Irish Emigration Drops 1874 Compared to 1873
The Irish papers note 1874 emigration from Ireland fell by 10 218 people versus 1873. South Carolina moves forward with its first libel trial. The next US president will be chosen at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on July 4 1876. Chicago 15 backs efforts for the war reunion to be held in Chicago on the 10th of next month.
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Ireland
South Carolina
United States
Philadelphia
Chicago
Secretary Delano to resign from Interior Department
Washington dispatches say Secretary Delano will retire from the Interior department at the president's request. Reports allege his son engaged in questionable transactions with implied fatherly involvement, prompting the resignation call.
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Washington
Delano
Interior Department
Texas Frontier Probe by Sheridan Faces Banditti
Lieutenant General Sheridan rides to the Rio Grande frontier to investigate thieving and murder by Mexican marauders. The report notes the outlaws would react with indignation, akin to how the Louisiana White Leaguers reacted to alike denunciations.
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Sheridan
Texas
Rio Grandee
Regio
Kentucky Senate Race Focus Narrowed Between Beck and Isham
A preliminary Kentucky senatorial contest is under active canvass with the seat not vacant until March 4, 1877. Governor Isham and ex-Congressman James B. Beck top the field as others may join later. both vie to monopolize the upcoming fight as vacancies may arise only by death or resignation.
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Trey
Kentucky
Iishe
James B. Beck
Leslie
Beck
Four Executions Highlight National Crime Trend
Four people were hanged last Friday two in South Carolina and one near New Orleans, three of them black. The fourth, Harris, killed his wife after a long criminal career, prompting commentary that courts nationwide may curb murder.
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South Carolina
New Orleans
Harris
Japan Faces Rumored Imperial Changes and Redress
A blurred Tokyo speak of significant shifts in the imperial government hints at abdication or a move toward a republic. The piece playfully suggests American figures like Gey Capron and E Pershime Smith tutoring Japan’s citizens in politics.
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Japan
Grett
Rumored New York Music College Draws Notable Trustees
The venture plans a college of music in New York City on the Hippodrome site with a sizable endowment. Trustees include Cornelius Vanderlip, Wim B Astor, and other leading figures. The building and staff plans are under discussion with a goal to begin construction.
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New York City
Exeen
Tignelius Vanderlalt
Wim B Astor
Bulding
Richard Wagner
Government Leniency Shown to Black Lint Invaders
The military orders release the expert captured at the foot of Burney's Peak upon promise that intrusions into the Indian reservation will cease until the country is opened by authorities. The government defense of this leniency urges adventurers to obey the wisely promulgated rules.
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Book trade sale prices show wide gaps from retail
A New York sale reveals big spreads between retail and trade prices. Greville's Memoires retails at 1s 1d but trades at $6.75. World Before the Deluge sells at $210 13 traded, Hartwig Harmonies of Nature retails at $10 but trades at $3 75, Transit of Venus brings $1 45 trade though retail is $3.
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Judge C C Cole Renounces Prohibition View
Iowa Supreme Court jurist Judge C C Cole, long a prohibition advocate, writes in Jurist-apye that prohibition has failed as a remedy and should be abandoned for a more practical approach. He says thorough investigation shows prohibitory laws cannot be enforced and should not be enacted.
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Prohibitionists Question Prohibition Policy and Northern Pacific
The piece argues temperance supporters doubt the prohibitory policy works as ground erodes. It notes the Northern Pacific railroad files for a receiver and implications viewed by investors as unfavorable. It urges republishing earlier N P coverage and credits Bowen for first highlighting financial temptations of the route and adjacent lands.
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New York Independent
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Bowen
Centennial ceremonies mark opening of Revolutionary War battles
From Concord and Lexington Mass a centennial pageant unfolds with cannon fire and civic and military processions attended by President Grant Vice President Wilson cabinet officers the governor and other dignitaries. French statue of the minute men unveiled and addresses delivered.
