29 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1886
Page
1
Local retailer advertises cheap draits and fruits by basket or bushel. Apples by the pock or earbud Teas heated at 0c per pound Coffee green or roasted Candies and nuts prioritized with 10¢ mix. Canned goods offered at world beating prices. Store touts counters and set-article aisles.
Report from St Louis notes a severe rainstorm and hurricane-like wind sweeping Brownsville and Matamoras. Twenty-six inches of rain, widespread flooding, hundreds of homes destroyed, and thousands left homeless as telegraph lines fail and railways washout. Many families rely on aid as relief efforts begin.
A tangled report describes campaign events and speakers, including Gov Cleveland and party leaders. It notes criticism of president’s policies, shifts in party power, legal and labor discussions, and turnout with protests and resolutions on prohibition and reform.
At Trenton on September 4 the New Jersey Democratic convention gathered with broad representation. Judge Robert Green of Newark secured the gubernatorial nomination after a late balloting, defeating Judge McDermott and others as delegates cheered, and the assembly adjourned amid celebratory bands.
In New Haven on September 20 the state Democratic ticket was nominated by party leaders including Governor Kite ward Spicer Cleveland, Lieutenant Governor Gert Hy, Secretary of State FI, Mahan, and treasurer We Wy Bridley. Alf Burr of The Mortford Times was named chairman as President Cleveland’s administration drew support for a clean, honest government. A platform pledging anti corruption and endorsement of the 1845 party program was urged, while the state Liquor Dealer Protective Association noted their Chicago guest and 124 delegates in a separate event.
A disputed motion for a new trial cites affidavits from Deluve and others alleging improper jury instructions and excluded testimony in a high profile case. Statements claim juror bias and external influence, with affidavits recounting remarks about labor unrest and potential punishment.
A tense incident at a shop area ends with a crowd chasing a man named Conwall into a trough after accusations of improper intimacy with a city figure. Mayor Daily intervenes to prevent tar and feathering amid strong employer sentiment against the mob. Police report unclear outcomes, but the event reflects local tensions and rumored relationships among workers and business figures. The piece blends this with a state aquetization report noting property value shifts and a murder case at Metropole Mirror offices, where Jones killed Forden amid past marital scandal.
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