06 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
1
Special dispatch reports Rev W H Haight once pastor of Embury Church Freeport suffered a severe apoplexy today. The Methodist minister has endured a long illness since last year’s conference in Freeport and faces probable death after recent deteriorations in Rockford and Chicago.
The twenty fourth annual Illinois W. O. T. U. convention gathers in Champaign with over 250 delegates registered and a full day of praise meetings. Notable speakers include Jessie Hilton Brown of Chicago Winnie Bassett of Champaign Ella Stewart of Mackinaw Lucy Thornton of Deland and Rev N M Rigg of Warsaw as sessions proceed at the Presbyterian church.
J G Johnson head attorney of the Modern Woodmen of America faces riot charges in Whiteside county. Grand jury in Morrison returns the indictment for organizing a Rock Island attack on August 13 aiming to seize the society’s head office.
Illinois Postmasters notes the president appointed new postmasters for Cham paign Ozias Riley Forest Lucien Bal ard among others in Illinois with Washington dispatches dated October 6.
A Herald Special from Guatemala reports the tide of war shifting decisively in favor of dictator Barrias as the conflict intensifies, signaling a major turn in the Guatemalan civil struggle.
DENVER Colo Opt 6 Special Guy Tanner and wife arrived in the city today to attend the carnival.
Market summary reports scattered prices and receipts for October and December wheat corn and pork lard and beef across Chicago and Northwest markets. Hogs light to mix demand mixed with outside buyers. Wheat and corn futures show small advances then declines. futures and cash quotes reflect European gains and local selling by packers. Primary receipts include Chicago wheat 313 cars, corn 409, hogs 27,000, with Northwestern totals and Bradstreet cable updates indicating mixed international signals.
Smashed all records on its first voyage to the east, the Kasier Wilhelm der Grosse passed the Scilly islands at 10 36 AM local, cleared New York bar at 2 36 PM on September 30, covering five days, fifteen hours and eighteen minutes. The voyage is about eighteen hours faster than the Fuerst Bis marck to Plymouth and the St Paul to Southampton.
Paris Oct 6. Major Handy has secured 25 percent more space for American displays at the 1900 exposition. This increases the United States allotment to parity with other large nations, expanding US presence among participating countries.
The German government refuses to recognize Ferdinand Neumann of Illinois who has been nominated as United States consul at Cologne. The action comes as U S clerical and political channels discuss the appointment amid evolving diplomatic considerations.
Medora Illinois October 6 a special report says the entire business district including the bank was burned this forenoon. Firefighters battled the blaze as flames swept through storefronts and threatened nearby buildings, with no immediate word on casualties or damage estimates.
Henry Crower colored was lynched in Hernando Mississippi forenoon after allegedly assaulting a young girl. The incident reflects vigilante justice in the Opt 6 era, with local authorities reporting the act as an extrajudicial punishment.
The column reports several Freeport weddings. Mrs. H. Staver’s daughter wed at home while the couple plans to depart for Chicago and later return to B. W. Wise’s residence on upper Stephenton street. The groom heads Wa. Winslow & Co. In New Dublin, Edward Carmody and Miss McGurk wed in Catholic church. soon to reside in Texas due to groom’s health. Rose McGovern marries John McGinley at St. Mary’s church. they will reside in Kankakee.
Oano Mich Oct 6 Special Forest fires rage south and east of Kingston Wilmot is surrounded and will surely burn unless aid reaches the exhausted residents who have fought the flames for days
Chicago October 6 Special. The trial resumed with the state presenting rebuttal evidence countering the defense testimony in the Luetgert murder case.
A fire at the Girls’ Cottage of the State Industrial School in Plankington Dakota results in the deaths of teacher Tilly Hooper and six girls. Special report from October 6.
Fragmentary weather notes suggest an upcoming forecast covering the next period. Details are unreadable but indicate ongoing weather updates and potential conditions to monitor.
Emmert and Burrell were found sleeping and prepared for a morning shift, with colleagues noting their readiness to begin duties once awake.
A fragment states Mountain Glen Ark residents received a bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It claims instant relief and notes F A Thornton endorses the product, with Emert & Burrell listed as sellers.
A dance event at Misses Keachie hall on Friday from 8 to 11 pm with a social dance and classes to follow next week. Admission is 25 cents.
A dubious claim asserts that no medicide manufactured can cure Soren to alleviate headache. The statement lacks verifiable sources and reads as promotional misinformation. Further evidence and medical guidance are advised before accepting the claim.
Tatomas 255 Galena a halt work order halted activity across all branches. No further details provided.
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