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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
7
Dr A L Newton asserts the ability to cure many chronic diseases without operations. He claims to locate the trouble’s seat without questions and to reach ailments beyond medicines. He notes endorsements from prominent doctors who value magnetic healing for certain chronic cases and send patients for treatment. He condemns narrow minded critics of the new system.
Rarely have Drs Newton met a rheumatism case that did not yield to their treatment They claim to cure fallen or weak female parts and have never failed in p erforming their work They avoid exposing patients while treating and rely on testimonials plus numerous cases illustrating magnetic healing success
A daily 27 hour through service is inaugurated between Chicago and New York leaving Van Buren St Chicago at 5 30 P M and arriving New York 7 25 P M following day. The Standard New York and Boston Express leaves Chicago at 10 35 A M daily with through cars to New York and Boston arriving early the following afternoon. Night Express departs Chicago at 10 30 P M daily for New York and Boston arriving early the second morning. Courteous colored porters staff day coaches to assist passengers especially ladies traveling alone. Dining car on all day trains from Chicago with service described as unexcelled and at popular prices. Mr J Y Calahan will provide detailed information on rates and trains at 111 Adams St Chicago. City ticket offices 111 Adams St Telephone 2057 Central and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Telephone 208 Harrison.
The Commercial Advertiser notes NYC diners will have no interior kitchen openings. Kitchens will exit to platform vestibules, improving air and comfort for passengers. Service under the General Passenger Agent aims for perfection in every respect. 5-29d if
The Nickel Plate Railroad offers three daily express trains between Chicago, New York and Boston with 27 hour service between Chicago and New York. All day trains from Chicago include dining car meals at popular prices. Information furnished by J Y Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St Chicago.
Washington officials report the Groat bill to tax oleomargarine nearly out of use advanced from the House agriculture committee by a 10 to 7 vote with 2 abstentions. A substitute to curb fraud was defeated 8 to 0. If enacted, the act would tax uncolored oleomargarine at one fourth of a cent per pound and colored imitation butter at ten cents per pound, and would apply state police powers to regulate such products. The bill’s sponsors hope for early passage in the current session.
From Shanghai dated yesterday the rebel movement in China intensifies with fears of a massacre in Pekin. Foreign envoys order legation guards as rebels mass outside the capital. Imperial troops are defeated, with hundreds killed and many remaining troops defecting. The Boxers gain broad support from the Manchu army and the Dowager Empress and Prince Ching are believed to approve.
Telegraphed reports from the viceroy of Inga describe good rain in Mysore with scattered showers elsewhere. Cholera circulation remains, causing high mortality and hindering relief. About 5,730,000 people are listed as receiving relief. In Washington, the revenue cutter Fessenden is ordered to Detroit for public demonstrations on June 1 and 10 to honor Admiral Dewey's visit.
Ex-queen Liliuokalani sailed from San Pronuccisco aboard the City of Pekin bound for Honolulu. She does not look well and it is believed she is returning home to die.
Manila reports list Major Arbenry T. Allen of the Forty third Infantry killed near Catbatogon Samar while leading a scout. Lieutenant Tevans slain as he charged entrenchments. Captain John Colle and Captain Nordans tied to actions. Enemata losses include thirty five killed, many wounded. Americans suffer no casualties. Other engagements across Manly Cebu Tarabas Laguna Zambales Pangasin provinces yield fourteen enemy dead. A surrendered rebel major influenced mass surrender of forty six men with fifty five rifles.
Chicago May 30 A business man W McAuley refused 5 cents extra for coffee and missed a train to New York. He spent an hour at Harrison street police station and stayed another day to appear before Justice Martin. He had paid 10 cents for coffee and rolls but was charged when the proprietor asked 15 cents. Justice Martin discharged him and advised a suit against Steve Miner for false imprisonment.
A rehearing for James Fitzharris and Joseph Muller, ex convicts excluded by the board of special inquiry, was held with former Judge George M. Curtis arguing their innocence of the Phoenix park murders. Curtis’ motion for admission was denied. The men will appeal to the secretary of the treasury and await a definite decision in prison. Separately, the Senate finance committee favored a bill to tax beer with no less than a quarter barrel packaging, and ex president Cleveland, returning from Bermuda with Benedict, was greeted by Mrs. Cleveland in Princeton.
Paris May 30 General the Marquis de Gallifet resigns as minister of war and the official announcement confirms General Andre as his successor.
Chicago May 29 quotations from the Board of Trade show mixed grains with May wheat at 65 1/4 to 65 3/4, July at 66 3/4, corn near 85 1/2 to 86 1/4, oats around 21 1/4, and pork and lard values shifting. Produce prices list butter eggs poultry and fruits with regional varieties, while Chicago live stock receipts estimate hogs at 26,000 and cattle at 2,500 with wide price ranges for steers, cows, and hogs. Milwaukee reports steady grain and oats values for May 29.
A sensational tale recounts Lord Kitchener during a Preiskin rebellion episode in which the commander pauses a destruction order. In the doorway a pretty Dutch girl clings to the posts, her eyes aflame, as the Irish sergeant tries to force passage. Kitchener, softened, instructs his secretary to note the opposition and proceeds forward.
Andrew Carnegie admires President Henry Morton of Stevens Institute for his work with Edison in electrical science and his role guiding Stevens students. Morton, a Stevens associate, helped push progress in electricity and naval engineering while nurturing a vast alumni presence across major institutions. He also collects modern paintings, and Carnegie’s gifts to Stevens reflect that esteem.
William A Clark pursued a U S Senate seat from Montana after a fierce fight with Marcus Daly. Charges of bribery were leveled at Clark, the senate committee on privileges and elections recommended unseating him, Clark resigned, then Lt Governor Spriggs appointed him to fill the vacancy during Governor Smith's absence, a protest followed.
A brief exchange quoted from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features Miss Clambake and Mr Sawhorse trading witty remarks about speaking up and originality in a concise, humorous cartoon-like dialogue fragment.
A Virginia camp tale recalls novice soldiers near War Renton who mistook a glowworm for an enemy campfire causing a sentry to alarm the unit. The scene unfolds under a September sky with Blue Ridge lights as humor and romance mix with wartime discipline. The picket’s blunder ends in laughter and a return to slumber.
The line notes that in England it is not a compliment to mention a girl's bloom in her cheek. It reflects social etiquette on flattery and modesty, hinting at cultural norms about beauty praise and propriety.
An old advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Cure for healthy kidneys and general wellness. It links Pearl Time and service terms to legal matters, and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy, naming H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkunz.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets on the certificate plan for the Interstate Tournament and Whist Carnival in Chicago from May 26 to June 1, with return by June 6 at a fare of one third. Inquiries to an agency agent or F. I Lord, G P and T A, 113 Adams St Chicago.
An advertisement extols a Hiustrated Supplement of the Daily and Sunday Tribune, claiming 0 pages of beauty, interest, and valuable features with pictures. It asserts the supplement is the best edition for business readers and delivers it at a reasonable hour.
The Nickel Plate Road unveils a May schedule with fast service to Wayne County towns, Evans, and New England points plus New York and Boston routes. Daily trains depart Chicago at 10:30 am 3:30 pm and 10:30 pm with drawing room sleeping cars and through dining cars to Boston and New York. The 3:30 pm Chicago departure includes an observation car east of Buffalo on the Lackawanna line, reaching New York City by 7:25 pm. Secure sleeping car space by contacting J Y Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
Low excursion fares to North Manchester Indiana via the Northwestern line. Tickets sold May 28 29 and 30 not valid for trains arriving Chicago before May 29. Valid until July 5 for German Baptists annual meeting. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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