Election Lesson Sparks Debate On Chicago Mayoral Race
A Dispatch review calls out the Inter Ocean for criticizing Mayor hopeful Mr Clark and urges Republicans to mobilize their own base. It condemns using funds to lure opposition voters and warns Moline voters against mixed or irresponsible tickets jeopardizing local interests.
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Inter Ocean
Clark
Chicago
Tribune
Staats Zeitung
Medill
Hesing
Republican Campaign Committee
Moline
Rock Island
Republican Party
Mahone and Hill Clash in Senate oration
A Senate confrontation between Hill and Mahone drew sharp remarks and criticism of plantation manners and dueling culture. The piece condemns threats, calls for calm conduct, and urges dignified behavior by Mahone toward Voorhees and Hill, arguing civility reflects national progress.
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Hill
Mahone
United States Senate
Brooks
Sumner
Voorhees
Ben Hill
North
Soldier’s Monuments Rejected in Illinois House
The Illinois House rejected a 2500 appropriation to erect a monument for Col James A Mulligan the Chicago Irish soldier who fell in the Civil War Mulligan is buried at Calvary Cemetery Evanston The vote argued against broad funding for monuments to war heroes to avoid open ended expenditures
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Failinois House of Representatives
James A. Mulligan
Chicago
Col
Mulligan Ls
Calvary Cemetery
Evanston
Illinois
State Legislature Considers Immediate Reapportionment
With no other way to raise funds, the Legislature caucuses on re drawing the state's Congressional and legislative districts to match the new census. The piece suggests avoiding an extra fall session to prevent added expense and disruption.
Commercial grain stocks and exports at seaboard ports
Graw notes shipping points show current stocks for the country on the 2d instant: wheat 21,720,000 bushels, corn 14,266,000, oats 3,124,000, rye 434,006, barley 1,979,000. Exports from seaboard ports last week include flour 133,900 barrels, wheat 1,410,091 bushels, corn 1,769,000, oats 611 bushels, rye 3,922, pork 4,711 barrels, lard 2,976,441 pounds, bacon 8, ghisH6 pounds.
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Seaboard
Starved to Death of Iowa City Woman After 47 Day Fast
The Iowa City woman known as Mike Duell died after a 47 day starvation ordeal. She weighed 47 pounds and a postmortem indicated the stomach was empty and minor blood loss noted, suggesting a quiet death following extreme fasting.
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Mike Duell
Iowa City
M. Shei
Washington Motes and Political Deadlock in Washington
Judge Tourgee is said to control nominations in North Carolina while politicians protest. Secretary Kirkwood expands the pension office with eight examiners at 2000 a year and 5 clerks etc at 720 to 1800. Appointments are probationary for three months. The Treasury vault holds about 173 million in gold. The Senate faces a bare quorum and parties indicate continued deadlock as Supreme Court adjourns May 2. President and officials tour yards. Hiram Price takes charge of Indian Bureau awaiting Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Tourgee
North Carolina
Sec
Kirkwood
James
United States Treasury
Pension
Senate
Edmunds
Florida
Dispatches
United States Supreme Court
Gen. Pope
Lincoln
Navy
Washington Navy Yard
Yorktown
Hiram Price
Davenport
Indian Bureau
Price
Sherman
Beck
Kentucky
Pitkin
Louisiana
Mexico
Tts
United States
Storms and Floods Ravage Memphis Region and Missouri River
A violent tornado near Memphis wrecked homes and killed and wounded people and horses. Missouri river floods at Yankton and Maysville trap dozens, block 15 miles below Yankton and 20 families, with 130 rescued from ice. Rail lines submerged near Atchison disrupts service while injuries mount at Hernando Mississippi.
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Memphis
Tenn
Missouri River
Yankton
Oak
Maysville
Meckling
Atchison, Kan
Hannibal & St. Jo
St. Jo
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Mudlake
Rock Island
Navy awards two General Orders for cadet Beale bravery
The Secretary of the Navy issued two general orders recognizing cadet midshipman Beale for risking his life by jumping overboard to aid others during an incident at sea. The notices praise his courage and service.
