Illinois Republicans Endorse McKinley Platform 1900
The Peoria convention reaffirms the 1900 Republican platform and praises McKinley's administration. It condemns Democratic policies, pledges support for Cuban liberty, the gold standard, and U.S. possession of Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It also endorses Governor Tanner, Senator Cullom, and Republican congressmen, and calls delegates to back McKinley for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Mnois
United States Treasury
McKinley
United States
Hemisphere
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Congress
Tanner
Ullom
John R. Tanner
Shelby M. Cullom
Senate
Ilinoia
Mike
One for the Coal Dealer
A rude street encounter features a furious woman accusing a coal dealer of selling poor fuel at high prices. The dealer defends famine pricing and notes his own purchase costs, while the woman alleges her husband could supply similar coal cheaper, prompting a sharp reply about her husband’s noninvolvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missus
Slater
Mountain Tea of the Medicine Co advertisement fragment
An OCR fragment notes a tonic product marketed as the greatest tonic known by the Medicine Co. at 3850 and mentions Joseph Em i Mountain Tea made by Madi me, indicating an old advertisement snippet with product name and makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Co
Joseph Emi
Madime
Beefsteak and Onion Club Hosts Picnic at Miss Snyder Home
Social life in Freeport features Decoration day picnic on Miss Jessie Snyder's lawn at Park Avenue and Carroll Street with a lunch at sunset. Guests viewed Third Ward Park and enjoyed operatic selections, then cards in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Society
Jessie Snyder
Park Avenue
Carroll Street
Third Ward
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Snyder Homestead
Jessie
George M. Sheetz
Upper Stephenson Street
C.C. Wolf
Madison
Illnesses among locals and visitors noted
The Sick List reports Mrs. Wm. Simcox ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Word from Chicago says Rev. C. C. Snyder remains critically ill. Chas. Herrick is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Simcox
Chicago
Bowling alleys to open opposite Brewster house
In ten days a new first class bowling alley will open to the public in the building opposite the Brewster house. The facility promises modern lanes and amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster House
Archbishop of Canter bury Keeps Steadfast in Drizzling Rain
A vivid tale follows the Archbishop through a busy church congress and evening meeting. Despite fatigue, he walks toward the railway station to return for tomorrow's ordinations, dismissing a frail helper with a wry joke about weather and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Clevregymin
Local residents and visitors noted in transit and visits
F R Rice and others traveled to Chicago while Mrs Chas Schenk also went to Chicago. Barrett headed to Red Oak and Senator Aspinwall returned from Washington. Various others visited Freeport from Germania Wisconsin to Rockford and Dixon, with several travelers to Chicago and Europe and medical arrangements for eye treatment in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Schenk
Chicago
GC. S. Barrett
Red Oak
Senator Aspinwall
Washington
R. G. Shumway
Polo
Freeport
Vivian
Rockford
Putnam Shows Ward Leader Through Boston Library
While head of Boston Public Library Mr. Putnam guided a ward leader through every department showing the scope of work and staff qualifications. The politician offered to have his friend apply, but left convinced no staff place existed and the blank was never submitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putman
Boston
Mr. Putnam
Czar to Honor Siberian Railway With Nicolai Statue
The czar plans a statue at Nicolai to commemorate the Siberian railway completion. Admiral Sehley warns war remains a possibility, arbitration being temporary. M de Freycinet, ex prime minister of France, pursues scientific studies challenging Laplace. British Lords peerage heirs count: half lack sons. specific dukes named.
