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Freeport Republican

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1881

Page

3

Deaths and disasters reported in late year news

The itemized notices include the death of Dr. John Racer former Harvard professor. a runway collision killing a conductor and an engineer with several injuries. Keely Motor Company stockholders press patent seizure. ship and rail accidents with wrecks and long passenger treks. Western Montana smallpox spread. church and court disputes. bank robbery in Cleveland. and multiple fires causing extensive losses across Arkansas Texas and Minnesota with casualties and property damage. Names, places, dates, and figures feature prominently.

John Racer Harvard College Thompson Keely Motor Company Eait Keely Rlan Propellers Lake Evie Manietique Bay Elore Michigan Northern Pacific Fort Keogh Montana Butte Deer Lodge Wunderlich Methodist Judicial Conference Terreante Tud H. W. Thomas Chicago Rock River Am Tudind Quition Vikroarek J. Furrow Winterset Tite Tia White Marelial Wiles Denver Guy Ure Savithson Joenver Baltic Cleveland Anilling Minneapolis Mai Ava

Economic indicators and political notes from a distant archive

Twelve months ending October 31 show US exports exceeding imports by 317.9 million, with a public debt near 4.779 trillion after cash in the treasury. A misdated, garbled note references President Garf dock and Peru ministerial support, plus a delayed report on Washington dispatches and investigations.

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Political points and caucus echoes in Kentucky legislature

Speaker Rundall indicates an 8 percent refunding bill will be introduced soon. Democratic members held a unicameral caucus debating candidates as Mr Buck returns to Washington for the signor of his Beluo Won. Garfield Monument Committee advances toward a satisfactory broader goal.

Rundall Kentucky Leginlature Buck Wauhs Anne Porter Crowe Alexander Hall Columine Ohio

Steamer Foundered in Gale Causing Drownings Abroad

In St George a chantel a steamer for South Africa foundered during a heavy gale with ten drowned. Reports mention Ireland developments, London murders, and various European political tensions. Widespread storm damage included over 300 fishing boats wrecked on the Seotted coast.

South Africa St. George Chantel Ireland Foreter Dublin Lefres London Marwood Jan Sigmareck Reichstag Vatican Scotia Earl of Kenmare Bismarck Ie Iiem Litdubo Tisaiavek Hicconewan Treland Trogan

Wreck in Colpayts Bay Leaves Property Loss

A damaged report notes a vessel wreck in Colpayts Bay near Limerick causing property evictions and injuries. The incident involves Mire Consiline and others, with an estimated boat value around £200,000.

Benard Ocal Colpayts Bay Byerd Accrawih Limerick Toolaind Kevereby

Report of the Secretary of the Navy seeks strengthening

Secretary Hunt calls Congress to address neglected naval condition and urges decisive action to restore readiness. He highlights bureau reports and endorses recommendations, estimates $20,018,716 needed for the coming year, and proposes overseas ships and surveys to deter foreign aggression and protect American citizens, with the Dine and other vessels tasked for Gulf and Caribbean duties.

Secretary of the Navy Hunt Congress Bunt Department United Blites Lome Yunk Naval Advisory Board Nival Shryeyniy Mexico Central America United States Dine Prtel Gulf of Baumany Ain Domingo

Irishmen in Council A Nations Convention of Irishmen

About 1,200 delegates attended the convention in Med fia McCormick Ball Chisago with reps from nearly every state and territory. John Finerty of Chicago urged support for Irish countrymen in their struggle against Britain. May Wat J Uys of Chenna was elected temporary chair. Mixord Romyne was named and Mayor Bun Merle of Sorephan was chosen. A permanent organization was formed with Roy Dr Botte of St Louis as president and a committee on resolutions, including one member from each state and territory Canada and Ireland. Patrick gan sent a cable salute from Purvis announcing the tumanty on 600 properties in Ireland refused rents.

Fia McCormick Ball Chisago Chicago Valealion Roy Dr. Botte Bulant Louis Ae Channity Canada Ireland Patrick Gan Purvis

Convention adopts reform charter amid rent manifesto debate

Delegates endorse a reform platform pledging non rent measures and support for existing organizations, with a seven member sanitation committee to draft policy. Elmira Yeonner opens land league notes, followed by FP Finerty of Chicago and Michael Keeley, totaling about 39,000 dollars.

Janus Pilley Gildstone Parnell Yeonner Elmira Med Finerty Chicago Nilly Mir Michael Keeley

Congressional caucus marks early House race and tariffs

Republicans in Congress convened at the Capitol on December 3 with 146 voting members present. Keifer led on the first ballot for Speaker, while Democrats caucused after adjournment proposing a tariff plank. Greenback members nominated their slate for officers. The Senate discussed committees, funding measures, and protective tariff ideas, with Edmunds resolution favored in caucus.

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The Quiteau Trial Testimony Of Guiteau Remains Fractured

Court heard Guiteau defend his actions with claims of divine inspiration and personal motive. He described letters, early life, and meetings with leaders, while witnesses debated mental state and political context surrounding Garfield’s assassination.

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