11 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
1
Our lumber is used for all purposes by the best builders in town and country. We invite you to choose it if you are not already using it. You cannot find better or more satisfactory lumber than we sell. Good grades, thoroughly seasoned, and under cover to protect from warping due to rain and sun.
Wilbur Lumber Co offers Atlas checks on cash lumber purchases only, outlining payment terms and eligibility for the utility of Atlas payment methods.
An ad touts cameras and photographic specialties in 1899 style, claiming to offer the best options at the lowest prices. It emphasizes period equipment and affordable rates for customers seeking vintage photography gear.
John Schwarz & Sons presents the largest line of wallpaper mouldings and sample books with papers from 25¢. They offer interior decorating services, paper hanging, casso mine, house and sign painting, and sell paints, oils, and glass as dealers.
May 11 Charleston Crameston S C General Joe Wheeler received a thunderous reception during the United Confederate Veterans reunion morning session. He lauded Southern valor and noted volunteers from the South urged to stay at the front while governors sought their return. He traced expansion through Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase, Monroe and Florida annexation, Polk and Texas, and Alaska buy under Johnson.
Joseph Harvey killed his wife and three relatives, wounded his infant and father-in-law, then shot himself. His wife died, the infant and father-in-law linger, and authorities report a fierce struggle at the home a mile north as threats of lynching arise.
Manila report from May 11 states Mr Higgins and two assistants stayed with insurgents to safeguard railway property. Insurgents warn safety duties end, Higgins notes widespread demoralization and looting of natives property. He urges immediate American military action amid insurgent gains. Separately Capiz Panay reports ten machine guns landed. Otis says volunteers to begin leaving end of month. Hancock arrives with 21st Infantry and light artillery. health is good and gun boats moved to Calumpit for Rio Grande line.
The Industrial Commission began taking evidence concerning trusts. Secretary Long stated the navy department will not seek to influence Dewey in any way regarding the route by which he will return to the United States.
Cincinnati May 11 at the National Association of Stove Manufacturers convention the chief topic was organizing a proposed trust. The plan would include about 200 plants and force small foundries to quit.
A construction train crossed a seventy foot trestle at Castries Pennsylvania this morning plunging into Spangler's Run. Four men were killed and several others injured with five potentially facing death. In New York mayor Van Wyck urged Admiral Dewey to return via New York and requested Navy Department help arranging the trip.
Report from Illinois agriculture department on May 1 shows 51 percent of 2,039,700 acres seeded last fall Winter killed or too damaged to harvest statewide. Northern Illinois most damaged with 79 percent destroyed. Southern division fared best with 35 percent killed and 635,800 acres left for harvest. May 1 condition overall at 52 percent of seasonal average.
The great council of the Improved Order of Red Men adjourned with East St. Louis selected as the next meeting place. Elected officers include Great Sachem William E. Shepherd of Lincoln and Great Prophet Charles T. Bish of Springfield. Representatives to the US Great Council were George H. Tandy of Freeport and Bish of Springfield. The constitutional amendments on saloonists and age 14 failed. The Daughters of Pocahontas state council was instituted, with Thomas Harrison of Indianapolis installing.
In Berraro New York on May 11 striking freight handlers vow to stay out until their demands are met. Several hundred men joined the union last night while contractors say they continue adding to their labor force as the dispute unfolds.
May 11 reports that Pope Leo XIII has issued a bull proclaiming a universal jubilee to be held in the year 1900. The papal decree emphasizes remission of sins, indulgences, and spiritual renewal for the faithful during the holy year.
The Forty-ninth Iowa, based in Savanna, Georgia, is scheduled to be mustered out on Saturday after duties at Camp Onward. The unit’s departure marks the end of its current service period.
May 10 Jolliet Illinois Steel Company plant posts wage increases to take effect May 15 affecting over 2000 men. Common laborers rise from 12 4 to 15 cents per hour and others from 20 to 50 cents a day except tonnage and contract workers. Second raise this year and applies to all Illinois Steel plants.
Special weather note reports generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with probable showers in the south. Temperatures rise in the north and central areas, and southeasterly winds prevail.
Chicago May 11 report shows the hay press machinery industry advancing prices by fifteen to twenty percent due to higher raw material costs, signaling broader cost pressures on equipment vendors.
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