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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
2
The ad proclaims Marshall's Best Flour as the farthest reaching and cheapest option, with a price of $1.00 per sack. Marshall's Star flour is offered at 85 cents per sack, with exclusive agency stated and every sack warranted.
Iowa Democrats at Des Moines chose Sato Sells of Vinton Walsh of Ottumwa Murphy of Dubuque Baker of Davenport as delegates with alternates Isvans Wagenen Garing Stubbs to attend the Kansas City convention. The convention affirmed the 1896 platform, backed free silver yet omitted the 16 to 1 ratio, and endorsed the Boers. Will Bryan be president remains the main stake as 1,000 delegates gathered in harmony.
Detroit May 4 harmony dominated the Michigan Republican state convention with no major fights anticipated. Delegates discussed governor candidates while routine business and delegate-at-large elections proceeded. The Washtenaw county seat dispute delayed proceedings as Charles J Townsend chaired. New state central committee chair Gervis Dickema selected. McPherson won fourth delegate seat. platform backs McKinley.
Secretary Barton refutes press claims of inflated losses by missionaries in Turkey during the 1805 massacre. He states the American Board presented no indemnity charge against Turkey. total losses claimed amount to 787,807. A notice from Edward H.iverett Glass announces a 100 percent wage advance until further notice for nearly 500 employees.
Gardner knocked Hdldie Santry out in the fifth round of the boxing match held last night. Officials and strikers of the New York Central railway reached an agreement, and the men return to work.
London dispatches describe Brandfort fall on May 4 after a joint operation by Tucker and Pole-Carew, with Hutton’s mounted infantry and a frontal assault by artillery. Boers retreat, twenty horses lost to colonial cavalry under fire, while Rundle’s division guards the east flank amid heavy enemy guns. Baden-Powell accuses Snyman over cruelty to captured women and children.
Boer delegates boarded the Mitasdam bound for New York with Dr. Leyds accompanying them to Boulogne sur Mer. Crowds on the quay sang the national anthem and discussed liberty and peace as Fischer spoke of seeking liberty, not factional support, on their return. The Evening Post notes six weeks as the likely war duration and Roberts planning Pretoria entry, while Illinois auditors call for April 27 state bank statements.
Homeseekers excursions offered via C M & St Paul Ry from May 1 to 15 with a 21 day limit. One fare plus $2 for round trip. J B Swear acts as agent for wallpaper cleaning service promising best references from G W Boyte & Co at 43 Galena Street.
The ad promises a natural remedy curing long standing diseases without drugs or surgery. It cites diplomas from four top magnetic schools including Weltmer in Nevada Missouri. It claims many Freeport residents were cured and offers confidential service at 158 Stephenson Street with stated hours.
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