15 Jan 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1886
Page
1
Secretary Lamar reviews petitions to allow legal proceedings in the government’s name to annul the Bell telephone patent. He urges a full judicial investigation into patent validity, noting voluminous, conflicting evidence and the need to protect public interest and government dignity. He emphasizes a court proceeding best serves policy and justice.
A long congressional debate centers on a presidential succession bill that would place cabinet officers, starting with the secretary of state, in line for the presidency if both the president and vice president are disabled or dead. Supporters argue speed over constitutional amendment, while opponents warn of power concentrated in an outgoing administration and urge careful legislation.
A senate debate on a judiciary salary bill centers on a clause preventing judges from appointing relatives within first cousins and prohibiting current appointees from remaining beyond six months after enactment. Edmunds favors not future appointments, opposes removing current officeholders. Coke argues nepotism concerns extend to present and future.
The Columbus audience welcomed Senator Sherman after his Washington arrival. He urged a general revision of election laws to prevent fraud, advocated single districts and small precincts, and cited New York’s reforms. He pressed temperance, labor rights, education equality, and urged legislators to place party aside for public good. A public reception followed in the senate chamber.
Reports from relief parties list numerous fatalities across western Kansas counties including Syracuse Hamilton Ford and Garden City with many others missing or unconfirmed. The blizzard’s toll, plus cattle losses, is feared to rise as communication remains difficult in border areas.
A Vatican proclamation outlines plans for a 1845 Jubilee across the church. It urges bishops and clergy to pursue Christian virtue, public life reform, and disciplined conduct, warning against corruption, criminal societies, and the decay of public morals. The document stresses private and public life alignment with Christian duties and urges leaders to guide the laity toward virtuous practice.
The inauguration of Governor Larrabee took place at the capitol Monday witnessed by about several thousand. The oath was administered by Judge Reed with prayers by Rev. Dr. M tauwart. The governor urged reforms including banking and insurance, labor arbitration, prohibition limits, and law enforcement with a call for obedience and fair trial. An informal reception followed with many officials present.
Hart Dunham from Toledo faced a baffling case as his wife Dunham died after a fall in Milwaukee. A post mortem ruled heart disease as the cause while detectives pursued a mysterious cabman linked to a reported abduction attempt. The story weaves alibi gaps and a provocative, scandalous plot with a dramatic context of a theater outing and a flight from home.
In Shelbyville a debate at a western county schoolhouse pits Adam Smith supporting the sun moves around a flat earth against Theodorus Huntington arguing for a spherical earth. The judges side with Smith on some points, then Huntington’s side wins the showpiece globe demonstration.
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