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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1900

Page

3

Wellington's Blast Conspiracy Accused of Crime

A Washington speech May 20 revisits a supposed U S Great Britain understanding. Wellington alleges a Rhodes Chamberlain conspiracy to seize the Rand gold mines and blames England for Boer oppression. Lodge challenges proof and the state department archives.

Washington Senate Wellngton United States Great Britain Lodger Wellington State Department Lodge England Sdngland Chamberlin Tweland Transvaal Cecil Rhodes Joseph Chamberlain Ite

South Dakota Senator Kyle in Parley Over Politics

In Washington on May 20 the Senate debated a commission to Paris when Mallory named various political affiliations. Pettigrew claimed Kyle from South Dakota could reveal his colleague's politics, Kyle retorted that he would handle his own politics and that South Dakotans would judge Pettigrew at the coming election. The exchange drew laughter as Pettigrew accused patronage tendencies.

Pettigrew Kyle Washington Senate Paris Mallory Florida South Dakota

Protective duties clash over German meat import bill

Washington reports a bill to impose a 10 percent duty on German meat imports entering the United States, tied to Germany’s prohibitory duties. Representative Bailey of Kansas introduced it, with Springer and Ways and Means members discussing urgent action. Havana bishop Sbarretti protested confiscation of church property, while General Wood deferred to courts on the issue.

Washington J. W. Springer Denver National Live Stock Association Congress Representative Bailey Kansas United State United States German Empire Ways and Means Committee Springer Havana Mer. Sbarretti Elavana General Wood

Springfield brick works cuts workers over weekly pay

Springfield Illinois May 29 two hundred employees of the Springfield Davenport Brick works are cut because the proprietors refuse to grant weekly pay. The proposed introduction of certain machines may prolong the strike.

Springfield Ill Springfield Davng Brick Works

METHODISTS NEARLY THROUGH Amusement Matter Tabled

Chicago May 29 The quadrennial Methodist Episcopal conference nearly adjourned with little more than formality to go today Delegates left for home last night The temperance debate stalled Richard Yates GOP governor nominee sought to strike from the report a demand to denounce liquor interests while Governor Shaw of Iowa urged the same ban The body rejected a harsh critique of McKinley Griggs and the administration over the canteen issue and moved the amusements ban back to the table by unanimous vote

Lemperance Chicago Methodist Episcopal Echurch Richard Yates Leslie M. Shaw Iowa Yates McSinley Griggs

Philippines Guerrillas Target Natives in Fatdan War Policy

General Corbin reports improved Philippine situation with no organized resistance. Guerrilla bands raid unprotected natives, loot and flee before troops arrive. Troops execute those caught looting to deter terror, as disarmament and arms control are pursued before civil government is set up.

Philippines Washington Corbin Sfae- Anthut

Judge halts Chinese inoculation discrimination in San Francisco

Federal Judge Morrow issues an injunction blocking discrimination by federal and local health authorities in plague precautions. Chinese residents cannot be forced to receive anti-plague inoculations nor barred from entering or leaving San Francisco by quarantine officers.

San Francisco Morrow

Scores at Base Ball Chicago May 20

Baseball scores from May 20 include Pittsburgh against New York with a tied or unfinished game in Pittsburgh, Chicago defeating Brooklyn at home, St Louis beating Philadelphia, Cincinnati rained out, and Milwaukee edging Minneapolis. American League results show Milwaukee defeating Buffalo and Cleveland beating Buffalo in Buffalo, with Indianapolis listed otherwise.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York Pitttsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Ciincinnati Milwaukee Minneapolis Buffalo Cleveland Indianapolis

Will Drain Some Marsh Lands Near Necedah Wis

Necedah Wisconsin May 29 hundreds of acres of marsh lands from here to Necedah Junction will be drained for agricultural purposes Over 100 miles of ditches are to be dug The contract has already been set to an eastern party at a large figure The expense will be borne by the state and charged up to the land.

Necedah Wis Necedah Junction

Supreme Court Rejects Admiral Dewey Bounty Claim

The United States Supreme Court has decided against Admiral Dewey's bounty claim, depriving him and Manila veterans of half the amount sought. Chief Justice Waller delivered a dissent.

