24 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1899
Page
1
Ellery P. Ingham ex US district attorney and Harvey K. Hewitt were sentenced to two years and six months in prison and fined one dollar plus costs. They faced trial for conspiracy to bribe a secret service operative amid a major revenue stamp counterfeiting plot.
Caretown reports from Pretoria place Boer casualties at about one thousand, half killed, with the race course prepared for a siege and a Maxim at the gate to prevent escapes. Mafeking dispatch says the garrison remains cheerful amid growing Boer entrenchments and constant artillery and musketry fire, soldiers living in underground shelters and deteriorating health.
The remains of Vice President Hobart were placed in the coffin and will be in state from 2 to 6 this afternoon in Paterson New Jersey. Public schools and most mills and factories closed to allow people to view the late official. The body was moved from the death room to the library for the public viewing.
Manila November 24 Bauista president of the Filipino congress presented himself to General MacArthur and renounced all further connection with the insurrection. Washington November 24 General Otis reports Luzon collapse of insurgent government with dispersed troops and Aguinaldo in hiding.
Cranville Neil and John Sprouls, held in Jellicoe's calaboose for drunkenness, died in the jail fire that destroyed the building and nearby structures early this morning.
Head Clerk Hawes of the Modern Woodmen states no assessment will be charged in December. This acts as a Christmas present for the Woodmen. Having skipped one assessment already this year, the total assessments will be ten. During the eighteen days of December ending Saturday evening, Hawes issued 6,055 new membership certificates and chartered seventy-nine new camps.
The Sons of Veterans will meet tonight to muster recruits and ballot on candidates. An inspection will be held. A large attendance of members is desired.
Daniel Schubert is ill with diphtheria and is under care of Dr. Plasch. Mrs. Elmer Wakefield of 212 North Galena Avenue is also listed as sick on the community health roll.
The Maccabees Rights group will convene this evening at 7 30 for regular review. All members are urged to attend. The notice also mentions Rocky Mountain Tea advertisements and the local physician Dr W J Rideout at 110 Stephenson Street offering eye ear nose and throat services with glasses fittings from 8 to 10.
The Pollak Virag rapid automatic telegraph system sent 122000 words per hour from the Tribune office to Milwaukee and back. Afterward it connected to Buffalo and back, over Western Union lines, at 90000 words per hour over a 1062 mile loop. Previously the furthest distance was from Buda Pesth to Berlin.
Illinois Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows session reports defeats for biennial sessions district representation and officer election changes. Landis case action deferred to Sovereign Grand Lodge. Newly elected officers installed. Rebekah Assembly trims delegate mileage to four cents and sets officer salaries at president 150, secretary 350, treasurer 50.
Nov 24 special weather note indicates threat of rain tonight and Saturday with southeast region maybe affected. South Saturday expected showers. Ends with cautious forecast for residents planning weekend activities.
A morning rush formed at Hollister’s jewelry store as advance seats for Modjeska’s Grand Theatre performance opened at 7. The Modjeska company features established stars and rising talents like John E. Kellerd Frederick Mosely Kate Daglish Wadsworth Harris Hannah Sargent Lyon Pratt Mary Hall Buskirk and Baker, with a benefit to later opera work.
Jangsville Wis Nov 23. It was learned this morning that the Milton bank was burglarized during the night and robbed of over 2000 dollars in cash stamps and bonds. Professionals conducted the raid. An attempted drill of the vault failed. The outer door was forced but the time lock thwarted the thieves saving 8000 to 10000 dollars in cash inside.
The H. R. C. will meet this evening with Miss Welch at 260 Float Street to discuss ongoing club activities and plans.
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts how his wife, once bedridden for five years, was freed after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The advertisement claims the remedy cures nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting spells and diary spells. Each bottle is guaranteed and sold for 50 cents by Emmert and Burrell druggists.
Full line of fresh stock and designs offered at very reasonable prices. Best standard varieties of flower and garden seeds available in large or small quantities. Located at W. W. Harpster's downtown beside the post office, telephone 349. Jorn Bausoumi, JR., Greenhouse, telephone 302.
An old advertisement promises a two day cure for LaGrippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes druggists restrict the money if it fails to cure and carries a signature from KE W Grave on each box, priced at 2 cents.
Carriage trimming and repairing offered by Chas S Gale at the Cor Chicago street and Douglas avenue location. Contact details not provided. Date 10-27 noted.
Utility ad notes low prices for sewer and cistern work with satisfaction guaranteed. Contact Joan Derriaart at 155 Locust Street for services and estimates.
The matchmaker of Freeport Athletic club writes that a heavy weight is wanted to meet James H. McCormick in a 20 round bout McCormick says no one is barred Chicago Journal Also ad for Thanksgiving stoves from Schulte & Siedee
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