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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1897

Page

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Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Kentucky Reader

A Kentucky resident credits Dean's Kidney Pills with ending a back pain after heavy sawmill work. The letter-writer, Frank O. Friend of Lexington Avenue Ashland, recounts waking and working difficulties, then relief after using the product. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers 50 cents per box mailed by Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.

Kentucky Dean Frank O. Friend Lexington Avenue Ashland Doan Foster-Milburn Company Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s Emmert & Burrell

Ely's Dream Balm offered for catarrh cure

A testimonial-ad style notice promotes Ely's Dream Balm as a remedy for catarrh. It invites readers to send 10 cents for a trial or ask a druggist, noting a full size price of 50 cents. Oscar Ostrum of Chicago endorses the product and mentions his long-standing catarrh. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St New York City.

Ely ELY Bros Warren N. Y. City Oscar Ostrum Warren Ave Chicago, Ill

Low Price Dry Goods Advise from Wa. Watton notes

The ad proclaims wholesale price increases but urges purchasing at old low prices. It claims Watton retails many goods cheaper than wholesale and highlights a vast stock of cloaks dress goods silk blankets flannel underwear carpets and clothing. It lists Wa Watton at 104 Stephenson Street and hats caps clothing at 106 Stephenson Street.

Stephenson Street

Aili bi for the victim missing wife seen alive two days later

In the Luetgert murder trial three witnesses testified they saw Mrs Louise Luetgert alive on May 3 and 4. Matt J Sheley, Henry Feldshaw, and William J Gunsten identified photos of Mrs Luetgert matching descriptions of a strange woman seen in Kenosha hotels and stations.

Chicago Luetgert Louise Luetgert Matt J. Sholey Hotel Maple Kenosha Wis Mueller Sheley William J. Gunsten Grant Hotel

Abduction Case Sparks New Conflicting Tales in Missouri

Mrs Still's alleged abduction near Rome Missouri remains disputed as Prosecuting Attorney Bradley delays releasing two suspects Jackson and McKeehan after fresh claims. Still reports being kept two days in a cabin, later sent to Sulphur Springs and pressured to testify under fear of harm.

Rome Missouri Warrensburg Still Bradley Jackson McKeehan High Road Sulphur Springs Johnson County

Emma Schimpke in courtroom impeachment confrontation

Emma Schimpke faced Rosa Gleich in a dramatic afternoon session as she denied memory of telling Rosa Gleich she led on the witness stand and may have said she did not see Mr and Mrs Luetgert on May 1. The day featured cross examination, corroborations, and claims of police intimidation.

Emma Sschimpke Rosa Gletch Phalen Harry Fiedler Mrs. Luetgert Mrs. Scherer Fiedler Daugherty Miss Schimpke Miss Gleich Vincent Inspector Shhaack Captain Schuettler Luetgert Griebenow Fielder Tuthill

Judge Archibald Blakely Elected National Commander

In Columbus Ohio last night at the Union Veteran Legion meeting Judge Archibald Blakely of Pittsburg won a large majority to become national commander. The full slate of other officers was not announced.

Columbus Union Veteran Legion Archibald Blakely Pittsburg

Coal Mine Destroyed by Fire in Braidwood Illinois

The Star Coal company's No 1 mine at Braidwood Illinois burned Wednesday night causing $75 000 in property loss. Origin of the blaze remains unknown.

Braidwood Ills Star Coal Company

Labor Federation Resolutions on Lattimer Massacre

Washington Sept. 24 The Federation of Labor council adopted resolutions condemning the Lattimer Pa. miners massacre. They denounced Sheriff Martin and deputies for killing and wounding strikers and urged legal prosecution to ensure justice.

Washington Federation of Labor Council Lattimer Martin Workers of America American Federation

Look Out For The Hurricane Predictions

Ottawa readers are warned by Professor Wigging of a great hurricane moving up the Atlantic coast from the West Indies. He cites meteorological factors including celestial alignments and planetary positions as indicators of a storm. The analysis forecasts a dangerous storm for Wednesday the 29th with high tides on the North American coast.

Ottawa Ont Wigging Marine Department Atlantic West Indies Mars London Mariner North American

Fulton Sues to Stop Woodmen HQ Move Dissolved

Judge Showalter in Chicago federal court dissolved Fulton’s injunction to block relocating the Modern Woodmen headquarters. Ruling held no basis and that Rock Island state court handles the matter, prompting Fulton attorneys to appeal.

