Democratic reckoning over party fusion and leadership
A fragmented commentary critiques Democratic voters in the county for clinging to old positions and distrust of new ideas. It argues the Greenback fusion failed, condemns self serving party actors, mentions Corbett and McBuford, and questions whom local voters should support in the upcoming nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Prince
Democratic Party
Rock
Corbett
James Mc Buford
Tad Arytus
Democrati Tath
Ma. Tau
H Bun Link
Refunding Act aims at government bond issue plan
The measure authorizes the Treasury to issue bonds up to 400 million dollars at 3 percent redeemable after five years and payable in ten years, plus notes up to 300 million at 4 percent redeemable after one year and payable in ten years. The statute prioritizes using over 50 million for bond redemption, with deadlines tied to notice. Greenbacks oppose the bill though it is seen as a practical finance move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United Alge
United States
Fringe Legislation on Licenses and Voter Registration
The bill before the Legislature tightens dram shop licensing to county boards within a mile of towns and bans city or village licenses except by petition from ward or precinct voters. Officers must compile separate 21 and older voter lists, with penalties for noncompliance. The Mexican Central Railroad stock offering raised 7100, with presses to Gen. Grants and Jay Gould receiving the lion’s share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fele
Siithigtt
Jay Gould
Railroad Consolidation Threatens Nation and Liberty
The article decries railroad consolidation as a drive by eastern capitalists to control freight and passenger traffic. It argues new lines mainly extend existing monopolies, concentrating power among a few magnates who influence states and Congress, threatening national independence and farmers’ livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Draia
Congress
National Congress
Surviving 19th Illinois Infantry Men Gather in Reunion
A veteran club lists survivors of Company H of the 19th Illinois Infantry from Moline and nearby towns. Names include Mapes, Wheelock, Beers, Gould, Benson, Carson, Collins, Huey, and others, with notes on locations and service at Stone River under Col. Scott. The regiment, largely Zouave linked, earned a noble record.
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19Th Illinois Infantry
Moline
Hite
Roth
Veteran Club
Whitch Hold
Chicago
Stone River
Thomas
L B Mapes
Everett Wheelock
B F Beers
M A. Gould
N P. Benson
A I. Carson
George Collins
John S Huey
H E Mapes
Wm. Pettifer
J. B Piper
Jerry Payne
W S Ranson
M Stoughton
Peter Waner
M Witherell
T D Wheelock
H. E. Wells
B Sickles
GW Thompson
W Thompson
Robert Thwnley
H.W. Ribhbury
Sickles
John Detrick
Theodore Brown
Swan Bergstrom
Wm. Christy
Charles Morris
Genesda
Rock Island
Cleveland
Cordova
Rapids City
Itlinote
Ellsworth
Cott
The Late Grand Jury Concludes on Perkins Case
The late Grand Jury found few indictments after a week in session. They failed to obtain two true bills against Ex-Sheriff Perkins. No embezzlement or fraud against the County is shown as finances settled with a receipt in full. Malfeasance in office dropped after the voluntary settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Republican finance pushes tougher times for management
The note cites Tue Galva Jourr ier and Shoniey pleintiemt entering financial management as claiming times are better than ever before. source indicates Republican stance on finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Galva Jourrier
Shoniey Pleintiemt
Government telegraph reform urged amid consolidation fears
The piece argues against a single Western Union monopoly and calls for government or public competition. It notes Baltimore and Ohio as potential breakers of a bad deal and urges a national or postal telegraph system to keep rates reasonable and self sustaining. It references ex Post Master General Creswell’s long standing push for a postal network.
