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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1885

Page

2

Democratic discord and Cleveland visit tensions amid postwar politics

The Daily Journal reports on Southern leaders clashing over traitor labeling and Grant votes, Carl Schurz's Southern lecture tour, Pendleton's stance on Grant, and looming tariff debates. It notes Bayard’s clean record, Buchanan anecdotes, civil service reform hopes, and Buffalo Cleveland Democrats' anger over a promised visit canceled by President-elect Cleveland.

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British victory at Metemneh and Stewart wounded

Reports from Larne describe Deak’s forces winning a hard fought battle near Metemneh with heavy casualties on both sides. General Stewart was wounded but remains in communications, as British troops push toward Khartoum amid Mahdi’s rebel forces.

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The Central Pacific Debt Balance And Bonds Bill

Reports from Washington reveal a substitute House bill extending ninety years the time for Pacific railroad companies to settle with the United States. It provides treasury oversight of indebtedness, sets provisional payments, and restricts dividends while obligations remain unpaid.

Central Pacific United States Congress

Wedded by Telegraph In Chicago and New York Mystery

A Chicago widow Mrs Amelia B White seeks her elusive husband Henry B White after a telegraph marriage arranged while he was abroad. She traveled from Chicago to Milwaukee Des Moines and New York pursuing clues, meeting contacts, and facing deception as she tries to verify his whereabouts and claim her future. The tale follows her efforts and the hard facts of the marriage and ensuing pursuit.

John Elwant Layeaon Jarvia Vincent Tua Boorrabeligun John Jarvis Harbert Londary Archibald Borla Hicks Pasha Atei Obeid Kaker Camaren Indy Chicago Rosamore Hotel Amelia B. White Henry DB. White Thea Product Exchange Henry B. White Aneh Pergon Bromsway Astor Philip B. Hart Marshal Piel & Co Flatt New York Produce Exchange Milwaukee Abe AG HE Louis White Europe Bessmere Hart Turner Bennington Rock Island Sixtieth Street W. H. Hutchings

Son of Widow’s Son Shot at Farm by Overseer

John Givans, superintendent on widow Wells’s farm, pursued by Wells who fired twice from a double barreled gun. Buckshot struck Givans in thigh and shoulder. thirty six pellets entered. Wells’s actions threaten serious injury amid a family dispute on Maryland farm.

Sertover Ballarcry John Givans Wells

Brave Girls Defend Home From Masked Robbers

In Eat Pa on January 29 masked robbers attacked the Guthrie residence while the couple was away. Their daughters Idalie and Jeanne defended the barricaded house for three hours until distant neighbors signaled rescue. A nephew who lured the parents away led the gang. two robbers have been arrested.

Eat Mrv Mra Guthrie Idalie Jeanne

Opium Tragedy in Iowa Woman and Two Children

In Des Moines Iowa Mrs Mary T Dooley suicides with opium and administers the drug to two children one boy is dead the other girl ten will recover she was destitute and divorced from her husband cited as the cause. Also covered are Congress notes on Pacific railroads land openings and a Jeannette survivors reward proposal and various other brief items from New York Chicago Philadelphia and Montreal.

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Harper's Magazine and Related Harper Publications Advertisement

An advertisement promotes Harper's periodic volumes and subscriptions, noting year starts, cloth bindings, and pricing. It lists order details and urges using postal remittance. The text also endorses H. D. Post & Co for a range of groceries and confirms product purity and quality.

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Florida excursion tickets to New Orleans Exposition

CM&S&P Ry announces auto service to all principal Florida points with low fares. Excursion tickets to New Orleans for the World's Exposition are offered. For fare and further particulars apply at the agents.

Cm&s&p Ry Florida New Orleans J.B. Swear

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