New York Senate caucus favors 65 vote rule in nominating
The July 15 1881 MoLINE Review-Dispatch reports a New York Senate caucus meeting to nominate a candidate for the port post and notes a 65 vote rule to secure nomination. It records Woodin withdrawing, Tom Pratt as preferred candidate, and mentions Roscoe Conkling supporters and debate over Guiteau’s attempted assassination.
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New York
Alford
Woodin
Chiunney
Tom Pratt
Hon Ntler
Firat
Warren Miller
Miller
Lapham
Conkling
Crowley
En. Merritt
Fr Conkling
Sani Traumer
Robertson
Robgreson
Conkiing
Murder trial prompts brisk court action in Illinois case
In a speedy ruling Judge Gadin presided over the Clement Galton murder case in Peoria with no delays. The trial focused on the death of Mrs Dilley as jurors weighed the evidence and a verdict was prepared. Separately the Illinois State Fair schedules were listed for Mercer Aledo Princeton Fulton Hancock and other towns with dates in September and October. Indian corn is being tested as a malt substitute in Britain, potentially lowering beer costs if scalable.
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Conkling
Roscoe Conklings
McVeagh
Guiteau
Aly
Lawf
Ganteau
Pavik
Conburg
Mecagh
Tte
Mubreet
Nase
Henry Cqunty
Clement Galton
Oury
al Diotreett
Great
Britain
North
South America
England
Safety of Travelers on Steamboat Excursions
The government plans tighter oversight of steamboat excursions to ensure inspected tonnage, passenger limits, life-saving equipment, and safe fuel allowances. Past lapses in enforcement raise risks during races and crowded trips, prompting authorities to act to protect public safety.
President Jackson atemded a January 30 rotunda event and a funeral
In the fragmentary account the text recalls President Jackson at the Capitol in January, a funeral scene, and mentions Richard Lawrence and an impulsive incident with a pistol. It also touches on anxiety about conspiracies surrounding the era and societal reflections on leadership and public opinion.
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Jackson
Kapital
Rachard Lawrence
Laugholy
Sung Asylum
Heyer
Douglas
Record Heat Dashes Across Cities Causing Deaths and Ills
Reports from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and other cities describe extreme heat with sun stroke deaths daily. Cholera deaths in Chicago total several, while heat waves flood baths and mortals. Officials urge protection and restrained activity to guard health amid critical conditions.
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Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
Bolting Conklingites Resist Regular Republican Caucus
A heated dispute over party procedure and loyalty unfolds as Conkling supporters bolt the regular caucus while Blaine Robertson factions rally for attendance amid extended votes and Washington troubles. The Chicago Journal questions who truly bolted and accuses the paper of misleading readers.
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Conkling
Boltud
Chicago Journal
New York Assembly
Platt
Blaine- Robertson
Custom House
New York
Washington
Tor & Paper
Swede Pastor Lectures on The Second Coming of Christ
Rev John Bendix of Evanston attended school there and heard a lecture by CJ Gu teag who described himself as lay preacher of Chicago. He spoke at the Farret Baptist church Friday evening June tet, regarding the Second Coming of Christ. The audience, including Bendix, was impressed yet skeptical of the lecturer's arguments and references.
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John Bendix
Evanston
CJ Guteag
Himeelf
Ana Thieviegian
Chicago
Thears
Bendis
Gaunteau
Bilin
Grout Tewu
Te Duckud
Political reconciliation appeals and a historic assassination parallel
A whitepaper style extract cites General Arthur with calls for Republican reconciliation and living birthrights of liberty and equality. It draws a parallel to John Bellingham, who killed Prime Minister Spencer Perceval after demanding compensation, illustrating the peril of political grievance.
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Weo
Arthur
Warda
John Bellingham
Spencer Perceval
Perceval
House of Commons
Bellingham
Nations join in hope for president's recovery
The article notes widespread relief over the president's recovery from an attack, with most people except nihilists expressing sorrow for the event and hope for his full return to health. European powers also voice their desire for his recovery, and the community plans a song and thanks service to celebrate.
Old Plymouth to Chicago Rail Line Revival Planned in Chicago Times
A Chicago company is being organized to finish and equip the Plymouth Kankakee X Pont railroad. Principal projectors include John Cushman and Jon J Harvey. The line runs from Plymouth to Bureau Junction with 167 miles of track graded. panic of 1873 halted work, bought by Cushman, now revived to complete construction and bond about $15000 per mile to connect with major lines. Two Indiana segments to be built then consolidated.
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Chicago Times
Plymouth
Kankakee
Jon J) Harvey
John ©. Cushman
Pittsburgh
Fort
Leas
John Cushman
Bundholdere
Haotl
New York
Chicaggol
St Louis
Chicago & Atlantic Hdes
Knox
Pam Dlandle
North Judson
New Albany & Salem
San Pierre
Indianapolis
Delph & Chicago
State Line
Chicago
Unitarian Ed Hlale Preaches On Revised New Testament
Rev Dr Edward Everett Hlale of Boston’s Second Unitarian Church spoke in Brooklyn at Rev Mr Chi Mack’s church. He read extracts from a revised New Testament arguing radical changes aim to end worship of a carved book and challenge Protestantism’s traditional authority. He warned that altered texts affect doctrine and church practice, urging readers to examine the new version carefully.
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Edward Everett Hlale
Second Unitarian Church
Boston
Chi. Mack
Brooklyn
di Hate
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