Dewey Washington United States Supreme Court Admiral Dewey Manila Waller

Kansas Seeks 20000 Men for Wheat Harvest

Kansas requests 20,000 workers to salvage a large wheat crop. State Grain Inspector Melenzie reports an estimated harvest of 85,000,000 bushels with crews starting in southern Kansas by June 12.

Kansas Yopeka Mas Melenzie Kansas Wheat Belt

German Pilgrims Condemned For Rome Clash

Berlin papers condemn the excesses by French pilgrims at St Peter's in Rome and say German pilgrims missed a chance for summary satisfaction, noting the incident on May 29.

Berlin St. Peter’s Rome

Irish National Convention Prep Moves To Dublin

London dated report says John Redmond, chairman of the United Irish Parliamentary party, departed for Dublin yesterday to arrange the Irish national convention set for June 19.

London John Redmond United Irish Parliamentary Party Dublin

Pennsylvania wins dual track meet over California

Pennsylvania defeated California in a track and field dual by Tb points to 20 yesterday. Other notes include the British Lords passing the deceased wife's sister bill to its second reading and riots in Pere Lin chaise cemetery Paris during socialist demonstrations. Pope Leo XII proclaimed beatification of seventy seven Chinese missionaries who died between 1798 and 1856. Army officers in Havana denied extravagant living charges. Richard B Cakell confessed to retaining $200 from his Chicago employer Charles Woodward. Chicago diamond thief in Germany identified via Bertillon. New London Wisconsin free from smallpox. Scarlet fever outbreak at Harvard Wisconsin. Orlando Hadley, 35, near Viroqua Wisconsin, died by suicide. Lucy Holden, 143, killed by lightning in Chicago. John Hamilton Drake of Alba Louisiana, brother of ex Governor J M Drake, died at Great Northern hotel Chicago aged 73. Germany has thirty six fewer bicycle factories than last year. US Fish Commission has liberated nearly 500 million lobsters off Massachusetts coast over five years.

Pennsylvania California House of Lords Pere Linchaise Paris Leo China Havana Richard B. Cakell Chicago Charles Woodward Germany Bertillon New London Wis Harvard Orlando Hadley Viroqua Lucy Ilolden John Hamilton Drake Alba J. M. Drake Great Northern United States Fish Commission Massachusetts

CLEAR VIEW OF THE ECLIPSY REPORTS WORLDWIDE OBSERVATION

Reports from the naval observatory and observers across the south note clear weather and a smooth total solar eclipse path, with the president watching from Holland and vast scientific material gathered. In Denver, Professor Fr A Howe observed the reappearance of the planet Eros at Chamberlain Observatory during the eclipse, a major year event.

Europe Holland Denver Fr. A. Howe Chamberlain Observatory Eros Berlin Observatory

General Paper Co of Wisconsin Formed in Milwaukee

Articles of association filed for the General Paper company of Wisconsin with $100000 capital. Incorporators named are Thomas F. E. Nash of Centralia, George A. Whiting and William Z. Stuart of Neenah, formal steps for a Wisconsin Minnesota paper manufacturers organization.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Minnesota General Paper Company of Thomas FE. Nash Centralia George A. Whiting William Z. Stuart Neenah

Latonia Derby Walkover Spoils Big Race

Latonia yesterday staged a chaotic Derby as heavy track conditions led to withdrawals leaving Lieutenant Gibson as the sole starter. Crowds in Cincinnati saw a race turn into a farce with Gibson simply circling the track to claim the top prize amid lapses of pace. In Kansas City the Negro Democratic clubs were urged to send delegates to a July Fourth weekend meeting during the Democratic convention.

Cincinnati Latonia Lieutenant Gibson Kansas City National Association of Negro Democratic Clubs Association Negro Democratic League

Czar Hosts British Embassy Dinner on Queen Birthday

In St. Petersburg on May 29 the czar invited members of the British embassy to dinner to mark the queen’s birthday. The unprecedented gesture is viewed as a matter of notable political significance last week.

