03 Nov 1887
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1887
Page
1
Three thousand barrels of west Michigan and New York Apples on hand and in transit. Lead Quarters for Baltimore fresh Oysters, celery, candies, nuts, dried fruits, coffees, teas, sugars, and canned goods. Largest stock outside Chicago in the state with complete store and courteous clerks.
The US Supreme Court dismissed the Chicago anarchists writ, upholding state trial rights and jury impartiality. Justice Waite warned governor Oglesby of possible execution, while the condemned faced a death watch as families visited and plan for clemency filings formed amid tight jail controls.
Milwaukee and Appleton reports describe two ashore recovery trips from the Vernon wreck. The carriers retrieved multiple bodies including Captain Thorpe and other crew, with victims identified by clothing and age. A list of unknown bodies details appearances and ages amid ongoing inquiries into the disaster.
Multiple reports detail ongoing printer strikes with nonunion workers in Standy & McNally offices and threats from Winkerton detectives. A resolution warned hamon to quit sword unless a speedy, satisfactory settlement is reached. Separately, a delegation pressed federal officials over Indian language use and church-affiliated school issues, while inter-state freight rate disputes and a Chicago club house fire add to a week of labor and policy headlines.
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