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Secretary of the Navy
Beale
Competitive examinations in Federal appointments debated
A Chicago Journal critique argues against competitive examinations for Federal posts in the Pension Bureau and other agencies. It claims the system favors clever applicants over qualified, solid workers and shifts responsibility from appointing authorities to examboards, preferring personal recommendations and performance-based hiring.
Independent coalition to defeat Bourbon Democracy in the South
Republicans Greenbackers and Independents in Mississippi unite to defeat the old Bourbon Democracy. Ex Governor Alcorn will be their candidate for Governor. Similar efforts favor in North Carolina Georgia and the South to secure free fair ballots and curb shotgun policy through educated public will.
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Mississippi
Alcorn
North Carolina
Georgia
South
Old Settlers Pass Away from Chicago's Early Days
The Chicago Journal notes the deaths of David McKee near Aurora on the 8th in his 81st year, a pioneer who arrived in 1822. Also reported is Mark Beaubien, who came to Dearborn in 1826, dying at Kankakee at age 70. The trio underscores the passing of Chicago's original old settlers.
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Chicago Journal
David McKee
Gordon S Hubbard
Chicago
Aurora
Fort Dearborn
Mark Beaubien
Art Dearborn
Kankakee
Ist
H. F. Thomas
Hampton
Dakota Governor asks for relief after Missouri flood
Governor Ordway of Dakota appeals to Washington for rations tents and blankets for flood victims left homeless and impoverished. Secretary Lincoln orders General Terry in St Paul to supply needed aid to the suffering.
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Ordway
Dakota
Washington
Missouri
Lincoln
Gen. Terry
St Paul
Appointment of A. M. Jones as U S Marshal in Illinois
The Freeport Journal reports universal rejoicing over the selection of A M Jones as United States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois. It notes the appointment of the man named by Senator Logan and deems Garfield’s action a fitting, just rebuke welcomed by the people.
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The
Freeport Journal
A. M. Jones
Illinois
Neck of Woods
Jones
Logan
Garfield
White House to beRenovated into Residence
The department reports the President intends removing executive offices at the White House and converting it into a residence. It requires thorough renovations to become fairly habitable, noting past improvements were makeshift. The statement hints at immediate action upon a new State advertisement.
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White House
California train to shorten Chicago to San Francisco run
A plan proposes running a train over the C B Q and Hannibal roads to join the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The Chicago to Kansas City leg would take 12 to 15 hours, down from 20 to 21. The overall Chicago to San Francisco trip would be about 24 hours shorter.
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Hannibal Roads
Chicago
Kansas City
San Francisco
Chicago council stands nineteen Republicans fourteen Democrats and three Socialists
The new Chicago city council totals 19 Republicans and 14 Democrats with 3 Socialists, providing a Republican majority to constrain Carter Harrison’s influence. Governor St John of Kansas issues warnings through liquor interests threatening action if liquor law enforcement proceeds.
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Chicago
Carter Harrison
St. John
Kansas
Wisconsin Election Winds Favor Democrats
In the late Ideal elections of Wisconsin the Republicans appear to falter, chiefly due to the absurd anti trestling measure that tainted the vote.
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Wisconsin
Various ills and events across nations and towns
Reports note two $100,000 failures in New York and manslaughter trial delays for steamboat inspectors Jaynes and Mathews. Oxford wins the English boat race. Parliament adjourns. Czar assassins trial advances in St Petersburg. Chicago memorial to the great fire, market moves on French provisions, West Side Street Railway strike, Des Moines snow, Moody and Sankey eastward voyage, Staunton fire deaths, Swedish count forgery arrest, schooner collision off Massachusetts. Topcka mills destroyed, Thomas car donation to Harvard, Bradlaugh re-election, Oder gold shipment, heavy snow in Virginia and Iowa fires, Chicago cemetery population up, Mexican rail subsidies, US failures rise, St Louis railroad depot talks, Minnesota snow blockade, Missouri river flood decline, Chicago depot move, Illinois river navigation resumes.
