20 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1886
Page
1
A fragmentary price list shows mixed candies including good mixed candy at ten cents and gum drops at ten cents per pound. It mentions fine hand made cream bon bons priced at thirty six and a half cents per pound and directs readers to Stephenson Street for the shop location.
Detroit reports multiple shipwrecks and missing crews from gales on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The Menekauntee and Marinette foundered off Manitou Island with all hands lost except one crewman. The Manistique likely went down with sixteen aboard, while the Helen and Lucerne also reported sunk. A heroic act by Captain Lennox’s 18-year-old daughter Minute aided the C. N. Pratt survivors.
In New York ex alderman Rye testified in the McQuade bribery case over Broadway surface railway franchise payments. He cried and admitted paying for votes, while the defense pressed that his senate committee testimony was perjured. McQuade and others face arrest as prosecutors push to convict amid scornful courtroom scenes.
New York and Washington report Arthur M. Heval's funeral preparations led by Col. Clayton McMilhavl and officials, with a grand procession, pallbearers including notable figures, and a detailed plan for a national tribute. Governors and senators prepare statements and proclamations as tributes pour in from J. William Shea and others.
The Navy determines bidders for 1100 ton ships receive equal opportunity and outlines contract forms. Key contractors include Hirst and the Buarintoy firm with specs for 4700 tons, 4000 FON, and 3000 HP units, plus $100 premium per extra horsepower and penalties for shortfalls. Officials will monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful completion.
The report from trade centers notes a mild fall in tavern goods demand and a general upturn in cotton, with prices rising in New Orleans and other markets. Chicago, St Louis and other cities report mixed activity while stock markets show improving confidence amid transport and railroad tensions. Clergy prophecies debate the hymn Want To Be an Angel with conference leaders stressing doctrinal positions and public attention.
Cleveland editor reports Mr. Johnson of Colimbiana on a new gas from oil process. He asserts a phony system alternates water and oil, yielding 440000 feet of gas per barrel. Investors in Boston and Harvard back the invention, with licenses sold in four states for millions before details.
Nov 20 report from Horta states Gen Kaulbars says Bulgaria has aligned with Russia and refuses further concessions. Nabokov and three sergeants tied to the Bourgay revolt are condemned to death, others jailed. Censorship limits news. Karaveloff press quotes Isaiah.
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