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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1874
Page
3
A long critique on education, intellect, and fraud in public life, arguing that ignorance and egotism drive pretenders to deception. It condemns superficial dialogue, political pretenders like Pinckney, and military profiteers, urging voters to demand merit and reject self serving figures.
Reports from Berlin show growing sympathy for Count Von Arnim amid harsh treatment and searches. In Alsace Lorraine a proposed representative assembly will be deliberative, advising on local legislation and budgets. France reportedly offered Russia conditional support on the Eastern question. In South America Rio Janeiro reports a rebel defeat and a captured commander. Uruguay plans large paper money issuance, while Entre Rios Bank suspends operations. In Asia Chili seeks funds for a 1875 expo in Japan, and the Mikado hosted a foreign diplomatic breakfast. A major Yeddo troop review occurred as tensions with China persist, with Japan and China exchange ambiguous signals. Citizens show patriotic mobilization and willingness to serve. Spain reports from London on October 23.
The Madrid Government reportedly ships 5 million dollars for distribution among Carlist leaders to end the fighting. London dispatch notes France and Spain plan to send a war vessel to the Bidasoa River to block cross border supplies to Carlists.
Detroit October 22 The steamship Brooklyn of the Northern Transportation Line exploded its boiler near Fighting Island ten miles below Detroit. The vessel carried nine passengers and a crew of twenty one. It sank instantly. five passengers and eight crew were killed and four passengers and seven crew wounded. Capt Harvey Brown doubts cause while survivors say the ship was racing another steamer Cuba with great speed and pressure. Cargo value not yet known. ship estimated at $25,000. Survivors include Captain Boardman and others with varying injuries. deaths include Mrs B Babbin and several named crew members from Ogdensburg, Cawego, Cape Vincent, and Rensselaer Falls.
A judge buys ten pounds of powder to blast his foul chimney. A workman called over for tar, the judge lights a slow match, the blast wrecks the chimney and sends Snyder over the side into the river. He is rescued to learn the chimney is clean but four cartloads of bricks are needed to repair. Muz Adeler reports the odd episode.
The Trenton Opinion reports a historic telegraph feat linking St Louis and Trenton through a 2 500 mile line. Colonel Robert Stewart in St Louis and Charles Curtis in Trenton spoke directly for over an hour with no relaying. The event demonstrated an unprecedented long distance connection with minimal time delay.
Four notable figures including Father Hyacinthe Victor Hugo and Mr Disraeli join the Pope in foretelling a large European war. Disraeli sees a religious conflict, the Pope frames it as archangel Michael against Satan, and Hyacinthe adds a three fold battle between popular rights and capital. Hugo predicts a clash between republic and empire and a path to peace only after arms shock, foreseeing a United States of Europe as eventual solution and liberty with God as end.
Paterson New Jersey locomotive works, employing about 900, amid a near two million dollar contract with Russia, face failure without compromise. The firm seeks Russian extensions, risks heavy penalties, and has begun discharging workers while Mr Grant plans a trip to St Petersburg to negotiate a settlement.
A Virginia Nevada Enterprise item recounts Hank Blanchard and Hank Fagan driving two spotted mules on South street. The pair halt, drawn by a shingle reading Say 23 per ton, and the mules refuse to move until Fagan feigns a ten ton order at the reduced price.
Sydney Smith argues that war magnifies evils beyond those of peace. He contends war erases Christian principles and reveals secret corruptions, claiming God is forgotten as nations squander resources and morality in armed conflict.
Multiple farms from 80 to 280 acres offered with houses and barns. Prices range 20 to 65 per acre with options for down payments and long time terms. Also city property includes houses and lots priced from 540 to 1700 with terms. Agent Jonn E Garneis and Dr Peiro contact details provided.
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