20 May 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1887
Page
1
A short ad notes direct-from-first-hand purchases and low prices on flour, vegetables, and fruit. It invites customers to visit a shop at the corner of Bot and Stephenson Street, promising heavy stock and low prices to attract buyers. The language reflects a 19th or early 20th century small-town merchant promoting value.
May 20 reports from Michigan and Kentucky describe massive forest fires across the Upper Peninsula destroying camps and timber assets. Fires threaten Ishpeming, Negaunee, Marquette and Keweenaw counties as thousands battle flames and hundreds of structures burn. 8000 people fight blazes with concerns of a repeat catastrophe. In Kentucky a boiler explosion at James Wade's planing mill kills multiple workers and injures several, with survivors scattered and severely burned.
Sixteen people, including Kawarst OPay and George Dolby, fell ill after drinking buttermilk at a Columbus supper Wednesday night. Doctors say symptoms resemble poisoning, with several still exhausted. A sample of the dairy’s butter milk was sent for analysis. Also reported: a fatal railroad derailment near Salida, injury to Dr. George Cox, a police shooting in Streavor, a dog-attack incident, and the Anti Poverty league’s endorsement of New York efforts.
Testimony before a commission outlines Union Pacific debt, Kansas Pacific, Denver Pacific stocks, and bonds. Witnesses discuss consolidation mortgage, total indebtedness at consolidation, and effects on control. Officials request records from Calef and discuss railroad classifications and pending orders before adjournment.
OBrien and Kil l s address a tumultuous Toronto gathering amid talks of Orange order actions and Lord Lansdowne opposition. Speakers warn of dynamite threats and urge restraint while praising a colonial governor and condemning violence at public events.
May 20 In reference to a mobbing incident, Mayor Howland defends Eamon OBrien while noting the victim’s own role in provoking the confrontation. The article reports political tension, public outrage, and police readiness as authorities seek to quell unrest.
New York May 20 World correspondent says Blaine plans to campaign in Britain with Home Rule allies and press Irish issues. Rumors of party unity and labor policy talks surface as Blaine seeks broad support.
New York May 20 Dr McGlynn told a Cooper Union audience that the proposed Russo‑American extradition treaty endangers liberty. He opposed political-crime extradition, urging resistance and arguing the republic should not disfigure its century of freedom. Delegates from the Knights of Tabor backed anti treaty resolutions.
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