23 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1886
Page
1
The C O D Store declares itself the largest and cheapest in the state offering fruits by the carload or quart, fresh melons weekly, apples by the peck barrel or carload, tea sold cheaply, roasted coffee, sugars bought by the earland, fish and canned goods in stock, nuts and candies cheap, with free city delivery and extensive on hand items.
From St. Louis to Piedras Negras a consul reports a Mexican officer Mondragon abducted and shot Francisco Arreuris after authorities refused extradition. The consul condemns the act as murder, cites prior killings, and urges action while warning US forces would move only under war conditions. Washington says no pardon for Cutting yet, pursuing diplomatic repeal of extraterritorial claims.
William J. Kendall ex-policeman from Beaton arrived at Niagara Falls and swam the whirlpool in a cork suit with no publicity planned. He reached the Canadian shore after six minutes, was rescued by F. Sault and party, and recovered after brandy and medical care. Kendall wagered $1000 to do the feat but later said the danger made him glad to survive.
The Chihuahua Supreme Tribunal's second chamber heard the Cutting case on Sunday. It upholds the trial and sentences by Judges Castanador and Zubia, but considers two months already served sufficient, with release likely by Tuesday or Wednesday. The matter centers on Mexico asserting jurisdiction over actions crossing the border. The court notes the broader Mexico United States dispute over indemnity remains, and observers flag heightened frontier tensions as Mexican forces move toward the Rio Grande while potential conflicts loom along the frontera.
A Sofia dispatch dated Aug 3 reports crowds surrounding Prince Alexander’s palace demanding abdication. A provisional government is named with Glomont as premier and ministers for foreign affairs interior war justice and education. Alexander signs abdication and leaves for Roumania as the city remains quietly watched by Bulgarian authorities.
Bulgarian unrest and European tension dominate reports from August 24 with mentions of Tsar Alexander, the Sultan’s stance, and Austrian concerns. London and Cologne commentaries doubt England’s interest while Turkey avoids war. Debates follow about Bynum and Bailey in Indiana politics and a Gloucester diving mystery as a strange sea serpent tale circulates amid assorted local incidents.
Reports from Victoria Corpus Christi and nearby towns describe a powerful storm with gale force winds and torrential rain. Widespread damage includes destroyed buildings, toppled trees, and damaged utilities. property losses run into thousands with several deaths and injuries. Railroads suffered disruptions and several ships or trains faced wrecks amid the chaos.
A Baltimora and Ohio express collided with the Hagerstown accommodation near Waaiaran City on August 2. The air brakes failed to stop the express, smashing the front of the Hagerstown engine and driving the tender into the locomotive. Engineers, firemen, and several passengers were bruised. a baggage car derailed.
An extensive blaze in San Wravowoo destroyed a machine shop and swept through blocks along Bryant and Hluxome streets. Losses run to about 82,000 dollars with many insured and unnamed claims. Major local firms affected include Hawley & Co and Walker & Hou, among others. In Earlville a separate fire devastated the business district with substantial property loss, no fire company present to defend the area.
A Wisconsin decision by Secretary Lamar overturns Commissioner Sparks on land conveyed to the state for the Vernon Mort Company. The ruling could affect land grants and road districts, with lawyers saying it sets a broad precedent for future small cases and completed land grants. The article also notes sports standings, drownings, a club disbandment, a professor’s death, a forgery arrest, a horse accident, and other items.
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