Rock Islander editor criticised for flag gesture at ex-treasurer funeral
A reader denounces a Rock Island newspaper for declaring Ex-Treasurer Thomas guilty and for raising the courthouse flag at half mast, arguing the act is in bad taste given Thomas’s reputation and family sorrow. The letter defends due process and urges restraint in judging public figures.
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C B and Q survey new Erie to Cordova line with bridge plan
The C B & Q R R Co surveyed a possible Erie to Cordova route and a Mississippi bridge site. If built, the Denrock to East Clinton truck would be relocated to the new line, bypassing Clinton bridge limitations. Cordova could rise as a northern commercial hub using the old Warsaw and Rockford grade.
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Mississippi
Denrock
East Clinton
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C.B.& Q.R.R Co
Iowa
Minnesota
Warsaw
Rockford
R. R.co
Meredosia
Whiteside
Editorials Log Inaccuracies and Regional Mixups
A Davenport Gazette clipping mocks the editorial process citing a misread phrase and a misplaced Alabama Mississippi identification. It notes Tennessee election chatter involving Lamar and Alcorn, Easter services misprint, 1881 Illinois convention dates, and Wisconsin river flooding with Fond du Lac damage and Rock River rise warnings.
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Flood at Andalusia Causes Heavy Grain Warehouse Loss
A flood overwhelmed Andalusia when an ice jam broke, crushing Thompson & Smith oats warehouse with about 12 000 bushels lost and damages totaling 4 000 to 5 000 dollars. Boney & Ekstrum Montgomery Bros building and 5 000 bushels of oats mostly damaged, other losses near 2 000 in grain and 1 000 in building. Buffum's warehouse saved. two damaged buildings to be repaired. total losses likely 8 000 to 10 000 dollars. Capt Bromley’s ferry boat running. river trade disruption unlikely to continue.
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Boney & Ekstrum
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Ex Senator Carpenter's Religious Views Cited by Swing
Rev David Swing of Chicago recalled late Senator Matt H Carpenter's religious reflections in a sermon. He cited a September letter praising the Gospels and argued Jesus offered a distinct moral system surpassing Cicero and ancient civilization.
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The Flood on the Missouri in Dakota Territory
A Yankton telegram reports the river at a stand with ice in the channel and refugees flocking in. The War Department orders rations issued through Captain Wheeler. Vermillion and surrounding bottoms, including Gayville Meckling Burbank Vermillion Elk Point Jefferson and McCook, face widespread inundation with 2 400 people needing aid and more destitutes along the Big Sioux region. A relief committee will depart Vermillion by yawl to arrange food distribution.
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Bishop Hill Colony Original Members Listed by The Swedish Citizen
The Swedish Citizen of last week prints a full list of Bishop Hill colony founders as editor John son notes heavy labor and cost in typesetting. The piece highlights age ranges of settlers with 25 percent reportedly deceased and many reaching advanced ages. It also mentions Dr. Russell of the London Times en route to the U S and reports fears for the frigate Constitution from League Island after ten days without word.
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Chicago Health Commissioner Warns of looming unhealthy season
Dr DaweLy, Health Commissioner of Chicago, warns that the upcoming season may bring health risks. He cites rising cases and environmental factors as justification for precautionary measures.
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Hew Teason
B and O Red Book Survey Stimulates Election Interest
The piece promotes the B and O Red Book congressional edition as indispensable for political statistics. It details results from 1880 and 1878, party gains, and district totals, praising its typography and exclusive distribution by request to C K Lord in Baltimore.
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The Raging Rock Flood Wrecks River City Industry
The Rock River flood swamps Knowlton's machine and wood shops three feet deep and floods the Central Furniture Company basement. Barns and flouring mills are breached, cattle driven off, and dozens of firms report irreparable losses as low lands flood and residents evacuate by boat.
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John P. Manny
Thompson
Graham
Chicks & Rodd
Floods Hit Missouri River and Chicago Area Railways
Flood waters along the Missouri River rise again threatening the smelting works and rail and lumber interests. Des Plaines river swells flood the canal causing a wide breach and water in basements and lower floors. Riverside and Lyons residents rely on boats to reach depots as movement is hampered.
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Wisconsin
Chicago
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Death of Lord Beaconsfield at Hughenden Manor
Lord Beaconsfield died after a long illness in the early afternoon. He took nourishment then became comatose, breathing difficult, and despite restoratives the end came quietly with a placid face. Surgeons Dr Kidd and Dr Brace attended, with Lord Barrington, Dr Quain and Sir Philip Rose summoned. He is reportedly to be buried beside his wife in Hughenden parish churchyard per his wish, though the Queen offered a grave at Westminster Abbey.
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Brace
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Ead
Hughenden Manor
Westminstr Abbey
Population totals and foreign element estimate in United States
The Census Office tallies show 25,520,582 males and 24,632,000 females. Native Americans number 43,475,506 with 56,677,360 foreign born. Whites total 43,404,877 and colored 6,377,181. Indians 122. Chinese 105,463. Foreigners and negroes nearly equal. foreign-born children add about 6,000,000, suggesting a 13,000,000 foreign element. Also noted are appeals by prominent Washington women for Scio earthquake relief funds.
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