26 May 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1899
Page
1
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Manila May 25 Special Events during the past week emphasize the need for a much larger American army in the islands to secure supremacy. Inadequate forces have led to many small encounters with little material gain as MacArthur and Lawton hold two lines of communication along the San Fernando rail and the Rio Grande. Much country remains uncovered, insurgents have returned, and hills of towns lie within jungle camps awaiting harassment of garrisons and detachments.
Ada Bothner an actress known for Teddy in Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys died at Sherman hospital Elgin Illinois from spinal meningitis after months of travel and overwork. Born in England thirty three years ago she began in opera then moved to comedy and led in The Woods and gained fame in The Bunch of Keys. Her husband Gus Bothner remains in New York awaiting burial arrangements.
Representatives of the Anti-Saloon League urged Mayor Baumgarten to enforce Sunday and after hours gambling laws. The mayor said he ordered police to enforce the laws. Chief Root reported no recent gambling in Freeport. Prior mayors had barred nickel-in-the-slot machines and gambling, and gambling and saloons have not resumed under Baumgarten. The Chief notes saloonkeepers have not lived strictly to the law in years, but gambling groups are leaving and all games have been squelched.
Washington May 26 Special At the cabinet meeting today the final changes in the civil service order were approved with satisfaction. The order will exempt about 4,000 of 65,000 classified positions.
May 26, Governor Roosevelt signed the franchise tax bill in a special session. The action formalizes a tax measure affecting businesses and public finances, marking a key policy step for state government.
Rosa Bonheur the famed animal painter has died in Paris on May 26 at age 90. The French artist, renowned for her lifelike depictions of horses and animals, left a lasting influence on 19th century realism and animal portraiture.
A fire broke out early today in Bushhman's Pavilion at Coney Island New York. The flames spread quickly culminating in the destruction of seven blocks of frame pan ning structures with an estimated loss of 350000 dollars.
Two workers died and three were injured when a steam drying cylinder exploded at the dyeing finishing mill of James Martin & Co. in Puiuapenima Pa. The dead are Daniel Hust and William Lang.
In St Louis on May 26 Bryan indicated the forthcoming Democratic national platform will fully reaffirm the Chicago platform and add new planks to address fresh issues. He singled out the trust question as among the most important topics.
Misyearotts Minnesota May 26 special news reports the Presbyterian General Assembly action with the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip endorsing resolutions against Congressman Roberts Utah and favoring the Anti Polygamy amendment to the national constitution as adopted.
In Des Moines Iowa on May 26 the supreme court upheld the lower court ruling sentencing Frank A Novak to life imprisonment for murder Edward Murray. Novak killed Murray then fled to the Klondike before being captured and returned to stand trial.
In Yorn Pennsylvania on May 26 the general synod adopted the report of the committee formed two years ago. The board of home missions reported receipts of 85849 dollars, an increase of 4000 dollars over the prior biennium. The board requests an appropriation of 100000 dollars for the next biennium.
Occasional showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight and Saturday in Chicago. Brisk to high southerly winds accompany the unsettled conditions as the weather forecast outlines a mix of showers and storms through the period.
Frank Barber went to Dubuque to day to begin work with the ball team there. Otto Weinecke and Lynn Griffith went to Coleman today to repair a steam shovel for the I. C. R. RB. The ladies of the W R C are requested to meet to attend memorial service at Embury church Sabbath evening at 7 o'clock p.m. Rev. Chas. G. Smith of Huntsville Ohio will preach at Embury Church Sunday morning. A large number of people are going to Dixon tomorrow morning to take in the field day. A rate of one and one third for the round trip has been secured. All ladies are invited to meet with the ladies of the W R C Monday in Fry's block vacant room to make wreaths bringing flowers. Warren Hea of this city met with an accident at Oshkosh Wednesday in which he sprained his ankle and fractured his arm. He was brought home last evening and is resting today. The best remedy is Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. All members of W d McKim post G A Xt are requested to Saber ile at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at their hall to attend Memorial service at 7 30 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Heo Williams Commander. 2d W W Montelius is here from Denver Colorado.
Miss Anna Barton will host a reception this evening. It notes plans for attendees and invites guests to join in a social gathering hosted by Miss Barton.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for health and vitality. It claims they improve brain and body power and promotes them as 25 cents at Emmert and Burrell’s drug store, highlighting results linked to strong health.
Editor notes a letter signed N blaming Third ward for the Lincoln avenue school defeat. It argues others resisted too, citing Richard Dirksen of the Second ward and First ward residents who also opposed the proposal. Also reports Miss Griggs chosen superintendent at $1000 annually.
At the regular meeting this evening final arrangements will be made for attending the Memorial services at the Embury M. E. church Sunday evening. A full attendance is desired. Also notes drugstore ad: Keep chickens lice free with Lee's Lice Killer sold by Geo. S. Nash, 64 West St.
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