OLINE Review: Dispatch in day 1881 involves Crowe arrest and alarm
A Peoria Indiana man W Crowe is accused of manufacturing explosive machines sent in barrels marked conon. The story details his alleged links to the League of United Irishmen and a proposed torpedo boat attack while noting executive committee discussions in New York and claims of widespread branches in the United States and Canada.
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League of United Irishmen
McClintock
New York
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Muscatine
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O'Donovan Rossa
Canada
Dave
Heron
Sorpe
France
Patrio’s
Manchester
Victodocks
Salford
Glasgow
Londo
Liverpool
Midlean
County Supervisors Visit Poor Farm Trip Recount
The County Supervisors after organizing on Monday visit the Poor Farm on Wednesday in a routine inspection. Reid Hirsch Oakley and Gordon traveled from Moline by private conveyance while others rode the Coal Valley Mining Co train. They tour the farm, stock, orchard, and hospital area, then gather for a communal overlook before returning to their duties.
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Hirsch
Oakley
Gordon
Moline
Collleagues
Coal Valley Mining Co
Touttman ix
Pathers
Aneani Defends Local Papers Against City Rival Claims
The Home Paper quotes Aneani ridiculing city papers for offering more columns yet lacking coverage of local schools churches meetings improvements and other matters. He argues readers should value local notices and county interests over sheer page space.
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Aneani
weeWley
Cour
The Jury System and Reforms Suggested
A discussion on flaws in the jury system includes a Kentucky Law Reporter proposal to appoint twelve jurors per circuit by the governor with pay and fixed terms. The plan envisions travel like circuit judges and expert evaluation of testimony to speed and improve verdicts.
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Kentucky Law Reporter
Udall Purchases Grain Cleaner and Plans Expansion
Mr Clifford P F Udall has purchased the goodwill of the Grain Cleaner from the Grain Cleaner Publishing Company. Under his management the Grain Cleaner has gained circulation and business and become a creditable trade journal. He intends to enlarge and beautify it with a colored paper cover to rival the best in its class. The Dispatch extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr Hall.
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Grain Cleaner
Grain Cleaner Publishing Company
Hall
Sun Cholera Medicine Promoted by Eminent Doctors
An 19th century Sun medicine prescription advised by doctors for cholera prevention and relief. The remedy, called the Sun cholera medicine, combines Cayenne, opium tincture, rhubarb, peppermint essence, and camphor with alcohol. Dosing offered as fifteen to thirty drops in cold water, repeated until relief.
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Sun
New York Journal of
The Great Complaint Over Heat and Dust
The issue summarizes heavy heat and oppressive air causing crops to wilt. Corn potatoes pardens vegetables suffer while hay remains decent. Call for relief showers to save late crops and restore life in the atmosphere.
Hurrah for Our Ride and Kidney-Wort Remedy Appeal
A brief reader note praises Kidney-Wort as a tonic for liver kidneys and bowels and laments waning interest in politics and amusements. The writer claims the remedy brings renovation and vigor in either dry or liquid form.
Local notes and notices from Rock Island and surroundings
Social and business items include Three back loads of the Good Templars order touring to Rock Island for an open air festival at Prof Leighton’s grounds. County Bible Society elects officers at a Rock Island Baptist church meeting. A raft boat voyage by Dimock Gould & Co and raft log plans are reported. Farmers sell in Market Square, Dr Knisi’s nerve restorer advertised. Political sentiment notes from across the North and South.
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Gould & Co
Keokuk
Gould A&a Co
President resting after exam and slight fever subsides
The President has rested quietly since the evening examination and slight fever noted earlier. He shows a definite gain in strength and an extremely comfortable day. Mrs Garfield received sympathy letters from English churches with a draft to the Church of the Disciples building fund.
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Garfield
Southampton
Chester
Southport
Liverpool
England
Church of the Disciples
President Considers Short Sea Voyage as Health Improves
Reported discussion of a short sea voyage for the President follows his improving health during a heat wave. The cooling apparatus in the President's room has seen use again as doctors note his strength returning and pain subsiding in his legs.
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Itas
Defective Sewer Suspected in White House Brickwork Question
An expert, Major Turning, states a detective sewer in the White House built of brick may be responsible for a malfunction. He suggests Potomac Hats are not involved, and other houses show no related issues.
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Turning
Ilas
White House
Potomac
Mirharia
Ali Ted
World's Conference Sends Gratitude for President's Safety
Lar Shaftesbury telegraphs Mrs Garfield thanking for prayers and records deep gratitude to God for the President's preservation. Secretary Blaine replies by cable expressing continued prayers for his full recovery.
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Shaftesbury
Garfield
Blaine
Revenue Department Reports Large Tax Collections
The Internal Revenue Department in Washington reports last fiscal year collections of 138,226,000 with all funds paid into the Treasury. Over five years of administration 602,311.00 has been collected and fully paid without loss. The commissioner thanks officers and staff including 126 collectors and 226 deputy collectors along with 949 deputies and 363 clerks. He notes improved understanding of laws and reduced friction in collecting dues, adding a few convictions would help.
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Washington
Commission Raum
Treasury
Department
Internal Revenue
Political debates and postal finance in early US news
A wide column notes Hon. W. E Chandler's defense of direct ballot rights and wartime unity, plus tariffs and American ship quotas. It covers a Senate swearing-in question, Washington secrecy, Geneseo circus ads, Orion Times expansion, and New York Post Office money orders totaling $51 million with fee reductions proposed for small amounts and higher limits for larger transfers.
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Batis
US Senate
Miller
Lapham
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