15 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1898
Page
1
Ills Virden headlines recount a tense day with soldiers guarding the rail line, a coroner’s inquest into miners’ deaths, and warrants issued for mine owners. Testimony suggests guards fired in defense as strikers attacked, while officials dispute seizure of suspects and wage disputes fuel unrest. Governor Tanner denounces importation of labor and calls for lawful action. miners' pay and mine owners’ figures remain disputed amid mounting accusations.
H R Calef chairman of the state board of arbitration said there was no strike in the Chicago and Alton sub district which includes Virden mines. The Virden mines were shut down April 1 by operators claiming they could not pay the Springfield scale. In July miners and operators filed an application to the state board of arbitration and the board de-
In Virden Illinois violence left Edward Walsh dead as 2000 miners waited for funeral. Police rushed 106 Alabama Negroes to Central Union Railway, sent them toward St Louis amid funds raised by local merchants. Governor Tanner ordered troops to block unloading and the stranded migrants remain in St Louis awaiting transport home.
A Finished Redika recounts Jowett’s dining room rebuke of an impropriety and quotes Gladstone amid Ireland pacification efforts. The Birmingham Post notes Healy’s remark that Gladstone appears to have chosen crucifixion for Ireland in his home rule speech.
The Niagara river has cut a channel 200 feet deep and seven miles long over 86,000 years with falls moving slowly. Evidence shows the falls once stood at Queenstone seven miles downstream and have receded at no more than about one foot per year for fifty years.
A Boston Transcript quip notes Synnex and Sweese discuss mutual affection. They claim love between them reflects self love, each loving the other as a mirror of their own feelings. The remark reduces romance to self-regard rather than joint connection.
A Freeport grocery ad offers ripe home grown potatoes at 35c per bushel of 60 pounds and flour at 95c per sack. It lists H and E sugar 19 pounds for $1.00, Roasted Coffee 10c per pound, Our Own Combination coffee 15c per pound, apples 1 lie per peck, Jersey sweet potatoes 24c per pound, and French table mustard 10c per quart. The note urges customers to come in and let them figure savings and promises money savings.
A Jefferson man, Herman H. Eveler, attributes seven year aftereffects of the La Grippe to improved health after using Dr Pink Pills for Pale People. He details severe heart palpitations and blood circulation issues, noting relief after four boxes and renewed business energy. An affidavit accompanies his tale.
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