26 Apr 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1887
Page
1
For five years we buy from first hands in cer lowd tots to offer cheaper goods than neighbors. Big stock of flour and vegetables and fruit always on hand. Visit 7 quad Gu Steph enBON Street opposite Lewstor House for good flour to a sack and a full stock of produce.
William M. Dorshennen of New York reports in a Washington letters column that in January the president considered a public declaration withdrawing from the 1888 race. He says the idea would be unwise and that party leadership should decide the renomination. He notes no direct letter or Washington visit since early April and hopes Cleveland accepts the nomination if offered without discord.
A string of comments from ex officials and editors discusses President Cleveland's stance on a potential renomination. Rumors touch on his willingness to retire, the New York delegation, Blaine as a leading alternative, and New Jersey Republicans backing Blaine. Reports also note Blaine's expected return to Augusta and European voyage, with Indiana politics denying an extra session amid deadlock. An ironworker’s death in New York and a baseball schedule in Philadelphia and Minneapolis round out the prose.
Investors from Cleveland Mindlay Manafield Milleraburg Marion and Londonville flood Ohio as land values leap from 40 to 200 dollars per acre amid a spree of large gas wells. The 3500 barrel per day output and a landmark 214 acre tract at the Toledo Columbia Southern and Baltimore & Ohio junction spark a syndicate bid led by Shepard with a 200000 offer, attracting outside parties and Sherman’s strong backing.
Apparent scandal and crime reports from April 26. Charles I Watson seeks his wife and confronts former lover Davidson after a series of assaults and arrests. In public life James J Marr, longtime post office official, dies. successor likely Haney of Bloomington. Also urban crime notes include a Baltimore dentist's wife suicide attempt, multiple poisonings in Louisiana, postal draft mystery in Philadelphia, and settler-Indian conflict in Dakota Territory.
April reports from London and Dublin detail the struggle over a letter attributed to Parnell. Questions of authenticity persist as Parliament considers the alleged breach of privilege. Figures like Broderick and O Brien appear amid evictions and mediation efforts in Irish lands.
A mob misfired oil shell during a public demonstration at Hollvar Heights near Trarpor’s Faery. Twenty three years after the event, Agnes Willis had her right leg blown off and others injured including George and Frank Willis, Joss Dence, William Turner, and Edward Pola. Fire and debris damaged nearby homes as witnesses, including Willy and Jose Jones, watched the dangerous test unfold.
A long tale recounts Lily and Katy Davey, two girls aged 14, who traveled from Rochester to Windom Minnesota and on to Chicago by passenger train and freight cars. They survived harsh travel aided by a compassionate hotel keeper who ensured clothing and sustenance and eventual return home to Clinton Park area, Whitlow, amid initial danger from strangers.
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