03 May 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1897
Page
1
Kingsley's announces spring novelties in dry goods including table damask napkins lappet malas laces ribbons and shirt waists wrappers and ready made skirts. Emphasizes cash only sales and selection of new imported and domestic goods.
Special Notice announces a display of the finest line of lace curtains in Freeport all new styles. See the display in the cloak room.
Washington May 3 Special report indicates the tariff bill will be reported to the full committee tomorrow if Republicans keep a majority. It then moves to the Senate once a favorable majority is shown. Postmasters nominated include T. B. Reynolds Harrisburg H J Depue Lacon William Ludlow Griggsville O T Beekman Petersburg Chandler proposes $50,000,000 certificates to cover revenue deficits. Yeats floods resolution reported. Free homestead vote set for 3 pm tomorrow. house committee appointment resolution defeated 58 to 128.
Indianapolis May 3 ex governor of Indiana and Harrison era minister to Italy Albert G Porter aged 74 died at his home. He suffered paresis and had been confined to his room for two years.
Athens report says Elchem Pasha sent an officer with a flag of truce to Greek headquarters seeking a five day armistice. Also reported 200 Bulgarian irregulars crossed the Macedonian frontier.
Illinois clearing this afternoon with fair skies and likely frost tonight Tuesday brings fair weather and a rise in temperature with fresh northerly winds. outlook suggests warmer conditions tomorrow.
A May 3 parade for the unemployed in Detroit, Michigan, saw 600 to 700 marchers, all foreigners mainly Polish laborers, carrying banners demanding work rather than charity. The crowd remained orderly and quiet throughout the event.
About 1,200 plumbers walked out in Oxnicano on May 3 stopping work on nearly all large city structures. The dispute centers on the hiring of helpers, the main point of contention.
John V. Crum, the renowned sprinter, died this morning in a Des Moines hospital following an appendectomy. Special dispatch reports the athlete succumbed to complications from the operation.
Commissioners H B Witte Louis Dickes and D A Molter filed their county court report detailing how property owners would be charged for opening Liberty street to Prospect. Two plain drunks appeared before Police magistrate Lane this morning.
In Stertine Illinois on May 1 thirteen saloonkeepers closed their businesses after a council petition to cut licenses from 1000 to 600 was refused. Farmers gathered in town but found no liquor as both council and saloonkeepers dig in and refuse to back down.
Latest quotations from the Board of Trade and Stock Yards show May wheat at 71, July wheat 70, May corn 24, July corn 17, May oats 16, July oats 17, May pork 38.52, July pork 8.62, May lard 4.05, July lard 4.10, May ribs 4.65, July ribs 4.65. Hog and cattle receipts noted. Freeport market reports weak to lower for cattle and sheep, with heavy trading in Chicago and Northwest receipts. Market letters cite weak Liverpool wheat, slow cash demand for meat, and visible supply declines for wheat, corn, and oats.
Grand Army of the Republic holds its thirty first encampment in Galesburg with the Woman's Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R and Sons of Veterans joining. A full program includes a parade ceremony and campfire with thousands expected and a parade review by 3 000 school children. Candidates for department commander A L Schimpff P O Hayes and James O Donal d vie for the post with Streator Springfield and Danville vying for next meetings.
A dialogue excerpt references the law of averages and telegraph speed. The notice includes an ad for free Dr King’s New Life Pills from H E Bucklen Co with claims of curing constipation and headache, plus Galvanic Soap claims and a sale by Star clothing house closing May 1 1897 with stock bought for a song.
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