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Atlantic & Pacific
American Union
Western Union
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
American Union Telegraph Company
Baltimore and Oho
Dicker
Wall Street
Post
J. A J. Creswell
Cresswell
Mall
Patent Office
Congress Deliberates Panama Canal Plea and Census Figures
The House Committee hears Secretary arguments for the Panama Canal project contending no Monroe Doctrine violation while the Census reports U S population at 50 152 566. Bills on postal telegraph funding and currency reforms advance amid other fiscal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Ship Canal
House
Ford
United States
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Committee On
Congress
Senate
Ben Holliday
Marriage customs abroad teased by Western Press satire
The Geneseo Republic and Western Weekly Press are cited in a satirical dig into Polish marriage procedures. The piece mocks exotic notions of union while noting Russian consent may be required for such alliances. It highlights the contrast between American and European practices in a wry tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo Republic
Poland
Republic
Howeever
Russia
Baltimore and Ohio Red Book a Updated Election Reference
A enlarged edition of the Baltimore and Ohio Red Book is issued with corrected returns from the last general election for every county in the Union. The slim red volume serves as a reliable political reference for professionals and general readers and is offered by Co. Lord of Baltimore for repayment postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore &Ohio
Union
Chicago
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Co. Lord
Baltimore
Maryland
State Canal Proposal to cede Illinois waterway system
Governor Cullom's recommendation prompts Senator Whit ing of Bureau to introduce a bill in the legislature. It seeks cession of the Illinois and Michigan canal and the Illinois river improvements to the United States upon condition that the Hennepin and Rock Island branch canal be built and river improvements pursued. The move fuels a broad push for a state waterway network to compete with railroads and curb monopolies through partial year rate relief.
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Cullom
Whiting
Bureau
Illinois and Michigan
Illinois River
United States
Hennepin and
Rock Island
Katine
Hee
Grant urged to choose own path not cabinet post
The Chicago Journal urges restraint on forming Grant’s political fate. It argues that pressuring him for a cabinet job or retirement harms him and notes his own plans to pursue bold ventures such as a railroad into Mexico or a ship railroad across the Isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Journal
Grant
Mexico
Hoar Bill Proposes Pension Tied to Former Presidents
Senator Hoar introduces a bill granting retired presidents an annual pension equal to one fourth of their salary, with payment linked to one office. The measure aims to provide ongoing financial support for ex leaders former presidents.
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Hoar Hag
Plain Talk on Hauberg No Vote by Democrats Ends Sheriff Race
WA Democrat voices opposition to Hauberg and Greenbackers urging Democrats to abstain rather than back the unionist nominee. He cites anti Greenback sentiment, party dictation by Danforth, and fears election of a Republican sheriff if Democrats stay home. The letter urges Democrats to skip the vote to deny Hauberg support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D Hauberg
Hauberg
Greenback Labor Party
J. B. Danforth
Ayer Almanac 1881 Promotes Cures of Ayer Remedies
The notice extols De J C Ayer of Lowell Massachusetts and his family craftsmen who continue to produce his standard medicines from original recipes. It highlights the 1881 bound almanac in nine languages and credits American enterprise for the widespread acceptance of Ayer remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de J C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Ayer
Dr. Ayer
Wisconsin pine region log railroad expansion
The pine regions of Wisconsin lose river access as navigable streams fade and logging railroads spread rapidly. Rail lines replace river routes to move logs to market, reshaping the forest economy and transportation network.
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Wisconsin
Armour Estate Bequeaths 100000 for Mission Church
The late Joseph F Armour of Hidago leaves 100000 to sustain a mission church and school in Hidago. He divides the remainder of his million dollar estate among his lawful heirs in the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Armour
Hidago
Fragmented early voting recount hints at party splits
Fragmentary OCR reports show scattered state results with Republican and Democrat names such as Hawley Dawes Bayard Blatt and Harrison among others. The piece notes no clear winner in several contests and days of ballots without a final choice.
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Eugene Tenneskge
Maynard
Sele
Connecticut
Eléed Josiph R Hawley
Delaware
Thomas F.bayard
New York
Thomas C Blatt
Massachusetts
Henry L. Dawes
Indiana
Ben Harrison
Paddock
Republic
Braska
Pennsylvania
Oliver
St Grow
Wallage
Desgoerat
Minnesota
Retirys Hs
RK McMillan
Michigan
Chandler
Conger
Ord Ct
Political Maneuvers Dominate Congressional Dispute and Committee Talks
Fragmentary dispatch outlines House and Senate actions. It notes Military Committee opposition to McCook's ballot, the Education and Labor panel backing education funding through land sale proceeds, and an effort to curb adulteration of goods. Also mentions contesting Senate seats and Piatt's nomination by New York Republicans, with franking privilege restoration discussed.