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New York
Jaynes and
Mathews
Oxford
St. Petersburg
Russia
Chicago
France
Rae
West Side Street Railway
Des Moines
Pacific Coast
Moody and Sankey
Reeves
Staunton
Sweden
Massachusetts
Topeka
Kansas
Union Pacific
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Tuk
Thomas Car
Harvard University
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
North Virginia
Harrison
Burlington
Lows
Cooper & Co
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Saranac
Mich
United States
St. Louis
Union
Pennsylvania
Fond du Lac
Hungary
Minnesota
Dakota
Omaha
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Illnois River
la Salle
Peambeat Steamboat Line Formed for St Louis to St Paul
A new steamboat company organized at LaCrosse to run between St Louis and St Paul. Officers include P. S. Davidson President L. Hohnes Secretary W. J. Davidson General Manager and H. M. Hutchinson General Superintendent. Seven boats secured with three more planned. Stockholders key Keokuk Northern Line owners.
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Tendnamrie
St. Louis
St. Paul
P. S. Davidson
L. Hohnes
W. J. Davidson
H. M. Hutchinson
Keokuk
Upper Mississippi
Government Bonds Call For Payment And Exchange
Secretary Windom issues a call for the retirement of six percent government bonds totaling 195 690 400. On July 1 interest ceases and holders may exchange for three percent bonds. The Oregon War Debt bonds from 1861 are included as part of the call. The aim is to reduce high interest debt quickly by refinancing at a lower rate.
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Windom
Oregon
Treasury Department
Kansas Preachers Question Prohibition Law On Sacrament Use
Kansas clergymen and laypeople debate the new prohibitory law's reach with concerns over using fermented wine for sacramental purposes. Some predict eventual repeal as enforcement and debate continue.
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Kansas
Pennsylvania Legislature Approves Referendum on Prohibition
Branches of the Pennsylvania Legislature back a proposal to submit a constitutional amendment banning alcohol manufacture and sale. The measure must pass a second legislative vote before going to voters, delaying enactment until 1883.
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Pennsylvana
Davenport man Hiram Price named Commissioner of Indian Affairs
The Geneseo Republic praises Hiram Price of Davenport Iowa for the appointment as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The tribute notes his worthiness and the honor reflecting credit on the service and his involvement with our regional matters making him almost one of us in fact and sentiment.
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Geneseo Republic
Hiram Price
Davenport
Iowa
Indian Affairs
Price
Governor Cullem nominates Fairbank for State Fish Commissioner
Gov. Cullem has sent to the Illinois Senate the name of N. K. Fairbank of Chicago for State Fish Commissioner, and the Senate promptly confirmed the nomination. The Senate also confirmed Governor's appointments to the State Labor Statistics Commission and to the board of State Agents to prevent cruelty to animals at the Chicago and East St. Louis Stock Yards.
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Cullom
Illinois Senate
N. K. Fairbank
Chicago
Senate
State Labor Statistics Commission
East St. Louis
Phillips Academy twins accused in home burglary
Two Phillips Academy students from Lawrence Massachusetts twin brothers and members of a respectable family burglariously entered a citizen's home on Wednesday morning. One twin was shot dead the other surrendered and confessed.
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Phillips Academy
Lawrence
Mass
Removal of guards around St. Petersburg and rise in police
The guard cordon around St. Petersburg, imposed after the Czar’s assassination to counter Nihilist threats, has been lifted. In its place, 750 additional policemen will be appointed to bolster urban security.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
First Artesian Well Sinking Begins Near Las Animas
Men and equipment ground as the first artesian well in Colorado begins sinking near Las Animas under Congressional appropriation. The project marks a pioneering water supply effort funded by the federal government.
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Colorado
Las Animas
Illinois Legislature Passes Lincoln and Douglas Monument Bills
The bills for completing the Lincoln monument in Springfield and the Douglas monument in Chicago—about $5000 each—have passed both houses of the Illinois Legislature.
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Springfield
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana Legislature Passes Bill for Woman Suffrage and Prohibition
Bell Houses of the Indiana Legislature approve a bill to submit constitutional amendments to voters, one granting female suffrage and the other establishing a prohibitory liquor law.
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Bell Houses
Indiana
Geneseo Proposes Bounty Tax To Fund Soldiers Monument
The town of Geneseo holds 434.34 in bounty tax collected during wartime. The Republic urges using the funds as a nucleus for erecting a soldiers monument.
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Geneseo
The
Republic
Tornado Devastates Hernando Area in Northern Mississippi
A disastrous tornado struck near Hernando Mississippi on Tuesday afternoon destroying much property killing several people and injuring others.
