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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1886

Page

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Pan Electric Bobs Up in Landmark Stock Suit

Washington June 21 J Harris Rogers inventor of the Fan Electric telephone sues Attorney General Gar land Senator Harris Indian Commissioner Atkins and Col Casey Young in equity court over 1 700 000 in stock and other assets alleging breach of contract and concealed deals as he seeks to rescue his enterprise amid a string of reactions from defendants and lawmakers while the case unfolds with specified appearance and response timelines.

Washington City J. Harris Rogers Auit Garland Harris Atking Col Casey Young Stovaks Rogers Hogers John Rockford Marcus J. Wright G J. Schneider R. G. Wintersmith Basil Duke Messra Atkins Young Gan Johnston Mr. Garland Treasury Ybhe

Prospects for Adjournment in Three to Four Weeks

Washington City June 21 Congress is widely expected to adjourn within four weeks with many senators and members predicting three weeks. Most remaining time will hinge on passing three appropriation bills the act as well as the general deficiency and fortifications bills. The Senate holds river and harbor bills and faces multiple pending measures, while a push exists for early next session convening. Miller reports Secretary Manning improves and hopes to resume treasury control in October.

Geneip Wasminton City Congress Thorn Cleveland Senate Carter Randall Morrison Internal Revenue Miller Dean Hot Springs Manning

Logan on the Irish question a Parliament answer urged

Gen Logan replies to an editor’s request on Ireland rule stating that the English government should grant a parliament to the Irish people. He insists the Irish deserve a real Parliament to face issues, urges England to purge selfishness, and denies ridiculing Bluing, saying Bluing is among the country’s politicians.

England Wasiiiaron Cyry Howe Ireland Logan Haa Henetor Logan Bluing

President’s Message On Dingley Tariff Approved

A presidential message was presented to the House on Saturday regarding the Dingley tariff act. The executive expressed approval of the measure amid discussions of its implications for commerce. The session occurred in Amoros City on June 21.

Cowte Moukisyo Peralatont Gof Wasamoros City Waulefd Dingley

Column of Horrors in Avona Town Fatal Shootout

A town column recounts a brutal domestic dispute ending in William Farrell shooting his wife and later killing himself. The tale describes a quarrel, assault, a warning from Farrell, a confrontation by neighbors, and subsequent self-inflicted gunshot near his home. Multiple figures, including Charles Thi and Holler, are named in the account.

Avona Jaws Wiliam Farrel Ie Wite Charles Thi Holler Arrent Tarrel Parrel Weller Marreol Toller Marvell Oideons Harrell Tomtom Haller Farrell

Lynching Near Ripe Springs Shocks Comanche County

Texas dispatch reports two young men, W. J. Pruitt and John Morris, conspired to murder rancher Jean O Hostatter. Morris betrayed the plan. Pruitt was hanged by armed locals near Rip e Springs, body dangling five days. Pruitt's kin live in Jack County. Morris was shot before death. Local officials are away on vacations.

Gage Fort Worth Tex Ripe Springs Comanche County W.jp. Pruitt John Morris Jean0 Hostatter Morris Pruitt Jack County Texas Mississippi Morris Ig

Tragedy in Illinois as Father Slays Children and Self

Jacob Swingley aged 46 killed his two children in his Illinois home shortly after midnight. Magule, 4, died. Albert, 7, survived with serious injuries. Swingley, found by the doorway with bloodstained hands, attempted suicide after his wife’s death last January left him despondent and in dire financial straits.

Toyo Carson Ith Jacob Swingley Magule Albert Swingley Nook Nui Hu. Ie Ifo

Brave Boys Chase Murderer After Double Shooting

Charles W Cobley shot his wife twice and fled, as two boys pursued him and stoned him. Cobley wounded a boy in the thigh and a second boy suffered a deep facial cut before residents helped officers capture him near Sidney Lilly. The victim, about four years old, lay dead by the road.

Gaxonen Maya Charles W. Cobley Templeton Coblay Til East Templeton Cobley Baldwineville Mr. Cobley

Murderous attack on a woman in Bostox

Mrs Catharine Alvarez of 5 Henry Street Aust Loutan faced a brutal assault after a dispute over her son Edward’s imprisonment. Aboarder Lorenzo Lopez allegedly stabbed her, using a case knife, during breakfast on Sunday, leaving a dangerous stomach wound amid a rapid struggle.

Bostox Catharine Alvares Henry Street Aust Loutan Whidtran Har Edward House of Correction William Garrow

Strong Woman Fends Off Attack In Street Shooting

A violent assault near a city square left one man mortally wounded and another wounded by a weapon. The suspect fled, aid from bystanders scarce, as authorities moved to secure the scene and treat the injured at a local hospital.

Hydrophobia in the Milk Alarm Spreads in Kentucky

Kentucky family faces hydrophobia after a mad dog from Lobron County infected a cow. a child and two other family members show symptoms, with some recovery hope. Across town, Miss Clara Burton denies affiliation with a forged Red Cross, while church decree against Knights of Labor traces motive to international ties. Separate items cover a New York note on the president’s clock duty, Canadian fisheries rules, a jail illness case, a Brooklyn suicide, and a Minneapolis tailors case with large creditors.

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Chicago Versus Detroit In A Packed Oddball Match

The Chicago club traveled to Detroit to face their main rivals in a highly publicized game that drew a large crowd from Michigan counties. Detroit suffered injuries to two players in the eighth inning as Chicago led late, while a parade of regional teams and leagues attached to the event highlighted a bustling schedule of results across the circuit.

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Irish League Convention Set for Chicago in August

Preparations for the Irish National League of America convention are underway in Chicago with a central meeting at Mustc ball in Shlomo on August 18 and 20, 1880. The Provident society congratulates the league on Great Britain’s home rule vote and debates the future of Ireland England relations under Gladstone and Unionist forces. A Chicago committee oversees delegates based on league membership and parliamentary fund dues with leagues asked to remit funds promptly.

Chicngo Lincoln Neb Undstong Gladstone Ireland England Lord Hallabury Marquis of Hartington Chicago Bux

Puritan Wins Regatta Despite Slow Start At Sea

Seawanooka Corinthian Yacht Club hosts a Saturday regatta with four giant sloops racing for a $1,000 subscription cup. Puritan leads from start to finish, Priscilla second, Atlantis third, Mayflower fourth after correcting times. Mayflower posted fastest crossing but started late. official times place Puritan three minutes twenty-one seconds clear of Priscilla and Atlantis, with Mayflower last.

Yous Seawanboka Corinthian Yacht Club Atlantis Atlantic Maylower Tho ‘Hoieh Sean Aloops Eproud Priscilla

Attractions at Cheltenham Invites and Expected Attendees

A Chicago Cheltenham Beach exposition invitation lists President’s party potential visits by Vilas Cullom Spooner with Senator Spooner and Senator Cullom likely to attend on opening day July. Postmaster General Vilas pledges a visit. Senator Hawley may attend in September to enter the rite shooting contest. Prohibitionists convene June 21 to nominate a state ticket.

Spooner Wisconsin Cullom Dngke U Chicago

Breakfast Msh Salt California Salmon and Shelf Mackerel Sale

Local ads tout breakfast mix and salt cod style items from N D Post Co and Emert & Burrell with saliency to Salmon Mackerel and fruit offers. Shilohs Cure claims relief for Croop Whooping cough and bronchitis. Flour promotions and various imported foods listed with prices and trials.

N D Post & Co Croop Shiloh Emuert & Burrell

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