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President's message dominates Congress proceedings in calm session
Congress convened in both houses with 227 of 369 lower house members present as the President's lengthy annual message was read and referred to the committee of the whole. The document calls for debt retirement, currency reforms, civil service expansion, and education while urging strict enforcement of rights and opposition to polygamy in Utah. A Chicago paper notes the message as practical and sober, diverging from earlier optimism. Also reported are two prisoners escaping from Newton jail in Iowa by tunneling and assault, one a stone cutter from Rock Island Arsenal.
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Congress
United States
US Grant
Army
Interrar Department
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Soen
Newton
Iowa
Rock Island Arsenal
Joliet
County Correspondence Call for Watertown Letter to Readers
The Dispatch asks county readers to send weekly Watertown Letters and similar township notes. It urges reporting on local improvements, school events, meetings, crop prices, sales, and personal enterprise to build a home newspaper reflecting community history. Teachers are urged to aid in gathering this information.
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Watertown
Dispatch
Smith
Jones of
Coe
Payne
Zuma
Zeigler
Buffalo Prairie
Public School No 4
Ita
Civil Service Reform Legacy Through Grant Hayes and Hayes
Column reviews Civil Service reform from Grant to Hayes. It credits Grant for spotlighting reform and notes Hayes faced obstacles from Democrats and party spoils systems. It argues congressional interference was unconstitutional and that Democrats blocked reform by replacing loyal workers with partisans.
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Aonrmn
Noone
Grant
Congress
Hayes
Grants
Hayen
Democrats
Senate
Chuse
Washington Notes on proposed Congress reform and currency
Senator McDonald proposes local taxation of greenbacks and a fractional currency bill. An amendment to extend Congress and Presidential terms stirs debate in Congress. Democrats challenge the electoral count ruling and push for census-based apportionment. Senator Davis seeks a Quincy public building. Senator Teller proposes rules for national elections.
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McDonald
Senate
Dan Voorhees
House
Thouse
Davis
Quincy
Congress
Teller
Colorado
Onions and Potatoes Marketed by Scott County Farmers
The Davenport Democrat reports that over 200000 bushels of onions were marketed in Davenport this fall by Scott county farmers at an average 80 cents a bushel. Thomas Baker led with 3000 bushels from one acre yielding 700 bushels. Potatoes marketed totaled about 40000 bushels at 35 cents. The piece concludes that ten acres is enough.
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Davenport Democrat
Scott County
Thomas Baker
Davenport
Hog Receipts at Chicago Stock Yards Surpass Nine Hundred
In the latest market report, 907 live hogs were received at Chicago stock yards amid steady demand. The brief notes weekly receipts and market activity, highlighting sustained trading conditions for hog futures and cash prices.
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DuRince
Histor
Erie Canal freight and tolls report show record season
Official figures indicate New York canal tolls total 1 555 000 dollars for the year, beating the prior 1 214 000. Erie Canal traffic carried 72 207 724 bushels of grain from Buffalo to the Hudson, about 18 000 more than last year despite early closing.
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Iue
New York
Erie Canal
Buffalo
Hudson River
Illinois Leads Nation in Wheat Output as Tables Show
The Illinois State Board of Agriculture reports Illinois tops all states with 56,508,100 bushels of wheat. Madison county leads banner wheat counties with 141,576 winter acres and 3,539,400 bushels, followed by Montgomery 138,011 acres and 3,326,664 bushels, Macoupin 114,524 acres and 2,975,024 bushels, and St. Clair 169,149 acres and 2,582,086 bushels. Yields average 25 to 26 bushels per acre in those counties. Spring wheat: Macoupin 769 bushels. St Clair 1,244 Madison and Montgomery report none.
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Alton Telegraph
Madison
Banner County
Montgomery County
St. Clair
St. Madison
Macoupin
Montgomery
St Clair
New Orleans Health Meeting Debate Calls for Local Board Presence
A city health board dispute argues against funding a delegate to a New Orleans convening with Dr Cook condemning the move. The piece endorses a national board gathering, citing value of medical conferences and GOP health policy history.
