Freeport Letter On Frauds And Republican Prospects
A July 2 1885 Freeport letter defends Republicans against Democratic charges of fraud in the South and cites convictions against Democratic figures in Cincinnati and Chicago. It argues Democratic fraud in city politics aided their victory and notes bright future for Republicans. The piece also covers a Niagara Falls New York Press Association address by Smith D Atkins and a reflection on printing’s money focus with Gutenberg Faust Behaeffer and early publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Chesterfield Mackin
Democratic
United States
United States Supreme Court
Mackin
E. A. Storrs
Illinois
Cincinnati
New York Press Association
Niagara Falla
Smithh D. Atkins
Freeport
Journau
Generral
Guttenberg
Faust
Behaeffer
Jay Gould
Edison
Arkwright
Fulton
Corliss
Owego
Cold Water Lodges Meet in Winslow For County Session
Stephenson County I C G T convened at Winslow on a Tuesday afternoon in June with delegates from most lodges except Davis. Frank Clark of Lena chaired as Jobo H Wilson was absent. Reports indicated county membership rose since the previous session. An open lodge program featured Miss Bradford and RJ Hazlett addressing growth and purpose, with music and essays. A Wednesday forenoon business session included a question drawer and Good Templar Love Tea. The next session is planned for Orangeville on the second Tuesday and Wednesday in October. Freeport attendees included Mr. and Mrs. BR Hazlett, Lalla Powell, and George Phillips.
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Stephenson County
Winslow
Davis
County Templar
Jobo H Wilson
Frank Clark
Lena
Miss Bradford
RJ Hazlett
G. W
Good Templar
Orangeville
BR J Hazlett
Lalla Powell
George Phillips
Great Chicago Railway Strike Sparks Riot on Madison Street
Crowds confronted cars of the West Division Railway on Tuesday and Wednesday. Shots were fired but no fatalities. Mayor Harrison and police attempted to restore order as 4,000 to 5,000 rioters attacked cars on Jefferson and Halsted streets. The strike, sparked by the discharge of sixteen workers, drew in sailors and laborers while officials debated how to balance public safety with company property.
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Crrcaco
West Division Railway Company
Madison and Lakes
Bama
Western Avenue
Halsted Street
Madison Street
Jefferson Street
Harrison
Cantar Avenue
Iwat
Halsted
Fnally
Lake
Doyle
Hanchett
Duel in a Baltimore suburb ends with minor wounds
In a northern Baltimore suburb between Francis Whittington and Charles Labbernino a duel occurred over a dispute involving a woman. Both fired without effect. Whittington was shot in the right breast and Labbernino in the right arm. Surgeons say wounds are not dangerous. No arrests.
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Pretols
Ay Town
Francis 'T. ‘Whittington
Tobotrom
Chicago
Cuarlea Labternne
Kittington
Ishard Kek
Moore
Edward J. Deblanco
Whittington
Labratoria Belleon
Labretonno
NOT GOOD WEATHER FOR AUSTRIA DOG DAY CALAMITIES
Weather in Austria brings extreme heat and storms during the dog days. Lightning strikes kill six people and destroy crops as villages report partial or total destruction. Port floods after a water main break.
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Vienna
Austria
Manila
Porth
Ality
Washington Park and Sheepshead Bay Racecard Summary
Chicago at Washington Park on Wednesday featured a 3/7 mile race won by Vext with Bam Powera and Handy Andy following. Sting of Norfolk led the 1 1/10 mile event, Silver Cloud third. New York at Sheepshead Bay hosted six races with Thackeray winning the 3 4/5 mile event and Emma Manly taking second in the 13 4/5 mile, among other outcomes.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Vext
Bam Powera
Handy Andy
Acond
Sting of Norfolk
Ban Fox
Silver Cloud
Rie
Tinley Lady Waywarthet
Cold Ban
Migslou Rolle
Sovereign Pal Fist
Hunnap
Charley Lucas
Lemar
Trish
Buchanan
New York
Sheapshead Bay Wotloosing
Thackeray
Miss Woolford
Loure Atte
Thina
Emma Manly
Wallflower
Joe Shelby
Waddell Dryant
Electric
Gansiouna
Augustine
Wanda
Drake Carter
Wallensee
Blue Peter
Tino
Hay
Revenge
Echo
Sun- Star
Thine
Woman doctor joins New York summer health corps
Dr. Marah Fredericks was appointed by the board of health as one of twenty six summer physicians, the third woman to serve in this capacity. Officials praised the women’s service, noting tenement residents often hide conditions from male inspectors. Fredericks, a medical school graduate, passed the required board exam and cites about 800 women physicians in the United States doing well.
