21 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1887
Page
1
After 25 years in business, the shop touts large stock and low prices on goods and groceries. The ad invites customers to visit at Stephen son Street near Brewer House, promising big savings on flour vegetables and fruit.
Lord Salisbury, addressing the Primrose Club at the Albert Palace, defended the government amid Irish crisis and terrorism and rejected coarse anti government rhetoric. He accused Par nell and associates of murder and questioned their readiness to face an English jury while criticizing Gladstone for past coercive measures.
In New York and Providence factory districts workers face discharge as firms like Tifany & Co Dominiek & Halt and Gorbant & Co prepare layoffs after tensions over nonunion hiring. Proctor & Gamble propose employee profit sharing. unions speak of strengthened organizing amid wage disputes and a tightening Manufacturers’ Association stance.
An April 1 report from Lansing details a dramatic legislative scene in which Representative Dakin and Labor member Iraw Bay county officials confront accusations of being purchasable. A handwriting document with many names and small sums is cited. The incident centers on alleged bribery tied to a city charter in East Saginaw and a mayoral repayment scheme, with no expulsion sought for Dakin.
Carl Hamilton reports Blaine arrived in Chicago from St Louis early Wednesday morning staying at Grand Palace hotel. Blaine, recovering from illness, plans to remain several days, may attend Chicago Bankers' quarterly banquet and is expected to speak, while publishers plan a compilation of his speeches.
Emergency talk shows Judge Thurman in Columus Ohio considering the Democratic nomination for governor if the convention unites. He says he would not run, praising youth and party leaders, yet would sacrifice personal gain for the country in great emergencies.
The article reports Lt. Danonhower of the Arctile region, arriving from Norfolk with the Constellation, shooting himself at the Naval Academy after a period of mental strain. He died of a head wound, with a revolver found beside him. He leaves a widow and two children and was described as highly sensitive and troubled by recent events. The piece also touches on related naval matters and other brief items from the same period.
A collision of opinions over the interstate commerce long and short haul clause unfolds in Washington. Delegates and railroad executives urge suspension, while critics led by Payton press for equal footing in export trade and continued use of the rule. The discussion touches on freight rates, industry impact, and potential congressional actions.
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