Black Hawk War reminiscences and Rock Island history
A detailed reminiscence from the Alc ida Record recalls Black Hawk and Keokuk amid 1832 conflicts and a New York visit with Andrew Jackson. It describes the Sac and Fox lands, Rock Island and Moline, Old Sac village remains, and the era before white rails touched the prairie, plus later notes on Moline Rock Island Lodge activity and Grand Lodge news.
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New York City
Andrew Jackson
Black Hlowk
Black Hawk
New York
Ear Plank
Black Elewick
Chatharp Street
Lammany Hat
East Park
Peard’s
Sac
Fos
Keokuk
Black Pdinh
Sac and Fos
Mississippi River
Wisconsin River
Des Moines
Tower Rapids
Black Blank
Northwest
Rejnice
Rock Island
Moline
Mercer
Henderson Creek
Oquawka
Ilinois
Davenport
Iowa
Missinsippi
Little York
Ritchie
Martin
Pension Bill Debate Highlights Pensions Cost
General Logan spoke in the Senate on the pension bill while the topic reached the House. Mr Reiss warned that about 70 million dollars must be appropriated for pensions this year, arguing the debt from pension laws cannot be liquidated cheaply. Mr Briggs defended honoring veterans, pledging justice for those who saved the nation.
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UWL
Grand Lodge
Chicago
Lst
Rock Island County
G Morris
Supreme Grand Lodge
McDowell
G.M W
Carmi
White County
State Senate
Harrson
G M. Morris
Morrs
Logan
Senate
House
Reiss
Briggs
Tennessee
Savings deposits rise in New York banks in 1890
In 1890 deposits in New York savings banks grew by 45 million dollars, a healthy indicator for the sector.
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New York
Grape Sugar Adulteration Explained and Uses
An explainer on grape sugar or dertrose formed from starch and sulfuric acid, notes it can adulterate foods like raisins and syrups. It describes production from corn or potato starch, differences from cane sugar, and how chemists detect its low sweetness in sugar mixtures.
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Science
Europe
The Editor's Labor and the Press
The London Times notes the editor must be on the spot at press time and seek information from busy actors. Any misstep in spelling or phrasing risks costly mistakes, while public approval and great causes may hinge on accurate timely reporting.
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The
London Times
New Railroad to the Pacific United Joined Lines Near El Paso
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe connected with the Southern Pacific at Florida Point, forming a new route to San Francisco. The junction lies about seventy miles northwest of El Paso and fifty miles southwest of Fort Thorn on the Rio Grande. New lines to San Francisco and to Guaymas Mexico expand a vast network under single management, shortening the New York to Australia route by 1500 miles.
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Florida Point
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Southern Park
San Francisco
New Mexico
el Paso
Fort Thorn
Rio Grande
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company
Albuquerque
Guaymas
Mexico
Gulf of California
City of Mexico
New York
Australia
Chicago Journal
Omaha Storm Rips City With Snow Sleet And Rain
A fierce multi weather storm hit Omaha on Monday causing blockaded street railways collapsed telegraph lines and telephones down. Many buildings lost roofs and basements flooded as precipitation battered the city.
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Omaha
Vanderbilt Bears Cost Of Obell Pedestal Transport
Mr William H Vanderbilt covers full expense to move the obell pedestal and steps from Alexandria to New York and to erect them in Central Park.
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William H.vanderbilt
Alexandria
New York
Central Park
Mexico approves two American railway deals for interoceanic lines
President Diaz signs contracts with the Mexican Central Railroad Company and the National Mexican Railway Construction Company under the June 1, 1880 act. The projects pursue an interoceanic line from Vera Cruz to the Pacific via Mexico City and a continental link to the United States, with subsidies tied to customs receipts and a planned 1,400 mile network across states including Sinaloa and Michoacan.
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Diaz
Americcan Companies
Pacific
Mexican Congress
Gulf of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Pacific Coast
United States
Mexican Central Railroad Company
Massachusetts
National Mexican Railway Construction Company
Sullivan-Palmer Party
Denver & Rio Grande Rairoad
Boston
Newark
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Thomas Nickerson
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Atchison, Jopeka & Santa Fe
Rudolph Fink
Albert Fink
Memphis and Little Rock
City of Washington
Mexican Central Company
City of Mexico
City of Leon
Selaya
Salamanca
Leon
el Paso del Norte
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Arzguas Calientas
Guadalajara
Seacoast
Custom House
City of
Sullivan Palmer Party Incorporated
City
Manzanilla
Toluca
Morella
Zamora
Michoacan
N. YF. World
Florida Hurricanes and Summer Heat Erode the Coast
A historical Florida account details scorching summer heat with humid nights and seasonal trade winds from June to September. It describes approaching autumn hurricanes from the West Indies, their destructive force on coastlines, ships, and orange groves, plus a vivid aftermath with wrecked vessels and damaged property. The narrative notes specific storms, coastal actions, and the enduring impact on settlers and33 residents.
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Florida
West Indies
Lake Worth
Charles Moore
Dr. Wallace
Casta
New Smyrna
Jacksonville
Coast Survey
Flordian
Tha Ladona
New York
Canaveral
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Monin
Dispatch
Moline III
Racksland
Alcida
Wes Brownlee Irwil
Marlednallroad
Ohio
Philadelphia Chronicle- Herald
A, Florida
Regenta
Thomas R
Gould
Florence
Loundry
Paris
Iusivd
Ilieg Fl
Brville
TR. R. Xs North
Thehn Forges
James Brows
al Namupag
Hich
Reeves Uex & CO
Irto
Ee Co
Plory
Imans
Adi Trens
Moline Plow Company
Rape
America
Ill
Olo
Sevres
ASE
Awarded & Company
Lary
IRE & Company
Moline Plow Works
Ihl
Victor
Victor Sag Overan
Frey
Rompeigyf
Moline Scale CO
Moule
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