14 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
1
Lumber from the timber to the consumer is sold without middlemen margins. We own the timber and two saw mills to process logs into lumber quickly. Our covered lumber stays protected from warping. Call us to visit whether you plan to buy or not.
Special: Charleston ran aground near Vigan on a hidden reef on Nov 2. Crew worked two days and nights to free her but a typhoon forced them to abandon ship for Kamiguin. Locals friendly. Lt. McDonald reached Callao and Manila. Helena dispatched to aid. Aguinaldo’s capital reportedly moved, forces trapped near Bongabong. Generals Wheaton and Lawton report combat near San Jacinto and Salinda with American casualties and Filipino losses.
Four trunks suspected of containing mutilated bodies were found at Union Station and sent to the morgue for investigation. They were brought from Memphis by Pacific Express en route to Omaha. Suspect Frank Thompson, Memphis undertaker, claims trunks were for W. H. Hamsen of Keokuk Iowa and paid for the bodies.
State Auditor McCullough tabulates the complete state assessment with a 1898 and 1899 comparison. 1898 total $698,443,706 rising to 1899 at $895,869,090, an increase of $202,425,384. 1899 changes by county are given for the congress district ahead of the board of equalization meeting.
Earl Newman, 22, adopted son of Charles Dyer, hanged himself at the Dyer home in Milledgeville Illinois. His body was found by Mrs. Dyer in the woodshed after he tied a rope to a beam and strangled himself following a period of gloom and threats.
Adjutant General Reece grants six month leave to First Lieutenant Noble F M Baumann of Company C First Infantry. Also honorably discharging numerous soldiers from Company G Sixth Infantry and Company L Sixth Infantry including corporals Hosatt Opel Wallace and privates Gruver Brownlee Hill Wheeler De Boer Sellke Wheelock Stevens.
Cloudy tonight and cooler in the south and central portions. Wednesday fair and warmer in the extreme north. The special forecast notes Ili no is phrase appears in the text.
D H Lamberton died this morning at 10 at his home near the Salvation Army barracks after a brief illness. Born in New York City in 1839, he moved here 86 years ago and is survived by his wife Julia Fletcher, a son Arthur, and a sister Mrs Young of Winslow. He was a veteran of the Civil War with the 96th Illinois Vol. He will be buried tomorrow afternoon from the Salvation Army barracks under arrangements by the John A. Davis post with Rev L C Burling officiating.
Private cable from Manila announces the death of Major John A. Logan Jr of the Thirty third infantry in Luzon. He was leading his battalion when killed. He leaves a widow and two children. He is a son of the late General John A. Logan of Illinois.
A Kimberly dispatch reports Boers shelling British fortifications at extreme range of 8000 yards daily but causing no damage and no alarm in Harttown on November 10.
Paterson New Jersey November 14 Special Vice President Hobart rested fairly well last night and today he partook of a light breakfast in a concise hospital update.
Buffalo horns available for purchase inquire at 163 Liberty Street. Contact information not provided.
The Florence Station camp of Modern Woodmen will host an oyster supper at their hall on Thursday evening. The ad notes that Dr. Wood's Nor way Pine Syrup is pleasant to take and a harmless remedy, as part of the promotional copy. Emmert & Burrell are referenced in connection with the ad.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Bowers and Busby's minstrel aggregation playing a two night engagement at the Grand. Last evening drew a large crowd as traditional minstrel acts blend with improved features and clever specialties. This evening repeats with a big house expected. Hermann promises startling magic illusions for the Monday Nov 20 engagement, sale of seats excellent.
A historical advertisement proclaims cure for the cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes that all druggists refund the money if it fails and bears the signature of E. W. Grove on each box.
Mrs H V Brown provides china painting lessons at 74 Clark Avenue. Contact 0-19d1m for details.
A Philadelphia man, Mr John Oliver, recounts a drastic illness with yellowing skin and sunken eyes. After three doctors gave him up, a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle improved him, three weeks restored health, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. 50 cents at Emmert and Burrells Drug Store guaranteed.
In Chicago street a gale car repairs are underway after an incident. Officials provided few details while crews work at the scene.
A garbled catalog-like snippet lists items such as ribbed blue underwear priced at 48 cents and heavy fleece lined underwear. Additional phrases mention fleece lined undergarments, ribbed underwear, and unlaundered white shirts without clear context or complete sentences.
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