St. Petersburg

Paper Mill Ashes Destroy Main Factory at Rockford

Fire Sunday morning devastated the Rockford Paper Mill's main factory in Rockford Illinois. Loss estimated between 30 000 and 40 000 with about 25 000 insured. The company will rebuild at once.

Rockford Ill Rockford Paper Mill Company

Call for Democratic Committee Meeting in Kansas City

Washington May 29 Senator Jones of Arkansas chairman of the Democratic national committee has sent a request to each member to meet at Kansas City on the 2nd day of July.

Democratic Committee Washington Senator Jones Arkansas Democratic National Committee Atansas City

Chicago Markets Quotation Report May 28

May 28 Chicago Board of Trade quotes cover Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short ribs and Produce items. Prices for Wheat May July oats pork lard and beef by grade are listed with open high low and close figures alongside produce prices for butter eggs live poultry potatoes apples strawberries and hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges. Milwaukee market adds grain prices for wheat rye barley oats.

Chicago Grain and Produce Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Illinois

Reducing War Tax and Rebel Blunders in Congress

The Boston Journal notes Republicans outmaneuver Democratic leaders in seeking to cut war revenue taxes. Payne asks Treasury for surplus data, signaling retrenchment ahead. Democrats fear political losses, while a New York organ hails repeal of stamp taxes as a rebuke to McKinley, risking renewed tariff fights.

Congress Boston Journal Philippines Payne Committee On Wars and Means House Secretary of the Treasury Poer Macrum Coeur d'Alene Porto Rico New York McKinley George III Mr. Bryan Aguinaldo Washington Jonger

Free Capital and Labor in Protective Policy Debate

The article argues that tariffs shield American labor by preventing foreign capital from undermining domestic industry. It states capital can enter the U S, but warns against foreign capital keeping profits abroad and selling into America with cheaply paid foreign labor. The policy aims to protect American workers while welcoming genuine investment.

Good Things of Life and Savings in New York

The 1890 rise in savings banks deposits in New York signals households meeting and exceeding needs, with broad prosperity across the country. The piece warns against restoring free trade policies that could erode gains, urging vigilance to prevent a repeat of past bank account declines.

New York

A Better Remedy for Paper Mills urged in Central Falls Journal

The Central Falls Journal argues that six hundred paper mills should be started to attract help, create wealth, and reduce paper prices. It attacks free trade as enriching a few by robbing wage earners of jobs and promotes the remedy as superior.

Central Falls R. J

NONE SO POPULAR MORROW'S KIDNEOIDS CLAIM POPULARITY

A testimonial from W. R. Beebe of Centralia Illinois promotes Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a universal kidney and backache remedy. He describes years of kidney pain, swelling, and sleepless nights, then says the product improved after a few days of daily use. Boxes cost fifty cents with a descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co.

Morrow W. R. Beebe Centralia Illinois Central John Morrow & Co Chemistu Springfield Ohio

Innish settlers seek Canada by sea from Liverpool

Over 100 Innish families recently sailed from Liverpool to find homes in Canada, part of a larger wave of Finns totaling more than 2,500 carried to Canada by a single steamship company within ten months. A Wisconsin reader touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast, harmless remedy for coughs and lung ailments, while petrified Arizona wood mantels and fireplaces are highlighted as luxurious, polished products.

Liverpool Canada

Atwater Man Regains Health After Kidney Cure

Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After four days on Foley's Kidney Cure he recovered fully. Statements attributed to H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz accompany the notice.

Chas. Replogle Atwater, O Foley H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Balloon Wireless Telegraphy Plan At Portsmouth

Balloon wireless telegraphic communication is to be attempted at Portsmouth England with the aim of establishing a link between the sea and a land force.

Portsmouth England

Cured a Running Sore with Banner Salve

Henry H. Richards of Willseyville New York claims a running breast sore that persisted over a year was cured after using Banner Salve with relief after half a box. He urges others to use it and says he will keep it in the house.