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Russia
Siberian
Nicolai
Alexander Tii
M. de Freycinet
Trance
Tle
Laplace
House of Lords
Duke of Argyll
Beaufort
Hamilton
Devonshire
Leeds
Manchester
Newcastle
St. Albans
Somerset
Wellington
Westminster
Census enumerators listed for Stephenson County begins
The census work begins tomorrow across the US with enumerators named for Stephenson County townships and Freeport wards. Instructions urge families to prepare full names, relationships, birth data, marriage status, birthplaces, immigration details, occupations, schooling, home ownership, assets, disability status, and recent deaths to speed counting in June. The bulletin frames the census as constitutional, demographic, and social, linking marriage and birth data to national growth and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Freeport
Stephenson County
Buckeye
John Elsesser
Dakota
Elwin
Auman
Erin
Wm. H. Kaufman
Florence
Martin D. Sheetz
Harlem
Carl C. Zimmerman
Jefferson
August Koeller
Loran
Jne J. Frees
Kent
Warren C. Goddard
Lancaster
Oliver Furst
Oneco
Clayton Bear
Ridott
Albert Askey
Rock Grove
Aaron Bolender
Silver Creek
Henry S. Gochenour
Waddams
Albert C. Brundage
West Point
Joseph Gishwiller
Lena Town
Jno
H. Rife
Winslow
Nelson Sweeley
Freeport City
N. Galena Avenue
Pecatonica River
Archibald Youngs
John de Jongh
Walnut
Pleasant Street
Locust Street
Chas. C. Wilson
Walnut Street
Abraham L. Gilbert
Ward 38
Washington Street
Adams
Walter M. Putnam
Adams Street
Wm. A. Kintzel
ILC
R. R
Benj. F. Timms
Census Office
Congress
Dr King's New Life Pills Boost Strength and Ambition
This ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as improving digestion stamina mental clarity and ambition. A 25 cent box is promoted as giving a feeling of being renewed with sales through Jos Emmert druggist.
Seed Potatoes Offered In Harlem Gardens
Seed potatoes are available early and late in Harlem gardens, located south of the water tower, advertised by H. D. Convaass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Convaass
Death of well known Freeport gardener F R Bauch
Morning death at 10 o clock from dropsy and complications after long illness. Bauch born in Germany April 27 1828 came to Freeport 50 years ago and retired 20 years ago. Survived by eight children and wife Barbara Weland Bauch. Funeral plans not yet set. Infant daughter of Henry Kortemeier died aged nine months. funeral at 9 30 Friday morning.
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Gardner
F. R. Bauch
South
Galena Avenue
Mr. Bauch
Bauch
Berlin
Germany
Freeport
Barbara Weland
Henry Campman
Dr. Saucerman
Fred Bauch
Louis
Sioux Falls
Henry Kortemeier
Lancaster Township
Markets Report from Cuicaco and Chicago Mills
Cuicaco markets close with July wheat at 67, July corn 37, July oats 213, July pork 11.22, July lard 6.80. Cattle 13,000 dull. Reeves 4.35 to 5.60. Stockers 3.75 to 5.10. Hogs 35,000 open lower, close strong. Heavy 5.16 to 5.174, Light 4.85. Sheep 10,000 steady 4.50 to 5.65. Killen reports mixed grain quotes for May and July. Chicago receipts note wheat 41 cars today. hogs 85,000. cattle 13,000 lower. Minnesota and Duluth arrivals listed. New York stock market data furnished by Killen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicaco
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yard
C. W. Killen
Fry’s Block
Chicago
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Winslow's Brings Julia Marlow Oxfords Comfort
The Julia Marlow oxfords offer greater foot comfort than any other low shoe. Ladies are invited to call at Winslow's to try them and experience the fit firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlow Oxfords
Winslow’s
Steamboat Excursion Plan For Freeport Coal Dealers
W M Sanford of Freeport coordinates a six day to eight day lake voyage aboard the lake steamer Manitou for 85 ladies already booked with 33 dollars for berth meals passage. Chicago based organizers will guide the trip leaving June 11 returning with first class comfort and bands for entertainment including Buffalo and Niagara Falls stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sanford
Coal Dealers’ Association
Illinois
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Lake
Chicago
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Milwaukee
