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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1885

Page

2

Democrats Delay Illinois House Fight Over Speaker

The article denounces the Democratic majority in the Illinois House for a three week struggle to elect a Speaker. It claims promises to support Haines were broken, Cronkrite was elected temporarily, and Haines later became the permanent candidate. The piece mocks the caucus and warns of political maneuvering and wasteful spending. It also touches on potential appointments and a broader jab at Grover Cleveland and regional politics.

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Nebraska Senate Acts to Restrict Tobacco Mining

A compressed report notes the Nebraska senate passed a bill to forbid tobacco mining. Other items include the Undson river steamer J. John burned in New York, a $400,000 loss, a Berlin budget for African explorations, and multiple local calamities and political moves across the United States.

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Market roundup from Curcaco and Chicago trading days

Curcaco price ranges for Wheat Corn and Oats feature February May and March contracts with openings and closings. Live stock shows higher hog prices and steady cattle and sheep markets with exports and packing figures. Produce lists include butter eggs potatoes poultry apples and hay with regional price signals. Chicago notes wheat trends and oats gains while pork and beef markets stay firm.

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Indignant Women and Controversy Across Nation

A roundup of late January incidents includes a Washington exchange over an apology to Castro linked to Paul Holman. a confrontation between Susan B Anthony Elizabeth Stanton and Dr Patten over women suffrage provokes sharp remarks. a Newport tragedy reports a mother killing her child and attempting suicide, with notes on extended family and local crime.

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Death of an Old Actor who played Uncle Tom

George Kunkel, famed for impersonating Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s drama, died suddenly at his Baltimore residence while at the supper table with family. Doctors attributed cause to rupture of a blood vessel near the heart due to fatty degeneration. Born Jan 21 182?, Kunkel began on stage in 1844 with the Virginia Nightingale Barrenders and was among the era’s oldest minstrel performers.

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Receipts Exceed Expenditures and Balance Sheet Summary

Receipts in excess of expenditures show total assets 81,50,798.95. Ceres cash on hand and in bank 20,550,085. Balance carried forward 172,092.56. Sources include increases in accrued interest 1884.83,574.54 real estate 5,000.00 bonds and mortgages 2,500.00 collateral loans 2,500.00 agency balances LB ≤ 87, 57 89. The company issued 66,004 policies this year and paid 454,027.35 in loss claims. since organization it has received premiums 4,982,676 and paid claims 1,755,914.00.

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Oklahoma Boomers Fight Warning Telegrams Stir Chaos

Oddities from Wasiistown City recount a Saturday clash between Gen Hate and invading Oklahoma factions. War Secretary reports from Leavenworth relay orders to defend Caldwell and Arkansas City. forces concentrate as eight-gun section heads downriver.

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