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New Yon
Marah
Fredericks
Board of Health
Dr. Fredericks
United States
Striking Coopers Win Wage Increase in New York
Coopers employed across New York city won an extra wage after a three day strike. About 323 men trimmed old flour barrels and received eight cents per barrel. they demanded a one cent rise per barrel which employers conceded Wednesday after the walkout began Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tragedy on Rail Near Peerasure Two Men Jump From Moving Freight
Patrick Buffoni aged 15 and James Dann aged 25 attempted to steal a ride on a Pennsylvania railroad freight near Peerasure Pennsylvania. They jumped from the moving train and were struck by the western express. Dann was killed instantly and Buffoni was severely mangled and expected to die.
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Peerasure
Patrick Buffoni
James Dann
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bifford
Western Express
Dunn
Blifford
Italian Press Sees Kelley Trouble Abroad
Rome July 1 Italian papers discuss trouble caused by Mr Kelley United States minister to Austria and express satisfaction at evidence that Italy's objections to him were reasonable. Frankfort July 2 trial of anarchist Julius Lieske for murder of Herr Rumpff ends with guilty verdict and death sentence.
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Kelley
Rome
United States
Ajiitris
Italy
Frankfort
Julius Lieske
Herr Rumpff
Polips
Lieske
Prohibition Convention Opens With Rousing Pageantry
The extensive gathering featured tributes to St John and Daniels, floral displays, and a large crowd. Dr A B Leonard delivered a forceful opening on party principles and anti liquor aims, contrasting old parties and urging reform. Col St John spoke at night as expectable support for Leonard as governor grows.
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St. John and Daniels
Hama
Odell
State Central
Jeane
Big Six
Mary Nolsan
Henry ‘Tuckley
St. Paul's M. B. Church
A. B. Leonard
Highley
Youngstown
Frost
Oberiln
Jay Odell
Leonard
Republican Party
Col
Sf John
Black
Dr. Leonard
Deadly disease toll mounts in Spanish provinces
July 2 report lists new deaths and cases across Madrid Valencia Alicante Castellon Saragossa Murcia Murcia and Aranjuez. Infected districts total 1,210 deaths 615 with rising cases as inhabitants flee Aranjuez in terror.
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Mannip
Madrid
Sdoptice
Valencia
Onon Eagis
Aranjuez
Clon
Pagpolos
Meavy Cutting in Wages in Clovermill Strike
GluvarLaNd Ohio July 2 General Manager Chisholm of Clovermill Rolling Mill orders wage cuts to take effect Wednesday. Mill workers at Booth mill and other departments strike, 2400 idle. Wages restored for brakemen, Bossomer steel works workers quit then return. Predicted 1500 more in wire mill may strike. No labor organization exists. The third wage cut within a year. London July 2 John Bright letter urges European commerce liberty and pacific relations, warns of catastrophe if military budgets persist.
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Gluvarland
Ohio
Chisholm
Clovermil Rolling Mill Company
Booth Mill
Bossomer Steel Works
Bossomerates
London
John Bright
Deputy Passey
Paris
Europe
Death of Congressman Elwood Bucamone Ill July 4
The Hon Reuben Elwond, member of congress from the fifth district, died at 7 o clock Wednesday morning aged 04 years. He retained consciousness to the last, surrounded by five brothers and two sisters his wife and four children. Funeral will be held at his late residence next Sunday at 2 p.m. The death followed a period of pain relief then weakness.
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Elwood
Bucamone
Reuben Elwond
Congress
Hoe
Crew of Renard Found Safe After Gulf Wreck
The crew of the French gunboat Renard, wrecked in the gulf of Adon by a recent storm, has been discovered on a gulf island. Previously feared drowned, the sailors are accounted for with no injuries reported. In Berlin, a large Socialist meeting featuring Herr Singer was dispersed by police on Wednesday.
