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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1885

Page

3

Congress Struggles With Interstate Commerce Bills

In Washington Jan 19 Congress debates the stalled interstate commerce measures amid House Senate clashes. Amendments and Reagan bill features falter, while the Oregon railway land forfeiture bill faces House resistance. Only the pension bill moves among general appropriations as 37 session days remain.

Wasamotos Buyineas Congress Senate House Willis Kentucky District of Columbia Washington Monument Nouse Wasu Hindon City Gen. Sherman Jefferson Davis Slater Damien Cockrell Coke Maes Fair Kenna Vince Viuw Wyck West Voorhees Allison Brown Butler Cameron Pennsylvania Wisconsin Conger Cullom Dolph Frye Gorman Hale Harris Harrison Hawley Hoar Ingalls Jackson Jonas Lapham Manderson Mitchell Morgan Morrill Pike Platt Pugh Ransom Sawyer Sheffield Sherman Walker Wilson Reagan Cullem Hennepin Canal

Bearding the Lion in His Den at Royal Exchange

Henry George delivered an agrarian speech in front of the Royal Exchange in Lonpox with Agitator Miller as chairman. The meeting, described as peaceable and determined, united working men against the country’s wealth and pledged to restore equal rights to land. A city official noted it was the first agrarian meeting here since Burdett Wilkes’ days.

Rosecrans Slocum Washington City Getttysburg A. G. Curtin Pennsylvania Curtin Congress Gen. Rosecrans Henry George Royal Exchange Lonpox Miller Bank of England Mansion House George Gracchus Burdett Wilkes

Infatuated Couple Affects Holyoke Scandal

Ramiel M. Gilmore 50, a Holyoke councilman and AmEx agent, elopes with 26 year old Mrs. Daniel Merrick of Springfield. Gilmore’s wife of 25 years left prostrated. Merrick warns Gilmore will be shot on sight. The pair’s whereabouts and motives unfold as Springfield and Holyoke navigate social shock.

Holyoke Mass Ramiel M. Gilmore American Express Company First Congregational Church Daniel Merrick Springfield Bnd Bridgeport Conn Gilmore Merrick

OMINOUS PROCEEDINGS IN NORWALK MINERS ARMED

Lohors Saya 1,400 men in Norwalk area organize drill courses and arm themselves. Four boxes of repeating rifles arrive as workers plan indoor drilling then regimental formation. Purpose cited is to deter scab labor, not open war. News also covers factory dynamite attack in South Norwalk, union protests, and local labor meetings.

Snawnyeer Ohio Hare Mouve Nowa Longstreth Buechtel York South Norwalk Conn Crofett & Knapp Howard Knapp John Scott Opposta Posta Knapp Scotch

Special Meeting of British Officials In War Office

A Sunday session of the department of transports officials in the war office lasted several hours. The purpose was unclear but urgency was suggested by the continuous secrecy. Observers noted all officials appeared grave as they departed, amid limited comments about potential Turkey troop movements and Red Sea revenues.

Cincinnati Fountain Square Department of Transports War Office Suntay Turkey Suaking Red Sea

Still on the Ragged Edge at Springfield May Meeting

In Springfield on a Saturday morning a Democratic caucus debated keeping the current organization or risking a complete Republican take over. Haines spoke at length, Ford Crofts pressed for resignation, and Graham urged unity for Democratic success. The session adjourned with no action on the permanent organization and hints of Mayor Harrison leaving the senatorial race.

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Ten Years of Bank Robbery Scandal Unfolds in Norwich

In Norwich, officials reveal $160,000 stolen from Merchants National Bank and $50,000 from Shotucket Bank. Cashiers James Meach and Charles Webb confessed to Wall Street speculations. Willian oath of Shotucket Bank held responsible alongside Webb. Bank stocks collapse as public funds fear spreads. state senator John Brewster weeps at the news.

Nonrchin Conn Dank Mxanidher Mygatt Merchants’ National Bank Shotuchket National Bank Jamea M. Meach Merchant’s Bank Charles Webb Merchant’ Bank Shetucket Bank Willian Oath Shotucket Bank Waobb Merchanty Bank Fonds of Shotricket Bank Norwich Webb Bean Elty Tresourer New York Requiro Nintie Bow. Oliver Uretidelventron Fiat Pittsburgh Chicago Wapres Bristol Baltimore & Ohio Willian Barry Culver Californian Assembly Mitchell Lewis Bierce Lallus Tex Gio David K. Swann St. Paul Tadialopy Thomas Campbell Parkershurs W.va Paris Berlin Baltimore Amos Menderson Lincaster Pan Wall Street

Notice to apply for odorless vaults work in city

Yows who wish work done by the American Odorless Vaults and sink cleaning process should apply to CG L. Raymond or leave orders at Dr. Stuck ley's office immediately with a container plate leaving the city shortly Nagaono.

CG L. Raymond

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