12 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1886
Page
1
The store proclaims the largest and cheapest in the state with prices by the basket or carload. It touts apples by pack or barrel, teas from 20 cents, coffees roasted in house, and candles and nuts sold at a dime. Counters display a variety of useful articles.
A chaotic labor festival in Lynchburg highlights Knights of Labor demonstrations with Powderly in attendance. Across Albany Albany and Richmond lines, unions clash over boycotts and work stoppages as workers press for higher pay and shorter hours, while politicians and officials navigate the mass gatherings and speeches.
A chaotic scene unfolds as titled anarchists confront Wis Tittle gon and a mob, injuring a man at his home and prompting Mag. Cole to flee with his wife. Police arrest four men at a Chicago station for inciting the crowd and targeting informer Waller. Waller testifies to threats and repeated house changes to escape further harassment.
A garbled Chicago report describes the deaths of John White and Lynn Graves near Hammond Indiana with suspected foul play and inquest results. Separate lines recount a fatal university student clash in North Carolina, a woman murdered near Muskegon Michigan, a burglary of freight at Lansing Michigan, and a police shooting incident in an unspecified county.
The document outlines a contentious stakeholding dispute involving Neeld, Morgan, Cayind and others, with Mr. Howard and Mr. Goodbody cited as key figures. It references financial strains, claims of mismanagement, and calls for accountability tied to transfers and wage obligations, amid a broader municipal context.
A roof collapse during maintenance at a North Chicago factory killed several workers and injured many more. Names among the seriously hurt include Joseph Elaets and Wry Hoply, with others listed as injured. The wheat crop and rail freight disruptions are also reported in a broad farm and transport summary from Oct. 12.
A long transmission from London and symbols of political shifts describe Bulgaria's election mood. A government-leaning bloc garners majority support while opponents protest recent Tuartan reforms. Reports note potential throne discussions and international reactions amid unrest.
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