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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1888

Page

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Inadequate Defence of the Pacific Railway Operations

A special president message to Congress defends Pacific railway operations amid commissions and reports on majority and minority views. It argues directors used self interest, examined government concessions, and suggests remedies including possible land forfeiture under congressional action. The message urges prompt, practical action while cautioning against government ownership. The narrative also notes the National Potters Association convention seeking tariff protection to compete with British pottery.

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Question of Citizenship in Lowry-White Contested Indiana Election

The House election committee reviews the Lowry versus White contest from Indiana's Twelfth district. Attorneys argue over White's citizenship status, noting missing naturalization records and a prior war era nullified proof, while contending that carelessness affected record keeping. Arguments incomplete.

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Relief for the business men in the senate and house actions

Washington D.C. and New York reports recite a Senate debate over a printing wrapper matter and a house bill on inscriptions. The Pacific Railway president's message was referred to a committee. In New York the speaker pro tempore presided during Carlisle's illness as bills were introduced and a bank bill was scheduled for debate. The American Shipping League held sessions with delegates urging congressional aid for a revived merchant marine. The Cuban-Corean diplomacy and public notices update with oath ceremonies and land restorations for railroad indemnities are noted in Washington and Albany dispatches.

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Ten Dead in a Storm Toll Reported Across Regions

A grim tally from a deadly storm spans Yankton to Windsor with at least ten fatalities. A brave girl saved others, while a teacher and many children perished in a prairie site near Pyntiall. Cattle losses, frozen bodies, and scattered reports from Bonhomme County to Coli Lake reflect widescale destruction and rising death counts.

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Plucky Valley County Teacher Leads Children Through Blizzard

Miss Minnie Freeman, a Valley county schoolteacher, protected and guided thirteen pupils aged 6 to 16 through a ferocious blizzard. With roof torn from the Myra Valley district schoolhouse, she safely ferried the group three quarters of a mile to a nearby farmhouse, tying her own shawl for warmth and keeping them together in one determined march.

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Did What She Could In Storm Tragedies And Train Wrecks

A schoolteacher Miga Louis Royce guided eight children through a storm near Plaingiow. She wrapped a child to survive the cold but two others died, and a third perished by morning. Several residents from Nullgh and nearby areas reportedly froze to death. A Lake Bria Western train wreck near Bluffton injured passengers including Frank Mayo’s company, with Conductor W. S. Kaywoon and Engineer Nelson aiding rescue efforts.

Omaita Miga Louis Royce Plaingiow Misa Royce Miller Buko Hrie & Western Ong Rovers Bista Dun Trann Lake Bria & Western Railway Bluffton Anil Frank Mayo “Nordeck” Company Whan Tosa

Robison and others injured in car incident with deadly machine

Alvert Gilbert of Fonturia Ohio and several others were wounded as a passenger train accident unfolded. Names listed include Lawrence Jolngon J C G Harvey Miss Frances Grabam Elwin Naird Nail Gray Robert Nail G H Waya J W Redding. The incident ended a long safety record for the line and prompted a probe into a dangerous infernal machine found at the courthouse. A $100 reward was offered for the sender's identification. The explosive device could have caused multiple fatalities. The trial of involved defendants began Tuesday with opening statements.

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Five story fire destroys Koogt & Davin building

A large grocery firm at St Paul suffered a major blaze in a five story, occupied building housing Koogt and Davin, with substantial losses. Fire crews mobilized quickly, but the flames consumed most of the structure and contents before control was achieved about an hour later, with insured losses estimated around 85,000 dollars and 75,000 dollars in other damages.

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Save the Fish and Lakes From Destruction Efforts

Ottawa reports a dispute over fisheries management with Deputy Minister Tilton urging action to protect Canadian water resources. He cites overfishing threats, including mackerel and local species, and warns lake fisheries could be exhausted without firm measures. The issue involves cross border concerns and calls for posterity protection of natural wealth.

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