22 Aug 1881
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Newspaper
The Joliet News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1881
Page
1
The president's condition worsens with swelling of the parotid gland and new nausea. Doctors warn the end may come within hours, despite a morning bulletin of rest.
Governor Cullom said no general encampment this year while brigade and regimental camps will be set up at places where citizens provide free transport and subsistence. Grain and provision markets in Chicago remain volatile with $8 million in margins. August wheat and corn futures moved, pork rose, and a parliamentary clash over Sir William Forster’s salary highlighted Irish coercion tensions.
A challenge is issued by E. Frankford of Lockport Illinois to Steve Williams for a trotting match between Frankford's four year old colt Tom Sayers and Williams mare the Bacon mare. Stakes are $50 a side with five one mile heats at Joliet races next September. If accepted a forfeit of $25 must be posted within ten days at the Phoenix office.
Fresh fruits and vegetables and garden gas are advertised at O'Neils every morning.
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