26 Jan 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1887
Page
1
Mixed Candy and nuts sold by the pound with low prices. Full line of dried and canned fruits vegetables meats teas coffees spices cheese syrup and more. Local delivery free to any part of the city from 67 and 60 Stephenson Street.
Debates on the proposed amendment to the constitution feature speakers such as Brown West Blair and Dolph. Senators discuss suffrage's impact, with West warning of dangers of emotional voting and Blair urging submission to state legislatures. The National Woman Suffrage Association marks its nineteenth annual convention with leaders including Susan B Anthony and Isabella Beecher Hooker delivering addresses.
Washington reports the board of engineers advises accepting the offers of the Portage Lake River Improvement Co and the Lake Superior Ship Canal Railway and Iron Co to transfer all rights to their canals, lands, and franchises for 5400000, with depth plans of 16 to 20 feet. Additional costs cover private title extinguishment and route opening, totaling 1645000, plus future depth expansions. The chief engineers urge a waterway funded by the United States without local assessments and note Wisconsin’s land grant suffices for Sturgeon Bay canal, urging improvement of Sturgeon Bay as a safe harbor.
Washington City reports detail naval and army appropriation actions, a senatorial oath for J. A. Farwell, and a major vote on women’s suffrage with 16 to 4 in favor. Other items note post office revenue gains, public building appropriations, and a contested election case between Page and Pires.
London and Ottawa reports describe US senate discussions on a proposed fishery measure and potential effects on Canada US trade. Cabinet ministers warn of disruption to transit and maritime commerce, while officials note Canada would defend treaty rights amid possible US action.
John M. Laird veteran editor of the Argus died at 6 30 Tuesday evening after a hip fracture from a fall on Ivy Street He was born in 18QL and was among the oldest editors in the state with few peers The report blends his passing with a separate New York shoemakers lockout note and unclear local details
In Indiana a joint session convened at noon Tuesday with most members present as the campaign for senator continues. The state officers faced a key court appeal over appointment timing while party lines run through the Republican and Democratic factions and polling board votes.
Secretary W. Dike of the National Divorce Reform League outlines state actions toward divorce law reform. New Hampshire, Vermont, and other states regulate domicile and reduce divorces. Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Ohio governors push reforms. Minnesota prohibits advertising divorces. Chicago bans divorce proceedings hearings. New York and others seek changes. education on family importance grows, with Dike noting substantial progress yet only a beginning.
Fractured New York parish scenes erupt as Father Donnelly clashes with faithful women over confessionals and church control. A mass disruption ends with his retreat as supporters vow to reopen the box while local labor groups plan meetings and public notices stir community tensions.
A gang overpowered the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe depot watchman on Tuesday at 1 AM, drilled a safe unsuccessfully, then abducted Bratton Avant Hagens to force safe opening. They escaped with 1400 dollars after issuing threats, leaving Hazen and the watchman warned not to move.
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