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Anges
Renard
Gulf of Adon
Gulf
Brklin
Herr Singer
Teichstag
Mackin Convicted Again in Perjury Case Verdict Five Years
Mackin found guilty of perjury in the indictment and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Judge Moran moved for a new trial to preserve the prisoner’s rights. Mackin vows to continue the fight from jail. Also reports of a possible government employe strike in Chicago and verdicts in Italian murder cases with three sentenced to hang.
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Carcado
Mackin
Moran
Crioaco
Italiana
Fillippo Caruso
Silvestri
Agari
Gelardi
Bove
Moercurio
Nolla Prasse
Mexican Tariffs Warn Government Investigates U S Freight Rates
July 4 report states the Mexican government tells the Mexican Central road not to set special freight rates against legally fixed tariffs. It will investigate charges and levy penalties if violations are proved. Also noted is a report that the national bank holding custom house certificates seeks subsidy payments halted.
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Mexico
Mexican Central Road
United States
National Bank
Custom House
Governent
Hodden Becomes Collector of the Port in New York
New Yorker Edward L Hodden assumed duties as collector of the port on Wednesday. Judge Robertson, presenting his successor's badge, offered warm wishes and praised the outgoing official saying he leaves with a strong record and high reputation.
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New York
Edward L. Hodden
Robertson
Bia
Grant’s Health Deterioration Reported in Albany Journal
Private and authoritative reports from Mount McSparrow describe Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s prognosis as grim, with physicians fearing he may not live beyond Friday or Saturday. Accounts note his fatigue while writing for his book, moments of cheerful spirit, and fluctuating strength as doctors monitor his decline.
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Ito
Alva
Bnd. Ly
New York
Mount McSaxroor
Gen. Grant
Trent
Dr. Newman
Col. Dent
Washington
Newman
Parody Verdict Frees Adolph Spreckels in Chronicle Shooting
The San Francisco jury returned a not guilty verdict for Adolph Spreckels after a two week trial for shooting M. H. De Young, proprietor of The Chronicle. The decision, seen as a rebuke to sensational journalism, follows De Young’s return fire wounds and a public clash with Spreckels family.
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San Francisco
Adolph Spreckels
M. H. de Young
Claus Spreckels
Chronicle
de Young
Spreckel
Chronicle of
Bice
Aluce
Spreckels
The
Explosive Boiler Blows Steam Yacht Otis Smith
A river explosion at 13 40 shatters the steam yacht Otis Smith between Troy and Green Island. Engineer Albert Roberts burned. owner Capt. Cooley suspects sabotage. Fragments found 600 feet from the dock. Also reports tragedy of two lovers in Gila and a Cleveland fire death in brief.
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Troy
Otis Smith
Green Island
Albert Roberts
Cooley
Burrell Bros Promotes Picnic Goods and Photo Reductions
Imported and domestic pickles and a wide variety of foods are offered at Burrell Bros with low prices. Allen’s Studio advertises a car load of Pride of Cameron flour and a notable price drop on photographs alongside improved quality.
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Allen’s
Burrell Buos
V. Allen
Allen
The Right Man in the Right Place in Opinion
W B Caldwell praises Prof. A Strassman as highly recommended and competent, stating he is an optician who understands his craft and is worthy of confidence.
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A. Strassman
W. 8
Caldwell
Local Notices and Advertisements From Freeport 1835
Facet of items includes endorsements for an optician, medicinal remedies for cholera and diarrhea, flour brands Pride of Cameron, Formosa Oolong Tea, and low priced photography services. Local merchants Emmiert Burrell Burrery Bros Allen advertise medicines and daily goods with prices and guarantees amid a collage of testimonials and sales pitches.
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Philadelphia— Athletics
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Gila
Melissa Steaplaton
Edward Sutherland
Sutherland
Cleveland
Broadway
Rosenberg
Rosa Meisel
New Yor
Trinity Church Yard
Marian Ciesebrough
Maxwell
Seringheto
Ills
Fuller
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BR. Bruner
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Gond
Athlophoros CO
Walton Slate
War
Walton
Stephenson Street
Burrell Bros
Freeport, Lle
Prior Strassman
L. M. Currier
California
Barrell Bros
Emmiert and Burrell
S. V. Allen
Cameron
Burrery Bros
Emmert & Burrell
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