Destructive Fires Hit Mills and Towns Across States
A calamitous fire day destroyed the Kearsage mill in Portsmouth New Hampshire with a loss of 100000 and 350 workers laid off one man died and several burned. The Baptist church nearby sustained damage and a large hosiery mill in Philadelphia burned. Pepperell Manufacturing Biddeford Maine nearly wiped out with 60000 loss and Havre de Grace Maryland saw much of its town ashes. Officials urge strict fire safety and kerosene lamp caution.
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Kearsage
Portsmouth
Baptist
Philadelphia
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Biddeford
Maine
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Presidential electors visit Garfield at Mentor home
Ohio electors after voting for Garfield and Arthur visited the President elect at Mentor. Governor Foster and Gen Grosvenor spoke as Garfield gave a measured reply praising the country, the Republican triumph, and the duty placed upon him by the sovereign American people. The address urged national unity, liberty, prosperity, and equal laws for 49 million citizens.
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Ohio
Garfield
Arthur
Mentor
Foster
Grosvenor
Lamplad
Republican Party
Union
Republic
Rotten Wood and Public Health in the River Towns
The Baltimore Sun cites repeated denouncements since 1783 about rotten wood pavements in Memphis and similar decay affecting yellow fever. It links damp timber, sawdust, and shavings to malaria, typhoid, and hospital gangrene, urging local boards of health to halt riverfront lumber yards and prevent disease over profits.
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Memphis
Baltmore Sun
Norfolk
Boards of Health
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Hazen to Succeed Meyer as Old Probs Col Miles to Brigadier
The article states Gen Hazen will replace the late Gen Meyer and Gen Ord will retire. It notes Col Miles, famed for combat skill, is likely to be made a Brigadier General on the active list to succeed Gen Ord.
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Hazen
Meyer
Miles
Ord
Col. W. B Hazen
Signal Service
Sue
Myles
Schofield
West Point
Gen
O Howard
San Francisco
Senator Limar's Ill Health Threatens Washington Session
Mississippi senator Limar's frail health casts doubt on his attendance in the upcoming Congress. The Erie Canal grain crisis worsens as five and a half million bushels of frozen cargo await thaw and rail car shortages hinder rail transfer. Brockway's counterfeit plates seized. $45,700 in fake notes and bonds recovered plus related materials and information aiding government inquiries.
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Limar
Mississippi
Washington
Erie Canal
New York
Brockway
Secret Service
Economic unsettled markets and global tensions noted
The New York money market remains stringent while the stock market shows downward drift. Britain continues supplying Ireland as the situation grows more critical, and Iowa voters defeated a convention to revise the state constitution by 13 032. European naval powers stay in Turkish waters with no decision yet on moves. Revere Block in Toronto burned early Friday with inmates escaping narrowly. Five per 608 injured seriously. B and O Company gains an independent link into New York giving four trunk lines to the West.
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Ireland
Iowa
Revere
Toronto
Public Lands Sale Totals Reach Millions for Settlers and Farmers
Records from the General Land Office show about 1.46 million acres sold by pre emption, 6.87 million taken up by homesteads, and 2.13 million entered for timber patent in the last fiscal year. Including railroad companies and large holders, total land sold to settlers and farmers likely surpassed 15 million acres.
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General Land Office of the
United States
Illinois railroad prosperity surpasses prior year totals
The Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners report 1880 results from 46 operating roads. They earned 139 million dollars with 73 million in expenses and 61 million net income for the year ending June 30. Passenger traffic paid 34 million and freight revenue reached 101 million. There were 217 deaths and 706 injuries. Several lines saw large gains, with six roads carrying over 4.9 million passengers and some doubling net earnings from the prior year.
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Illinois
Baltimore & Ohio
St Louis
United States Credit Rising Under Sherman Refundings
The London Times praises Secretary Sherman reporting U S finances excite envy in Europe. Rapid debt redemption boosts U S credit to high levels and may bring refunding at near three percent, reducing stock supply and strengthening the nation’s payment credibility.
