22 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1887
Page
1
Local shop touts mixed candy by the pound with 15 to 28 cent prices and a full line of dried fruits, coffee, teas, spices, cheese, and can goods. Promises free city delivery and highlights high prices for country produce. Prices include bananas pears Florida oranges lemons and cider.
In Washington Jan 2 the House considered the conference report on the interstate commerce bill amid a heated session. The final vote was yeas 210 nays 41. The Senate debated the British extradition treaty with Irish questions and political crimes. Death of Mrs Voorhees noted.
Arch Bishop Corrigan defies Rome over Dr. McGlynn dispute. Telegrams from propaganda staff and church officials spark a spat about land ownership and church authority. McGlynn’s suspension, Rome requests, and covert church activity unfold as security scouts monitor St Michael's. A mysterious spy from McGlynn’s camp is expelled amid tensions.
Indiana voters express anger over Wednesday’s pact as Republicans fear blame for any fallout. Delegations report letters and telegrams denouncing the settlement while Democrats stay firm and convention votes reflect party lines amid a disputed senatorial seat.
An 1880s era market outlook discusses Southern industrial prospects amid railway consolidation, noting potential regional growth and profits from price dynamics, with dense figures on production, sugar output, wood pulp demand, and upticks in New York and other cities, alongside a tally of recent business failures nationwide.
An inventor claims priority over Bell in the telephone dispute arriving in Chicago with documents challenging Bell's original patent. The report also covers a Boston convention plan to form the National Builders Association and a Blaine statement defending Dawes' senate election. A Pinkerton widow obituary and a Wisconsin jury reform bill are noted alongside a suffrage school matter amendment vote.
A chaotic New North American dispatch reports a jailbreak attempt in Corinth Mississippi and a strangled post office trap incident. A murder trial in Des Moines Iowa and a bribery scandal rumor dominate the day with brief notes on arrests, industry strikes, and political shifts.
An inventory advertisement lists drugs medicines chemicals surgical instruments crutches galvanic batteries syringes trusses supporters and shoulder braces thermometers toilet soap and perfumery items. Also toothbrushes combs hair brushes ladies hand bags pocket books purses pocket knives razors scissors feather dusters chamois skins sponges paints varnishes painters supplies and machinery oils with all goods warranted and offered at low prices comparable to inferior goods.
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