01 Feb 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1887
Page
1
A dense ad listing mixed candy per pound prices and a broad array of grocery items and household goods. It notes per pound prices for candies, nuts, figs, dried fruits, coffee, flour, fruits, vegetables, syrups, maple products, tobacco and cigars, and mentions delivery across the city with prices and discounts.
Field notes report a dynamite blast in the after cabin of the Old Dominion steamer Guyandotte near Long Branch causing a hull hole and heavy damage but no serious injuries. A black valise and a well dressed man observed aboard before departure are linked to the device, and authorities suspect striker involvement amid broad labor unrest.
The Star notes rising strike activity among Pennsylvania railways and New Jersey Central workers, with demands for higher wages and equal pay. Arrests occur as Knights of Labor leaders resist enforcement tactics amid ongoing dock and textile labor tensions.
A Chicago Italian community leader reports strong war sentiment among Italian residents ready to rally for the United States. He cites a claimed capacity to raise thousands in Buffalo and surrounding areas, while others discuss forming Italian regiments as tensions rise with Canada.
The Colored Citizen reports Republican senators debate over Matthews rejection. Ingalls letters and political maneuvering aim to ease Black voter unrest. Separately, naval and public notices, opera reports, and urban fare details fill the page with political, military, and cultural items from Washington and beyond.
Dispatches report the bark Ada Molmore collided with the steamship Kapunda near the coast. Many lives were lost as passengers and crew drowned. Additional details describe political debates in London on Irish affairs, German politics, embezzlement in Belfast, and Afghan incidents.
Monarch Insurance of Des Moines collapses after reckless practices and heavy cuts. Receiver B. F. Alton appointed as losses reach about $4,046.72 with implications for policyholders. Company denies insolvency and claims potential for meeting current claims, while investigations follow rumors of cash remittance suspensions. Nearby towns and large claims noted, including a recent $10,000 loss.
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