01 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1887
Page
1
Bargain alert for household shoppers with 46 bars of Old Country Soap for 1.00 plus a selection of Sugars Coffees Teas Syrups and other grocery items advertised as cheap as the cheapest Contact the store when in need of any grocery line for quick supply and value.
The president granted clemency in a batch of pardons led by Thomas Ballard a notorious counterfeiter sentenced Jan 21 1875 to thirty years in Albany penitentiary for engraving and possessing counterfeit plates He has served over fifteen years and shows reformation supporters say his release will prevent future danger while others lament the impact on justice and public trust The piece also notes fiscal year end changes across departments with salary readjustments and staff reductions in several agencies including the justice treasury and post office
A Washington Civil Service Commission ruling addresses what constitutes partisanship in service. Edward E. Neale of Indiana, a clerk in the adjutant general's department, was dismissed for political activity while a Republican candidate for the legislature. The commission found his candidacy did not impair his official duties, restoring his status as clerk and eligibility for examination.
At Point Trnega Course on Thursday afternoon Wilkes defeated Gonalp in a rough pacing race for an $8,000 purse, drawing about 8,000 spectators. The event featured a long field, a hazardous course, and a late surge by Wilkes that broke a previous mark by 1000, with Gos sip and other contenders fading as the finish neared.
A chaotic section report describes a mob violence incident in Pikowville, involving a Black man and a girl named Violet, with the assailant captured by police. the girl is praised for bravery, and the case leads to broader commentary on social tensions and a local investigation.
A jumble of 19th century news items: Mrs Hamilton, wife of the secretary of state, gains a New York position. labor unrest and wage disputes surface in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. a gas tragedy in Holguin Cuba claims ten cabin workers. a naval officer dies in Washington. Jubilee ceremonies in Toronto greet 10 000 schoolchildren. Chicago cattle market activity notes include prices at the stockyards. a burglary near Wantagan, Iowa injures a family. a venue change in a murder case linked to Mrs Molloy Gowty. Dartmouth College holds its 11th annual commencement with dignitaries. a photographer sues over a portrait rights dispute in Michigan. a Baltimore girl attempts poisoning and gas incidents. steamer City of Alpana arrives with accused criminals. Board of Trade quotes reflect mixed grains and livestock markets. New York market checks show mixed futures and cash prices.
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