08 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1899
Page
1
Advertisement touts our lumber as versatile and superior for builders in town and country. Claims good grades are thoroughly seasoned and protected from rain and sun under cover to prevent warping. It urges customers to choose their lumber for better satisfaction.
We offer the largest and most complete selection of wallpaper and room mouldings, plus sample books of finer papers available for order from 25 cents up. We hold exclusive control of the entire line in this city. Call and see it.
Washington May 8 Special Gen Otis cable to the war department details the Philippines situation. Lawton and his division at Maasin and Baliuag with scouts. MacArthur at San Fernando. Filipinos returning to territory held by American troops. gunboats aiding army in rivers. insurgents weakened. Rear Admiral Watson to report to Dewey. Ed ward Vaughn of Company C 51st Iowa dies of smallpox May 3. Miles advised no action on beef board report. president approved.
Graeme Stuart of the Wm Hoyt company told the Senate pure food investigating committee in Curiaco on May 8 that a national food law is needed to protect honest merchants and the public from adulterated foods. He noted Germany Brazil and other countries export goods barred in those nations into the United States.
A water spout storm near Dallas and a Brazos river flood drowned George Humphrey and his four family members. Reports of other disasters in Pan Handle and Chambers county deaths were received but wires were down and verification failed.
Beruix May 8 Special It is authoritatively stated that the committee of the Reichstag linked to the meat inspection bill which was substantially agreed upon between the imperial cabinet and the United States ambassador White has reported against the measure and favors the bill as hostile to American interests and the government will probably refuse to sanction it.
Tanarer Morrocco May 8 United States Cruiser Chicago arrived to back the U S government against the sultanate of Morocco Admiral Howison and Consul General Gunners met with Morroccan foreign minister Sid Hamed Ben Musa Private funeral held for Governor Oglesby at St John the Baptist chapel with his daughter Felicette awaiting arrival from abroad
In New Orleans on May 8 the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met to examine delegates credentials and conduct its opening business. The session focused on confirming attendee qualifications before proceedings proceed with the convention agenda.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday. Warmer in the north on Tuesday with northeast winds shifting to southerly. Special report notes mild conditions and no expected precipitation in the forecast period.
In Rockford on May 6 the Christian Endeavor society of Court Street M E church passed strong resolutions supporting President Rogers and upholding McKinley's Philippine policy. The meeting highlighted national policy and local church backing for the administration amid broader debates.
Indorsements for McKinley policy in the Philippines are voiced while strong criticism is aimed at Northwestern University President Henry Wade Rogers for leading an anti expansion meeting in Chicago. The piece argues such actions threaten the institution he leads.
The Macomb Sunday closing ordinance was openly violated as hotel Chandler and a local news agent stocked and sold Sunday papers. Officials reported several businesses remained open and liquor and lamp alcohol shipments faced restrictions, prompting potential court action.
Danville prepares for the state encampment of the G A R on May 16 to 18 with General John C Black seeking veterans’ attendance. Approximately 800 veterans from the national soldiers home at Danville will visit the city to see the new quarters under Colonel Isaac Clements. Hotels and private homes will host guests at low rates with a half fare railroad reduction on a line through Indianapolis.
Miss Carrie Stuckenberg of Buasleyville visits Freeport friends Miss Mayme Summers travels to Chicago buying goods for Mrs Bogar Miss M Van Vleet of Madison returns home after a visit Mrs C Betz Cora Robert and May Betz depart for Chicago Max Adler formerly in business here is now in South Bend Ind A D Cox 304 Adams offers hand made hammocks.
Announcement that the carriage repository at No 45 Galena Avenue has reopened with Hugh Williams in charge. He will be available to show goods and quote prices, with C S Schellenc noted in association.
Jazzin Missouri May 8 Between 600 and 700 cars of strawberries will be handled by the Frisco line from stations between Monett Missouri and Fort Smith Arkansas in the next thirty days. Missouri and Arkansas fields are expected to yield a larger crop than ever before. A new telegraph office near Van Buren Arkansas named Berry Spur will be used exclusively for shipping berries. The industry employs between 15 000 and 20 000 people including pickers packers and haulers.
A brief product notice touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a powerful health booster. Each pill is a sugar coated globule that turns weakness into strength and fatigue into energy, with claims of mental power and overall health enhancement. Available for 25 cents per box from Emmert & Burrell.
A compact sale note advertises a good all wool light weight over coat priced at 25 cents, 25¢, or 50 cents in bundled offers. The line hints at bargain garment pricing and store display.
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