28 Jan 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1886
Page
1
A varied list of items including drugs and medicines, chemicals, surgeon instruments, crutches, galvanic batteries, syringes, supports, shoulder braces, thermometers, toiletries, perfumes, colognes, powders, toothbrushes, brushes, bags, purses, knives, razors, scissors, feather dusters, chamois skin, sponges, paints, varnishes, painters supplies, machinery oils, all warranted with prices as low as inferior goods.
In a House debate, Boutelle and Wise clashed over whether the Norfolk navy yard and its dry docks were destroyed by rebels, with Cabell noting Wise was absent. A later exchange between Thomas and Reagan touched on retirement bills, privilege, and accusations of aristocratic and communist rhetoric amid partisan sparring. Boutelle pressed reports by Wool and Goldsborough asserting rebel destruction in May 186?
The session reports a busy day with debate on military protection for frontier depredations. A resolution regarding liquor administration and Indian title relinquishment to part of the Sioux reservation in Dakota is offered. The electoral count bill is postponed. Dakota admission bill discussed and not passed. An executive session adjourns at 4:5 p m. The House chaplain’s remarks draw smiles as silver and gold comment stirs jokes among members. A resolution honoring Vice President Hendricks passes the Senate and a privilege dispute arises over remarks about the Norfolk navy yard. Information on land grants to railways is adopted. Naval retirement bill advances through recommittal. The House adjourns.
Washington City January 25 The house approves a bill forfeiting land grants of southern railroad groups with a decisive 187 to 41 vote after Congressman Anderson challenges the public lands committee. The Gulf and Ship Island grant, dormant for twenty years, is restored to the public domain and then slated for use by a new Mississippi corporation despite past withdrawals.
In Washington on January 28 the house coinage committee debated silver coinage with several proposals, including expansion, suspension, and recall of gold and silver certificates. The Senate confirmed numerous federal appointments and discussed treasury removals and public money issues. A separate note reports a fatal railroad accident near Blue Mound and a Mormon bail veto in Salt Lake City.
A New York Times report portrays Jay Gould amid a hush of detectives and mob threats after a pivotal political moment. The piece describes Gould’s travel plans, his security concerns, and remarks from Washington about his risk habits. It also covers Wilson bribery claims against Gen. Shaler, a billiards matchup between Schaefer and Vignaux, and lifestyle news on London McCormick and Maud Miller. In Texas and Indiana reports, cattle losses near Fort Exuctor and a Browning Sloan receivership highlight spread of misfortune.
London reports Salisbury government collapse seen as foregone with Liberal dissension over land reform and Irish policy. Gladstone and Chamberlain maneuver for support amid Home Rule debate as Parnell mayjoin to shape a new Liberal platform.
Indignation over Ohio politics yields to mounting compromise as Republicans and Democrats in Covemnne reach a joint plan to form five member committees to negotiate a peace in the Hamilton county contrasta. Senate sessions are postponed until a formal agreement is reached, with both sides signaling willingness to consider propositions and rules from prior sessions.
Milton Weston, escorted by a deputy, was moved to the Western Penitentiary in Alleghany City after a county court appearance. He faced delays and unusual detours including a stop at Monongahela house before crossing the river. Weston’s family farewell framed a plea that the Pennsylvania pardon board consider his punishment.
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