Murderer hanged in New York for wife killing
In August 1881 Green 1ELD was hanged in New York for murdering his wife. The dispatch notes the escape attempts of prisoners from Folsom Colorado with one killed, another drowned, and others recaptured. A reward is offered for Aaron Norris linked to a Coulterville incident and a Russia imperial plot conspiracy is reported.
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Babee
Review - Dispatch
Molike
Ill
Bbs
Ee N.Y
Folsom
Colorado
Absurdity of divine right and primogeniture
The writer denounces hereditary rule and divine right as outdated, arguing people in Span, Portugal, and Austria could govern better than current rulers. He predicts a future acceptance of merit over bloodlines, comparing pedigrees to old stock books and a horse named Dexter.
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Span
Portugal
Austria
Old Dexter
Adam
Army of the Cumberland Plans Regional Reunion at Chattanooga
The organization will not hold a reunion this year but will join the one at Chattanooga in September. All invited soldiers may attend as battlesites like Chikamauga and Lookout Mountain will be visited. Notify Charles A. Stone, Secretary, Post Office Box 8000, Chicago.
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Army of the Cumberland
Hell
Chattanooga
E River
Mission Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Cisicamauga
Chas. A. Stone
Scretary
Chicago
North Carolina votes on whisky policy sparks debate
A garbled piece discusses reevaluation of whisky law in the Old North State and warns that other states may imitate. It condemns temperance measures while lamenting broad expansion of penal institutions and poverty relief, noting a clash of moral and political ideals in late nineteenth century discourse.
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Sera
Ain Esample
Norton
Government Printing Advances In Agric Reports And Health Records
Government officials report progress on agricultural reports by Le Dute with 200 000 copies issued and 100 000 more due in 360 days. Washington cites expected completion of the National Health report for 1876 and the National Bureau of Education report soon. The second volume of the records of neive will reach readers about three ile-stones behind progress, while congressmen seek material to placate constituents regardless of timeliness.
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Tts
le Dute
Washington
National Aid of Health
National Bureau of Education
Neive
International Matches Shape Royal Ties in Europe
The piece notes Spain Portugal and Austria showing special friendship. A daughter of King Alphonso of Spain will wed a young Austrian archduke. Portugal’s king plans a pompous visit to the Spanish king in September, as rulers are portrayed by their status rather than merit, with Republican America also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Portugal
Austria
Alphonso
Ofortugal
America
Chicago Trade Wrap: Week Gains in Livestock and Grain
Chicago clearings reached a record 55,000,000 in midsummer business. Livestock receipts over five days totaled 25,358 with strong cattle and hog prices. Wheat and corn showed active swings as markets reacted to syndicate activity and weather, while overall grain receipts were 2,995,000 bushels and shipments 2,08,000.
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Chicago
Indians on the war path and frontier tensions rise
The piece argues Indians victors in clashes with U S troops and questions why the government supplies the tribes with guns liquor and goods. It advocates shutting off supplies and expelling white traders to curb frontier violence and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coufirm
Grand Jurors for September Term Circuit Court
A list of grand jurors for the September term across multiple towns includes Cordova, Canoe Creek, Port Byron, Zuma Madison to Hampton, Church Moline, South Moline, Rock Island, South Rock Island, Black Hawk, Coal Valley, Rural Edgington, Bowling, Andalusia, Buffalo Prairie, Drury. The jurors span numerous districts with names such as L Hl Redvea Coe, Christopher Dillon, W S Grave, J Winans, C W Lobdel, F W Gould, L Hardy, John Ebbeson, Frank Hamilton, C H Dibbern, O D Hoper, Geoe Hillier, R D McCreery, Wim Wait, Thomas Bowes, John Buffum, H B Potter. The listing ends abruptly with contact notes and an unrelated patent medicine reference.
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Cordova
Official Sabbath Breaker In Chicago A Demagogue
The Chicago Journal condemns Carter H Harrison for stump speeches at Sunday picnics. It notes such intrusions offend many citizens including Germans who enjoy quiet recreation on Sundays. The paper says measures have been taken to curb the practice and calls it an outrage on moral sensibilities.
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Carter Harrison
Spread Eagle
Chicago
Chicago Journal of
Carter H. Harrison
Carter
Harrison
County Supervisors Pass and Deliberate on Budget and Accounts
The board, with Hlollter presiding, discusses county aid rules for paupers, reevaluates officer pay, and admits overlooked clerical tasks. They consider bills and accounts from Porter, Porter's deficits, attorneys fees, and plan to dismiss or adjust suits, then address oath issues and adjourn to August term.
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Hlollter
Wilson
Taylor Superviede
McConnell
Hal Grover
Cowl Valley
LB Thomas
Raid
Campbell
Little
Reid
Ritter
Committee On Ways and Means
Liphardt
Ballard
Qeborne
S. R. Porter
Porter
Treasury
Watster
Jackson
Osborne
Atkinson
Harson
Tribute to Joseph Knox by Rock Island County Bar
A memorial tribute meeting was held at the Rock Island County Court House to honor the late Joseph Knox a long prominent Chicago lawyer and Rock Island County bar member. Resolutions praised his integrity ability and civic service and urged attendance at his funeral and recording of the resolution in Circuit Court records.
