Honorary Leaders Elected At Illinois Press Association Meeting
At Hast St Louis the Illinois Press Association elected Cadet Taylor of the Wee nonn Index as President and Mrs. Myra Bradwell of the Chicago egal News as Vice President. General Forrest sent best wishes for a united nation. Wade Hampton may speak at Winnebago fair next fall. Ten Broeck the Louisville stallion set a world best mile in 1 39 34 and 4 mile records.
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Tlinois Press Association
Hast St. Louis
Cadet Taylor
Wee Nonn Index
Myra Bradwell
Chicago Egal News
Association
N. P. Kimball
Winnebago County Agricultural Society
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Kimball
South
Glencoe
Ten Broeck
Louisville
Controversy over Pryor address on Decoration Day
The Columbus Enquirer dismisses Gen Roger A Pryor's Decoration Day speech as dreadfully shilly shally and accuses him of shifting secession blame to politicians. It recalls Pryor as an ardent politician and poor soldier, urging surrender of the bagner to its idols.
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The
Columbus
Albany Paper Claims Bloc Aims To Oust Tilden
Albany New York Graphic correspondent says a powerful new coalition of Albany and New York magnates seeks to injure Tilden by inviting him to a reception at the Manhattan Club next week. The raiding group would push him toward a Senate bid against Conkling, effectively surrendering Democratic control of the state to Hall.
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Albany
New York Graphic
Tilden
Manhattan Club
New York
Tamming Ehall
Conkling
Tornado Destruction At Mt Carmell HL Damages Mounts
An Associated Press summary reports a severe Mt. Carmel HL tornado last Monday evening. Fourteen blocks of homes and businesses wrecked, losses around $800000, about one hundred families rendered homeless, twenty fatalities, and over seventy injured. Relief contributions will be directed through Mayor S Gordon or Relief Chair J Shannon.
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Mt. Carmel
Associated Press
Anl
S. Gordon
J. Shannon
Clutirmiai
Relief Committee
Daily Champion initializes at Deadwood City
A fist issue of the Daily Champion from Deadwood City in Mack Oils by Charles Colling, dated June 2, priced $18 per year or 50 cents weekly, described as neat and sprightly. Market quotations listed include Bacon 246 Ib, Sugar, Granulated, Syrup, Flour, Corn, Soap, and miners' picks among others.
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Champion
Deadwood City
Mack Oils
Charles Colling
Sioux City
Collins
Oilers & Good
Freedom of London Offer to General Grant Stirs U S Pride
The New York World calls the city’s freedom offer to General Grant a prize in American honor worth esteem. It notes past rulers receiving the franchise and argues the gesture should spur Americans to uphold their own civic power, linking it to the nation’s storied liberties and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
City of
London
General Sheridan on Decoration Day Forgiveness Debate
On Decoration Day in Chicago Gen. Sheridan urged patience in forgiveness and urged not to rush to absolution or political talks. The piece argues he remains solid on forgiveness while cautioning against overemotional tributes to Confederates and stresses honoring patriots who died for a principle. It contrasts Confederate graves with Federal valor and notes local speakers stressing restraint and learning from the era.
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Gen. Sheridan
Chicago
Gen. Lee
Appomattox
Sheridan
Captain Kid
John A. Murrell
West
J. Wilkes Booth
James
Gen. Atkins
Rochelle
Quebec
Worr
Monicam
Wolf
Montcalm
Canada
Byron W. Reed
Indianapolis
Kia
Col. Hindin
Weeds of Moraine and the Memory of a Taxed People
Fragmentary passage laments oppressive taxation and fear of insurrection. It contrasts fear of disgrace with willingness to sacrifice for the country, noting the cost of liberty and the flag as an emblem for future generations.
A Terrible Battle near Duga Pass in Montenegro
The Herald reports after days of fierce fighting Suleiman Pasha's Turkish force fails to take the Duga Pass. Montenegrins hold key positions and inflict heavy losses, while Turks lose over 4,000 men and retreat. A separate Danube crossing attempt by Russia is repulsed by Turkish batteries.
