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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1886

Page

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Land policy clash in congress over public land sales

In City June 2 a House debate on a sundry civil bill exposed friction between Laird Nebraska and Commissioner Sparke over land revenue collection and alleged fraud. Payson and Nelson defend Sparke while Laird cites interior department reports. a clash ensues on protecting public lands from illegal entries as Kansas veterans applaud.

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Impressive Conflict Over Mail Subsidy Progress

Washington writes of treasury notice to Senate that soldiers and postmasters' claims details appear in a House executive document. Debates cover pensions, public buildings, Chinese immigration, and the Gundry civil bill with votes and adjournment following committee actions.

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Confederate Bonds Debate Faces Southern Unity on Debt

Houston and Washington reports describe Hoagan of Texas denying southern support for Confederate debt payments amid pamphlets misrepresenting Judge Fullerton. Separately, Senate discussion on mail subsidy prompts Hale to urge presidential focus beyond pensions and push for a postmaster general who protects American enterprise.

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Michigan Clerk Fired On Her Own Request

A Michigan post office clerk Mrs AB Cushing sought removal from service. The postmaster general granted dismissal citing her own request, a rare case in government history. Washington notes discuss related Senate veto debate on Des Moines river land bills and pending pension measures.

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Not A Solid Muldoon Wrestler Struck Sick During Match

In Chicago June 41 about 4000 people gathered at Battery D to watch a best three in five wrestling bout between William Muldoon and Evan Lewis. Lewis threw Muldoon in 2 minutes 30 seconds, the second bout went 20 minutes with both men leading before Muldoon retired to his dressing room. He returned and after a quick struggle he contended he was ill and could not continue, Lewis was awarded the match.

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Force and Winchesters quell rail yard clash in Chicago

A large force of Pinkerton men and policemen armed with Winchesters and revolvers cleared freight yards in Chicago Monday, driving strikers off tracks as trains were prepared. Deputies read the riot act, the crowd dispersed, and trains moved toward the state line under heavy guard. A second day saw continued preparations for a labor demonstration urging support for Ireland.

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Who Was Responsible In A Drug Poisoning Case In New York

A scrambled notice page reports alleged drug trade links to medical professionals in New York and Hoboken. It centers on a late September death of Kia and Marguerite Holts and mentions morphine and quinine poisoning, doctor Lowenthal, and a pending trial for criminal negligence.

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The Handy Shotgun and Double Domicile Murder

A violent incident at Fotor Plantation near Vlckburg ends in the Morgan brothers being shot in a back room after a confrontation at Hinders store. Joe Brown, a Blacksmith, and witness accounts describe the Morgans attempting to force the store to stay open, prompting Brown to aid by arming a shotgun. Two men die and a bystander is wounded. no arrest has been made as yet.

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Belligerent Female Convicts Rampage at Penitentiary

In Ohio June a riot erupted in the female department when inmates clashed over romance, leaving several injured. The disturbance circulated through the chapel exit, with staff overwhelmed. A life prisoner from Cleveland, Mrs. Victor, moved into the yard amid the turmoil as guards restored order with help from assistants.

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Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Promoted By Local Merchants

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as thoroughly reliable for bowel complaints. Exmier and Bunreco guarantee its efficacy and availability. An unrelated coffee promotion for Chase & Sanborn claims superior purity and freshness.

Chamberlain Exmier & Bunreco

Excursion to Tennessee and Mississippi Announced

Illinois Central Railroad plans a low rate excursion to Tennessee and Mississippi in June. For details and circulars contact the nearest ticket agent or the undersigned in Manchester Iowa.

Ilinois Central RR Tennessee Mississippi Particul Manchester Iowa

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