23 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1887
Page
1
For 25 years the clerk touts first hand goods at unbeatable prices. A wide array of fresh vegetables and fruits stocked at the Brewster House on Stephenson Street invites customers to visit, browse, and buy.
Nevada Missouri reports a deadly cyclone sweeping through Vernon and surrounding townships. Dozens of homes destroyed, many injured or killed, with Prescott Kansas and nearby towns evacuated and mourning. Weather damage extends to Arkansas Kentucky and Missouri with widespread destruction and casualties.
The Inter State Commerce Commission heard New England lines argue for permanent suspension of the fourth clause of the act. They claim the wording covers dissimilar conditions and that water and rail traffic are not comparable, urging a blanket halt in all cases. Col George Gray warned that the clause could shift Northwest products to Northern Pacific for shipment to London. Commissioner Schoonmaker cautioned that statements are not evidence. Settlers at Crow Creek Reservation report no agency trouble and about twenty five remain. Remains of Alexander Mitchell lie in Milwaukee after the funeral train will bring mourners. a special Chicago to Milwaukee car is arranged. The Drapers strike nears settlement with Knights of Labor recognition. The Saturnay sails to New York after repairs.
A lengthy dispatch from Paris outlines German police actions against a French official, rising Franco German tensions, and unconfirmed reports of a Russo French understanding. It notes German assurances to France, rumors of Afghanist an policy shifts, and ongoing concern in Paris over Bismarck’s maneuvers amid external pressures.
In New York on April 24 Erastus Wiman questioned Great Britain’s stance on a U S Canada commercial union. Goldwin Smith, a noted publicist, said Britain would largely ignore the proposal since Canada taxes British goods and London’s interests differ, though he would not advocate conflict with Britain.
In the New York Capitol the Senate faced chaos as Governor HME and supporters clashed over nominating railroad commissioners. The governor's message was read amid uproar while Republicans cried impeachment threats and the presiding officer faced refusals to read. The body adjourned with threats of censure and disputed parliamentary action.
A five‑member joint committee report reveals startling abuses in Michigan life insurance. Eighteen firms examined. policies forged by brokers, with payouts to agents and beneficiaries in Canada and beyond. Cases include a physician certifying death after swapping a policy to exploit a $10,000 payout. Governor’s nominees to state commissions named and confirmed amid other bills, while Krug faces murder charges linked to life insurance schemes in Chicago.
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