Camp Logan encampment highlights and drills review
At Camp Logan the Second Brigade NG opens its Fifth Annual encampment with orderly lines, clean grounds, and strong medical and drill performance. Officers Brackett and Reece praise guard mount, drill progress, and the Seventh to Ninth regiments, while rifle teams qualify with solid scores. The 2000-strong contingent ends with a grand review and field exercises amid fine weather and civilian spectator interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N.G
Smith
S. Hughes
Annie NE
M. A. Ewing
Eighth Infantry
H. B. Whitefooty
Stuart Brown
Fifth Infantry
Albert A. Wilcox
W. 8. Brackett
Maj. Brackett
Chicago Light Infantry
A. Brown
Reece
Seventh Infantry
Larry Wolf
Co. C. Fifth Infantry
Brigade Hospital
Camp Logan
State Journal
Barkley
Clendentin
Nixie Yeargin in Misfortune and Politics in Peoria
Gay reporter Lyman Yeargin known as Nixie endures misfortune after a broken marriage plan and a mistaken arrest in Peoria. He proves his identity, contemplates his reputation, and notes an upcoming Republican Convention in Bushnell with rail fare discounts for delegates. Local weather chatter hints at an early fall as Christy and daughter Jennie return from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Yeargin
Nixie
Lyman
Illinois
Rock Island
Peoria
Yeargin
Gall
Eorea Journal
Bushnell
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Dovercoats and politics in Chicago amid a cold spell
A Chicago reader comments on fashion, the Greely expedition aftermath, and local politics. The letter notes Governor Hampton's rally, Timmy Harrison’s prospects, and Cook County figures, with remarks on housing costs, prices, and scarce amusements in a frigid era. The writer laments misused prize money and criticizes ballot stuffing while recounting social events and local crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dundee
Greely
Farragut
Jeff Davis
Twain
Asagon
Sasa
Central Ocaliers
Grand Pacific
Henderson
Congress
Washingsett
GeneCartney
McCartney
Hampton
Carter
Illinois
Timmy
Harrison
DeKalb
Cook County
Democratic Club
Timm
Davenport Egg Riot Sparks Townwide Turmoil in Iowa City
Mob action erupts as 200 men from Iowa City storm a justice court three miles from town. They seize Bailey, tar him, and injure Deputy Sheriff Fairall and Constable Patterson. Swafford and witness attacked. mob later harassed by a held meeting, warrants issued, and police posted. Disturbances center on Graf and Dostal brewing case. officials fear further violence.
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Iowa
Davenport
Hota Peak
Von
Lows
Taell
Graf
Dostal
Justice of the Peace Shell
Iowa City
Bailey
Fairall
Patterson
Justice Schell
Swafford
Ctizens
Mounted Knights Organized In Blaine and Logan Area
A meeting at I F Cralle's livery stable led to forming the Moline Mounted Knights of the Blaine and Logan Club. Levi Cralle elected chairman with Col. Win. Clendenin as Chief Commander and Walter J. Entrikin as Second Lieutenant. Subordinate officers to be chosen, saddles to be cut, and free torches and uniforms promised. more than one company expected in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounted Biaine and Legan Company
I. F. Cralle
Levi Cralle
Col. Win. Clendenin
Walter J. Entrikin
Moline Mounted Knights
Blaine and Logan Club
J. M. Christy
Company of Mounted Knights
A Farmer’s Wife and a Hotel Infidelity Scene
A Davenport hotel case details a farmer from Aledo Illinois registering as William Hutchinson with a comely partner who proves to be his alleged wife. The real spouse confronts the pair, causing a commotion as guests gather. The farmer’s wife resolves to follow after learning of the alleged affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hutchinson
Aledo
Wim Hutchinson
Mr. Hutchinson
Secon
Mercer County
Much Affected: Mrs Allen and Debt Attachments in Moline
Mr and Mrs D Allen have stirred Moline merchants with mounting debts and repeated evasions. A transfer of Tremont House property to Isaac Parry preceded officers’ attachments that saturated the home, halting a shipment bound for Davenport. A Liberal League meeting will discuss temperance and prohibition in a liberal spirit.
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Watertown
Mrs. Allen
Allen
Tremont House
Isaac Parry
Liberal League
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Krughol
Lieut
Elder
Chicago Light Guards
Rockford
Edwin Winter
Jamce A Shaffer
J M Rice
G D McDonald
T A Vance
GW Peter
A Donaldson
A J Scott
T F White
Lieut. Richardson
Thomas $8 Beach
John Colebaugh
Edward Harris
Henry Weaver
Daniel Bowdich
James Wheeler
E A. Woodman
M A Plopper
Jacob A Walters
A J Randall
J B Martin
George Frazer
C A Higenbottom
Edward I Tarris
Logan
Clendenin
Weesler
Simmon
Vointers
Vance
Harry Wolf
Company C
Gould
Sixth Regiment
Moline
Putnani
Co Event
Petersburg
Yeaterday
Gov
Mallard Dicks
Christy
Jennie
Cleveland
Ohio
OUR Chicago Letter
Greeley
Dovercoats
Fashonables
Bar Harbor
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Garlington
Schley
de Long
Washington Boulevard
Warren and
Park Avenues
G. Monza
Mercer County, I
Louis Wveckel
Peorgs Senisettr
J. H. Tie Ease
Muse & Holland
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