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Rock Island County
Court House
Joseph Knox
H C. Connelly
N. Judd
May Connelly
Ira O. Wilkinson
Wm. Jackson
C. M. Osborn
J.T. Browning
Knox
Tfe
Bar
Hich
Circuit Court of
Alita Nest
Wilkinson
Jackson
Gest
Gio Moxter
Mr Knox
Worcester Mass
New England
St. Louis
St Louis
Rock Island
Taxpayers of Moline table shows who paid $20 and up
An interesting table lists Moline taxpayers who paid $20 or more last year. It discusses tax burden distribution between smaller property owners and wealthier neighbors and suggests possible evasion and deception in some cases while noting the assessor’s effort to equalize taxes.
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Moline
Arnica Salve and Kidney Tea Ads Amid Weather Notes
An advertisement touts Hucksen's Arnica Salva as a universal salve with a money back guarantee, 25 cents per box, sold by Richards & Lohrbeck. A weather note follows describing a fine shower Friday night near Moline, with limited rain. Additional ads promote California Kidney Tea from S B Higley Co and other druggists, citing a three week treatment and postpaid sales. The piece ends with a brief investigation note about Canadian use of U S mail bags and a star route swindle question.
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Hucksen
Arnica
Richards & Lohrbeck
Hampton
Messrs
Colton & Hall
Columbus Junction
Iowa
California
S B Higley & Co
Farrheld
Lona
Win Clendenin
Post Office Drug Store
Morrie A Co
Elouse
Electric Belts Promised For Nervous Debility Cure
An advertisement from Libera Ofter Wacxkyk & Co on Michigan Avenue and Jackaun Street offers to send electric belts for examination and trial without cost. The devices, claimed as the invention of K Db A day from the University of Michigan, are described as the only electric cure for diseases built on specific principles.
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Wacxkyk & Co
Micigan Avenue
Jackaun Street
Bicagy
Banda
University of Michigan
Election Law Change Amends Illinois Sections
A new act approved April 13, 1872 amends sections 19 and 17 and related provisions. It sets election timing for county judges and clerks as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1872 and every four years, with duties beginning December first.
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Sretios
Ihnots
General Assembly
Reliance on Culcura Remedies Promised Skin Cure
Extracts from testimonials claim Culcura Remedies cure skin and scrofulous disorders with instant relief and lasting effects. Advertisements urge building more monuments in Chicago, Moline, and Rock Island for public prosperity.
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Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Moline
Rock Island
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Aaron Norris
Howar Tanner
Coultervill
Asofer
Russia
St. Perebniga Aihet
Czar
Tadly
North Carolina
Jon Lévi IP. Morton
France
Nojed
Retm
Grevy
Paris
Rwa
Gdn Robt Patterson
Philadelphia
Upper
Potomac
Johnston
Bull Run
Ee Tate
Indians
the County Supervisors
Ment Deere
Moline Plow Co
Wheelockeree
John Dyce
Moline Winter Power
St J 8Heater & Son Oa Adi Zu
Moline Paper Co
Dimonck Gould & Co
Wiron CO Lanthau Arnatd
Leas & CO
Chas Atkinson
Chas Deere
Mansur
Uo Xin
Ron Co
Williams, White & Co i
Porter Skinner
Moline Pump Co
Oon
Stephens
John T Browning
Moline Mil
Iron Co Soo
Hunteon Ros
Pe Dimock
Luis
Chester Ah
James Shaaw
Sil Velte
Roustler
Peter Friesso
Moline & R
Jonathan Hunteon
Adam Alday
A Burnard
Smith Bee Eawee
Helne N Bank
Moline Gas Light Co. A
U.S
Edwin B. Knox
City Undertaker
AED
Rodman Ave
Illinois
Hunter & Lee
Lynde Street
Wellsow
Thomas Yates
CAS and Steam
S.louis Law School
Washington University
Rtady
Anounal
Btato
Missouri
Sunior
Lowa City
Lene Ai
Tni Bac LI
Gia Seieuprpr
Cts
Etiaes Anteed Payluy
Ddrees
Valentine Bras
Janeaville, Wis
Colden Belt
Kansas
Rowell & Co. N
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas Division
Kansas City
Chamberlain
Rodman Avenue
Heck
Deere's Block
Elas
CF. Ave
Geo. R. Hill
Kenworthy & Beardsley
Sony
Stinson & CO
Portland, Maine
Acltman Eetie) Company
Mansfield
Rae | Machines
Ohnson Clark&Go
UNION
New York
ILI
J.H. Miller
Main Street
Ibstipic
Wei OG
Atch Office
Molin
Weeday
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