Chicago Showalter Federal District Court Fulton Rock Island United States

Deaths of Lattimer miners probed by coroner

Hazleton Pa Sept 24 Coroner Mc Kee opened an inquest into the deaths of the score of striking miners shot by a sheriff s posse at Lattimer A two hours session heard about a score of witnesses most testimony mirroring that at the Wilkesbarre deputies hearing.

Hazleton McKee Lattimer Wilkesbarre

Ohio Democrats Open the Fight in Columbus Auditorium

About 3,000 people attended the opening campaign meeting at the Auditorium in Columbus. Horace L. Chapman, candidate for governor, delivered the chief speech. Presiding was Hon. Allen W. Thurman. Other speakers included General A. J. Warner of Marietta, Mayor James A. Rice of Canton, and Representative John J. Lentz.

Columbus Alen W. Thurman Horace L. Chapman A. J. Warner Marietta James A. Rice Canton John J. Lentz

Illinois Firms Lead In Fill Ed Cheese Output Since 1896

Figures on the filled cheese law show 1,663,667 pounds produced from 1896 to June 30, 1897. Seven factories operated in Illinois, forming the entire industry reach during the period.

Washington Illinois

Spain seeks alliance with England shocks Washington

Washington reports from the state department that Spain has allegedly gone to England seeking an alliance. If true, the development implies other powers may be entering a similar unholy compact.

Washington State Department Spain England

Eighty-Five Survive at Illinois Infantry Reunion

In Braidwood Illinois on September 24 the thirteenth annual reunion of the One Hundredth Illinois infantry drew eighty five survivors. The event gathered veterans to reminisce and mark the unit’s long service.

Braidwood Ill One Hundredth Illinois Infantry

Eckels Seeks United Prosperity at Denver Banquet

Comptroller Eckels told 100 Colorado bankers, legislators, and civic leaders at the Brown Palace that Americans share a common desire for the country’s good. He warned against boastful regional wealth and urged east and west to unite, promising mutual benefit and renewed prosperity for all regions.

Denver Jaroes & Seekers Brown Palace Denver Clearing House Association Eitizens of Colorado Eckels New England East

Suit Shollar to That at Topeka Brought at Omaha

United States sues the South Omaha Live Stock Exchange and all its members in Omaha. The action, authorized by Attorney General McKenna, aims to permanently restrain the exchange from conducting business under the anti trust law. Papers were filed by Attorney John T. Cathers and approved by the attorney general. The exchange has over 200 members and would be affected if the Topeka decision is upheld.

Topeka Omaha Uncle Sam Neh United States South Omaha Live Stock Exchange McKenna John T. Cathers

Jones and Iowa Democrats Meet in Chicago

Chairman James K. Jones of the Democratic national committee arrived from Washington and conferred briefly with Iowa Democratic leaders in Chicago. The session was short, after which Jones, joined by Illinois national committee member Gahan, called on ex-Governor John P. Altgeld.

Chicago James K. Jones Democratic National Committee Washington Iowa Jones Gahan Illinois John P. Altgeld

Indictment Ordered in Novak Case at Vinton

The grand jury returned an indictment against Frank Novak of Vinton Iowa for murder in the first degree. It is understood he is also indicted for arson conspiracy to defraud and embezzlement.

Vinton Frank Novak

Scores on the Bail Field

Chicago report from September 24 notes league baseball records with a game in Cleveland where Cleveland beat Chicago 4 to a score.

Chicago Cleveland

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Peoples’ Column Sarb F. AO. Keene Foley Bt RB. H. Allen Upper Stephenson St West Freeport Warea Galena St E. Hancock Foley St Sterling Refining Co Rosenauel South Float St C.H J.J. Rosenstiel Whistler R. H. Wiles Carroll Street Galena Ave Minnie G. Barnes Dr. Buckley Exchange St Clifton Cottage James Pochran Dr. O. K Cnet Walton Ave Harlem Ave Wm. Walton Clark Ave D. Pelck Stemenson Apmeny E. Mayer Office of Union & d@g association Maynard Ciewing Jose Adelaide A. Debano Vsupel’s Luetsgert Emma Schimpke Sti Labor Federation Resolutions Prof. Wiggins Carolinas Massachusetts Tennessee Pennsylvania Stock Yard Company Tracey Greater New York New York Quigg Novak Dr Samuelpts LID Filed Sige Castorla Ja Pike GEO. H. Tandy & CO Stephenson St Freeport, Il Nashville Tenn Cincinnati Chattanooga Lockott Mountain Chickamauga National Military Park W. A. Beckler Adams Street W. Og, Rinearson Gen Brewster House
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