21 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
1
An ad proclaims the largest stock and says prices are cheaper than any house west of Chicago. It emphasizes breadth of goods and big savings offered by the retailer.
Country Produce Exchange promotes shopping with 10 to 20 percent savings on purchases. It highlights a large Apple Peach Berry and Pear crop and claims plentiful supply of all kinds.
A coalition of prominent Knights of Labor members in the north and west denounce departure from core principles and call for a return to the old constitution. They urge delegates to Minneapolis to back a constitutional majority and set strict accountability, including itemized expense reports and enhanced self government. Meanwhile attacks on labor unrest continue with reports from Washington City and mass agitation at various assemblies.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a decision on the commission cases involving Chicago and Alton, Chicago and Erie, Rock Island, and Pennsylvania railways. It held the railroads may not interfere with agents of other lines and affirmed the right of ownership and internal control. Morrison dissented, urging reform of railway administration and cross-entity commissions.
July 21 report from Youkvinre Washington details multiple lightning fatalities and injuries. Wiam Cardiner, a white farmer, died instantly. Michnels VY. Ewell, a colored woman, wounded with uncertain recovery. Ab Winsharp injured while in a newsroom. W. M. Protest paralyzed. two other workers knocked down. Separate incident:HE Lorden shoots wife and mother in law, then Elias Wright kills himself. hospital and recovery notes follow. Lerten and Mix Worthit mentioned with varying outcomes. public safety and local turmoil referenced amid broader political tensions and unrest in the region.
Across multiple states the scene is heated as Powell Campbell factions clash over ballot support and convention leadership. Reports describe party infighting, anticipated shifts, and strategizing at county and state levels, with primary results and candidate positions in flux for the coming election season.
Chaos and brutal action mark a sprawling fight night with Dean and Wolt in a brutal bout near Providence. Reports from New York Boston Philadelphia and beyond tally a rash of injuries and decisive bouts. The card features multiple regional results with titles, records and notable performances, including a senior oars race and a pair of high profile track showings.
A tense situation unfolds as United States Marshal Grout prepares to enforce judgment in Taylor County over an alleged railroad project. Deputies report a livery stable refusal and bondholders scheme to push a sale at high rates. Local leaders warn that the levy may cost lives amid fears of eroded contracts and delayed construction.
In Chilouatia County a horrific accident occurred when Thomas Griffin and Ange Inbar attempted to man a kettle of spirits. A barrel exploded and fire swept the work space. First responders, including Goodwin, fought the blaze but both men were fatally burned, others injured. Nearby, a threshing machine explosion in Newark, Delaware killed two and injured several, with the device propelling the engine and a hearse also damaged.
A Hannibal context reveals P. T. Barnum’s marriage to two women in a long affair. The older wife, Mrs. Barnum No. 1, remains legally wed as Barnum weds his second wife, Mrs. Barnum No. 8. The article details separations, rumors, travel, and a child, noting Barnum’s reputation while portraying the controversial union.
Fragmented report describes a Tuesday night circus riot in Cranton where cowboys fired on spectators, killing three youths, George Harrington 17 Wallace Phillips 14 and injuring Mrs A W Lainbartson. Indians fled. no arrests. Separate notes: Governor Oglesby may grant pardon for Joseph C Mackin after perjury sentence. George K Lawrence 13 sentenced to reform school for attempted fratricide. cotton firm T Alry & Co in New Orleans seeks respite. Guggenheimer & Co tobacco firm failures. death of author Sylvanus Cobb.
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