01 Jul 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1886
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hoar opposing open executive sessions, defending Senate conservatism and reform pledges, noting Senate credibility with Democrats and critiquing President Cleveland. Also covers Ohio Payne investigation push and committee witnesses.
The senate in Washington considers Platt open sessions and discusses a bill to bridge the Ohio River at Cairo by the Chicago St. Louis New Orleans and Athols Central railway. The House adjourns after continuing last year’s appropriations for ten days amid minor progress on the sundry civil bill.
Beavur on the track reports the Republican state convention in Beavur City with Gen Louies Wagner presiding and Governor Beaver nominated amid strong prohibition platform support. Arkansas and Indiana notes follow with Democratic and temperance discussions, resolutions, and local political maneuvers across July 1.
A violent disturbance erupted when offal and stones were hurled at a Pinkerton guard aboard a halted Chicago Parking and Provision air theater train on the Lake Shore line. Motormen were battered, several arrests made, trains ditched and a concrete track blockade formed as union members protested.
A garbled OCR digest reports baseball figure Tony Mullane linked to a disciplinary inquiry in Cincinnati. It also tallies a string of violent incidents, including a suicide attempt, a temperance bombing, an Irish plot warning, a sensational assault with fatalities, and a presidential tomb guard change, with scattered references to witnesses and legal actions amid an array of unrelated events.
A garbled report outlines embezzlement at Chesapoata & Doliwara Coat Company with secretary treasurer Wilson blamed for a loan fraud of about 1 s0 000, plus discovery of prior deficits and a runaway treasurer. Separate items mention bank wrecking, counterfeit notes in Canada, a bank restoration in Ottawa, a murder verdict in Curcavinnn Ohio, and various baseball scores.
An advertisement promotes Chase and Sarborn coffee as the most delicious cup. It claims high purity and strength unmatched by others and notes sales through Jane2iddey bw ILD Post & Co.
A railway circular advertises a June excursion to Tennessee and Mississippi via the Minors Central R. i. with low fares. It urges readers to request circulars from the nearest ticket agent or the Manchester Iowa address. Also mentions flour prices at Hed Post 8 Co’s and claims a drug advertisement for indigestion remedies and Acker’s tablets.
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