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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
3
A historic ad-like excerpt asserts a grain of sand or pepper in the eye of female health triggers widespread distress. It claims nervousness, irritability, and low spirits stem from uterine disorders and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a narcotic-free tonic to restore strength and health in women.
H. D. Converse advertises seed potatoes available early and late for Harlem gardens located south of the water tower.
Rife testimonials praise magnetism and Drs Newton for rapid relief from rheumatism nervous illness asthma paralysis and eye and ear improvements. Several residents from Freeport Lena and Rock Grove Illinois report sleep relief, improved appetite, restored vision, deafness reversal, and tape worm removal after magnetic treatments.
Dr Newton offers instruction on drugloss healing claiming four teaching methods and diplomas from four magnetic schools. Students reportedly achieve substantial success and the school urges interested readers to visit at 158 Stephenson St to learn more.
In St Louis on May 15 a near fatal exchange of fire occurred near Brentwood as guards fought wire cutters on the Suburban line. A settlement followed with arbitration to decide if April 6 terms were violated, while transit talks yielded no final terms and left authorities wary of further demonstrations.
Denver May 15 The opening address at the Western Federation of Miners convention featured President Boyce railing against the U S Supreme Court injunctions and political reform. He warned against military despotism and urged labor to unite to cast a decisive vote.
May 15 reports say the builders trade lockout became effective yesterday in Kansas City. About 500 carpenters painters tinners and plasterers were locked out, while union men claim further actions are planned amid the dispute.
The lockout, ordered by the master builders, aims to break the Building Trades Council and pressure unions to deal with contractors independently. It pits the boss builders against the unions in a decisive confrontation shaping local labor relations.
About 200 strikers paraded the streets of Kansas City in the afternoon with a brass band after police refused a parade permit. Mayor Reed later granted the permit following the incident and a court order.
May 15 report from Tabor notes a general strike across all Ela vana-American company cigarette factories in the city. About 1,000 workers are idle amid a union rivalry, each seeking to set the strike’s terms and leadership.
Thousands of residents from east Tennessee welcomed Admiral Dewey and party in Knoxville on May 15. He reviewed a hour-long parade on Gay street, shook hands with crowds, and received flowers and souvenirs at each building. A school visit, rose showers, and a banquet capped the day.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed an injunction and damages in a boycott dispute. Do J and L I Wanchett sued merchant John Chiotovitch of Silver Peak New Mexico, alleging threats to discharge workers who continued buying from him. The court upheld the lower court ruling.
Washington reports the senate passed the naval appropriation bill and the armor plate measure authorizing contracts for armor as needed at 445 per ton if possible or 545 per ton if not, plus up to 4 million for an armor factory. Five Tolland torpedo boats may be purchased at up to 170000 each. The free homes bill also passed. The house sent the general deficiency appropriation bill and the military academy bill, with the remaining supply measures expected today.
Washington May 15 Senator Jones of Arkansas introduced a bill to prevent and punish blacklisting by railroads sleeping car lines express firms steamship companies and telegraph and telephone operators. The measure provides punishment from two to ten years imprisonment.
Logansport Indiana reports the death Sunday night of Judge Thorace Biddle aged 90. A noted lawyer and litterateur he served on Indiana circuit and supreme court benches and marked a long career in law and letters.
Obituary notes James N Constable of Arnold Constable & Co dies in New York aged 8s. Cunha quotes bad July weather hurting corn. Chicago records one murder and five self-inflicted deaths over two days. Cambridge awards King Ostar of Sweden a Doctor of Laws. Charles H Cole, ex Globe National Bank president, to eight years in prison for bank law violation. Captain Dreyfus in Paris as government worries. Cholera in Indian frontier. John Redmond warns Britain on possible Irish coast invasions. James Sloan banker dies in Baltimore. Fire at Camden NJ destroys market and 50 homes. Paris anti Republican party controls council. Mycenaean tablets found in Crete. Artle Creek PA riot over smallpox hospital plan. Great Lakes Navigation orders two passenger steamers worth $1,000,000 each from Chicago Shipbuilding.
A Williamsport dispatch reports Sheriff Miller kept murderer Wilson Hummel from collapsing before his June 6 hanging. Hummel, who killed his wife and two children, had dwindling appetite until the execution day. He performed daily exercises including broomstick jumps and handsprings, while the jail physician doubted his survival yet noted his appetite returning and spirits improving.
The Methodist Episcopal general conference temperance committee adopted resolutions criticizing President McKinley for backing Attorney General Griggs’s ruling that the anti canteen law is ineffective. Bishop Fitzgerald led yesterday’s session. a commission to pick 129 delegates to the Hen Mennerl Methodist conference in London was approved. Albert W. Rich proposed restricting book profits to superannuated ministers, but the motion to table it passed.
Sophomore and junior Kalamazoo students entered Rev. G J D Adams residence where seniors were gathered for a social on Thursday night and attempted to steal ice cream and cake but failed.
In Hampton Iowa May 15 a young man named William Sleeman was killed by lightning while in a barn. His employer A Ingehretson was stunned but revived. Sleeman was single.
May 15 Chicago reports one fatality and four prostrations from heat. Sir Alexander Boost, 46, was found dead in his room, the heat cited as the cause.
Richmond Indiana May 15 Dr J J Welst aged 66 a surgeon of international reputation and an originator of the American Surgical society died last night
Chicago May 14 quotes show wheat mixed with May and July contracts around 64 to 65 cents. Corn steady near 86 to 87 cents. oats and rye modest moves. Produce prices list dairy eggs poultry and vegetables. live cattle and hogs with wide ranges and estimated receipts. Milwaukee grains report No. 1 north wheat at 61-66c, rye 56-57c, oats 25-26c.
Try Allen's Foot Ease a powder shaken into shoes to cool feet relieve swelling and sweating and ease pains from corns bunions and blisters A trial package is free sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2K Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York
The article surveys ancient dentistry from Egypt Greece and Rome noting gold fillings and artificial teeth in mummy jawbones and Roman law references. It mentions burial allowances for gold in false teeth and cites Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy. At Chicago's Lakeside club a cigarette is allowed but pipes are banned when ladies attend.
An old classified style endorsement for Banner Salve, touting quick healing for cuts, wounds, sores, piles, and skin diseases. Names H. J Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz appear as endorsers or sellers in the ad.
A Canadian war era note highlights improved odds for an all British cable. The piece cites promotions by W. E. Lake of Happy Creek Virginia praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver and bowel relief, plus endorsements from H. J. Moogh and others for products like DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It also mentions a Spanish term motorista coined in Mexico and a general warning against counterfeit remedies.
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