Des Moines paper notes political rally and local events
In Madison County a large gathering welcomed John A. Kasson as part of a political campaign. Coverage recounts travel by a reporter from Fontanelle to Winterset, the Great Southern California wagon trail, and excitement over Kasson’s remarks defending the administration. The report also notes local rail plans and the ongoing death penalty debate in Iowa.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
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Kasson
Iowa
Pionsera En Rowte
O. I. Palmer
Hora Levert
Madison County
Winterset
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Dex Moines
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Greeley
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Sunday Saloons Close for Observance Decline Arrests
Chicago reports show 65 saloons remained open on Sunday despite an ordinance forcing closures. Arrests dropped versus the prior opening day, while saloonkeepers faced fines. Protests and a parade formed by venders accompanied by their wagon and kegs as patrons sought to drink.
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Caleb Cushing Arrives for Geneva Conference Talks
Caleb Cushing American counsel at the Geneva Conference arrived and will meet the President and Secretary Fish to discuss arbitration matters. He predicts a favorable international outcome and notes low award estimates around one million dollars for counter claims as the mixed commission proceeds. The Sunday Chronicle rebukes Frederick Douglass for abusive rhetoric toward Republicans and Pennsylvanians who aided him.
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Henderson named in Cuba mission amid release telegrams
New York October 21 The Herald reports Henderson was detailed to assess Cuba affairs and credits his quick release to telegrams sent to Livana by Admiral Page. He remains a prime suspect but continues his impartial mission with noted nerve.
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Wisconsin Disappearances Stun Small Towns In October
In McFarland a 18 year old girl returned home then vanished after an evening at a neighbor’s. A married woman was abducted on Saturday by two men in a covered wagon while her husband, who appeared distraught, reported he knew nothing of her location. The sheriff’s office opened an inquiry but details remain unclear.
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Fort Madison
Union County
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Burning of a Catholic Convent in Keokuk
The Keokuk Catholic convent was found on fire Saturday afternoon and most of the transe portion used by the Sisters of Charity for schools was destroyed. Loss estimated at 9000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. A prowler suspected as incendiary lingered on the premises for days, marking the sixth arson in the city that week.
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Liberal Addresses Rally to Fight Greeley Bid
New York reports Liberals, from nearly every state, vow to fight the administration’s re election. Despite losses in Pennsylvania and Ohio, supporters deem the Liberal cause strengthened. News notes southern states leaning toward Greeley, with New York and New Jersey pivotal for electoral votes. The New York Herald warns against assuming a foregone conclusion before November 6.
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Chinese Funeral in Belleville Amid Odd Ceremonies
In Belleville New Jersey Chow Chin was buried near Captain Harvey's laundry with unique Chinese rites. About 220 Chinese attended the service in the ironing room, the burial office, and the grave, distributing small coins and lighting papers as a belief they rise with the dead.
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Belleville
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Field Beton
Commodities and Markets At Des Hommes Wholesale Market
Live stock prices for cows, calves, and hogs with per head rates. grains flour and staples including wheat and oats with daily quotes. fruits vegetables and canned goods listed with multiple prices. meats and lard notes. extensive miscellaneous sundries and household items with price tags. A brief note on local news mentions a two year old pacing record at Lexington and a fatal duel near Atlanta, plus political moves on Sunday tea and a Gambetta meeting in Chicago.
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New York Market Report and Commodities Snapshot
Commercial notes show exproenly peculiar pricing across grains and oats with seller months and various barleys. Livestock dull with limited sales and sheep priced around 3.50, while hogs and cattle demand remains weak. flour wheat and rye show quiet to steady movement with prices and freight conditions indicating a subdued trading floor. No cars to ship east. overall market tones are cautious with minor price shifts and stable futures.
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