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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1886

Page

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Decisive vote shape of Cheyenne & Northern right of way

Washington May 21 The Senate passed a bill granting the Cheyenne & Northern railway right of way through Fort Russell and Port Luranton reservation. Amendments on tunnel costs were debated and defeated. House work shifted to appropriation bills as the Senate adjourned. detailed roll call followed with Yeas 178, Nays 40. Monitor notes on Staten Island bridge plans and other railway issues accompany the session summary.

Cleveland Washington City Cheyenne & Northern Railway Fort Russell Port Luranton Staten Island Bultiners & Ohio New York Pennsylvania Railway MePherson and Sewell New Jersey MecPherson Bowen Hampton Matherson Flimb Sewell West Secretary of War Bil Senate House Legislative Holman Randall Yeas Conference Committee Yeas—Allen Mississippi Anderson Kansas Ohio Arnot Ballentine Barksdale Barnes Barry Leach Helmont Bennett Bland Bliss Blount Boyle Brackenridge Arkansas Buckenridge Kentucky Browne Indiana Brown Pennsylvania Cabell Diton Eden Eldridge Kilsherry Ermentrout Fisher Ford Forney Fuller Glass Glover Green North Hill Howard Hudd Iron Johnston North Carolina Jones Alabama Texas King Kleiner Luffoon Lafollatte Laird Uai- Nam Lawler Leblback Lautiit Lowry Muboney Martin Matson Mayberry Mudoc McCunnis McCreary McMitin McKee Merrinan Miller Mills Stewart Stone Kanntucky Missouri Btorin Strait Struble Swope Tarsney Taulbere J. M. Taylor Tennessee Thomas Wisconsin Throckmorton Tilluu Ownshend Trigg Tucker Turner van Exton Viele Wakefield Ward Ilindy Ward of Indians Warner Weaver Iowa Walver Nebraska Wellborn Wheeler White Minnesota Wilts Wilson Wise Wollord Amd Worthington Adams Kinais Adam Atkinson Baker Bingham Blanchard Hound HouteHe Brumm Buel Bunnell Burrows Campbell Davenport Magley Dorsay Duonham Evans Iverbart Arquhar Higor Washington City Whille Congress Ingalla Congresa

Martin Irons In Bad Order In Sedalia

Martin Irons chairman of Knights of Labor District Assembly No 101 arrived in Sedalia Missouri to stand for a leadership post. Strikers denounced him and a mob urged him to depart at 2 am Thursday. He boarded a southbound train for Texas and may be removed from his chair by the district assembly meeting July 1 in Kansas City.

Wavors Washington City Col. W Wharton Tennessea White House Clayesiud Col Wharton Tennexatean Sedalia Stin Sepatia Martin Irona Knights of Labor Curtin Wowderly Miscouri Kansas Texas Kansas City National Convention of Dtluors Louis Dulegates Covention Gartiakl House Market Streets Seaibors Severi Ous National District Assembly The United States

Muddy track yields minor races and a fatal fall

Pumlico track produced heavy mud on Thursday with Meather breaking his neck in the sweplerbusa while Strathspey won the 3 mile, Lutritia the 14 miles, and Lord Beaconsfield second. Pearl Jennings won a 4f mile at Lutisnier and Bravet took a 14 mile event as Blue Wing and others placed. In Milwaukee Gen Bragg denied nominating hopes amid chatter on a potential second bid. A royal wedding prospect unfolds as Prin Amalia travels to Lisbon with the crown prince awaiting nuptials.

BaurmMore Pumlico Thurs Meather Hig Strathspey Bees Lutritia Lord Beaconsfield Suyane Swift Younie S Iills Redbuck Braywood Miles Hostage Lutisnier Pearl Jennings Blue Wing Free Knight Bravet Bootblack Keene Meyoke Lisbon Prin Amalia Portugal Wedieway Maria

Fatal shotgun feud ends in double murder near Grand Saline

In Canyon Texas on May 21 a deadly feud between Padgett and Carroll families near Grand Saline escalated to gunfire. J M Carroll and J W Padgett exchanged shots after bitter threats and slander, wounding Carroll and mortally wounding Padgett. Carroll killed Padgett and rode away, later dying from injuries. Several others are feared dead as authorities pursue the case.

