Two European statesmen in critical condition report
The Republicen notes Prince Blamarsk of Germany and Jules Favre of France are in critical condition. It also covers tax issues in Illinois, emigration trends, a 1888 expiry for national bank charters, and a Metamora murder sentence. The judge condemns Johannes DeHor to be hanged on March 17, and J W Bailey's appointment as consul supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Blamarsk
Germany
Jules Favre
France
Blades
Johannes DeHor
Metamora
St. Patrick’s Day
Annals of Crime
Elgin Plans to Curb School Truancy Without Parental Consent
City council adopts a harsh truancy plan forcing children found in streets during school hours to be housed away from danger. The marshal patrols business districts and questions youths, citing easy enforcement and public welfare. The editorial questions whether such a measure is wholesome for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Civil service praised as best in world
An editorial extols the United States government for its honesty and efficiency. It credits the general intelligence of the people and praises civil service as exemplary, while condemning corruption and urging vigilant scrutiny of public matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Irish American remittances to Ireland reach vast sums
The 1879 remittances from the United States to Ireland through fiduciary institutions were enormous. The Emerald Industrial Savings Bank of New York sent drafts totaling about $600,000, a fraction of the total from America to Ireland that year. Estimates suggest about $20,000,000 annually in remittances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ireland
United States
State Officers List Of Democratic Aspirants
A column lists Democratic aspirants for state offices. Names include Cory Ghatte for Governor, Gen. John Farnsworth, O G King, Parsons of Floraen, John Q. agk of Danville, John S. Leo of Pothfa, Luther Dearborn of Havana, Lt. Truesdale of Amboy, Wm Brown of Trokwoonville, J D vanton of Ottawa, Carter Harrison of Chicago. For Lieutenant Governor Wm R Arch er of Fillsfield, Wm Scipp of Chicago, O R Ela of Chaeural f, Wm Durfee of ACO-1, Thornton of Canton. For Auditor Wm Prickett of Edwardsville, Thomas Butterworth of Beckford, Pool of Shawneetown, R G Lawrence of Springfield, Starkey Provatt of Winchester. For Attorney General R P Tanna of Rattfield, Nabors L McKinley of Paris, John Jones of Taylorsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory Ghatte
John F. Farnsworth
St. Charieg
Klng
Parsons
Floraen
John Q
Agk
Danville
John
Leo
Poth Fa
Luther Dearborn
Havana
Lt. Truesdale
Amboy
Wm Brown
Trokwonvile
Jude J.D. Vanton
Ottawa
Carter Hyt Harrison
Chicago
Wm. &. Archer
Filisfleid
Wm. Scipp
Chierugo
O. TR
Ela
Ohae
Ural
K. Durfee
Dacalir
Thornton
Canton
Agenciessure
Wm. R. Prickett
Edwaridavilla
Thomas Butterworth
Beckfords
Mr. Pool
Shawneetown
R. Glawrence
Springfield
Starkey R. Provatt
Wincheater
Thomas W. Hallday
Alo
R. P. Tanna O Rattfield
Ashlar Nabors L. McKinley
Paris
Jones
Taylorsville
Remarkable rise of Erie Railway president in hard times
The article lauds Eric as a top railroad leader who rebuilt the Erie Railway from bankruptcy in 1874. It highlights his legal background, finance skill, and tenure from 1852 onward at several lines before guiding Erie to financial soundness, foreign investor confidence, and better service. The piece praises his honesty and inflexible resolve, urging travelers to try the Erie road east for speed and luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh tSewott
Esa
New York & Irie R. KR
A, Bank
Central Ohio BR. B. Company
Little’ Miami, Columbus & Xenia R. R
Cincinnati and Muskengum Vallow RK. R
Congress
Erle Railway
Erle
Wall Street
Erlea
Eric
Jowett
Erie Road
D. W_ Altshoock
Chicago, Burlington &Quincy
St. Jose Anh
Chicago
Southern Penitentiary
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Macoupin County
Whisky Ring
Mendota
St. Louis
Ottawa
Everal
Dennis Kearney's Oratory at Cooper Institute
Dennis Kearney, the California sand lots orator, spoke in New York on The Coming Empire and the Downfall of the Republic. He denounced Vanderbilt, Cyrus Field, Sam Tilden, and other elites, urged tax avoidance, and urged workers to organize with that aim while blasting the press and alleged public corruption.
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Dennis Kearney
Uch
California
Cooper Institute
New York
Republic
Peint
Gould
Cormorent
Vanderbilt
Nlet
Cyrus W. Field
Sam
Tilden
Tildén
Kearney
Alterex
Udg
Oniyn
Union League
Lotos
Knickerbocker
Poulson
Wells Favored for Illinois Attorney General by Peoria Paper
Major Henry W. Wells of Peoria is favorably mentioned for the Illinois Attorney General post among Republicans. The Peoria Transcript lauds his war record as a major in the 112th Illinois and his legal practice, praising his Republican fidelity and fitness for the office.
