15 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1887
Page
1
A dated newspaper advertisement lists mixed candy, nuts, coffee, teas, spices, dried fruits, canned goods, fruits like apples and bananas, flour, lemons, sugar, cigars, pipes, and household items with assorted per unit prices and quantities. It notes delivery to the city and mentions Stephensun street.
The senate debated the inter state commerce bill with leaders like Hoar Sherman and Edmunds arguing for recommittal or alteration. The conference report on the militia appropriation reduced state funds to 4000000, and the senate approved the conference report on the electoral count bill amid lengthy lobbying and speeches.
In Richmond Virginia Cluverius is hanged for the murder of Fannie Lilian Madison after a dramatic hourlong vigil. The crowd watched as the rope failed to hold. the condemned man remained calm, offered a brief prayer, and then faced death. The case ties to Madison's body found in a reservoir in 1885 with evidence linking Cluverius, a Richmond lawyer and Sunday school superintendent, to the crime.
The Republics and Democrats clash over seating and unseating actions as Vonjandra Harrigan’s reallocation is termed by acclamation and Cornelius Monyghoe faces eligibility issues. Debate centers on Meagher’s seat and the handling of election fraud inquiries as gubernatorial committees work into the afternoon.
The state live stock commission responds to Colman of Washington City, criticizing his letter as malicious misquotations and urging action. They claim pleuro-pneumonia discovery in Ohio rests with them, defend the Bureau of Livestock Agriculture, and assert the department has spent years failing to establish precedents or protect public health.
The Democratic association endorses maintaining the July ballot majority and backing a full-blooded Democrat. Governor David B. LI of New York praised as the chosen man, amid applause. Also reports Mrs. Emmons testifies in a lunacy trial and Lorillard workers strike over wage cuts. Anarchist August Spies may wed Nina Clarke Van Zandt in Chicago jail. Miners clash with police at Tusdale. cholera spreads along the Plata.
The article reports on Prince Bla Merel's military faction scoring a victory in the Reichstag vote over the three year term amendment. Crowds cheered as the outcome was announced, with fears of a political shift and potential European war consequences. London reports note surprise at Bla Ire's defeat and heightened anxiety about French aggression and future policy.
In Glanbelgh County lorry villagers resisted eviction with barricades of beer and stones. Police forced to fire. 25 inmates were arrested and a woman severely wounded carried from the yard. Commoner Harrington urged restraint as crowds threatened violence. Other items report horse purchases, ministerial economy, fraud ruling, a cardinal’s death, a papal gift, and a mass autopsy in Rockland.
A detailed list of drugs and medicines, chemicals, medical instruments, crutches, galvanic batteries, syringes, trusses, supports, shoulder braces, thermometers, soap, perfumery, colognes, face powders, toothbrushes, combs, hair brushes, head bags, pocket books, purses, pocket knives, razors, scissors, feather dusters, chamois skin, sponges, paints, varnishes, painter supplies, machine oils, all warranted. Prices as low as typically charged for inferior goods.
Announcement clarifies not affiliated with C H Litt le Co. and advertises 36 Prism Library Hanging Lamps for 3.75 and Rochester Nickle Stand Lamp for 4.00 with prices claimed as unheard of before. Invites readers to view the stock before purchasing.
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