Davita Kworn Tave Boon Grand Saline J. M. Carroll W. J. Padgett Robert James Padgett Lin Padgett Carroll Autora Padgetts Hoh Boya

Henry Javine Bribery Case Ends in Nine-Year Sentence

Henry W. Javine, convicted of accepting a bribe to vote for Broadway surface railway, was sentenced to nine years and ten months in state prison. His attorney’s motion for arrest of judgment failed as Judge Barrett urged justice despite doubts about court efficiency. Javine’s behavior and remarks toward aldermen were noted as aggravating factors while a stay of proceedings was sought pending appeal.

Henry W. Javline Broadway Coun Wal Barrett Thorn Javbne Jadius Theyatatey Monttia Deel Lawyar Newccombe Hinestt Daniela Gen. Pryor As Moulse Jaaine Daniels Jaahne Wil Bing Shig Saluys

Poisoned Child and Father Suicide Attempt in Currenkield Mas

Eugene Taylor age 35 poisoned his two year old son with strychnine then attempted suicide by slitting his throat. The child died from convulsions after sharing the poison. Taylor survived and was jailed. his despondency followed a heavy financial loss in 1882. His wife, Mea, notes his long-standing despair.

Currenkield Mas Eugene Taylor Jevel Belklon Newell Surden Mea Taylor Lexidus Moores McDowell Brog

Hood released from Ludlow jail after contempt case

Charles H Hood leading counsel for Guiteau fied the atat and was released at 4 pm Wednesday from Ludlow Street jail on a charge of appropriating a 1500 check from William Campbell The case settled by transferring securities valued at 850 belonging to his wife Reed reportedly left the city to escape contempt risks The court had ordered payment and had postponed the hearing several times with a future date set.

New York Charles H. Hood Guiteau Ludlow Street Willian Campbell Ie Reed Lin

Tragic train mob incident ends in murder attempt and shooting

In West Virginia on a May day a dispute over a game turned violent aboard a train near Stupstone. Jack Carter of Morahonil Ky confronted by a mob. a revolver blast killed him at the temple, then bullets struck him as the crowd attacked. Conductor Ragland rushed him to Huntington where he remained alive Thursday morning.

Mikely Co Carter Revolvar Agali Temple Morehulh Virginia Hils Ragland Iti Huntington Bat—Eseperty Wanasa Ind Lo J. Garpenter The Christian Church Jung Pan Luen William Lia Olcott E. J. Kessler Freeport Della Sanders Miss Foley Stoney Stine's Corner Urane Ben Pliey Fairview

The Persuasive Winchester at Punxsutawney Pa

A disrupted May tale reports armed workers and miners near Punxsutawney and Headford heading to a rail yard with Winchester rifles, aiming to support a strike while officials struggle to end the work stoppage amid threats and tension. Also noted is a trial in St Louis and a United States warship missing near Montevideo, with other local incidents and a burglar caught in Indiana.

Puuxautawney Hiapoonn O'Claedk Headford Hoy Pinixsulawovy Here Mouhuntar & Pittuburg Punxuutawnay Pany Minos Brathron Hulloig

Unclear Ocean Case and Maritime Tensions Rise

The article discusses the Gloucester schooner David J. Adams, Canadian port trade permits, and U S immunity questions amid a broader dispute over fishing rights and ship entry rules. It notes Sen Fry’s stance on touch and trade permits and potential legal limits under a 1614 treaty, while detailing possible parallel actions by other fishing vessels and looming government protections. A separate report narrates a Newfoundland accident where Miss Louisa Journeaux survived drifting at sea after a boating mishap, rescued by a French vessel, with the accompanying gentleman safely reaching St. Pierre. A May 21 crowd in Sackville, New Brunswick protests Ward and Page over German labor hiring, smashing windows before police restore order.

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