City Mattoon Uwi William Magee Garnet Long Newman Tuscola S. W. Long Yates Pittsfield Pike County

Public schools add eye examination department

Chicago March 30 A new department for examining children's eyes in public schools was added to the child study system of the board of education.

Chicago Board of Education

Philetus Sawyer Dies Wisconsin's Grand Old Man

Philetus Sawyer state political figure dies at 84 in Oshkosh after a long public career. Born 1846 in Ruthind county New York he moved to Wisconsin and built a mill business. A free‑soil Democrat turned Republican he served twelve years as United States senator and was a prominent state leader. Funeral planned for Sunday as a notable state event.

Wisconsin Oshkosh Wis Marcel Sawyer Lnyman Philetus Sawyer Ruthind County Crown Point N.Y Adirondacks Malvina M. Tadley Pond du Lac Algoma Brand, Olcott & Sawyer Upper Republican Party United States

What Youtsey knows and party intrigues in Kentucky

Lexington reports from Winchester and Frankfort reveal claims by James Andrew Scott that Youtsey should confess to destroy the Republican party and secure wealth for him and his wife. The Reese House gathering discussed pressuring Youtsey with arranged funding while Combs was arrested on an old charge tied to Goebel’s assassination.

Lexington Morning Herald Winchester Youtsey Taylor Culton James Andrew Scott Reese House N. HH. Withersporn C.S. Irench Scott Tifrankfort Pallaw Dick” Combs Beattyville Goebel

Ten-Pound Cuban-born Daughter for Governor General’s Wife

Havana reports Mrs. Wood, wife of the governor general, gave birth to a ten-pound girl at the palace at noon yesterday. Both mother and child are well. The birth is notable as no prior governor general’s child is registered in Havana. The Discusion notes hope the Cuban girl will be a fervent partisan of independence.

Havana

Senate and House Synopsis From Washington Advices

Senate test votes on Porto Rico tariff show 88 to 1 against striking 1 percent duty. house passes army appropriation bill with minor changes including soldiers homes for volunteers and regulars incapacitated since Spanish War. Boreing’s title to his seat upheld amid Kentucky contention. obits note Felicity Pickard 105, Cleary Holand 108. reinstatement at Western College for Women. Bryan speaks at Pendleton. Dewey leaves St Augustine for Washington.

Senate Washington House Boreing Kentucky

Disciples Congress Closes in Indianapolis

The National Congress of the Disciples church closed yesterday in Indianapolis after its sessions concluded.

Disciples Congress Indianapolis Natonal Congress The Disciples Church

A Dangerous Trade of Nitroglycerin Factories in Indiana

A historical Indianapolis Journal piece details nitroglycerin manufacture dangers in Indiana oilfields. It explains the mixing process, heat dangers, rare safe handling myths, factory dangers, typical production yields, and legends of Colonel William A. Myers who pioneered U S nitration near Titusville.

United States Indiana Imfiana William A. Myers Bolivar Titusville Colonel Myers Philadelphia Colonel Mills Myers Suime Indianapolis

Italian Babies and their Pegged Babyminders

A travel anecdote from Lilian Bell describes Italian babies hung on pegs outside homes, with beady eyes peering from small blinds. She recalls unhooking one briefly, noting stiffness from feet to shoulders but no evident distress, and suggests bambino life is generally happy unless outsiders intrude.

Italy Lilian Bell

An Electric Dance With Glass and Paper Figures

A ritual uses a pane of glass placed on books with two inches clearance, covered by dolls and animal figures cut from silk or tis sue paper. Rubbing the glass with a silk handkerchief supposedly cuts all kinds of aunties.

We Hedged, She To Think That You Once Declared Love

A brief dramatic exchange from the Boston Transcript portrays a wife accusing her husband of indifference after a year of marriage. He replies that his earlier vow to love her for life was made while ill and not meant to imply actual longevity.

Michael Angelo Mike Italy Michael Boston Transcript

Banner Salve Claims World Best Healing Qualities

An advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the best in the world, made from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist and touted to heal piles burns ulcers running sores and all skin diseases for H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co.

H.J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co

German Legal Reform Begins Under New 1900 System

On January 1 1900 a sweeping German legal reform took effect creating a uniform legal procedure across the German empire. The change standardized processes across diverse states, marking a turning point in jurisprudence.

Germany German Empire

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles and skin conditions

An ad laden item urges readers to secure DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases, warns against counterfeit products, and notes H. J. Moogk as the supplier. Also discusses spinach as a highly iron rich food and includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieving rheumatism. It lists for sale by Joseph Emmert and mentions Pomeranian spaniels rising in fashion in New York, London, and Paris.

DeWitt H. J. Moogk

Foley’s Kidney Cure Endorsed For Kidney Disease

An advertisement states kidney disease sufferers should try Foley's Kidney Cure with a guaranteed result. It is attributed to H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz & Co. A separate note discusses the vast growth in organic chemistry with carbon compounds rising from 16 000 in 1883 to at least 67 000 in a new Richter list, suggesting the expansion continues.

Foley H.J. Moogh Wm. F. Jungkunz M. M. Richter

Pain Balm Praised By Minersville Pastor

Rev E Edwards of the English Baptist Church at Minersville Pa reports relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm noting diminished inflammation and pain He urges others to try the liniment Emmert Burrell Californians cultivate the tomato tree fruit sent from Ceylon to London yearly and a strong eastern market is believed for it.

E. Edwards English Baptist Church Minersville Chamberlain Joseph Emmert Emmert & Burrell Ceylon London

Allen's Foot-Ease Comfort Powder Ad

One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease a powder shaken into shoes. Tight or new shoes feel easy and instant relief for corns and bunions. Claims to cure swelling blisters callous spots ingrowing nails sweating hot aching feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores 25c trial package free by mail. Allen S. Olmsted Le Hoy.

Allen Peieces Allen S. Olmsted le Hoy

Hair Work in All Its Branch

Mrs. A C. Thomas offers hair work in all branches at 255 Galena, providing creative styling, wig fitting, and restoration services for customers.

A C. Thomas Galena Abroet

Winter in the South Gulf Coast Holiday Escape

The piece promotes mild Gulf Coast climate along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans as the ideal winter retreat. It touts 8 pleasant weather, air quality, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations at moderate prices, and through car service from northern cities via L and N R R with Florida connections. Contact J. K. Ridgely, N W P A, Chicago, LL-4d ti.

Gulf Coast Louisville & Nashville Railroad Mobile New Orleans Florida J. K. Ridgely Chicago

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