22 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1886
Page
1
An advertisement touts C O D Store as the largest cheap store in the state offering fruits by the quart can or carload peaches apples teas green coffee sugars canned goods and candy. It claims low prices and home delivery with items priced from 20 cents and up and notes wholesale-like buying benefits and free city delivery.
Richmond hosts a grand reception for President Cleveland and his cabinet as crowds fill Main Street and the fair grounds. Virginia officials and Miss Winnie Davis attend a governor’s mansion reception while the Stuart Horse Guards escort the party from station to grounds.
Washington reports a change of program for the presidential party with Mrs Cleveland replaced by others for the Richmond trip. Rumors blamed Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson Davis, but officials dismissed personal motives. The president and cabinet, delaying their Richmond outing, returned to Washington by train and were driven to their destinations.
A chaotic report portrays a den of scammers, forgers, debtors, and petty criminals in Montreal. It names Charion Wal tora and others, detailing lavish living, frequenting Windsor rotunda, and boasting of immunity to extradition while a pattern of lavish suppers, gambling, and alcohol use is described across St Lawrence hall, McGill, Ville Mary, and local hotspots.
Boston report details an 80 year old prisoner John Howitt brutalized after intoxication arrest. The alleged assault occurred in a cell with water requests, resulting in broken ribs and a black blue face. Legal action and inquiries are underway as supporters seek justice.
The Episcopal convention debated amendments to parts of the prayer book affecting the Protestant Episcopal church and the use of language in the Book of Common Prayer. Dr Huntington and Rev Dr Huntington proposed amendments, with opponents arguing the changes mislead and require careful alignment with church doctrine. Two communications from the Congregational council were presented, discussing actions on divestiture and related resolutions.
A New York political club strongholds against revolutionary aims and warns that surrendering city control to party elites would burden taxpayers with new taxes. Members back Republican and labor affiliations, oppose Tompkins era influence, and urge stronger city reform.
A river caisson disaster near the Union Pavilo on the Mico river trap trapped fiften men at work. Rescue efforts by George Laxidorlos and Tralph Mod foster and a bucket brigade finally freed the crew after hours of dangerous flooding and air pressure. An earlier shell explosion at Bondy Hook killed two and wounded several.
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