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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
1
Col Plumer reports Mafeking surrounded by about 3000 Boers. He has begun using carrier pigeons to reach Mafeking and seeks contact with the southern relief column. Gen Hutton’s brigade moved to Lodgelegen and plans a major stand near the Sand River as engineers repair the rail line south of the Vet River.
One of the greatest strikes in St Louis history began with 3325 of 3600 transit company workers walking off after a mass meeting at 1 30 this morning. Practically every car line in the city is tied up as workers press for their demands.
In Washington on May 8 the Ways and Means Committee report urged laying the Tawney resolution on the table seeking Treasury data on oleomargarine materials. After lively debate the House, by 82 to 136, refused to table the resolution and adopted it without division.
Atlanta May 8 President W W Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers issued an order effective at 11 o clock today formally discontinuing the strike of Southern railway telegraphers declared April 12th.
Gen Pantaleon Garcia, a prominent insurgent officer in the northern provinces, was captured yesterday with valuable documents by Funston's troops. The capture is regarded as important according to MacArthur cables.
Mania on May 2d led rebels to strike twenty men of Company I Forty-seventh Regiment stationed at Buaro tic Collox province Panay Island. Three Americans were killed and seven wounded in the attack.
Eye catching line promotes Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co with a bold claim of originality. Mentions price 35 cents and names Jos Emmert as likely endorser or dealer in this compact vintage advertisement style.
Peoria May 8 Special attendance at the state Republican convention exceeds prior records. Cullom Reeves forces control committees with Lawler presiding and Moran secretary. Farrand Pippen Taggart and Bacon named to key panels. Aspinwall favored for state treasurer. Dawes temporary chairman elected amid roll call. Reeves nomination hinted. Oakdale Campmeeting elects officers. camp Aug 16 to 27 set.
Latest May 8 report from Porta shows a close contest for convention chairman with Dawes winning 793 to 720 over Hanecy. Opponents vow to organize the convention and it is predicted Hanecy cannot be nominated for governor. Ex-governor Fifer is named for permanent chairman by Cullom forces. Adjournment set for 3 p.m. James R. Cowtey.
At today's session of the Methodist general conference a report from the special commission approved the grant of equal ministerial representation at all general conferences while excluding lay members from annual conferences. Bishop Warren presented the commission's revision of the church's organic law. An important change is made in balloting on certain questions.
Miss visiting Cambridge cottage asked the princess about parish business and found her racing around the flower beds to “get rid of the etiquette.” She explained a recent visit from the Duchess of Teck was memorialized in the moment.
Mrs H E Bogar offers a damaged stock of millinery hats at prices set to astonish shoppers. Pattern hats priced originally from six to eighteen dollars will be sold for less than half, with hats to suit every style and budget.
Special weather note for Chicago Illinois says fair tonight and Wednesday with colder conditions tonight.
A vivid anecdote from Nebraska shows boys using a hose to reach a rabbit hole. They feed a narrow hose down the hole and lure the rabbit out into a sack, a quick method rivaling a ferret. An unrelated ad touts Rocky Mountain Tea promising mental clarity for 85 cents by Jos Emmert.
Ice season returns with best service promised. Customers may place orders at Billerbeck’s or send requests to the undersigned Caster Neus, dated 4-18.
Five years ago a St Paul firm offered tax certificates bonds. The trustees bought 50 thousand and a second 50 thousand, then 80 thousand more of the same bonds. They sold 180 thousand to patrons and on May 1 received full payment of the 50 thousand. The firm explains it never offers securities it does not own and acts as a buyer for profit, not a commission house.
The listing showcases imported worsted suits, stripes and checks, spring ensembles, blue serges, and clay worsteds for men plus boy and child sizes. It notes prices from $15 down to 25 cents for miscellaneous garments like shirts, underwear, and caps, emphasizing quality fabrics and styles.
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