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Twenty Cent Pieces and Worth of Coins Discussed
An old document critiques currency values noting a twenty cent piece and various coins. It mentions silver dimes and quarters, value shifts as coin values change, and fears about nonstandard coinage reducing purchasing power.
Cordova City Politics and Local News Recap
Election figures show DOT Wheelock and Wotton among leaders in Cordova with city offices, council members and officials listed. The piece covers mayoral and ward results, license votes, local incidents, business changes, and community happenings including a pharmacist’s celebration and a stranger misreading a Bible on a train.
Supervisors Complete In Cordova Area Elections
The list shows elected supervisors for Cordova Rufus Grenell Canyon Creek and others with changes from last year including Chamberlin and Mardock returning to the board. Delays in returns from Curduvya Hampton and Buffalo Prairie postponed officer results in the prior issue.
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Zuma
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Hampton
Jeremiah Chamberlin
Moline
Ezra Smith
Denry Klann
Rock Island
Ernst Krell
Henry Dart
Henry Case
Black Hawk
Thomas Kerr
Coal Valley
Theodore Jacobs
Niles B. Wright
William Miller
Edgington
Charles Titterington
Andalusia
William Smith
Buffalo Prairie
William Marston
Drury
David Murdock
Chamberlin
Silvis
Smith and Klahn
Morey
Huntoon
Case
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Miller
Todd
Titterington
Parmenter
Mardock
Wray
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Meeting of new board of supervisors urged for May 10
A call circulates for a meeting of the new board of supervisors on the second Monday in May, the 10th, to discuss county affairs. Also a township assessor meeting is planned in Rock Island on May 20 at 10 am to address assessment matters. Cattle shipments and a carriage accident near Hampton are noted with brief details.
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Lake Superior
Moline
Clinton
Iowa
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Mr. Medler
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Township 17
Lydia Phamberlain
Olinoia
County Court of
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W. J. Entrikin
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Ellen Cardall
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Fire destroys barn and horses at Morris Harrington’s farm
About 8 o clock last Sunday afternoon a barn at Morris Harrington’s Drury township premises burned completely. Three horses perished before rescue, eight tons of hay and harness were lost, with no insurance. The fire was blamed on a boy playing with matches.
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Drury Township
National banks taxed for note redemption and state actions
Governors sack a penitentiary commissioner and appoint Col J I Noleman of Centralia. A plot to kill the Mexican president and ministers is foiled with fifteen conspirators banished. The scalpery bill to curb travel frauds takes effect July 1. Massachusetts endures Mill River flood damages over 200000 dollars with no deaths. A judge questions Madame Lucea’s divorce use of US law. editorial critiques spellings and gaming ethics.
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Donohue
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Rail freight pact cuts costs for Peoria shipments
Arrangements between the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Peoria and Rock Island railroads allow local shippers to load freight at the C R I P depot with a daily way car and additional cars on request. Freight for Peoria or connected points will move via Peoria and Rock Island, saving time and money and benefiting Mo line with higher shipments from the city.
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Moline
Diamond Jo Line Officers and Local Tax Dispute
The Diamond Jo steamers list officers for Diamond Jo, Arkansas, Tidal Wave, Josié, with captains and clerks named. Ida Fulton and Imperial await commissioning. A section of Rock Island lies in Moline causing school tax collection disputes. the district school board met Monday evening and appointed a three member committee.
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Board of Education
Méagra
Dr Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted Across U S
Three years after its U S introduction Dr Boschee’s German Syrup is hailed for coughs colds and lung throat diseases. About 800000 samples are distributed annually by druggists nationwide with nearly 1000 letters from druggists praising sales and satisfaction. A 10 cent sample offer via Dr J W Morey invites trials citing blood impurity as root cause and Vinegar Bitters as purifier.
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United States
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City Superintendent of Streets Appointment Ordinance 1875
Ordinance appoints a City Superintendent of Streets by the Mayor with City Council consent for the municipal year term. It requires an oath, a five hundred dollar bond, and prohibits private interests in city work. The superintendent oversees street maintenance, contracts, nuisance notices, and records, with annual reporting and payroll audits.
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