11 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1886
Page
1
Local grocery advertises fruits and melons by carload and weekly car shipments. Highlights apples, tea, coffee, sugars, candles, nuts, candy and roasting. Claims lowest prices and the ability to supply cash buyers. Emphasizes wholesale-like selection with multiple counters and a broad range of goods.
Across Wisconsin and Michigan a vast forest fire emergency continues. Fires burn from Oneida reservation to Wausau and Stevens Point, devastating dozens of houses and threatening lumber and towns. Rain eases some danger but tinder dry swamps and strong winds keep outbreaks alive. several communities report heavy losses and ongoing effort to protect property and lives.
A report from Indianapolis details preliminary meetings of state central committee members in various districts, with selections of district committeemen and a platform plank. It also covers the Texas Democratic convention, Connecticut plans for New Haven, a Blaine campaign note retraction in Massachusetts, and an interview indicating John D. Long’s possible U.S. Senate bid.
A woman's body with two gunshot wounds was found near Crawford avenues on the west side. Police investigations traced a Monday night shooting after a neighbor heard cries and a later note found near the scene. The victim remained unidentified.
Rollin M. Byuire testified before the mayor about attempts to secure a public works appointment for Thompson. The grand jury indicted Squire and Flynn for offering rewards or influencing office holders. Commissioned official Byrnes arrested Squire as he left the city hall. A crowd followed, seeking a view of Squire, while Flynn’s bondsman connected to Wallack's theater was present.
The article reports Daniel Magone of Ogdensburg New York receiving appointment as collector of customs for the port of New York, succeeding Hedden who resigned. It notes Magone’s Democratic background, prior service on the canal frauds commission, and likely start date of September 1, with Wall Street brokers viewing the change favorably.
Report notes no Army Navy calls for border action. State and War departments report no troops mobilized on Texas border. Diplomatic friction centered on Mexican laws and libel cases abroad. El Paso and Dallas dispatches cite heightened unrest but no interior transfer of duties yet. Minister Jackson reportedly seeks relief due to family strain amid Mexico duties.
Reports from Aug 11 describe tenant and landlord tensions with calls to feed and clothe tenants before rent. References to protests in Helfast, proclamations in Belfast and Londonderry, and accusations by Joseph A Biggar against authorities. Also notes dynamiters abroad and several baseball scores in a busy day.
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