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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1885

Page

3

Punch and Punches in Washington Society Ring

Washington society scene turns chaotic at Mrs Stewart’s reception when a Holman son strikes Senor de Castro of the Venezuelan legation. The move triggers a melee with punches and threats, while Den Castro declines apology and seeks satisfaction. Sullivan brawl noted in Boston bar with police arrival and threats of legal action.

Washington City Stewart Castle Stewart Washington Holman Senor Don Carlos de Castro Legation Holovan de Castro Young Holman Charley Poors Syracuse N. Y Admiral Poore Guihon

Barbed wire patent dispute reshapes Washburna line

Friday reports show H. B. Scott & Co cutting payroll as they abandon royalties on Washburn patents. Scott & Co. will dissolve part of the Washburn partnership, ending their license to manufacture most wire fence patterns once held by Washburn and Oliver Bros. Scott & Co. will still produce two point barb and ribbon wire as sole patentees.

The Dakota Capital Question and Removal Debate

The Dakota capital removal bill was debated in the council on Friday. Westovers amendment to return capital property to contributing labor or funds was adopted without opposition. Kennedy moved to swap Pierra for Ordway and the 12 to 10 vote carried. In Lancaster, Anthony Roberts longtime Pennsylvanian congressman and former eastern district marshal died at age 82, a will executor for Thaddeus Stevens.

Bisa Anck D. T Council Westover Kennedy Pierra Hughes Ordway Brown Lancaster Anthony Roberts Pennsylvania Taylor and Fillmore Thaddeus Stevens Congress Washington City Senate Net Oklahoma Plumb House of Congress Womens Silk-Culture Association United States House Hurd Treasury Herbert Willis Indiana InpiaNarouts

Gas Flow and Oil Find Near Chartier's Creek

A big gas flow was struck with a Hough well on Chartier's creek near Washington Pennsylvania Friday at about 3 am, with a small oil discovery noted. This rekindled oil excitement as operations connect with nearby prospects and markets react to the fresh output.

Washington Chartier’s Creek

Run on New Haven Savings Bank Traced to Rumor

Frightened depositors crowded the New Haven Savings Bank Friday after a false report circulated that Secretary Tutts advised Trinity Church sexton to withdraw funds. The bank denied the claim, while other rumor sources unnamed suggested more widespread panic. Authorities noted the bank remains safe and conservatively managed, with offers of four million dollars from other banks and individuals, not requiring outside cash.

New Haven Savings Bank New Havens Conn Tutts Sexton Trinity Church Tuttle New England United State Fiversonal Ubig City

Died in Eight Minutes in Charleston Hanging

Thomas J. Chapman was hanged at Charleston at 2 clock Friday for the Humboldt township murder of Nicholas Hubbard. He occurred in the courthouse yard, prayed with relatives, and died in eight minutes after the drop. Body to Jasper county for burial.

Thomers Chapman Charleston Lls Thomas J. Chapman Nicholas Hubbard Humboldt Township Coles County McIntire McCann W. H. Johnson O Mminister Chapman MelIntiro Jasper County Court House

Sale of Chicago Driving Park at receiver sale

Chicago Driving Park was sold at a receiver's sale to B F Campbell for 23000. Campbell is believed to represent Edward Corrigan and other investors who poured funds into the park. Unclear plans for the property’s future.

Chicago Curiaco Chicago Driving Park B. F. Campbell Campbell Edward Corrigan Kansas City da Witt H. Curtis George G. Newbury K. Dow

Infernal Machine Found With Dynamite at City Hall

A sensational discovery at the Chicago Public Library theft scene revealed twelve dynamite boxes and a revolver with a crank. Otto Funk, a student, admitted stealing books and experimenting with the explosive, which could have blown up City Hall. Police removed the items to the hall. Funk claimed no ill intent.

Catcano New City Hall Atolun Chicago City Hall James Bonflald Ventures Comity Shea BonBel Otto Funk Studant West Side Funk

Crowning a New King of Remedies in Rheumatism

A vintage promotional piece lauds Athlophoros as the king of remedies for rheumatism and neuralgia. It recounts testimonials from Mrs. W. K. Smith of Kankakee Illinois and Mr. Grigware of Saginaw Michigan who credit the product with rapid relief, alongside doctors praising its efficacy and urging readers to request a free booklet from Athlophoros Co. in New York.

Athlophoros Duspaire Republic Soly Anculapius Aygeia W. K. Smith Kankakee Lani Aler Grigware Tast Saginaw Mich Morne Athiophoros Ilo Sama Saye J. OG. Rinder Burlington Wis Baya Mr. Inc T. Hearn Sidney David Little Skinner Epee Gol A. Re Camp M. D Chicago Armatrong Chelaes Thornton & Munger Sturgis Athlophoros Co Wr &T N. Y

Hoole and Moogk's Drug Store Free Sample Promotion

A historical note describes free distribution of Dr Borasnko's cough and lung syrup samples at Hoole and Moogk's drug store. The promotion markets the syrup as the most popular remedy for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis with regular size bottles available. The text references a grant rush and mentions distribution of sample bottles to customers.

Hoole & Moogk Borasnko Themirkal

Bartlett Hardware Co Sells Heating and Cooking Stoves Low

The Bartlett Hardware Co offers the most complete assortment of heating and cooking stoves in the market at very low prices. New York quincea and Callman weet apples wt 1, D, Post & Co's.

New York HL. D. Post & Co Bartlett Hardware Co Quincea Callman Post & Co’s

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