Grant resigns from army to join railroad as civil engineer
Col. Fred. Grant resigned last Thursday from the army where he held the position of First Lieutenant in the Fourth Cavalry and Lieutenant Colonel on the staff of the Lieutenant General to enter the employ of the Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central Railroad as civil engineer. His father in law I. F. Honore of Chicago is prominently connected with the road.
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Col
Fred. Grant
Army
Fourth Cavalry
Chicago, Texas & Mexican Central Railroad
Iflis
Honore
Chicago
Robert R. Hitt Named Assistant Secretary of State
Robert R. Hitt of Ogle county Illinois is named Assistant Secretary of State by the Blaine administration. He has long served as Assistant Secretary of Legation at Paris under Washburne and later Noyes and is regarded as admirably qualified for the Washington post.
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Robert R. Hitt
Blaine
Ogle County
Legation
Paris
Washburne
Noyes
State Department
Washington
Willful neglect at election clerks and ballot tampering
Daily dispute over ballot stalling actions centers on whether existing laws cover election clerk misconduct and ballot box tampering. The letter cites statutes from 1880 on fines, imprisonment, and penalties for failing to perform duties or attempting offenses, urging a test case to reveal if New Jersey laws suffice to deter tampering.
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Cochran
Mitchell
Perjury in Politics Worse Criminals, Editorial View
The piece argues that all who voluntarily perjure to harm a political opponent deserve state prison, agreeing with the Postmaster on punishment. It extends blame to those who induce others to lie for political gain, calling such instigators worse criminals than the perjurers themselves.
Ballot Box Stating Arrests Jersey City Judge Flynn
New York dispatch dated Avil 1b reports Justice of the Peace Peter N. W. Flynn acted as judge of election in Jersey City and was accused of concealing ballots in his coat sleeve during counting. He was indicted by a grand jury, arrested, and jailed. The case mirrors a prior precinct incident but involves a sitting judge.
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New York
Peter N. W. Flynn
Jersey City
Justice Flynn
Senate Deadlock Over Majority Rule Continues
In the Senate dispute, Democrats push to retain current Democratic employees and block public business, while Republicans insist on the majority rule principle. They plan to stay in place until next December, arguing the majority should govern. A quorum issue arises as the Vice President votes on ties, but is not a Senate member. When one side withholds votes, a call of the roll shows no quorum, preventing business. adjournment without a quorum is possible but no action occurs.
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Senate
Death of Miss Hattie Deuell in Iowa City
Miss Hattie Deuell of Iowa City died after 47 days and 45 minutes without food. A post mortem by Dr. Cowperthwaite of the University Homoeopathic Department found no blood in the body, which weighed forty five pounds, and a stomach empty of substance. No further analysis has been released.
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Hattie Deuell
Iowa City
Cowperthwaite
Homoopathic Department
University
Hatchet fossil found near Girard Illinois discovered by workmen
Reported find shows a well made hatchet head unearthed about three feet underground by grave diggers near Girard Illinois. Authorities say it is likely a fossil specimen of Hatchets Washingtonii, suggesting early Hatchet men settled Illinois and explaining the state’s famed honesty reputation.
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Girard
Ill
Ilatchet
The Dakota Flood Crisis Appeals for Chicago Aid
General Sheridan reports dire distress from the Missouri River floods in Dakota Territory from Pierre to Vermillion. About 3,800 destitute in Vermillion and Yankton area, with 8,000 in the inundated district needing subsistence for up to 60 or 90 days. Government aid is temporary. Chicago citizens urged to donate clothing, food, blankets, and money to a Relief Committee under General Terry, delivered via the government storehouse at No 3 Washington Street.