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New York
Jienary Bureau
London
Heraleé
Castelnuovo
Krystal
Duga* Pass
Suleiman Pasha
Duga Pass
Golia
Duga
Nicsics
Danube
Herald
Rustehuk
Giergevo
Matchin
Hérald
Rustchuck
Russia
Berlin
Earl Derby
England
Count Schouwaloff
Baron Oubint
Grant Revered Abroad Amid Global Reception
Dispatches from metropolitan journals describe ex-President Grant's grand reception in England. The piece notes Democratic party grievances over his acclaim, yet highlights admiration from figures like Uncle Joe and even the New York Sun, conceding Grant's lasting place in history alongside Washington and Lincoln.
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New York Sun
Gen. Grant
Washington
Lincoln
Reappointment urged for Gen J C Smith grain inspector
Chicago’s Gen J C Smith, chief grain inspector, has not yet been reap pointed though his commission expired two months ago. The Board of Trade, receivers and shippers unite in urging his return, praising his administration and urging Gov. Cullom to extend his term as an exceptionally efficient official.
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J. C. Smith
Chicago
Board of Trade
Cullom
Senator Ferry Ill in Michigan Home
Senator Ferry of Michigan lies gravely ill at his Grand Tavyen residence though latest dispatches show crisis passing and hopes rising for his recovery.
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Senator Ferry
Michigan
Grand Tavyen
Brothers Meet After Ten-Year Separation At Christmas
A Chicago area elder brother rose from porter to partner in a San Francisco wholesale firm after moving with his family to California. Christmas Eve brought danger when a burglar tried to rob his home. the would-be thief proved to be the younger brother, whom he had not seen in a decade. The elder offered forgiveness and employment, marking a remarkable reunion and a peaceful Christmas. The report also notes Brigham Young’s interview about Mountain Meadows and mentions a connection to John D. Lee via a former Connecticut agent.
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Illinois
California
San Francisco
Bush Street
Robert
Brigham Young
Ile
Mountain Meadows
Lee
Jie
Connecticut
John D. Lee
From Crook City to Deadwood Gold Rush Snippet 1877
In Black Hills notes dated June 4 1877 from Crook City D T members describe early mining work near Whitewood Creek and claims Nos 9 and 10 owned by Lenhart and Buchanan. They test sluicing reveal color and gold 30 dollars in six days while journeying to Deadwood Gayville and Central City, with quartz mining plans and mills to come.
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Crook City
D.T
Horror Journal
Billy Burton
Sulphur Springs
Log Cabin
Whitewood Creek
Messrs. Lenhart & Buchanan
Whitewood
Adam Wilson
Deadwood
Whitewood Creek Gulch
Montana City
Dearwood
Charley Collins
Ice
Dan Scott
Mr. Collins
Sioux City
Mr. Scott
Polo
Occidental
Wilson
Gayville
Troy
Initoy
Deady Bug
Nery
Dan Harnett
Osceola
Lone Star
Peter Cartwright
Central City
Pearson
Taourtaing
Crook
Chicago
Mr. Branch
Minneapolis
Hin
Charley
Fraternal Order A. O. W. Founded at Meadville Illinois Branch
The A O W founded nine years ago in Meadville Pa unites members for mutual aid and five thousand dollar life insurance. It educates and elevates men through lectures and a library with about twenty five thousand members nationwide and Illinois lodges totaling 2700. Membership is white male 21 to 50 after medicals, with dues and death assessments of one dollar five cents. Berlin dispatch notes rumors of pacification efforts amid a tense period.
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Meadville
Illinois
John
Addams Lodge
Freeport
Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Grand Recorder
Supreme Recorder
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Freeport Journal
A.V. Richards
Gaid
N. B. Forrest
Chittanooga
Cer.man
Baron Buford
Tondon
Jampeyer
Losnta
Bosnia
Austria
Constantinople
Roumania
Tiave
Bucharest
Nicopolis
Servia
Sergia
Bismarck
Black Hills
U. W
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