Detroit
Mackinac
Emigration Surges as Ireland Sees 1899 Outbound Natives
A 1899 return records 41 432 natives leaving Ireland, about 9 000 more than the previous year. The rise marks a notable increase in migrant movement during the period, with counts highlighting a shifting pattern in Irish emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Relieves Pain Instantly
Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts, sprains, stings. Instant relief. Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil. At any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch
Thomas
First Class Laundry Offer By Cascade Operator
Geo G McCarry announces Cascade laundry offers first class work with personal attention and prompt delivery. Office under First National Bank. Public patronage invited for high quality washing, ironing, and delivery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
First National Bank
Geo
G. McCarry
Credit Men Convention Excursion Tickets Featured
The National Association of Credit Men meets in Milwaukee from June 12 to 14. Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets on a certificate plan from June 8 to 14, return by June 18, at a fare of one third above round trip. Inquiries to C. G. W. Ry or F. H. Lord 115 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Credit Men
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago Great Western Ry
C.G. W. Ry
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Adams St
Chicago
Annual Meeting Notice for German Evangelical Lutheran Synod
The Illinois District Chicago announces its Annual Meeting from June 6 to 12. The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell excursion tickets on the certificate plan from June 2 to 8 to Chicago, valid to return June 15 at a fare one third higher for the round trip. For details contact any C G W agent or F H Lord G P T A 1138 Adams St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Illinois
Chicago
Chicago Great Western
C.G. W. Ry
F. H. Lord
G. P
T. A
Adams St
Chicago Great Western By
T.A
United Norwegian Lutheran Church Minneapolis Meeting Announced
The United Norwegian Lutheran Church schedules its annual gathering in Minneapolis from June 13 to June 21, 1900. Also notes a June 9 to June 15 excursion ticket sale on a certificate plan, return by June 25, fare one third, inquire via agent C. G. W. Ry or F. H. Lord G P and TA Chicago at 113 Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
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Sie Journal
Eearrier
Ets
Ie Oaanat Wit Wa Company
Iilinoie
Ill
Richard Yates
LWA
Northcott
Tlentenant
Hoverno
James A
Rose
Leisinture
Ao Taggart
We Middekauff
J Wames
M'Cullough
Attoi Y
Beefsteak and Onion Club
Snyder
C. W. Harden
C. F. Hildreth
Lady Foresters
St. Mary’s Hall
Gibler
Rose Gleason
Daniel Feeley
Geo. Otis
Alex Fay
Sandwich Club
K. of G. Hall
Henry Rotzler
F. R. Rice
H. M. Vandervort
Germania
Frank W. Siecke
Bessie Hineline
Harvard
al Baumgarten
A. M. Devore
Elgin
George Brockhausen
Mildred Charleton
Isaac Stine
Dixon
J. H. Edwards
C. M. Parker
Austin
Nellie Blaisdell
John A. Martin
Mrs. Jessie Burchard
California
Misses Fry
Edwin Hall
Europe
Southhampton
England
Wednesay
E. M. Blaisdell
J. E. Rusten
Lincoln Avenue
G. A. Weaver
Springfield
T. Luther Potter
Sons of Veterans
Orangeville
Potter
Sehley
Ators
Hood
New York Stock Market
Fry's Block
Ohio
Vevere
Syeoree
Federal Stee
Federal Steel Pid
Bosa Sik Leather Seeuseoen Ll
Il Apie
Ody Mo. Pac
Wik
Nor
Pacific
Sy Norf
West
Pacific Mail
Seeenen
Bonthers
Entrseseenetene
Union Pacific Baesee
Thy
Union Pacific
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association of
Unois
Dean
W. C
Shep
Stephenson St
N. B
Freeport Plumbing & Heating Co
George J. Dehn
Mer
Soldiers’ Monument
E. Mayer
Sec
E. Bengston
Stephenson Street
O. L. Schulte
Pleasant St
Green St
Cituation
Smith Shop
Schelling & Douglas
Lincoln Boulevard
State Street
Enquirer
O. Taylor & Frick
Preeport
Foot Stephenson Treat
Jaw
G. Brown
Carroll St
Winger
Stephenson Ae G Oe
Seeley & Mayer
John F. Franz
John F. Tanz
A. Sheets
Court House
Sontag
Stephen
Son Street
Exchange
Beetween Court House
City Hall
Tequira
BR. Sheatz
Fe O
Nosrent
Sma
Homer St
Oak Place
Clark Avenue
Douglas Avenue
Grove Street
TOS
J. C. Widener’s
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