10 May 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1897
Page
1
Blaine physician Dr. C. M. Wright proclaims Pallerday's Female Tonic a successful remedy for long standing female ailments. He asserts two to three bottles relieve pain restore appetite and strength, with cures after other treatments failed. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
Dr Deyoe claims Surgeon-in-Chief role with Inter-State Association of Harpertepee and ably assisted by a full corps of physicians. He guarantees cures for chronic nervous, blood, and other diseases using latest scientific methods. Training from University of Michigan cited. Offers private, confidential treatment by mail or in person at 28 Sacramento Ave, Chicago. Free urine examination and questions list provided.
The Mallory line steamer Leona bound for Galveston caught fire off the Delaware capes early yesterday. Fifteen steerage passengers and one crew member perished, with eight steerage passengers escaping as crew battled flames and water gushed through ventilators. Captain Wilder led frantic rescue attempts before the ship reached port loaded with casualties and was later met by the City of Augusta for safe transfer.
Oscar Williams a Baptist minister near Elba Alabama went into visions claiming divine commission to reenact Abraham and Isaac. He bound his two year old son Isaac to a log and killed him with a knife before neighbors found them. the boy died shortly after.
Chicago report of Charles Paul, former railroad worker, and his wife Hilda fleeing to Milwaukee for a quick marriage. Paul then left, informing Michigan City relatives he would live as a single man. Mother and daughter return to Michigan City after notifying police. Kansas City note on Machinists convention urging constitutional revisions to bar nullification after enactment.
Quincy May 10 Thomas Clark of Brown county the Republican candidate for state senator in the Thirty seventh district has withdrawn leaving John Mc Adams of Quincy the Democrat the only aspirant for the vacancy caused by the death of Senator A W Wells.
The items note the Indian famine fund reaching £620000, Rob ert Mackie’s 100 watersnakes in a Cedar township well, Laurel Tucker’s cabin fire with four children cremated, Governor Drake signing the Aquor bill, Caleb Bradley’s will directing Gale College to receive $2000, David J. Dey’s embezzlement case sentence, the Bakers' convention moving to May 1900, Henry Houghton’s death near Oregon Wisconsin, Parkish campaign losses forecast at 38000, Nashville centennial expo attendance at 47500, anonymous £37500 donation for a Paris charity bazaar, Pittsburg beam pool rumor, and James W. Hutchins known as Uncle Jim dying in Cincinnati at 70.
Washington reports twenty four hour outlook from 8 p.m. yesterday. Indiana and Michigan show showers with warmer weather and variable winds. Michigan partly cloudy with occasional showers, warmer and variable to westerly. Wisconsin and Iowa fair weather with westerly winds.
Republican Senate finance members provide Democrats with itemized revenue estimates for the tariff bill. The data compare Senate, House, McKinley, and Wilson rates, noting higher sugar duties under the Senate while many staples stay on free list. Estimates show raw sugars at about 75 percent ad valorem with varied grades. sugar imports from Hawaii counted dutiable.
Lansing May 10 Indications point to a sharp clash between the house and senate over the Merriam bill to raise railroads taxes. The senate proposal averages a little under 1 per cent, but many house members want a doubling to bring in about 360000 more annually. Governor Pingree threatens an extra session if the measure stalls, while the house also passes a bill cutting telephone rental prices about in half.
Detroit May 10 judge Carpenter in Wayne county circuit court rules Bible readings in public schools unlawful unless higher court reverses. Conrad Pfeifer sued to force abandonment of the Chicago sourced readings. Acting Mayor Beck vetoed a purchase of 4000 readings but veto not sustained and books are in use.
The University of Wisconsin field day proved highly successful with ten university records, two western intercollegiate marks, and one college record tied. Wefers matched his notable 100 yard dash time as records fell across multiple events including sprints hurdles distances and throws. The event showcased strong performances across track cycling walking jumping and throwing disciplines.
Des Moines Iowa May 10 two houses agreed on a 25 percent basis for tax assessments. The Cheshire amendment taxing telephone and telegraph firms on the Indiana plan was approved. The revenue bill, a top extra session item, was completed amid political debate. Washington May 10 Joseph E Ralph of Illinois promoted to custodian of dies rolls and plates replacing resigning George W Castle.
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