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The
London Times
Sherman
United States
England
Europe
Old World
Congress members predict lively session and bond plans
Members of Congress arriving in Washington foresee an active session ahead. They believe a three percent bond can be floated at par and expect agreement on such bonds. They argue the current higher price of four percent bonds will erode opposition to issuing bonds below four percent interest.
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Washington
Congress
Serious railroad wreck on CRI&P line near Atchison
A passenger train on the Southern branch of the CRI & P left Atchison at 6 pm Monday when a broken rail 22 miles east caused the whole train to derail. The wreck caught fire and burned. Captain W R Simme mail agent was killed. mail agent A G Ballard conductor Westhall and one passenger were slightly injured. The weather was intensely cold, causing much suffering.
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CRI &P
Atchison
W R Simme
A G_ Ballard
Westhall
Lumber boom and freight mills strain Northwest logs
A Minneapolis correspondent notes huge lumber demand in the Northwest with mills closing for uncut stock and relying on Wisconsin steam mills. Snow covers the woods but swamps stay unfrozen as teams and men rush to log camps earlier than usual, boosting prospects for a large log supply. About 40,000,000 feet of old logs are carried over these waters.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest
Wisconsin
Georgia legislators push for cabinet post for Alex Ho Stephens
A faction of Georgia lawmakers petition President Garfield to place Alex Ho Stephens in his cabinet. The plan, viewed as a bid by Democrats to secure a congressional seat, reflects maneuvering within the party as Stephens faces an uncertain future.
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Apnear
Georgia
Garfield
Alex Ho Stephens
Congress
Stephens
Republian
Distinct Party Escort Heads West After Election Return
Saturday morning a train carried a distinguished party including Gus Jenkins of Colorado and state officers. They accompanied the late Lieut Governor elect Robison to his mother's home in Michigan. The Davenport Gazette notes FHL Pitkin's re election as Colorado governor and jokes about Jenkins.
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Gus Jenkins
Colorado
Robison
Michian
Davenport Gazette
the Gazette
Fhl Pitkin
Jenkins
Jenkinsus
South Carolina Moves Against Duel Participation
A bill before the South Carolina legislature aims to punish with death the slaying of an opponent in an affair of honor. The measure also deems leaving the state to duel as a misdemeanor amid rising anti dueling sentiment sparked by Wade Hampton's public challenge.
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South Carolina
Wade Hampton
Sherman
Opposition to Hazen for signal service head rises
Washington reports strong opposition to General Hazen’s appointment as chief of the signal service. Critics question his scientific and commanding abilities and label him an office seeker. There is talk the Senate may reject the nomination and reshuffles may follow involving Brigadier General ranks and West Point assignments.
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Hazen
Washington
Senate
Springfield Journal backs Col A R Mock for Assembly chair
The Springfield Journal urges Col. A. R. Mock as chairman of the next House of Assembly. Mock is well known in the district and would be a high compliment to choose him for the position.
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Springfield Journal
Col
A. R Mock
House of Assembly
Col. Mock
Col Mock
Special agent confirms Lanier forced from Louisiana district
Commissioner Raum states Lanier will return with armed force after being run out by White Liners for running as a Republican candidate for Congress. The Treasury Department report backs Lanier's claim of pressure and expulsion from his district.
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Tne
Treasury Department
Lanier
Loumiana
Congress
Raum
Lamier
Democratic party questioned on past and future for the South
Wang Hampton argues the Democratic party should keep its organization and asks what benefits the party has given the South in the past and what benefits it can offer in the future. He criticizes others for not learning by experience.
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Wang Hampton
South
Democratic Party
Hampton
Dems Face Fate If War Embroils Public Memory
The Chicago Times laments the Democratic party's doom amid war’s burden and slavery's legacy. It argues the party’s record will be erased from history and memory until war fades, then there may be hope for the Democrats.
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The
Chicago Times
Democratic Party
Delays Hit Ocean Steamship Lines Amid Overdue Vessels
A New York dispatch reports long delays in ocean steamship arrivals causing embarrassment to several lines not enough steamers to sail on schedule. Eighteen steamers are overdue across most lines except White Star, with one nine days and another eight days overdue.
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White Star
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