Local notes from Dixon and regional updates
School opens under Prof. Allen while Frank Brimblecom heads to Ann Arbor for studies. Foster Moore returns from Walla Walla. A rich week of rain cheers farmers. Croquet grounds set behind the old store for spectators from Woodmire’s hall to the amphitheatre. Ex congressman Little appointed to the Venezuela claims commission. Norwood of Georgia weighs tariff policy and federal elections impact on the South. Washington braces for 50 000 Knights Templar at the upcoming Triennial.
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Allen
Frank Brimblecom
Ann Arbor
Michigan
University of
Foster Moore
Walla Walla
Washington Territory
Bessie
Nellie Brimblecom
South
Dixon
Beersheba
Harry Williams
Vixon
Woodmey’s Hall
Little
Ohio
Verseuela Claims Commission
Norwood
Georgia
Washington
Congress
North
Washington Letter from Sept 7 1889 on Potiing Secy Noble Tanner and Virginia politics
Washington Letter notes Secretary Noble likely to dismiss Secretary Tanner after much controversy over Tanner's acts and arrogance. It cites Harrison's Indiana politics, Union Iron Works penalties, and Langston's bid in Virginia with Mahone's backing. Also mentions upcoming 1892 exposition site, August debt rise, and a teaser about Ex-Congressman Thomas of Illinois.
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Vanner
Noble
Tanner
Nobie
Interior
Ohio
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Charleston
Uncle Sam
Congress
Barbour
Virginia
Langston
Mahone
Virginia State Republican Committee
National Republican Committee
Washington
Treasury Department
Thomas
Illinois
The Wheat Crop of the World Report
Agricultural statisticians report mixed wheat prospects with the world near last year’s total. The United States gains about 500 million bushels while Russia India and Hungary suffer losses. Canada Western Europe Algeria rise slightly as Australia and New Zealand rely on imports.
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Canada
Europe
Algeria
Russia
India
Hungary
Old
Northwest
Australasia
Australia
New Zealand
California
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Dixon Sun
Ww.m. Kennedy
Proyp’r
Dixon, Illinois
Woolund Notes
Knights Templar
Wasuixoron, D. C
Rivals
Nwartling
R. & Son
Main St
Rockford
CIA
S.C. Austin & CO
J. W. Thomas
Eliza M. Hess
Lee County
John A. Hess
Chicago
Northwestern Railway
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakota
Wyoming
West
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Portland
Denver
Pacific Coast
Black Hills
J. M. Whitman
Wicker
P. Wilson
Court House
Lee
Patrick McDonald
Towit
Recorder's Office
Mary Clancy
A. D
James F. Sanford
Miller
T. J. Miller
East Main St
Express Ofice
Dixon, Tit
Dimick S
Main Street
C.C. Godfrey
Oxon
Thomas Dolan
Merchant Taylor
Hisj
Opera House
Galena Street
Dr. C. McLane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
City National Bank
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