23 May 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1898
Page
1
Promoter notes access to dry soft pine logs in northern Wisconsin not touched by loggers and offers top grades from a yard in northern Illinois. Highlights dry lumber, affordable shingles from Red Cedar and White Cedar or White Pine, with a Michigan mill output and emphasis on quality and timely roof replacement before more rain causes damage.
The store pledges to supply patrons with the very best the markets offer, always fresh and at reasonable prices. Compounded Ext Sarsaparilla is in demand and every bottle is guaranteed or money refunded.
The state department denies Italy or any nation protested the Cuban blockade. Naval experts warn Carveras' squadron faces coal exhaustion and may not elude the fleets much longer without at sea coal. The Senate war revenue debate continues as the House passes a bill paying volunteers from enrollment and authorizing advance pay for troops sailing to Manila.
Key West May 23 Special. The British steamer Ardanmhor with Captain Dana arrived under guard from the auxiliary gunboat Osceola, which seized her yesterday off Cary's fort lighthouse for suspicious behavior toward Havana harbor. The Ardanmhor was released this afternoon by order of Commodore Remey.
A U S cruiser captured a Spanish bark near San Juan on Saturday morning. The prize was towed north, with reports confirming the seizure and its capture action by the American vessel.
Special forecast for Cutcaco on May 23 notes fair tonight and Tuesday with southerly winds. Temperature expectations not specified.
Henry S. Foraker, father of Senator Foraker, died at 83 in Hixissore C May 23. Other local items note Fred Burbank’s marriage plans, a baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Alberts, and updates on ill residents including Mrs. Schroeder and Mr. Schroeder. A Freeport M W A meeting planned with eight initiates and Rockford day prep. West Point cadetship results show Ralph Mayer leading among candidates. Prof Burton to convene county superintendents Thursday to decide.
Washington May 23 Special The mustering figures show 106000 volunteers have taken the oath expanding Uncle Sam's volunteer force as enlistment continues.
A Rome dispatch reports Italy has protested the Cuban blockade and claims it is ineffective. The May 23 note emphasizes Italy's stance amid ongoing tensions with Cuba and the Western Hemisphere.
General Merritt and his staff depart Cincinatti for San Francisco tonight en route to Manila, as reported from Cincano on May 23. The special dispatch notes the travel of the commander and aides, marking the first leg of the journey toward the Philippines.
In Dorrurxn Prussia on May 23 authorities report thirty bodies recovered from the Zolern mine where a blaze began yesterday. Early estimates indicate as many as forty five miners may have died in the disaster.
Gatena, NL May 22 The sixty ninth anniversary of the First Methodist church was celebrated today with special services conducted by Rev. E C Arnold pastor. The anniversary sermon was preached by W H Axtell of Chicago former pastor and music was rendered by a selected choir. Exercises will continue tomorrow day and evening next Tuesday.
All W R C members are asked to meet at T N Mallory’s residence for the funeral of the late Mrs Mallory tomorrow at noon. A small group followed the Wallace circus, and Officer Kuhlenkamp arrested one after a brief chase when a shot from the officer’s revolver ended the pursuit.
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield says a month of treatment by her family physician left her unchanged until her druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. After six bottles she recovered fully and can do housework. Free trial bottles at Emmett Burrells Drug Store. Also a sale on light weight suits at $20 a piece by Joan S Harpster Up-to-date Tailor.
Emile Zola’s second trial for criminal libel began today in Versailles over charges he leveled against officers who led the Esterhazy court martial. Authorities imposed strict measures to maintain order as proceedings started.
Dr. Carver brings trick driving horses to Belton origin. Some arrivals reached Taylor's Park last evening and are now quartered there, enhancing the exhibit.
The patriotic residents of Winslow prepare for Memorial day ceremonies with Rev Dr Cronce of Freeport and Prof Alman of Winslow as orators. Music will be provided by the White Squadron band and the village glee club.
J R Land has been engaged by the general road superintendent of the Illinois Central to take charge of repairing and construction along the Madison and Dodgeville lines. The roadmaster will go over the road next week to arrange for the work to be done. The Grady cut will perhaps receive first attention.
Mrs Elliott, renowned teacher of art embroidery, of LeNard Decorative Art Society in New York and Chicago, presents a fine exhibit at the Williams house. Ladies invited to call. free souvenirs for all visitors. Open evenings.
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