01 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary advert text proclaims Lumber quality for town and country builders. It emphasizes protection from warping by rain and sun and implies satisfaction with grades and reliability, urging use of their product over competitors.
Fragmentary report mentions Secretary of the Treasury and volunteer regiments in the Philippines. It references a list from Gen Otis for a second lieutenant commission and notes Admiral Dewey and Yorkton boat crew prisoners at insurgent headquarters.
April 29 Belvidere endures a novel epidemic as the Dutch measles strike all ages and classes. Social events are suspended business is crippled schools disorganized and doctors strained by the persistent illness.
On May 1 Dewey Day was celebrated with public exercises across schools in New York. The president sent a cable praising Admiral Dewey and his fleet for brilliant victories that marked an epoch in history. Cannon booms and whistles marked the observation with daytime exercises planned in several schools.
Demorr Mich May 1 Special The tenth congress of the Sons of the American Revolution met today with fraternal greetings cabled to Dewey and their men. Gov Pingres delivered welcome addresses and routine business was conducted before adjournment until tomorrow. Snow storms in various localities report four inches on the ground since dawn, while Perth shire Scotland endures a heavy snowstorm with sheep losses.
Chicago May 1 Special. The Methodist ministers association passed resolutions protesting against the anti expansion demonstrations claiming they aim to denigrate the troops cast a slur on the president and lower America in the eyes of the world.
Denver dispatch reports General Merriman, commander of the Colorado department, has traveled to Wardner Idaho to investigate the miners strike and accompanying rioting.
Maprin May 1. Special. Latest returns from the senatorial elections show a governmental majority of forty over the combined opposition.
In political circles the belief surfaces that Great Britain has relinquished the open door policy and that Germany must follow. Martha Washington garrison meeting scheduled tonight at A New Lodge. Mrs. B. Prickett expected this evening to organize a new lodge of Royal Neighbors.
Berouan and Doruax advertise Creston Eldridge Bel videre Famous and Adlake bicycles. All wheels are warranted and prices are claimed to be right. They urge customers to view stock before buying elsewhere at 4263 WC www.
A terse forecast note mentions a brisk southerly wind pattern to influence the coming nights and Tuesday, implying transitional weather. It records minimal specifics but signals a shift in conditions with a southern wind increasing in strength.
Delegates arrive from other states and many Michigan visitors boost attendance at the national woman suffrage convention in Grand Rapids. Treasurer reports show $14,020 receipts, $13,467 expenditures, $553 on hand, and $1,400 indebtedness with New York, Iowa, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania giving the largest gifts. News includes Rev Anna Martin Spencer’s paper Our Duty to the Women of Our New Possessions and sessions with Miss Anthony presiding. Reports from Iowa and the Dakotas show progress despite war. Evening talks feature Elizabeth Boynton Harbert on For the Sake of the Child, Lillie Devereaux Blake on The Hope of the Future, Frances Griffin on The Effects of Our Teaching, and Martha Root on What Women Care For and Why They Care for It.
An agent for the government seeks a post office site location. Mr and Mrs J B Hinda move to housekeeping at 309 South Walnut. Grace parish to meet at 1380 oclock tonight. The Freeport Shakespeare society convenes with Miss Trembor. John OBrien, once a notable city figure, died in Chicago. A missing prayerbook should be left at this office. Furry Altemeier and Zieback will travel to Rockford to join Ringling Bros circus. A ruffian who insulted a lady on a Chicago street last night would face a drubbing if found. Prohibition club meeting at Miss Sara Browns corner Walnut and Clark tonight. Charles Franz injured yesterday on the river trip when falling from a boat to shore. W H and F M society of Memorial Lutheran plans a Pink Tea at J Martineys 154 Liberty Street Wednesday 5 to 10 with 10 cent supper. Warner street clock replaced by electrical timekeeper after fifty years. Gail Halen a Harlow Business College graduate has joined Standard Oil Co as stenographer and typewriter.
Local notices report wage increases for wire draters barbed wire operators and other trades on May 1, 1899, with raises from 10 to 74 percent at West End Traction Konitz Bros brick yard Harmarsville and several mills. Other items note foreclosure proceedings against Elizabeth Kryder and a circuit court suit involving Franz Bros Brewing Co and Goetz Co over machinery in a brewing plant.
A town meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening in May to audit bills. All persons with town bills are asked to leave them at No 99 Chicago Street. O D Emerick, van Tee.
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a local debate over new and existing excise measures. The readable parts mention changes to taxes and city guidance, but details are unclear. Officials are considering how revenue shifts may affect public services.
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