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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
1
The May 5 special report from St Louis notes a military and civic parade honoring Admiral Dewey. Organizations from across Missouri joined as thousands lined the streets, cheering and waving flags as the admiral passed the reviewing stand. The procession took nearly two hours to pass by.
Washington May 5 Special The senate amendments to the Army appropriation bill were disagreed to by the house and the bill was sent to a conference with Hull of Iowa Marsh and Jett of Illinois named as conferees. The Sundry civil appropriation bill was resumed. Secretary Hay and British Ambassador Pauncefo te signed a treaty extending seven months the time for exchange and ratification of the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty.
War Office receives details of Hamilton advancing to Heatwelker under enemy fire. General Roberts praises troop conduct, especially Broadwood's cavalry and mounted infantry, in his Bradford dispatch to the War Office dated May 4.
Fire at the Standard Varnish works in Elm Park Staten Island caused about 200000 dollars in damage. The blaze began at midnight and burned until eight this morning. The plant was partially insured.
Mania May 5 special reports the U S transport Meads sailing for the United States at five in the afternoon with General Otis aboard. Warships in port fired the major general s salute as the steamer raised anchor.
Grayson Ky May 5 Special The business part of this town was swept away by fire early this morning The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars including several stores and shops destroyed with firefighters battling the blaze through the dawn hours.
Mexico Missouri May 5 Special edition reports Champ Clark was renominated by the Democrats of the ninth district in a decisive party meeting. Clark, long serving congressman, faces re election amid district party backing and regional support.
Special report lists six days of balances with Reserve down 1 095 800 while Loans rise 13 221 400 and Deposits grow 17 092 805. Circulation falls 89 800 as Legals and Specie increase. Hardware items such as stoves lawn mowers and refrigerators offered via Lowell contact.
A call for an extra farmers convention on July 2 and 3 at Torexa aims to form a massive trust to control grain and livestock prices and sales. The Farmers' federation, recently chartered in Kansas with 20 million dollars capital, seeks national reach with 2 million shares at ten dollars each. The plan includes warehouses and commission houses in major U.S. cities. Leading Populists and labor leaders reportedly back the move.
Rev Dr Marshall of Chicago defended the Westminster Confession at the Hamilton Ohio convention of women’s missionary societies. He argued that revising the confession is impossible and needless, saying it would imply repudiation of the gospels of Romans and Ephesians.
Kenosha Wisconsin May 4 Jackson I Case postmaster of Racine surrendered to Justice Slater after pleading guilty to violating state game laws. He was fined twenty dollars and costs. Fifteen years earlier Case helped arrest Birch on a similar charge who vowed revenge.
Weather forecast notes a warm wave crossing the Rockies around May 14 reaching the central valleys by May 16 and the eastern states by May 18 with cooler waves following. Normal temperatures expected in the central valleys and eastern states with forecasted temperature shifts across the continent and mention of Freeport area timing. Local forecast includes May 6 to May 12 daily changes and a brief ad for damaged millinery stock and bargains at Winslow & Co.
Edwin Waite of Sycamore visits Lena as Rev Fr Geiseler and mother travel to Apple River with Fr Leydon. Cummings and King back from New York after Little Traveler Fence Co. plans. Editor I. S. Crotzer and R. M. White prepare for Peoria Republican state convention. Adele Swett to give a recital at Warren academy with Lena pupils. Parsonage plans advance for October 1. Small blaze at Mrs. Ferrell’s house causes floor hole. fire found in time. Horses arrive for sale and other town chatter. Spotlight on telescope at the Paris exposition and local sports score 19–18. Women’s beauty claim from Rocky Mountain Tea ad.
Grace Episcopal church plans a vested mixed choir led by choirmaster and organist S Wesley Martin from St Chrysostom church. Martin, noted in Chicago for piano organ and voice work, will train the choir for church singing. The rector invites young ladies and boys with good voices to join and attend the first rehearsal at 4 pm next Wednesday.
An old English book notes 150 years to craft a beauty, but in this country Rocky Mountain Tea promises the same result in 90 days. Ad by Joseph Emmert offers a 35 cent price.
After settling with its insurer the shop offers damaged goods at 30 to 50 percent off former prices. Samples include alarm clocks at 68c and 48c, eight day mantel clocks from 3.65 to 4.25, teaspoon sets around 1.25 to 1.50, silver novelty ties at 50 cents on the dollar, and fresh umbrellas discounted about one third. Sale starts May 2.
A brief item notes early and late references to Harlem gardens located south of a water tower, associated with H. D. Converse.
A catalog of men’s and boys’ suits and shirts highlights imported worsteds and cassimeres, blue serges, and spring styles priced from $1.48 to $15.00. Also offered are negligee shirts underwear caps and various fabrics in multiple colors and patterns with quantities and prices listed.
Ice season is here and customers are urged to leave orders at Billerbeck's or address the undersigned for service. Best service guaranteed. 4-18d2m Caster NEuUS.
Five years ago National Investment Co offered bonds secured by tax certificates. The trustees bought 350,000 bonds and later another 50,000 and 80,000 more, selling the total 180,000 to patrons. They claim they own and hold to maturity all securities offered. On May 1 the 50,000 bond issue was paid in full.
A fragmented ad copy urges readers to seek professional eye examinations rather than self diagnosing. It stresses consulting specialists who have studied eye conditions, offering free examinations and discounting casual recommendations from friends or amateur opinions.
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