31 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1886
Page
1
Large selection of fruits vegetables coffees sugars and canned goods advertised with low prices. Fresh melons from growers twice weekly and a variety of fish nuts and candies offered with home delivery and wholesale-like per unit pricing.
Washington officials doubt the Sedgwick misconduct reports from the City of Mexico, calling the sensational dispatches likely exaggerated. Secretary Bayard and Assistant Secretary Lotter defend Sedgwick, praising his private character and noting no official inquiry. A Mexico City letter describes a private dinner with ministers and a courteous reception during his mission.
Washington City Aug 31 The House on July 2 passed a resolution demanding a statement of balances due to and from the U S government The ledger shows many debts among officials diplomats and literary men incl Adams Lafayette Randolph Lowell Motley Taylor Irving and Spinner with amounts ranging from cents to thousands indicating technical questions or timing rather than profiting from the sums. The government itself also shows debts owed to John Quincy Adams and others.
New thing in bond redemption invites holders to surrender uncalled 3 percent bonds up to 10 000 to Washington or New York at par plus accrued interest. Assignments must be dated and acknowledged. The move stems from low treasury circulation and may be extended if response justifies it. Also notes Mexican arrest procedures must follow strict legal forms. Comparative treasury statement received.
The secretary of the treasury issues a comparative statement covering the fiscal year just closed and the immediately preceding year. It shows an increase in public debt principal of 30,455,1MN and cash in treasury rising by 0,468,tv0. a 1880 debt decrease of 844,901,41 with cash gain of 5,051,12. and for 1885 a net revenue of 12H, WHO,T0d, SO, RNR TT with an increase of revenue 13,740,040 and total expenditures 17,700,804.
A flood of brief items from Aug 31 to Aug 41 recounts crimes, trials, and public notices. Incidents include a brutal rural assault near Yankton attributed to Santee Indiana suspects, a wife’s attempt on her husband’s life in Trenton, and burglaries in Atran and nearby towns. Also noted are a Chicago state fair parade, Labor Day holiday approvals in Boston, and various political and social notes across Mecca, Ohio, Maryland, and New York.
A gas explosion at the Vairlawn mine in Scranton on Monday killed five miners Hugh Gunnar Edward Gaughan Michael Moyle and John Kerrigan and Edward Vierve. Patrick Connor and John Nolin were badly burned. Rescuers found bodies near an inclined plane and a lamp caused the blast. Survivors endured darkness awaiting help as a rescue party arrived.
The Moscow speaking press reports that Russia would not tolerate any German occupation of Bulgaria. An interview with Russia’s ambassador to Turkey quoted on Monday suggested Russia could intervene if Bulgaria’s situation worsens. The Turkish prime minister discussed possible Russian involvement in Bulgaria in response to recent political events.
A chaotic report details crowds clashing with royal guards as Alexander regains the throne. Moonlight outrages and conspiracies ripple across Kerry and Castle Island. British officials and allies tighten security while Buller plans patrols to safeguard people and property.
The harvest home picnic at the residence of Thos. Tillot occurred Friday afternoon and evening with free refreshments and a collection for missionary work. A concert is planned for Sept. 8 at the M E church to support foreign missions.
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