Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves and Boilers
We are now receiving our Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves, Furnaces, and Steam Boilers. We assure the public we have the best and most complete stock we have ever shown.
22 Sep 1887
Page 1
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1887
Page
1
We are now receiving our Fall Stock of Cook and Heating Stoves, Furnaces, and Steam Boilers. We assure the public we have the best and most complete stock we have ever shown.
The official statement lists the president and Mrs. Cleveland traveling from Washington Friday for three weeks to the west and south with Col. Lamont and two friends. They depart by Pennsylvania Railroad, with detailed stop times in Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, St Louis, Kansas City, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, and Washington, ending October 29. No other stops or extensions are planned. speed will be reduced in large towns for rest.
In a turbulent inquest at Tarnmental Witete Altown Harrington accused a newspaper of inciting police violence. Witnesses clashed over insults and threats as the hearing adjourned, with further testimony set for next Tuesday.
Washington Sept 22 The acting secretary of the treasury issued a circular offering to buy United States 4 1/2 per cent bonds of 18 70 and 4 per cent bonds of 1871 at fixed prices until Oct 8 1887. Purchases capped at 14 million dollars include accrued interest. bids must specify bond type and registration. Many note this move as Treasury relief to alleviate tight money conditions blamed on large crop movements and Western reserves. Texas After the Supreme Bench Place Washington Sept 22 Representative Sayers Crain and Judge Terrell with other party figures visit to discuss senatorial candidates.
A Lukin township tale warns of a New York counterfeiter who sold fake treasury notes to farmers. Fifteen to twenty prominent locals were duped into sending money for bogus bills, with losses possibly ranging from $800 to $1,000 in Takina townships. An agent in Lukia is suspected of spreading the ruse as others fall for the ploy.
In Warrington City on February 23 Andrew Laird a clerk in the miltary general office faced police court for assault and battery with intent to kill. The case stems from a Tuesday noon stabbing of Dr T Dantala by Laird. bail set at 800 and hearing continued to Thursday next week. A family friend note recounts alleged past proposals to a 14 year old girl and the girl later told her mother. Dr Thoviels denies making improper proposals.
In Canton Georgia, Jack Dabose, a Black man, confesses to killing most of the Woolfolk family after Tom Woolfolk, the sole survivor, initially faced suspicion. Dabose claims three accomplices with him did the deed while Woolfolk watched from outside, and that Tom fled after a window jump.
Chicago report details a mob-avoided lynching near Grand Crossing after James Fowler, described as a wayward man, faced rape accusations against Mrs. Marling Jones. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after Mrs. Juneo identified him, amid confusion and conflicting testimonies. In Granger, a minister Trev. Ttas resigned amid sexual immorality charges, with leaders noting he will move to a Plymouth farm.
A large crowd in Indiana witnessed a reunion honoring both Union and Confederate veterans. Gov Gray and Gen Whale spoke as 80,000 spectators heard calls for national unity and lasting peace. Attendees included Gen Whooless and Gov Gray, with a notable parade featuring military units from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
A severe collision occurred on the Southern Kansas rail line near Guthrie south of Maree. A light locomotive and tender train collided at high speed, killing Engineer Charles Pearson of Hyhtengl and fatally injuring his Gruman Charles Blowart. eight to ten workers reported dead or wounded. Rumors spread of numerous other casualties among laborers. The event disrupted the race schedule at the nearby Driving Club meet later that day.
A lengthy exposure of Huntington and associates traces letters and vouchers amid investigations into Central Pacific and Union Pacific money use for road lobbying. Witnesses defend integrity while detailed exchanges reveal tense interrogation about funding for railroad influence and political pressure in Congress.
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