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11 Oct 1898
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Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1898
Page
1
Peace talks split over Philippines fate as powers refer to governments
Paris dispatch reports United States and Spanish peace commissioners at odds over disposition of the Philippines and referring the issue to their governments. Separately, Havana authorities announce US to assume control of Cuba on December 1 and Porto Rico on October 18, with Spanish troops to remain in Cuba until peace treaty is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
United States
Philippines
Wasuina Ron
D.C
Marine Hospital Service
Havana
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manzanillo
Cienfuegues
Indians Still Troublesome Near Minnesota Hostilities
In Minnesota reports from Carcano indicate Gen. Bacon orders Fort Sheridan Fourth Infantry and Seventeenth at Columbus barracks held in readiness for rapid deployment to Minnesota. Cass Lake correspondent says Indian runners report Bear Island hostiles entrenched and preparing to resist. Woodmen estimate about 500 Indians near Leach Lake ready to join. The situation is critical, with risk of attacks on settlers if action is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Bacon
the Lakes and Dakotas
Fort Sheridan
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Minnesota
Bear Island
Leach Lake
Big Fork Country
Grocery Store Destroyed in Arcade Addition Blaze
Early this morning around 2:80 fire gutted Toomb’s grocery store in the Arcade addition, burning the stock and leaving only walls and rear stand. Arcade and city departments responded, flames spreading to the roof before extinction. No insurance on the stock. loss severe, cause under investigation with some attributing it to tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomb
Toombs
Northerninois Teachers Convention Features in LaSalle
Special features announced for the Northern Illinois Teachers Association convention to be held in LaSalle on the 8th and 29th include a free excursion to Starved Rock with badges, an open air meeting, talks by Prof Roland D. Salesbury and Prof Edmund J. James, a session at a school for the deaf with Dr. Krohn, and a program headlined by President John W. Cook of Normal University along with other leading educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois Teachers’ Association
LaSalle
Starved Rock
Deer
Roland D. Salesbury
Edmund J. James
U. of C
Grand Parade of Knights Templar Delights Pittsburgh
The Knights Templar parade in Pittsburgh attracted about 25,000 uniformed Knights arranged along a seven mile line. An estimated million spectators filled the avenues as ingress was blocked by crowds, marking a standout event in the order’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbura
Knights Templar
Order
Proclamation Sets Lafayette Memorial Day in Schools
The governor issued a proclamation designating Wednesday October 19 for Lafayette remembrance in state schools. The observance may be held in the afternoon or evening to honor the memory of the historical figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Sprinckeep
Weather forecast for Caboano next twenty four hours
Caboano forecast: fair tonight and Wednesday. Colder tonight with clearing skies. Light winds. Highs near 60s, lows around 40s in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caboano
Iinois
Elgin Butter Market Holds Firm at 20 Cents
Early in today’s Elgin Illinois board of trade session the butter market was firm at 20 cents. Bidding opened and stayed at 20 cents as three lots totaling 132 tubs were sold. The quotation committee declared the market firm at 20 cents. Reports for the past week reached 9,940 tubs, a slight decrease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exaix
Ill
Oet
The
Elgin? Board of Trade
Turkey Accepts Evacuation Terms With Modifications
Constantinople reports that Turkey replies to the powers note on Crete evacuation accepting the terms but seeking certain modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Crete
Paris Strikes Expand as Garrison Strength Rises
In Paris on October 11 special reports note the strike still spreading. The city remains quiet but the growing garrison force signals government concern with political trouble over labor unrest. Emmert & Burrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
President McKinley in Chicago and Iowa crowds
McKinley and cabinet members passed through Chicago en route to Omaha with little public demonstration. A separate escort of army and diplomatic officials followed from Washington. In Clinton Iowa a large crowd greeted the president, who declared we must settle abroad before differences at home. Cedar Rapids and DeWitt hosts reported record enthusiasm as the journey continued. The Midwest reception highlighted broad support during the presidential tour.
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Carcano
McKinley
Omaha
Army
Navy
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Cepar Rapids
Clinton
Iowa
DeWitt
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Mississippi
Sure LaGrippe Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advert says the Sure LaGrippe Cure cures a wide range of symptoms from liver disorder to loss of appetite and malaise. It claims Electric Bitters act directly on the liver stomach and kidneys to tone the system and promote renewal. The product is guaranteed to cure and sold at Emmert and Burrell’s drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kori Sele
Emmert &Burrell
The Sick List and Local Notables In McConnell
Dr. C L Snyder and Mayor Younger recover from illnesses. Rev Bolinger travels to Peoria for a convention. Township Sunday school convention planned in McConnell one week after next Sabbath. Local visits include Homer Graves Sr and son John, Rev Groff’s renewal, and Mt Morris penmanship exhibtion by Prof Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Bolinger
Peoria
Homer Graves
John
Groff
U. B
Weaver
Mt. Morris
John Cole
Fred Price
James Price
Diveley
Julia
Frank Parriott
Life in Lena and surrounding visits noted
Lena and nearby towns report visitors from Freeport and Chicago. Lizzie Stahl, Dr. Allen Salter, Dr. C H Verbeck stop by, families host relatives, and fishing trips bring Orangeville and Lena residents to Apple River. An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea and a local millinery sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Lizzie Stahl
Freeport
Louis Gishwiller
Allen Salter
Daughters of the Globe
Stockton
Orangeville
Apple River
R. M. White
Chicago
H. M. White
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