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Hernando
Mississippi
Tur Ohio Republican State Convention Held June in Cleveland
The Ohio Republican State Convention is slated for June 8 in Cleveland to nominate candidates for Governor and other state officers to be voted on in the fall election.
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Tur
Cleveland
Tennessee Reforms State Debt Payment Victory
Tennessee signs bill to ensure honest payment of the state debt. The credit of the Commonwealth is vindicated before the world.
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Tennessee
Peru Names Caldron Governor Amid Settled Border Tensions
The article reports Peru appointing Dr Caldron as the new governor and his installation, noting that past troubles with Chile have been amicably settled. The piece emphasizes a stable transition of regional leadership and improved relations in South America.
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Peru
Chilli
South America
Caldron
Siruxo Butt Surrenders Amid Allied Supply Strain
Reported surrender of Siruxo Butt and followers as they face depleted supplies and ammunition. The group seeks safe passage and immediate settlement terms with opposing forces amid deteriorating conditions.
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Siruxo Butt
Labor Row Hits Rail Workers at Quincy Indiana
Workers on the St Joseph Railroad at Quincy Indiana are in a one day strike demanding higher pay after receiving $1.15 per day and pushing for $1.5. The dispute involves railway employees and union pressures in the region.
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St. Joseph Railroade
Quincy, IN
President seeks Senate confirmation of nominations
Both parties in the Senate remain firm in opposition as the President pushes to have his nominations confirmed amid ongoing partisan standoff.
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Senate
Davenport man named Chief Clerk of Indian Office
Hon. Hiram Paice of Davenport is appointed Chief Clerk of the Indian Office, effectively in charge pending confirmation as Commissioner. This move places a local figure at the helm while awaiting Senate action.
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Hiram Paice
Davenport
The
Indian Office
Garfield interview with Kellogg leads to no changes
President Garfield met Senator Kellogg to discuss Louis ana offices and decided no changes will be made for now. J H Paine of Wisconsin is appointed Chief Clerk of the Agricultural Department in Washington.
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Pres
Garfield
Kellogg
Louisana
J.H Paine
Wisconsin
Agricultural Department
Washington
Meningitis Reported Prevalent in Northern Illinois
Cerebro spinal meningitis is reported as prevalent in northern Illinois, signaling public health concern for residents and medical observers amid rising cases and regional surveillance.
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Illinois
Reader letter defends Reid reelection amid Union opposition
F I Kane of Rock Island praises Moline for reelecting Dave Reid as Supervisor and attacks the Union newspaper for dictating GOP policy. He blames a local power behind the throne for unhealthy city conditions and warns voters to distrust Union endorsements and past recommendations in Rock Island and Davenport. April 9, 1881.
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Union
Review
Dispatcd
Moline
Dave Reid
Reid
kReid
Rock Island
Davenport
Zimmerman and Rawson
Zimmerman
Rawson
F. I. Kane
Andalusia Election Allegations Cast by Local Letter
An open letter to the Andalusia Review-Dispatch alleges fraud and corruption linked to Ballard and associates in the Rock Islander area during the recent spring election. It accuses ballot manipulation, improper caucus control, and personal vendettas involving J. W. B. and John Ballard, with references to past misconduct and political intimidation.
Dobbins Electric Soap Promises Easy Wash Day
An advertisement extols Dobbins Electric Soap as a revolutionary wash aid. It claims no heat or steam is needed and a girl of twelve can wash large loads without fatigue, citing fifteen years on the market and wide adoption from Nova Scotia to Texas. Cragin & Co. of Philadelphia and Chicago handle distribution through wholesale grocers.
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Nova Scotia
Texas
L. . Cragin & Co
Philadelphia
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Trade centers report weak first quarter due to winter and transport gaps
Reports from 17 trade and industrial centers across the United States show first quarter business lagging behind 1880. Severe winter weather and limited transportation contributed to the shortfall, though the overall outlook remains cautiously optimistic for spring. Week sees 113 business failures in the U.S. and Canada, the smallest in two months.
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United States
Canada
Wheat crops view amid cold snap relief urged
Wheat is reported fair to good in places though some losses from cold weather are noted. Readers are advised to tie crops and consider protection while markets and seed sources remain varied. An advertisement for herbal tonics appears amid the text.
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Newton
Kansas
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