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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1870
Page
8
A humorous episode from Blizeard recounts slipping through a carlot trap and tumbling twenty feet, causing screams and injuries. The story ties to a tale of writing poetry, with the narrator and a girl’s reactions, a bystander old man, and a delayed aftermath including Blizzard’s two month stay and marriage.
The Chicago Tribune argues grain elevator owners are tied to a railroad monopoly that enforces a near total control over grain warehousing. It cites elevators like Town Elevator and Illinois River Elevator, showing railroads undermining access by severing tracks and refusing bulk grain deliveries, with courts baffled by attempts to compel delivery. The piece calls for charter revocation and state control to restore access and competition.
Mark Twain recounts a flood of attacks during his New York gubernatorial bid. He details relentless newspaper smears from perjury to theft and abuse, culminating in a resignation letter after months of vilification and public outrage.
Cincinnati premieres a new iron hulled steamer designed for inland navigation. At 180 feet long 42 feet wide and 64 feet deep the vessel features eight watertight compartments and an iron shell up to five eighths inches thick. It is touted as unsinkable and fireproof with strong hull integrity drawing attention from inland marine interests. The model could inspire a fleet build by New Orleans, per Puorig Transcript.
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