26 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1886
Page
1
The C O D D store advertises a wide selection of fruits by the basket, bushel, or carload at cheap prices. Peaches and apples are singled out as very cheap, teas and coffees offered, sugars sold by weight, canned goods stocked, and nuts and candy featured. Also mentions affordable goods on 2 counters with useful items.
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on railroad freight charges, holding state laws cannot regulate interstate freight rates. Justice Miller notes Congress must set national rules for uniform transportation, to avoid discriminatory practices across states. dissenting justices warn the decision weakens state power over railways.
In Vermont style notes from October 28 reports defalcation ties to Hicklin Lumber and Tarntors & Weaver. Jackson Landers is suspected, with a court collection attempt failing. banks hold warehouse receipts while Landers seeks a payments remedy.
Mrs A Ty Stewart widow of the late steamboat magnate dies after a bout of illness. Funeral private at Golden City mortuary chapel described as a grand marble sanctuary with a vast collection of art and a $2,000,000 endowment. Wealth estimated beyond $20,000,000, with much to public art and Garden City properties. talk of a large city residence and estate distribution including Judge Hilton.
The article describes a convention meeting discussing mission work, liturgy, and church plans. It notes committees forming to coordinate with leaders like Shyeh, details travel to Horatanding, and planning for the 1980 convention. It references speeches at a Henry George event and mentions bishops nominated for Navade and Wyonling, with Jon Carolus attacked during remarks.
An investigation into a night derailment on the Milwarkus rail line found the engineer on duty twenty seven hours faced fatigue and failed to move a freight train as a passenger train approached. Contributing factors include lack of sleep among crew and ignored time cards.
Several men sustain injuries as natural gas venting from a faulty line causes a kitchen blast. Mrs Row, near the doorway, is knocked down and buried under brick and debris. neighbors search the wreck for about half an hour before finding her conscious. A nearby Danish man is killed after a dynamite cartridge explosion on a farm in Branvon, Pennsylvania neighbor noted. another accident in Wisconsin leaves Andrew Yamton seriously injured but recovering at home. The report also cites the death of Rev Robert Wonte, longtime editor of The Advance in Chicago.
Condensed news item reports Michael Davitt preparing to marry Mise s Yore an heiress from Gale faith California. Other items note a Versailles Missouri fire causing $50,000 in losses a Chicago official’s cane from Hart Dearborn timber and various notable deaths and incidents across the country.
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