18 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1886
Page
1
The C O D Store proclaims itself the largest and cheapest in the state. It advertises fruits by quantity, flour at 85 cents a sack, fresh mel ons weekly, apples by the peck or carload, and claims to beat Chicago prices. It roasts coffee on site, sells sugars by the garland, canned goods, candles, nuts, candies, and low priced 5 and 10 cent items.
Minister Denby reports two cases of anti foreign violence against American Presbyterian and Methodist missions in China. A hospital at Kwai Ping was looted and burned, property valued around 5400 dollars, militia protection absent. Later a Chung King mob destroyed mission property injuring a helper. Denby filed a protest.
Washington reports indicate General Miles ignored War Department orders by moving Geronimo and his companions toward Florida despite explicit instructions to transport them to the nearest post and hold them under guard. The War Department is reviewing differing accounts and the surrender terms believed to exist.
Washington City Sept 18 The Star reports Secretary Manning may become minister to Austria rather than return to the treasury. He has not fully recovered from his illness, but the move could aid his health while at the Austrian resort towns frequented by European royalty. The appointment is said to be favored and welcomed by Austrian officials and the president intends to proceed. Manning would likely be recalled with distinction, though some fear rejection of Mr. Reiley will be offset.
Reports from New York Philadelphia and other centers indicate a broad rise in staple goods prices with widespread consumer impact. Trading activity remains firm in Louisville New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City as retailers report strong demand and cautious inventories.
Description of a monumental arch and procession honoring veterans at Bushnell Park Hartford. Tens of thousands attended as Grand Army posts and Providence Veterans Corps participated. Col George P. Bissell officiated, with remarks by Joseph M Hawley and dedicatory songs by TD Parker. Weathered crowds and military bands filled the day.
A detailed 1847 Philadelphia gathering record notes governors from the original states, including Connecticut and New York, joining a resolution to commemorate the constitutional centennial. It outlines committees, invitations, and plans for national celebrations in Philadelphia, with sympathy for Charleston quake victims and a weather-impacted voyage during the proceedings.
An appeal for aid is noted alongside coverage of a court hearing, with references to mayoral action, testimonies, and ongoing legal maneuvers. The document mentions the community seeking support and the broader national interest while detailing courtroom dynamics and potential impacts on public figures.
Od unsure report claims farmer Bhiyroels, his wife, and four children were awoken by intruders who drugged and robbed them. Bhiyroels fired on the assailants at the door, wounding one and triggering a raid that destroyed the house and damaged nearby property. Bloodhounds tracked the crime scene but suspects escaped. authorities canvassed the region without further leads.
An Indianapolis man, Alexander Craighead, aged, was arrested on a blackmail charge after attempting to secure a hush payment from Metropolitan Life Insurance official Martin. The case involves claims of an improper relationship and a demand for money to influence compromise, with a note for 8100 given during negotiations.
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