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Henry W. Wells
Peoria
Eidu
Illinois
Alnog
112Th Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Esha Teald
Ambridge
Henry County
Wells Lew
Weil Attaci
Republican Party
Andrew Shuman as Illinois governor candidate favored by press
The text endorses Hon. Andrew Shuman editor of the Chicago Journal for governor of Illinois. It praises his press ties, scholarly training, and suitability, arguing editors across parties would welcome his candidacy and support. Elgin is noted for leading a dairy market claim.
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Andrew Shuman
Chicago Journal
Illinois
Shuman
Heatha Fraternity
Ofice
Noame
Preas
Temperance Meeting Highlights Bane Speech in Full House
The red ribbon club drew a full audience despite heavy rain. Hon. G. M. Bane of Lacon delivered a temperance oration urging moral and legal action, urging pledge signing, education, and aggressive public sentiment to abolish saloons and promote prohibition.
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Bane
Red Ribbon
G. M. Bane
Lacon
Christain ‘Church
W. W. Stetson
Bunnell
C. David
George Woodford
George M. Bane
Greece
Rome
Jesus
Christ
Earth
Jericho
Alma
Bucklen's Arnica Salve On Sale By J C Kalb
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for outs bruises sores ulcers fever sores and skin eruptions. Promises money back satisfaction and guarantees price of 25 cents per box with J C Kalb as seller.
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Bucklen
J. C. Kalb
Ottawa factory floor collapse injures workers
A floor collapse at an Ottawa factory sent debris to the second floor and basement causing an explosion and fire. Several employees sustained injuries while the damage was estimated at about 500 dollars. Fire crews had the blaze under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Syen
Hathhes
Western Magazine Moves from Omaha to Chicago
The Western Magazine relocates to Chicago with broader field and capital, aiming to be a major force in the literary West. Helen Ekin Starrett edits it. Lakeside building serves as headquarters.
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Omaha
Chicago
Perlody
Helen Ekin Starrett
Pierce, Patton ‘& Co
Lakeside
Moline Review
Moline
BR. H. Moore
Onde
5. R. Wells & Co
Broadway
New York
Ballou’s
Nassau
N. P
Ballou’s Magazine
Thomas & Talbot
Boston
Mass
Library of Universal Knowledge
American Book Exchange
Walter Reeves Elected to Streator School Board
Walter Reeves wins election to the Streator board of education. Other items note court decisions on sanity, sheriff sale of Canton Gas Works, and various Illinois news including railroad grain sales, distilleries, veterans reunions, and local incidents.
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Walter Reeves
Streator Board of Education
Lasalle
Iphongo Myers
Fulton County
Canton Gas Works
R. J. Garrett
Weldon
DeWitt County
Illnois Central
McLean
Tllinois Association of
Commercelal Aoa
Monmouth
Woman's Christian Home
Peoria
Kellogg Place
Rowdy Youth Arrest Prompts Sensitivity Plea
A young man, drunk and unruly, fights, is restrained by police, then complains his name be kept from the newspaper to spare his ailing mother. The incident unfolds with shouting, injuries, and a lengthy jail transport.
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Ilinois
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
England
Peoria Democrat
J. W. Bailey
Princeton Republican
Buresu
Hendarcort
Henry
Knox
McDonough
Mercer
Putnam
Rook Teland
Bohaylor
Stark and
Warren
Springfield Circuit Court
United
Atos
Congregational Church
Ribbon Olubu
Wm. Tracy
J. 8
Burt
Firat
Iast
Perley
W. W. Breteon
Iowa
Nahes
Russel Atkinson
Éuple
Fay
Arandary
Gilmour
Cleveland
Ohio
Zavesville
Morgan & Allen
John Et
New York City
Ohn L. Smith
Zanesville
Moessrs
John St
John L. Smith
Sparland
Joseph Practice Fay
Mosher Kinney
Margaret Breer
Charles McGee
Mian
Martha Kinney
Brauben Township
Rev. Beamon
Ae Ae Tarbill
Misa Clara Hoskins
Hey
O. Burrows
EK. Jordan
Elizabeth P. Humphrey
Henry Township
Ida M
Ganger
William C
Alinda Guyar
Laney
Fawall
William Boys
Marshall County
Renay
Timothy Sais
Seenalee Ne Way
Bea
Sceneey
Atocok
Mark Gregory
H. W.materr
Allkind
Tudnois
Abbott
Chatt
Henry. Th
Guarantes
Batiataciiy
Graham
Bao
Whelesale
Lowe
J. Riley & Co
A. C. Weis
Morehasdin
Heet
ASIC
Alwo
A. C. Weib
Buort's
Main Street
D. Schwarzmah
Bereet Meat
Portal Sodas
Thoes Warling
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