Moline Waterworks Vote and National Political Rumors
The Moline vote approved 15000 for a waterworks system. A Peoria Supreme Court election yielded Craig with a 1027 margin. Washington rumors place Hiram Reed resigning as Indian commissioner and Folger favored for governor. Debt figures show May decrease of 10 875 441 with various certificate totals. Public discourse covers astronomy, church music quarrels, and Missouri gambling legislation.
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TNE
Dibllin Treasury
Iver
Congressional Move on Hennepin Canal Bill Fails
In Congress on Monday General Henderson urged suspension of the rules to set a day for the bill's consideration. The effort failed by four votes short of the two thirds needed as several supporters were absent.
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Friends of the
Hennepin Canal
Congress
Gen
Henderson
Bukt
Atany
Alabama contestant Lowe clears Elections Committee for action
Coxpress notes the seating of Greenbatk contestant Mr Lowe from Alabama clears the Elections Committee calendar of cases. Democrats’ obstruction delayed action and jeopardizes passage of appropriation bills before fiscal year end.
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Coxpress
Greenbatk
Alabama
Lowe
Elections Committee
Senate confirms Jackson for Allegheny Internal Revenue post
In executive session on Wednesday, Senator Mitchell opposed Jackson's nomination as Internal Revenue Collector for the Allegheny District citing civil service concerns. Senator Cameron argued the incumbent's twelve year tenure had expired and urged confirmation. the President's prerogative to appoint was noted. Confirmation followed without division.
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Tug Inter-Ocean
Pennsylvania
Senate
Mitchell
Jackson
Internal Revenue
Allegheny
Camerron
Campaign Committee Endorses Prohibition and Equal Suffrage Outline
The State WC T U campaign committee met in Chicago on May 29 with Judge J G Irwin presiding. It adopted a policy outline pledging support for prohibition and equal suffrage as compatible goals and invited conference to coordinate efforts for the next General Assembly. A series of camp meetings was planned in DuQuin Moline Effingham Delevan and Carlinville. Wim Reynolds of Peoria replaced Hf Read on the committee.
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WC T U
Chicago
J.G Irwin
DuQuiin
Moline
Effingham
Delevan
Carlinville
Wim Reynolds
Peoria
Hf Read
Central committee delegates set for county representation
The Urvedaback State Central committee outlines that each county will elect three delegates at large and Cook county will choose three district delegates. It specifies one vote per hundred and mentions a Labor Presidential ticket. the convention is scheduled for a later date.
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Urvedaback State Central Committee
Cook County
Testimony on Windom committee and Distiller's Association actions
An officer of the Kentucky Distiller's Association testifies that no one was employed or paid to secure influence. He explains a January offer of aid to assist in acting on a bill, which was declined, and describes the proposal as made in good faith amid negotiations.
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Windom
Fay
J. M. Atherton
Ky] Distiller’s Association
Pho
Accidental Shooting Shocks Clinton Residents
Sunday afternoon in Clinton Illinois a 16 year old girl suffered a forehead wound when a clerk from Sackett and Hammond's grocery accidentally discharged a resolver he was jokingly pointing at her. The incident follows a prior case of a boy’s death misreported as an accident.
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Clinton
Chas
Hammond
Sackett & Hammond
Salt Creek
Louis Williams
Ripley
Boston
Sie
Edily Crane
Episcopal convention debates woman suffrage at parish elections
In Chicago the amendment by Hon Geo H Harlow to grant women the vote in parish elections was discussed. Harlow argued for equality of communicants, while Dr R A Holland warned of principal distinctions between sexes. The amendment was rejected by 28 clergy to 5 and 21 parishes to 4.
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Episcopal Convention
Chicago
Geo. H. Harlow
Harlow
R. A. Holland
Fragmentary OCR note on Catholic figure and Michigan sister
An unclear fragment mentions Catholic context and a sister figure linked to Michigan. The text is incomplete, with garbled names and phrases, making precise identification difficult. Further legible material needed to establish events, persons, or affiliations.