Henry H. Richards Willseyville N. Y H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz

Iowa’s Registry Stresses High Bank Count in Union

The Iowa State Register notes the state has 200 more financial institutions than any other state in the Union, though most are small banks.

Iowa State Register Union

Miss Florence Newman Endorses Pain Balm in Gray New York

Miss Florence Newman resident of Gray New York suffering muscular rheumatism testifies that Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the only remedy giving her relief. She offers this statement to help others with similar afflictions and notes the liniment is for sale by Jos Emmert.

Florence Newman Chamberlain Newman Gray N. Y Jos, Emmert

Notable British General In Canada In Early Sixties

General Buller served with his regiment the Sixtieth rifles in Canada during the early 1860s when Montreal and other cities were garrisoned by imperial troops. The advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as fast-acting liver and blood purifying pills by H. d. Moogk.

General Buller Canada Sixtieth Rifles Montreal DeWitt H. d. Moogk

Man States His Mother Weaves All But Boots

A Fairfield Maine man visited a local store and claimed that everything he wore except his boots was spun woven and made by his mother. He listed stockings shirts underclothes outerwear and cap as his mother’s handiwork.

Fairfield

Grain-O grain beverage advertisement claim

A testimonial promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. The writer says after a week they prefer Grain-O to coffee and notes it nourishes, benefits children, and strengthens the system. Available in 15c and 25c packages from grocers.

To Heal a Hurt Use Banner Salve for Skin Wounds

An advertisement for Banner Salve by H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jupgkunz promises guaranteed relief for cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases with claimed healing power and no stated side effects.

H. J. Moogk W. F. Jupgkunz

Jenks on Trusts and Industrial Combinations at Cambridge

Professor Jeremiah W. Jenks of Cornell lectured at the Foge Art museum Cambridge on trusts. He traced causes to severe competition and explored how wastes could be saved through combinations. He argued tariffs prompt international rather than national mergers and rejected tariff discrimination as the primary cause.

Foge Art Museum Cambridge Mass Jeremiah W. Jenks Cornell University Jenks Industrial Commission Tein Tinnemeyer

Connecticut Sees Prosperity From Protection, Blake Says

Rufus W. Blake of Sterling Manufacturing in Darby Connecticut notes a surge in business activity and overtime across firms. He credits protectionist policy shifts for economic improvement, claiming New England will unite in support of American progress and prosperity this fall.

Rufus W. Blake Sterling Manufacturing Company Darby Conn Connecticut New England Europe Cleveland Connecteut

16 to 1 or nothing in anti imperialist clash

The Boston Journal argues the 1900 Philippine policy split mirrors tariff and coinage fights. It claims anti imperialists face a choice between McKinley and Bryan positions, equating free silver with support for free coinage and warning a third ticket offers only a partial shift.

Willam McKinley Philippines Willam J. Bryan Boston Journal Journal McKkinley Messrs Bryan Lentz Alegeld

The Boy Orator of Vinatte Faces a Platform Test

The piece notes the boy orator’s effort to hear the thunder of many hooves beneath the platform as November approaches. It casts him as a figure between the devil and the deep sea, referencing Mr. Bryan and the Philadelphia Inquirer’s take on his stance amid looming ballots.

Mr. Bryan Philadelphia Inquirer

Getting Used to It Con Men Wages Across Nation

The Pittsburg Times notes a nationwide rise in wage demands that even Colonel Bryan cannot ignore as he reviews incidental cases. The piece argues that wage growth has become a common concern across the country, reflecting broader economic pressure.

Colonel Bryan Pittsburg Times

Magnetic Healing Claims Cure Without Surgery

Dr. A. L. Newton asserts the ability to cure many diseases without surgery, locating trouble without questions and treating patients deemed beyond conventional medicine. He says many prominent doctors acknowledge magnetic healing's value for chronic cases and refer patients, while criticizing skeptics of the method.

Magnetic healing praised by patients and doctors

The passage extolls Drs Newton and others as examples of magnetic healing’s power, noting patients’ cures and numerous testimonies as evidence of success in treating diseases and alleviating pain.

Drs Newton

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