18 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
1
Lumber company emphasizes direct control from timber to finished product to offer low prices and high grades. It owns the timber, runs two saw mills, and keeps lumber under cover to prevent warping. Call to visit whether buying or not.
Chicago October 18 special report predicts fair tonight and Thursday. Widespread clear skies expected with mild temperatures. North to northwest winds light. No precipitation anticipated ahead of the next day.
London reports the queen's message to Parliament says South Africa instability necessitates calling out militia and reserves. Durban notes Zulus arming. Chief Dinizulu unable to restrain them. Mafeking shelling and a flag of truce inquiry are described. Krupp batteries defend the town. New Castle is occupied by Commandant General Joubert. Volksten claims Boer success at Ramathlaba ma and casualties around Mafeking.
Ten ex Spanish officers in Filipino artillery tried to surrender their guns to U S forces. Filipinos learned of the plot and killed seven, with three escaping to Manila. Otis rejects buying surrenders while insurgent leader Pio del Pilar purportedly offers to betray his army. Presidential party travels Cleveland route for a short visit and departure by night train.
At the anti imperialist conference second day session Herbert Myrick of Springfield Mass spoke in favor of liberty and self government warning against imperialism militarism and despotism as fundamental errors hindering America's development.
Louisville Democrats held a large barbecue and political rally at Jockey Club grounds. Speakers included Bryan Goebel Black and other figures delivering addresses in the afternoon.
In Kylantstown Indiana three firemen were crushed to death by falling walls during an early morning fire. Two other firefighters are missing and property valued at about $100000 was destroyed.
The steamer Empress of India arriving from Japan faced the roughest voyage yet as it battled heavy seas off Victoria B C on October 18. Passengers reported violent swell and strong winds making the trip notably strenuous.
Quincy Ill Oct 18 Special delegates from over 200 attend the fifth annual convention with district reports read as proceedings begin.
The national association of state dairy and food departments opened its annual session in Cuioaco on October 18. A paper on renovated butter was read and discussed.
Indications point to continued operation of the Freeport electric street car line by eastern owners despite a receiver for the Freeport General Electric plant. A practical superintendent has been sent to improve the system, and potential buyers including Edison interests and local parties are evaluating options. The line remains profitable and expansion is anticipated to extend service.
The Presbyterian Synod of Illinois convened a three day gathering in Joliet with nearly 300 ministers present. The seventeenth annual session of the Women’s Synodical Home Missionary Society is held alongside the ministers’ assembly. Retiring moderator Rev David Clark of Galena spoke as the new moderator Rev J M Ross of Kirkwood was elected. In Rockford the Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association opened its annual meeting noting a harsh honey year with colony declines around 61 percent and production down about 75 percent. N H E France Wisconsin state apiary inspector addressed attendees.
At the close of the regular weekly prayer meeting tomorrow evening there will be a meeting of the congregation where full attendance is desired. Also an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claims a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. EE. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. 26c.
Thomas Ryan buys half interest in the Reuben Smith bus barn. A derrick at Lincoln avenue school building fell after a guy rope was cut last night causing damage. A $5 reward offered for information. H D Bentley expands with dealers in Portland Pasadena Houston and New Orleans. Brown and Lewis Co takes retail agency at 293 Wabash Chicago. Epworth League hosts Dr Richards reception with a program of solos readings and sermons tonight.
Bryan was greeted with enthusiasm in Harropssura Kentucky and spoke to about 4,000 supporters urging backing of the Goebel ticket.
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