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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1877
Page
2
Hropport Journal reports Field Leiter & Co renting the Exposition Building until new quarters are ready. All railway postoffice clerks and agents must wear uniforms within sixty days. Vice President Wheeler warns Capitol restaurant keepers to stop selling intoxicating drinks if prohibited by law.
Hon W F Coolbaugh, a prominent Chicago citizen and president of the Union National Bank, killed himself with a gun on the night of November 18.
The Army Appropriation Bill passed the Senate with an amendment setting the limit at 25 000. Additional significant amendments were adopted, and the measure returns to the House for further action.
The Richmond State tells aspiring sculptors to model a statue of Lee as the Armed Expression of the Confederacy, urging the work to reflect that ideal in scale and tone.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Governor Hendricks continues his law practice in peace and plans a bold bid for the presidency in 1880. It states he will lead a strong challenge with friends and supporters, signaling a serious political move.
The immense retail dry goods establishment of Iield Leiter & Co. of Chicago was destroyed by fire on the 14th inst. with a loss near $1,000,000. The building, owned by the Singer estate, is not a total loss as walls remain sound. Both building and stock were adequately insured.
Three long lean drinkers in Lexington joined the Murphy temperance movement a month ago and were weighed a day or two ago. The heaviest gained ten pounds, the others eight and a half. Their financial tally of joining includes cash saved, flesh gained, and a dramatic total claimed for temperance to their families.
Massachusetts Governor Rice proudly displays a letter from President Jayes praising the Massachusetts result. The president credits Rice's personal popularity and Republican unity, noting the achievement despite opposition from the Hilanders.
The passage objects to a hired man calling a colored citizen a "man wd brother" as evidence of conciliation. It argues insinuating consanguinity between ventemini named and the editor of the Bulleddn insults Mr Hughes and would rightly anger him.
Gen Gibson lauded locomotive engineers in a Saturday Opera House speech calling them heroes. He cited Edward Dixie, killed in the Franklin accident on the New York and New Haven line, who allegedly told his doctor his instinct was to jump but chose to stay at his post to protect passengers.
Governor Hubbard asks Indiana Governor Williams to send by express the battle flag of the Eighth Texas Regiment captured October 13, 1864 near Coosaville Georgia. The flag is held in the State House library at Indianapolis. Hubbard-Mard comments that its return would show fraternal union. Williams cannot release the flag.
A North Carolina paper urges Col. Tom Ruffin for the Supreme Court, defending him as a war veteran and impartial justice. It challenges partisan critics and recalls Ruffin’s role at Fort Sumter, noting many Rufins involved in the conflict and questioning singling out one for praise.
The Bulletin names Horace Hughes, an African descent citizen, as its candidate for the Postmastership. John Wilkes praises his selection for respectability sobriety and decency, saying he would be a more acceptable official than the Bulletin crew.
The New Orleans Democrat reports the death of Senator O. P. Morton and denounces his career as leading a powerful, corrupt, and demagogic national faction. It argues the dead should be examined honestly, condemns Morton’s later battles against the South, and predicts no forgiveness, yet hopes for mercy in the universe.
A New York week lies plan to trap argumentative visitors by four office windows labeled book-keeper subscriptions and For Bores. A speaking-tube from the cellar to the editor’s ear repeats voices, driving talkers away with a puzzled, sheepish exit and never returning.
A. A. Low of New York, part of the banker merchant committee that urged Washington to oppose the Bland Silver bill, says Bland told them constituents favored silver to pay debts, and warned that future Congresses could wipe out the debt as with a sponge if they rejected the measure.
Washington notes describe a three hour White House meeting with Senators Edmunds Kirkwood Cameron and others. Hayes defended his Southern policy and right to nominate while acknowledging Senate rejection power and his intent to provide information on requests.
Reports from London and Veran Kaleh describe a storming of Kars by about 15 000 Russian troops amid heavy Turkish resistance. The fall follows days of brutal combat across forts and redoubts, with casualties and a pursuit toward Erzeroum as news of peace talks circulates. Authorities also note Russian railway completion to Galatz and rising Servian frontier tensions.
A series of distinct tremors struck Omaha Plattsmouth Beatrice Lincoln and nearby towns on November 15 16 as reports describe chandeliers swinging cracks in walls and people fleeing into the streets. Buildings minor damage noted with no major injuries reported.
The piece argues that Grant Endured much toadying and remains an enigma to friends and foes. It questions whether he feels more exalted now than when he rode into St Louis on a load of wood, noting the difficulty of proving any change in his demeanor or speech.
A yacht not paid for is described as a floating debt, reframing the asset as a financial obligation rather than a completed sale. The term signals a shift in liability status while the vessel remains in ownership.
A series of tremors rattled Iowa with the nation-wide fear of quakes. In Sioux City at St Marys Church several ladies fainted and others jumped from seats while a wall cracked at the High School. In Dusvault a school was dismissed as pupils feared collapse. Dennison reported two shocks at 12 07 with brick buildings swaying chandeliers vibrating several inches.
In Topeka Torrica reports a severe quake shock at about 11 50 this morning while Atchison records several distinct tremors around noon today. The events were felt firmly by residents across both towns. No damage reports were immediately available from the brief tremors.
In Dakota Territory at Yankton today the severest earthquake felt in the vicinity occurred at 11 30 a m causing glass breakage and plastering to fall with no reported major damage though some buildings were affected by the tremor as witnesses described the event.
A Randall dispatch from Yankton Agency Iowa dated November 15 reports an earthquake lasting nearly a minute. Buildings shook Tepees toppled and shelves were rattled as tribespeople fled in fright, causing widespread excitement at the trader’s store.
Washington correspondent analyzes Sayes administration and how Democratic senators respond to the White House. It notes differences among Lamar Gordon Cockrell Stephens and others, the persistent absence of some orthodox Democrats at the presidency, and the impact on oratorical leadership in the Senate.
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