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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
1
Special despatches report a day of success driving the enemy from point to point. Roberts headquarters eight miles north of the Zand river. Cavalry at Ventersburg, Deelfontein Nord hosts Hamilton’s force and Broadwood’s cavalry. Casualties four killed and five wounded. March to Kroonstad direction planned at daybreak.
May 11 Special dispatch reports Masbete islanders met Col. Hardin’s force coolly while Marinduque saw a firm landing. Helena fired on insurgent trenches then three companies captured Palanac with little fight. One Filipino died. Two or three hundred insurgents remained active nearby and natives appeared unfriendly.
In Vineland New Jersey on May 11 two Iowa and Strawberry Point farmers Charles Ree and Corry Atwood each left with $100,000 in cash checks and securities as shares of their wives nieces of B D Maxham. They also carried back about $100,000 for Daniel Maxham of Strawberry Point as his brother s share of the fortune from the Maxham estate valued at $500 000.
Denver May 11 Special The first congressional district of the Republican convention chose Chas C Cavender and John R Thompson as delegates to the national Republican convention. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the administration.
The House considered private pension bills and a bill by Escher of Wisconsin to set a uniform four cent per mile travel and sustenance allowance for discharged officers and soldiers. Governor Roosevelt appeared on the Senate floor as naval appropriations resumed with debate over armor pricing and a potential armor plate factory at up to four million dollars.
Mintwavuxee Wisconsin May 10 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers unanimously disapproved attaching any advertising to the American flag and voted $50000 to a charitable fund for indigent members The group censured Judge Freedman of the New York Supreme Court for enjoining the Cigarmakers Union from aiding the cigarmakers strike The reception featured Mayor welcoming guests Chief Engineer Arthur and President Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway system praised the brotherhood
Illinois Department of Agriculture reports May 1 crop conditions show wheat at 90 percent in the north, 84 in the center, 83 in the south with 1.7 million acres for harvest. Rye seed loss ranges 13-14 percent. oats sowing up with 93 percent May condition and potential record oat yields. overall 1899 harvests exceeded by spring sowing and favorable conditions. Read the Journal's want column.
The Illinois State Dental Society session closed with officers elected led by President Dr J J Reid of Chicago and a slate including vice president M L Hanaford Rockford secretary A H Peek Chicago treasurer C N Johnson Chicago librarian J L Cummins Metropolis City and council members C B Rowland Alton and C R Taylor Streator. The next meeting will be in Rockford in May 1901.
For sale for a forty hundred dollars, an exclusive staple business. The people of Freeport appreciate the bargains we offer and our stock is rapidly diminishing. If you want a choice of our splendid bargains you must come soon to Mrs H E Bonar's, opposite court house.
Winslow and Co offer ladies black and tan bicycle shoes in their current stock. Available styles provide comfortable fit and practical design for cycling. Prices are modest for everyday use and durability emphasized.
Ice season returns and customers are urged to leave orders at Billerbeck’s or address the undersigned. Best service guaranteed. Caster NEHCS.
Five years ago National Investment Co. of St. Paul offered tax certificates bonds. We agreed to act as trustees for $50,000 of bonds. We bought $50,000, another $50,000, and then $80,000 of the same bonds. We sold all $180,000 to patrons and never offered unowned securities. On May 1 the first issue matured and we received full payment of $50,000 from National Investment Co.
The Mellowee Hotel at Delavan Wisconsin burned last night with no salvageable property. The popular summer hostelry on Lake Delavan valued at about $15,000 with $7,000 insured belonged to H W Week. Authorities suspect incendiary origins.
A local shop lists an extensive stock of men’s suits in imported worsteds and blue serges, plus fine cassimeres and English fabrics, with prices from 3.98 to 15.00. Also offered are Boy’s long pant suits, Child’s three-piece and vestee suits, Negligee shirts, undergarments, and a full line of golf caps and accessories.
Curiaco May 11 Special. During today's session of the Methodist general conference a heated discussion on admitting women delegates occurred. A motion to table consideration passed. Joint committees reported that consolidation of the Church extension society Freedmen's aid and Southern educational societies is not advisable or practicable. The bishop was instructed to nominate a commission to submit consolidation plans to the next general conference.
C. W. Williams of Galesburg purchased 160 acres near Aurora adjoining the Aurora driving park. He plans to erect buildings and build a mile race track, then move his stable and residence to Aurora, citing better access to Chicago as the reason for the change.
In Manion Indiana on May 11 special says Charles E Webster chief clerk at the national military home was seized by the United States marshal on charges of embezzlement and grand larceny. The case stems from the disappearance of 1700 dollars from 225000 dollars of pension funds sent to the home for disbursement and kept in a safe accessible only to Webster and the treasurer.
Sioux Falls May 11 Special Sen ator Butler was reelected chairman as Populist national convention committees met today marking a continuity in leadership amid the gathering of party delegates.
The advertisement highlights the Blue Flame Cabinet Oil Cook Stove with features emphasized as no wick no valves to fail and no small needle openings, suggesting a simple reliable design.
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