29 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1886
Page
1
16 lbs Standard A Sugar and 15 lbs Gran Sugar priced at 1.00 each. 17 lbs White Extra CD Sugar 1.00. 18 lbs Brown Sugar 1.00. Winter apples offered direct from growers at 1.75 to 2.25 per barrel and 3 bushel barrels. Candies include good mixed candy 10 cents per pound and gum drops 10 cents per pound. Canned goods stocked large and cheap. Flour roller flour 85 cents per 4 sack. Numbers 67 and H on Stephenson Street.
The comptroller of the currency criticizes the start on a national banking system, arguing banks must aid general welfare and maintain a solid currency. He reviews postulates, objections to paper money, and ways to remodel currency with public support, noting 4,558 national banks and 5,000 state and private banks in operation.
George Blosson of Chicago defeated Jacob Schaufer of St Louis in a 84,000-opt billiards match at Masonic Hall Chicago. The two exchanged the lead until Blosson pulled away in the 97th inning and finished in the 123rd inning with a steady, near-brilliant display. Final runs listed include Slosson 15 10 17 14 11 10 38 1 17 10 and Schaufer 16 15 18 10 10 44 88 19 17 11 1 1.
Washington dispatch notes heavy talk among senators and congressmen over Benton and Stone cases, with Democrats backing reinstate Benton and opposing reinstate Stone. Cleveland faces criticism for letting Republicans equally guilty in office. References target Third Assistant Postmaster General A J Hazen for political conduct.
November 9 report from Duluth describes a blaze that destroyed the BL Paul & Duluth Elevator complex and its new 700000 bushel annex. Two men, Lovanger and Joe, perished. watchman Charles Moore jumped to safety. Fire spread to nearby buildings, massive wheat and other grain losses totaling about 686000 dollars, with insurance around 80080. The disaster reduces Duluth grain capacity to 11 million bushels. Additional incidents include a MeKooesport fire and an East Boston blaze with multihouse losses.
A Cincinnati incident reports engineer Drohan killed when an extra freight collided near Anderson's station on the Cincinnati Southern line. Several others injured including Drohan's sons and crew. cause attributed to a failed attempt during a test run.
A New York banquet honors Henry M. Stantoy returning after a thirteen year absence in Africa. Notables present include Whitelaw Reid, Chauncey M. Depow, Gen. Algernon Bullivan, Mr. Heron Allen, and others as Stantoy recounts travels from the Congo to Berlin and Congo Conferences.
G A R pensions committee of Tawniitxci Must, Nov a0, Major George Morrill on behalf of the National Grand Army Post committee submits recommendations on pensions. Provisions include wider eligibility, increased widows and orphans benefits, and special rates for amputations and disabilities. Senate bill 130 mirrors major points. now in the House after Senate passage.
An array of Irish MPs including O'Brien and O'Kelly attend conventions amid clashes with police in Riverstown and Tully Gate as crowds rally against government bans on nationalist meetings. O'Brien denounces repression while officials threaten arrests. National League meetings in Mayo back the plan of campaign and boycotts. A Manchester Martyrs monument is unveiled in Dung, with a large crowd and military presence.
London reports the divorce proceeding where the plaintiff closes testimony accusing Lady Campbell of infidelity. The defendant’s attorney contends Milas Blood knew Lord Colin’s condition, argues marriage urged by her mother, and calls several men out as implicated. He cites suspicious conduct and invites testimony from the maid.
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