General Garibaldi Dead at 6 39 P M Thursday
Italian liberator Giuseppe Garibaldi dies in June at age 93 after a long life of exile campaigns and sea service. Born in Nice to a seafaring family, he led brig Notre Dame de Grice and joined Mazzini before a career spanning Italy Brazil and South America. He spent years in exile, supported by candida making on Staten Island, then returned to Naples and Caprera living simply. He married a second wife and faced local unpopularity, but Italians hail him as a leading statesman and diplomat alongside Count Cavour.
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Giubert Garibaldi
Nice
Italy
Suge
Giuseppe
Mazziani
Genea
France
Weal
South America
Hungary
Buenos Ayres
Turly
Austria
Limsoif
Rome
Brazil
Venice
Indom
New York
Staten Island
Ile
Victor Emanuel
Caprera
Count Cavour
Egypt's Revolution Shapes the Nile's Turmoil
The Egypt situation grows critical as Arabi Bey consolidates power while the Khedive wobbles. Allied fleets fail to force decisive action, prompting reinforcements from Malta and Toulon. The Sultan plans 10,000 troops to Alexandria as the Nile country awaits the next days.
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Arabi Bey
Saleh Ott
Lila
Danys Arab Bay
Malta
Toulon
Alexandria
Nile
James Gang pardon talks denied by Governor Crittenden
Governor Crittenden denies offering Frank James a pardon or any clemency proposition from Attorney Hair. He says no proposal was made to other state governors and James has not petitioned for amnesty. Rumors persist of ongoing negotiations for surrender and clemency. Littleton Yinger of Oregon, an inmate from the Younger gang, arrived at Independence to engage with James' wife on possible immunity efforts.
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Crittenden
Frank James
Attorney Hair
James
Allenety
Ei Don
Grenen
Littleton Yinger
Oregon
Inde
Pendence
Incendiary Fires and Criminal Echoes Across Cities
A late night wave of arson attempts in Jaliet caused only property losses to Hamlund & Clark, while Decatur saw a fatal lamp explosion harming children. Reports note gambling crackdowns drive crowds to Chicago and reveal a string of legal and labor disruptions across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
Rival Rails Publicize New Denver Fast Train Route
Rail competition heats up as the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe announces a 28 hour Kansas City to Denver schedule. Union Pacific Kansas Pacific division counters with 26 hours and expands through routes to Cheyenne Ogden and Francisco. Service starts tomorrow with trains leaving at 8:50 p.m. and running about 22 hours 45 minutes to reach Cheyenne.
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Missouri River
Denver
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Ogden
Francisco
Benoigito Torrow
Mitchell Warns Republicans Against Mixing With Independents
Washington dispatch reports Senator Mitchell urging fellow Republicans not to join the Pennsylvania canvass with Independents. He warns active involvement could provoke an open fight with the administration and drive Independents toward the Democrats. He implies internal party strife and defection behind the scenes.
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Washington
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Hghta
Senate
Mr. Mitchell
The Lowell Bankruptcy Bill Faces Likely Senate Passage
The Lowell bankruptcy bill is expected to pass the Senate easily and may reach the House this session. Ingalls does not plan further action on his own bill while Moor will seek consideration for the Lowell measure. Hoar leaves for Boston and returns next week to push the bill, with House Judiciary Committee reporting soon and strong commercial backing nationwide.
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Senate
House
Ingalls
Moor
Hoar
Boston
House Judiciary Committee
Assembly Boycotts Irishman Over Bigoted Speech
A polite invitation to a decoration ceremony drew Jim Harrigan a New Yorker by adoption into a heated dispute. Harrigan derided the Grand Army of the Republic and Free Masonry, prompting the assembly to respond by boycotting him for his remarks.
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Assertiny
William Henry Harrigan
Tishman
Milton On the Hudson
Assemly Ife
CP Church
Free Masonry
Grand Army of the Republic
York
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