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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1886

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Cullom Pushes for Hennepin Canal for Nation

In Washington July the Senate debated the river and harbor bill with a $1,000,000 appropriation for the Hennepin canal. Senator Cullom argued the project would lower transport costs for the upper Missouri and Mississippi valleys, boosting national wealth, while opponents warned against tying a single-state canal to the bill and questioned costs and feasibility.

Washington Senate Hennepin Canal Congress Lies Moines Rapids Ohio Canal Louisville Mussel Shoals Canal Ilnois & Michigan Canal Oustayn Ekyon Easalle Hennepin Claus Ilinois Rock Island Logan

Money for canals and river projects in Congress

In Washington the Senate indefinitely postponed the Dakota legislative inquiry. Debate continued on the river and harbor bill with the Kentucky river appropriation amendment rejected and a Muskingum river provision struck out. Ohio state improvements on the river were accepted when the threshold was reached.

Washington City Senate Territory Dakota Kentucky Ohio T A

A Complay Against Hasty Postal Removals

A public statement from Grand Lodge officers of the Brotherhood of Railroad Postal Clerks denounces Postmaster General Vilas for rapid removals without stated cause. They argue such actions undermine efficiency, burden workers, and erase faith in the service, urging fair, known reasons and a chance to respond.

Inpianavorrs Ind O. C., Mende Rob EK. Robb Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Hailway Postal Clarks Unva Fus Vilay Thareon Postal Service

Ohio Republican Editors Form Editorial Association of Ohio

Over fifty Republican editors in Ohio met in Command, July to organize an association to study alleged bribery in Henry J Payne's U S Senate election. Gen Comly presided, J Fuckinger secretary, resolutions deem bribery possible though not convicting trial members. They urged further investigations and sent resolutions to the president and senate. The convention named itself the Republican Editorial Association of Ohio for political purp oses and ballot purification.

Thomadglvan Command Ohio Trepublican Henry J. Payne United States Senate Gen. Comly J. Fuckinger Murat Walytuad Cowgill Payne Sourees Groceriea Senate Committee United States Senate He Republcan ‘Editorial Association of

Labor Party Forms in Maltimoore Amid Political Turmoil

A new independent labor party emerges in Maltimoore led by Knights of Labor members aiming to challenge city bosses. A secret city executive meeting vows a full municipal ticket for next fall, denouncing the Democratic party and predicting a heated battle with the political ring. The report notes broader labor and political shifts across Baltimore and Dublin with allied Conservative and liberal moves abroad.

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Kansas Republican Ticket Nomination at State Convention

In Yoresa Kansas the state convention renominated the old ticket led by John A. Martin for governor and A J Heddle for lieutenant governor with no opposition. I M Valentioa named for Judge of the Mievouth district. D McCarthy attorney general. Bradford superintendent. J H Lawpead treasurer. James Hamilton auditor. Resolutions committees reported a set of resolutions commending the party platform.

J. H. Lawpead James. Hamilton

Wrestlers clash in Athens Park armors clash

A public afternoon event at Athtetla Park Thornlay featured a sword contest between notable athletes including Dan Sullivan and Hergeant Walsh. The match ended with bloodshed in the eighth round after armor protected blows, followed by police arresting a rider.

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