22 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1887
Page
1
The ad touts the largest stock west of Chicago with 25 years of buying power, promising 10 to 20 percent savings. It highlights inexpensive bulk fruits and goods, urging readers to visit the Lewiston House to inspect a vast selection of vegetables and fruits and to call for a trial.
In Washington on Thursday the Interstate Commerce Commission heard protests from Southern Pacific and other rail lines challenging the new law’s fourth section. Col Gray for Northern Pacific argued water competition harms rail carriers, while Taft and others urged preserving the clause to prevent foreign carriage. Steamship interests, sugar refiners, and New York merchants pressed for rate protections, as Senator Gorman accused railroads of opposing the law to force repeal. The session adjourned after widespread objections to the long and short haul suspension.
April reports from Washington detail Secretary Whitney pushing a test of a dynamite gun to illustrate its power. The discussion covers the weapon’s potential, the need for a controlled experiment, and whether it will fulfill promised destructive capability. Also notes on diplomatic corps pay, new federal judges, a Washington agency shooting case, and Navy Yard material sales.
April report from London surveys Canadian fishing subsidies under the Washington treaty. U S critics say Canada profits 5,000,000 dollars in privileges while Americans gain little. The article cites high costs for US fishers and argues the treaty undervalues American interests amid port and trade tensions. It notes Canada’s favorable terms and quotes the British press weighing the Atlantic fisheries dispute.
A chaotic Lansing investigation into the Dakin scandal unfolds with a dramatic onstage exchange. Deputies plan next steps as questions of bribery and influence arise amid a tense scene. The session ends with Dakin awaiting further testimony and a pending follow up.
Report details maritime wrecks near Oregon and Victoria with losses and survivors. Inland incidents include a fatal rail crash near Philadelphia and a factory floor collapse in Pennsylvania. A local Ohio man reappears after seventeen years, claiming to be the long lost husband.
A Patvcugro murder case shocks the nation as three police officers plotted to force a wife into submission, fatally wounding her to cover their tracks. They assaulted the husband and wife in their home, leaving a bloody scene before fleeing. Two officers were later captured as the country pursues the others.
A chaotic miscellany from Boston to Milwaukee covers court actions, feuds, and sensational cases. Youthful defendants Miller and Standsloustd plead guilty to arson amid anti religious rites. A medtowl Patterson found guilty of practicing medicine without license. A Shackelford feud results in a murder near Colfax. The Milwaukee suicide note case and Ohio New York reunions are also noted with brief updates.
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