Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois

Cincinnati Congress race ends in violence during quarrel

In Cincinnati Mason and Cox, candidates for Congress from the 9th District, clashed. Cox was shot dead by Mason. Mason previously represented the district. Mr Mandeville named Surveyor General of California, replacing Col Hays who becomes Surveyor General of Utah. An examination in Kansas of Lyle murder suspect resulted in committal for trial at District Court, with safe-keeping at Fort Leavenworth. Major Rowntree of Platteville courts Wisconsin governor nomination. Milwaukee convention called Sept 2 to nominate state officers. Chicago paper cites 27,000 U S failures yearly with $50 million debt, only $10 million recovered. Col B D Baker whispered as next California governor candidate. Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad earnings for June reach $116,127, $50,041 above prior month. Wesley Chapel Methodists debate seating. women and men may sit together. ~80 members sign card opposing the new arrangement citing long-held tradition.