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Dixon Sun in Dixon, Illinois

23 Jan 1889

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Dixon Sun

Location

Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1889

Page

3

Notable Illinois Items and Deaths Chronicle

Brock McVickar, longtime Chicago Health Department secretary and known figure to politicians and railroad men, dies. Illinois railway mileage tops nation with 9,911 miles led by Illinois, Kansas rises, and Texas shows rapid growth. A failed self-harm case, a breach of promise suit in Freeport, and a bust presentation for Judge David Davis mark state events as officials note memorials.

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Brock McVickar Chicago Health Department Wild Edgerton Buffalo Rensselaer Polytechnic School Troy Illinois Central Railroad Gregory New York America Europe Northwestern Road Harvey D. Colvin Brock Water Department Clifford J. J. West The Times Capt. Schaack Schaack West John B. Drake George Washington New York City Railway Age United States Illinois Empire State Kansas Iowa Texas Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska California Colorado Georgia Dakota Alabama Freeport Julia Garvey Alexander Watson Julia Watson Alex Watson Freeportill Watson Volk David Davis Capitol Springfield Gov. Oglesby Leonard Swett Gov Oglesby Washington Abraham Lincoln Robert T. Lincoln Lincoln State of Winona St. Peter J. S. Gillmore Rock Island Davenport H. C. Goodnow Salem Mount Vernon Circuit Court Maggie Harvey Supreme Court John Edwards Illinois Central Galena Edwards F. J. McIntosh Cicero Cook County Austin Chicago and Northwestern Railway McIntosh Altona
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Dudleys Plot Prohibition Campaign Bribery Claims Explored

New York dispatch reports that Voice organ of the Prohibition party accuses Quay Clarkson and Dudley of bribing an employee to steal its subscriber list. Clerks allegedly sold 40 000 to 50 000 names for 250 dollars with promises of further employment. Corroborative confessions and letters connect Clarkson Dudley and Quay to the theft and to plan a broader political payoff.

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New York Dispatch The Voice Prohibition Party Quay Clarkson Dudley Party of Matthew Stanley Quay Aeron Republican Committee James 8 Iowa W. W. Dudley Harrison National Republican Sansom Funk & Wagnalls
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Partisan Judge Woods Under Fire Over Dudley Case

The Indianapolis Sentinel attacks Judge Woods for alleged political bias in the Dudley case, accusing him of conspiring with President-elect Harrison’s circle and exposing a scandalous abuse of judicial power. Editorial notes Dudley’s threats, political pressure, and the damaging impact on Harrison’s integrity amid tariff debate commentary.

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Benjamin Harrison Woods Supreme Bench of the United States Dudley Indianapolis Sentinel William Wade Dudley Judge Woods Udley Harrison Matthew Stanley Quay Indianapolis W. W. Bateman Idfy
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Dudley Bribery Case Stirs Indiana Politics And Harrison

The Chicago Herald reports that President-elect Harrison’s influence swayed a district judge to reverse a Dudley guilt ruling. The Grand Jury is urged to demand proof of bribery roles and voter manipulation. Editors celebrate perceived protection of Dudley by Indiana Republicans.

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Chicago Herald Dudley Indiana Harrison Chicago Republican Committee of Huston Herald Gould Indianapolis
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Illinois Senate Debates Rail Fare and Inspection Bills

The Illinois Senate on the 16th discussed a 2 cent per mile railroad fare reduction and several transportation related measures. House members introduced tax, licensing, and election law amendments, including bonds for pharmacists and measures against bribery. The 17th saw brief activity and a vinegar adulteration bill. Governor-elect Fifer’s inauguration led to joint assembly and 10,000 printed messages. both houses adjourned on the 15th with no further business.

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Senate Fuller Merritt Shumway Christian Orlesby E. B. Fletcher Dramshops General Assembly Thomas Farrell Burke Humphrey Stephen A. Douglas Abraham Lincoln State House Kerrick State Board of Agriculture Normal Chapman Eckhart O'Donnell Cook Miler Stark Ohio Miller Tom Merritt Stephenson Secrest Hagle Clay Board of County Commissioners Reinhardt la Salle Francis W. Springer Springfield Delos Grigsby Pittsfield W. H. Duckstein Smith Capitol Burleigh Robert Ogiesby Fifer House
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Avoiding Social Pitfalls in Conversation Etiquette

Guidance on politeness and self control in dialogue. It warns against egotism, fault-finding, weather small talk, interruptions, and vague pronouns. Emphasizes using names, listening, and clear speech to prevent misunderstandings.

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Farmers Ignore Fundamentals Prove Business Security

The text argues that farmers regularly disregard basic business maxims yet avoid ruin, suggesting farming offers unusual security and profit margins when managed properly. It frames farming as a resilient business model with inherent profitability under skilled management.

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Affairs IN Henry Lehmann Quincy Vienna John Bridges Charles Arnett Rose Anna Stallings Long Lake Edwardsville Plank Road Henry Stallings Matt Quay J. 5 S. Clarkson Wasx HincatTon D. C Charles A. Durfee W. W. Dudleyy Partisan South Congress Detroit Free Press Chicago Times Illinois Law-Makers
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