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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
1
Washington reports on General Breckinridge's testimony before war investigators. He praised General Miles for planning and execution at Santiago while criticizing General Shafter's readiness and oversight. Breckinridge noted troop readiness, supply gaps, and the army's overall performance despite limitations.
Dr. William G. Weaver of the Ninth Pennsylvania volunteers described typhoid outbreaks at Camp Thomas regimental hospital from June 18 to August 20 with 600 cases and about 30 deaths. He cited drug shortages, especially quinine, overcrowded tents, poor water from Chickamauga creek, and overwork causing illness. Governor Beaver criticized Colonel Lee for hospital tent access. Major Lagarde noted overcrowded transports to Cuba and fever aboard the Saratoga.
At the St Paul convention on November 16 Mrs. Stevens of Maine was elected president succeeding Miss Willard. Mrs. Fry became corresponding secretary and Mrs. Hoffman recording secretary. A heated Temple bonds debate ended with a defeat of a resolution pledging retirement of the Temple trust bonds by a vote of 75 to 267.
Washington reports Hon. Robert P. Porter presented a about sixty thousand word analysis to the president and secretary of the treasury. The document covers Cuba's fourteen year budget, income sources and expenditures, with additional reports expected. It also includes statements on Cuba's financial industrial commercial and social conditions to guide American enterprise and capital opportunities once government and tax questions are settled.
Paris reports the court of cassation will provide Dreyfus counsel with ministerial depositions the Esterhazy letters and the secret dossier if produced. Dreyfus is ordered to prepare his defense while Mme Dreyfus, upon hearing the news, fainted with joy.
Washington reports mounting pressure from states with troops in Manila urging the return of volunteers to the United States. Officials say no immediate means exists to relieve these troops of duty in the Philippines.
A Boston conference of prominent anti imperialists is planned within days with invitations sent. The meetings are expected to lead to a formal organization in Boston to unite public sentiment against the United States seizure of Spain’s former possessions.
In Canea Crete on November 16 celebrations spread through the town as crowds celebrate the end of Turkish rule. The bishop led a Te Deum, invoking divine blessings on the protecting powers for Crete’s liberation and jubilation filled the streets.
The grand lodge of Illinois Odd Fellows convened in Springfield in representative hall with about 1,500 members attending. Grand Master Cicero J. Lindley of Greenville presided as reports of officers were read and several resolutions were introduced.
Savannah Ga November 16 Colonel Cas mir Andel of the Fourth Illinois has resigned. Governor Tanner has named Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Swift of the Ninth Illinois to command the Fourth.
Alton Illinois November 16 A new bank named Second National Bank of Alton will open around January 1 The preliminary organization is complete and capital stock of 100000 dollars is fully subscribed.
Col Bryan told the Associated Press he will discuss returns now that the election is over. He says the Chicago platform will be reaffirmed in 1900 and criticizes the gold standard and bank monopoly while noting war dominated issues. He comments on Nebraska's fusion victory and the state ticket outcome.
Rev F I Bell of Weedsport New York endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for long standing indigestion. The advertisement extols digestion by a vegetable remedy and claims benefits to energy and sleep. Prices and availability noted from Marshall Michigan firm. A mix of other items follows including constipation remedies and croup cures.
Daily report from Pana Illinois notes internecine violence among black workers at Springside Coal Company with Will iam Shaw shot in the cheek and jaw by a driver, plus further shootings and guard deployments as authorities seek to keep troops in town. Other items mention a white miner shot near his home and a bullet-riddled residence of a black miner. Governor Tanner urged to retain troops. police fear for Sheriff-elect Downey’s life.
The term round robin dates to centuries ago in France as a nonattributable protest form. In 1626 an English fleet bound for Rochatle faced opposition from Protestant subjects of Louis XII, leading sailors to sign a circular pledge not to fire. The fleet returned to England after orders to rejoin Dieppe were issued, with crews quitting the ships rather than obeying.
The text describes a Chinese soldier in disguise wearing a blue turban loose coat and baggy trousers with a blue smock and bullseye motif on breast and back. The disguise aims to mislead enemies, while the escort soldiers carry rusty Winchesters and Martini rifles with belts of brass cartridges. Based on London News.
An ad extols Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets easing indigestion and constipation with gentle action. It promises a free medical advisor for 21 one cent stamps and notes W A Pickering’s Formosa travels, including cannibal anecdotes.
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for Grain O the new drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like its rich brown color. Made from pure grains. easy on the stomach. Priced 11 5c and 25c per package. Sold by grocers. 10 24dnly The Escorial palace vastness noted with four days to tour 28 Spanish leagues about 120 miles.
A dated flyer urges prompt treatment of colds and coughs warning that delays lead to fatal diseases like pneumonia. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe sure and pleasant cough medicine guaranteed to help.
After exposure or onset of symptoms the ad claims a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar will prevent a cold. It attributes the remedy to H. J. Moogh and Swarts & Fleck. The piece then shifts to a public health warning about snake bites in India with a stated death toll of 488289 over 32 years.
Several government departments including the education office school inspectorship and civil service commission remain largely controlled by graduates of Oxford and Cambridge.
Mrs J M Bailey of Beaver Dam Wisconsin reports her daughter was treated by four doctors and given up as lost until Foley's kidney cure was recommended by a neighbor. She now walks miles without fatigue and credits the medicine and Swarts Fleck for facilitating the treatment.
A vintage advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for nasal inflammation and colds. It claims immediate relief when a small amount is placed in the nostrils, with cleansing and healing effects. Sold by druggists or mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
The C M St P railroad announces special sale days November 15 December 66 and 20 offering home seekers tickets to western points at about one fare for the whole trip. Prospective travelers are urged to secure these rates before starting their trip.
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