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Missouri Valley
Washington
Sheridan
Druiston
Missouri
Chicago
Henry M. Rogers, Jr
Board of Trade
Card of Trade of
Missouri River
Dakota Territory
Pierre
Vermillion
Yankton
Washington Street
Terry
Perjury sentence for Morey letter forger in New York
James O'Brien alias Robert Lindsay pleaded guilty to perjury connected to the Morey Chinese letter case. Judge Cowing sentenced him to eight years in state prison, calling the perjury dangerous and a warning to others. Assistant DA Bell criticized O'Brien as willing to swear for money and noted the heavy term reflects important interests. In Jersey City, ballot tampering probes closed with Farrier Hopkins Keen and Trotter held for grand jury. witness O'Meara arrested.
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New York
James O’brien
Robert Or
Bob” Lindsay
H. L. Morey
Garfield
Cowing
Bell
O’brien
Tribune
Jersey Crry
N. J
F. T. Farrier
Hopkins
Keen and Trotter
Michael O'Meara
Neen
Liberality Sought for Government Relief Drive
A correspondence from Lieutenant General DP HL Sheampan of the U.S. Army appeals to a recipient to take charge of government relief efforts. He urges the organization to provide the impetus for a humane movement worthy of support.
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DP. HL. Sheampan
U.S. Army
Floods in Yankton Area Aid Efforts Underway
The Floods in Yankton and vicinity leave 2,500 people needing aid below Vermillion and 5,000 more to be supplied from distribution centers. Refugees flock to Yankton as the river stands and ice runs in channels. Captain Wheeler to issue rations. Captain Lavender and Captain Noble saved 410 people during a sixteen day bottoms run.
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Yankton
D. J
War Department
Wheeler
Surveyor General’s Office
Dakota
Yankton County
Clay County
Union County
Ayville
Meckning
Burbank
Vermillion
Elk Point
Jefferson
McCook
Lavender
Captain Noble
River Ice Breaks Up Near Galena as Ferry to Open Early
Galena river has been clear of ice for two weeks with good water depth. The largest Upper Mississippi steamer could enter Galena now if operating. Ice at Dubuque is three feet thick, parted near the bridge, then moved downstream, gorged below. Ferry service expected to start soon. Ta Crosse reports open river sections for 200 miles north. Navigation extended to Burlington last Thursday as the Josephine from Diamond Jo Line arrived there.
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Galena Gazette
Galena
Mississippi
Dubuque
Ta Crosse
Burlington
Josephine
Lord Beaconsfield Mistakenly Seated in Lords
Lord Beaconsfield entered the House of Lords in a moment of absentmindedness and almost sat at the leader of the House bench before realizing Earl Granville occupied the seat. He then moved to the opposite side, joining the Lords in light laughter at the humorous mix up.
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Lord Beaconsfield
House of Lords
Earl Granville
Old Firm Builds Grand Drug House in Freeport
The Emmert and Burrell firm unveils a three story brick drug house at 111 Stephenson Street. The showroom features black walnut展示 fixtures, plate glass, extensive stock, and a modern laboratory. The report credits the firm with 35 years of local service and plans to continue serving West dealers.
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Emmett & Burrell
Stephenson Street
Freeport
John S. Emmert
Chicago
John Burrell
Exmert & Burreell
Joseph Emmert
John S
J. H. Snyder
Fairchild’s Golf
Rogers
Westenholm’s
Wade & Butcher
Merrill, Wyeth & Squibbs
Colgate & Co
Lubin
Boynton
Messrs
Emmert & Burrell
Journey Through Milan From Genoa Letter Home 1881
Lt. C. F. Norton U S N writes vivid Genoa to Milan travelogue dated March 26 1881 detailing rail journeys through tunnels rivers and gorges to La Scala opera cathedral and Brera Gallery. He describes the Arch of Triumph the Sis and obelisks of Milan and historic churches including San Lorenzo and Theodosius canons.
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G. G. Norton
C. F. Norton
Genoa
Italy
Norton
Milan
Chicago
Jr. Wadham
la Scala
Europe
Weber
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Gian Galeazzo Visconti
St. Bartholomew
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Brera
Guido Reni
Tintorento
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Madona de la Grazia
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