17 May 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1887
Page
1
A dealer advertises low prices by buying first hands for 25 years and selling cheaper than neighbors. They boast a full stock of Good Flour and vegetables and fruits, inviting customers to visit their location opposite Brewster House.
Reports from Toronto discuss planned speeches by William O'Brien as mass meetings stir fears of rioting. Lord Lansdowne and Governor General Crossdowne weigh in while police and Orange Order factions prepare for potential violence. O'Brien plans further stops in Ottawa Kingston and New York as agitation spreads to other colonies.
Amerina reports that the pope urged American Catholics to show intellectual leadership and civic unity at home and abroad. He warned against church interference in politics while praising labor rights and education as essential to national progress, as Archbishop Cortl criticized private ownership and faith alone in guiding public life.
A chaotic spree unfolds across multiple locations with a maniacal assailant wounding two people at a plantation in Plaquemines Parish and fatally shooting several others. A cabin confrontation leads to the killer’s death and separate shootings involve a barrister and prominent figures, while police and crowds respond to the violent events and ongoing investigations.
Samuel Mov Aweitzer started a revival in Mark Ridge New Jersey six weeks ago in a Baptist church. Locals objected to his preaching leading to transfer to a gospel tent. Pastor Mason, a flamboyant figure, faced strong pushback from church members and town leaders. The crowd pressured to have Mason leave the town after a final prayer meeting extended to midnight.
Alexander H. Swan and Swan Land and Cattle Company plan a vast assignment in Wyoming tied to English bond negotiations and a major land deal with Ogallala interests. W. A. Paxton of Ontario is among creditors. a $1.1 million assignment links to Swan Broa Alcauuior 1. The piece also notes various court and political items from Minnesota to New Jersey and beyond.
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