26 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1886
Page
1
The C. O. D. Store proclaims itself the largest and cheapest source in the state for fruits, tea, coffee, sugars by carload, and salted fish with seasonable items like melons and apples. It offers ground roasted coffee, fresh teas, and mixed candy at 10 cents per pound, with free city delivery.
A dense report recalls the Republican state convention with chairmen and speeches by Ex-Governor Noyes and Gov. Foraker. Delegates applaud national figures, nominate Cox for supreme court, and condemn Democratic and Greenback moves while praising reform and labor protections. James G. Blaine addresses Prohibitionists, arguing Prohibition is in the constitution but not self-enforcing, and urges workingmen to vote with Republicans amid fisheries and tariff debates.
Keystone state Prohibition delegates gather in Hannisnune Pa for the August meeting. I P Hunter of Chester is named temporary president as speeches follow. A reading on woman suffrage creates confusion and clashes while veteran and professional groups are tallied for attendance. The convention adjourns after days events.
Iowa Republicans meet at Das Morris Aug 2 nominating Frank D. Jackson for secretary of state Capt A J Lyons for auditor W L Twombly for treasurer A J Baker for attorney general and pledging rigid prohibition. They condemn the presidents vetoes and urge settlement of public lands to actual settlers with pensions for disabled veterans and Mexican War vets.
A divided Republican state convention adjourned on Wednesday and Thursday without any congressional nominations. Meanwhile a bold robbery in Chicago saw clerk Frank Campbell threaten a commission man Carruthers, forcing a forged 150 check before fleeing. Campbell was later arrested as the case moved through court.
A Treasury report details expenditures from 1789 to 1842 for public buildings roads bridges harbors forts arsenals and armories. New York led with 14.7 million, California and Massachusetts also show large sums, while river and harbor improvements further benefited New York and Indiana as postwar growth eyed.
Dispatches from Bolin report the provisional government overseeing Bulgaria after Prince Alexander's deposition has fallen. Ministers Glament, Zauleau, Gronefl arrested. the Karavalok ministry loyal to Alexander is restored in part. Rumors say Alexander landed near Tonlia and troops move toward Sofia. England and Turkey may intervene.
In the Commons debate on Irish land eviction policies vaster tensions emerged as landlords face rent defaults and fears of mass displacement. Maj. Baunderson countered Parnell charges while Harris pressed for accountability. a disorderly scene followed with calls to withdraw remarks and questions about Parnell’s influence.
A chaotic August scene in Hotfant district sees police withdrawn amid mob riots. soldiers restore order, leading to multiple injuries and twenty rioters arrested. Separate incidents include a warehouse wall collapse in Sherard killing and injuring bystanders, a suspected lottery scam case in Mattoon, and arrests in Indianapolis and Vincennes for arson and poisoning victims.
Historical notes summarize H W Beacher’s illness leading to canceled England lectures and a Scottish water cure. Mentions a Connecticut minister’s brother Heecher suicide at Eloira New York water cure, and a mail stage robbery near Calgary with $485 stolen. Includes a torpedo boat test in New York and a Decatur dealer’s $21,210 liability assignment.
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