Our Chicago Letter Reflects on Politics Nationwide and Local Troubles
The piece comments on Republican prospects with five candidates in the field and Prohibitionist strategies in Kansas. It covers Farragut Association of the West reunions, naval comparisons, and concerns about U S readiness. It notes local crime, G A R gatherings, baseball and football views, and Arctic exploration debate alongside social issues and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
St. John
Kansas
Farragut Association of the West
Grand Pacific
New Orleans
Fletcher &. Bassett
Navy
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
England
France
United States
German Empire
Farragut Association
West
Naval Service
L. B. Curry, Esq
Palmer House
Chicago
Gev. Nichols
James Cullman
Minnesota
Logan
Hasheen
Washington
Garlington
U.S. Naval
Naval Advisory ‘Board
North Pole
Arctic
Darkey
County Republicans Face Off With Democrats Over County Ticket
The Democratic county committee met Tuesday to fill the county slate but struggled after O'Mara’s resignation left coroner candidate Albricht alone. E W Hurst joined to carry O’Mara’s hopes, while George Henry faced Hale Bowman for circuit clerk. No Democratic surveyor was found. Republicans nominate E H Boman Jr for circuit clerk, Waller J Entrikin for States Attorney, David Hawes for coroner, and Daniel Gordon for surveyor. The Burlington train incident involved Gen Sherman and Conductor McConaby over 1883 fare.
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Democratic County Committee
O'Mara
John Albricht
E.W. Hurst
Rock Island
O’mara
George Henry
Hale Bowman
Moline
E. H. Boman, Jr
Democratic Central Committee
Third Avenue
Waller J. Entrikin
Democrata
E. W. Hurst
David Hawes
Voyage Diary From New York To London Aboard State of Indiana
Aboard the State of Indiana returning from New York to London the writer describes a brutal Atlantic storm, near land, and mood of passengers. He notes typic al travelers a London street expert a quoting parrot man and a roaming adventurer. A burial at sea and arrival near the Clyde precede a London train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editora
the Dispatch
Mark Twain
New York
Adam
Atlantic
State of
Indiana
London
Europe
Prince of Wales
Allother
The
Clyde
Custom House
W. Laxapon Sanders
Death of Mrs Baxter of Genesee City
Mrs Eva Baxter wife of Capt John Baxter died July 18 at Yo'clocka aged 76 years 11 days Born Chatham Massachusetts and married in 1804 She moved to Providence Rhode Island in 1881 Joined Methodist Episcopal Church that year Emigrated to Whiteside County in 1836 and later Genesee She was mother of 18 children eight living six in Chicago Funeral preached by Rev AK Tullis at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon The obituary notes her devout life and sorrow for family farewell.
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Genesee News
John Baxter
Charles Perrin
Eather Baxter
Yo'clocka
Chatham
Maes
Cape Vod
Providence
Methodist Episcopal” Church
Baxter
Whiteside County
Gen
Otis society nomination concerns purity pledge
Fragmentary OCR notes show a society issue about membership eligibility and an "Otis society" with mentions of purity and German terms. The readable portions indicate a committee or group assessing who can join based on a pledge or standards.
Murderer From Moline Arrested After Shocking Lynching Fear
A Cedar Rapids case tells of Douglas Ball a 17 year oldAfrican American boy from Moline who killed Station Agent E H Beaumont in Ely Iowa after a dispute over indecent language. Ball fled was captured by a posse and guarded amid mob threats of lynching before being jailed. Ball wa s described as unconcerned at the scene and waived examination to await murder charges. The article also notes local politics and a separate election outcome with Gould defeating Wheelock.
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E. H. Beaumont
Ely
Beaumont
V Pickerill
Cedar Rapids
Douglas Ball
Molino
Wesley Martin
Hia Tnole
Patr
Fesley
Tor
Otta
Desperate poverty grips widow of deceased provider
The widowed Mrs. Anderson and her four young children face dire want two months after Charles Anderson died by his own hand. He left little cash, an $800 home, and no buyers, while groceries worth five dollars from charities sustain them. A merchant testifies to the widow’s honesty but offers no lasting aid.
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Anderson
Charles Anderson
Hoviae
Associated Charities
A Joking Plot Affected Frank Gould Victory
A reported prank helped Frank Gould increase his majority when Ed Sleight’s side failed to mount opposition. Voter turnout was light with only twenty three ballots by 4 30, all cast for Gould. Rumor spread that sleight supporters mobilized by phone to assist Gould, staging wagons of fake votes to secure the win.
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Ed. Sleight
Frank Gould
Gould
Frank
Fey
Ed Breight
Iglad
Frank ‘Gould
Andy
Enock Lindburg Leaves Town After Farm Trade
In Moline locals note Enoch Lindburg’s dealings with Ira Teller over a horse sold for 40 dollars on promises of payment. Teller’s motives are questioned amid rumors of gambling and ill will. Lindburg then traded the horse for another animal and departed for Nebraska to begin farming on Saturday.
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Moline
Enoch
Lindburg
Ira Teller
Tetler Givent
U Geome
Teller
Tux Dustaron
Enoch Lindburg
Nebraska
Water Meters and Special Assessments Considered
A city council discusses dishonest water meters at large factories that used over $50 worth of water in minutes before the meters failed. The plan is to replace meters or assign special assessments to each manufactory rather than measure every drop.
Severe Storm Damages County Farmlands and Small Craft
A series of severe storms hit the area causing substantial damage to crops in the southeastern part of the county. Strong winds and heavy rain drenched fields while a small government craft named Lucy sank eight feet near Duck Creek but is expected to be raised with little damage. The overall storm is described as the worst in some time.
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Lucy
Duck Creek
Storm winds strike Gilbert area causing damage and near misses
Residents report a powerful wind approaching a hurricane from the river side. John Rochester and family sought shelter in a cellar where the door was torn off. A boy in a garden was blown and held by vines, a horse and wagon overturned, but no serious injuries occur. Rain in Dubuque delays races at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rochester
Gilbert
Jos
Milan
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Babling
H K
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Otis Society
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Jerman
Pulla
Arthur Wheelock
Sleight
Dubuque
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