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Pritect
Congréss
The
Yth
Piatt
United States Senate
New York
Lbgi Inski
Wan
Hat Office
Pioneer Farewells Mrs Hand in Geneseo
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mery Hand wife of Henry Hand at her Geneseo home on Sunday morning. She was born May 22 in White County Illinois, moved to Henry County in 1836, married January 1850, and leaves eight children with four daughters surviving. She helped found the first Methodist church in the dry county over 49 years ago and requested Luke 12 43 as her funeral text. The service was conducted by Father Coa of Geneseo at the M E church with a large assemblage.
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Mery Hand
Henry Hand
Nearolona
Hanna Cemetery
Republic Caves
Mrs Hand
Mary Hanna
John P
Nancy Es An Re
White County
Henry Chant
Henry Tland
Game
Henry
Hanna
Dry County
Mary
Father Coa
Geneseo
M E
Fragmented OCR Opinion on Jury Advice and Language
An unreadable OCR passage questions jury guidance and language use. It references an eye for an eye and lash consequences, touching on the ethics of punishment and the idea of restoring order through retribution. The text includes garbled names and phrases.
Ankrum Endorsed For County Sheriff In Tuesday Vote
A county election piece urges Republican voters to support Mr. Ankrum for sheriff citing his experience as teamster, police officer, constable, and deputy. It asserts he will manage receipts and expenditures, serve papers promptly, and make arrests when laws are violated, while denying ties to Mr. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Iti
Ankrum
Perine
Perkins
Mansill's Almanac of Planetary Meteology 1881 Review
The Almanac offers charts of planetary positions and predicted disturbances for the year 1881. It aims as a reliable weather guide despite lacking scientific endorsement for its prognostications. Published by R. Crampton at 25 cents, it is regarded as a valuable family reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansill
Maneill
Mannill
R. Crampton
Rail shipments from Geneseo show large surpluses
Henry County News highlights Geneseo railroad shipments over the past year totaling 1709 car loads and 18 331 tons valued at 700 252 dollars. Produce includes 149 cattle cars, hogs 382, corn goo straw 85 oatmeal 76, plus 243 900 pounds butter, 185 450 pounds dressed poultry, 457 barrels apples, 252 cider and 382 beer.
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Henry County News
Geneseo
Quiet Democratic Leaders Stall In Congress
The passage notes Democratic leaders in Congress closing ranks and offering no strong public opposition. It describes Voorhees and Thurman as subdued, with Thurman blowing his nose in a red bandanna and no partisan railing or accusations against Republican outrages or financial policy.
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Congress
Wifdy Voorhees
Thurman
Snow slide in Utah destroys mines and homes
Til snow slides in Utah have been more destructive than first supposed. Mining works and road sheds swept away beyond repair before Spring. Dwelling houses overturned and many inmates buried in snow and ruin, with bodies not yet recovered.
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Utah
Dwerlin
Republicans oppose Kellogg bid to unseat Louisia leader
The Republicans pledge to use every constitutional means to defend Kellogg in Louisiana against Democratic efforts to remove him. Southern Brigadiers are seen as able to derail his position. The nation debates the subject amid widespread discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senta
Kellogg
Louisia
Senator Bla Maine Plans $50,000 House Near Ington
Report notes Senator Bla Maine, 38, preparing to build a $50,000 residence in Ington to live in after his term. The piece suggests he has not served his country with loss or retirement plans, hinting at continued public life beyond the current term.
New China treaty faces divided public opinion in San Fegneisco
Chronicle reports Eastern sentimentalists oppose the new China treaty while demagogic elements rally against it. The better classes and the city’s elites show approval, reflecting a split in public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fegneisco Chronicle
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