Wheat Corner Rumors Stir Chicago Milwaukee Markets
The report claims a wheat corner by a Chicago Milwaukee syndicate aims to control 20 million bushels and clear the field for the new crop. witnesses suggest preparations to ship 2.4 million old wheat to elevators. Ex Senator Dick Oglesby ally quietly campaigns for a Republican senatorial prize, aiming a vigorous push for a second term and to contest Cul lom Roan and Farwell.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Lerrek
Dick Oglesby
United States
Cullom
Roan
Farwell
Bloomington Bulletin Sold to New Owners and Resold
The Bloomington Bulletin was sold for 5400 on mortgage to John H W Oberly Mike Scotland and Oliver Beebe who plan to run it They note party papers may not guarantee victory and discuss Hennepin Canal funding with Farwell praising President Arthur and indicating time may limit grant passage Farwell not seeking Senate but willing to respond if called
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Bloomington
Kira
John HW Oberly
Mike Scottland
Oliver Beebe
Farweut
Chicago Journal
Ssed
Avith
Arthur
Hennepin Canal
Farwell
Senate
Tariff Commission Nominations Stir Dispute Among Parties
The piece notes broad public division over tariff commission appointments with Republicans praising selections while Democratic senators oppose them. It asserts the commission faces divergent views and that previous stances by members affect credibility, ending with a call to move beyond speculation amid mixed expert opinion.
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Itlwag
Oregon Republicans sweep state ticket and win Legislature
In Oregon last week the Republicans elected the entire State ticket by majorities from 1,000 to 8,600 and secured a legislative majority.
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Oregon
Bill to abolish slavery in Cuba and grant rights
A bill introduced in the Spanish Chamber of Deputies seeks immediate abolition of slavery in Cuba and civil rights for slaves. Returns from last week's judicial elections are incomplete though Craig is conceded. full figures would be welcomed.
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Chamber of Deputies
Cuba
Craig
Guiteau Appeal Seeks Supreme Court Writ for Reprieve
Clancys H. Reep plans a final effort to obtain a writ of habeas corpus from a Supreme Court judge returnable to the full bench. If granted, Guiteau would receive a reprieve until October when the court convenes.
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Clancys H. Reep
Guiteau
Supreme Court of the United States
Heavy weekend rainfall floods Central Illinois Iowa and Missouri
Heavy rains Saturday night caused record river rises across Central Illinois Southwestern Iowa and Missouri with widespread damage. Denver also saw one of the heaviest rains in memory accompanied by water spouts over the city and nearby countryside.
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Slinois
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Denver
National Prohibitionist journal notes temperance aims and contributors
The receipt announces The National Prohibitionist a 32 page weekly in New York priced at 260 per annum. It includes editorials by Hopkins Miner Dow Ches ter Morris Powell Stearn St John and others on temperance. The publishers deny being a rival to temperance groups and describe the journal as broad and catholic supporting harmony in limiting liquor traffic to harmless proportions.
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Wxard
National
Prohibitioniat
New York
Farran & Gatchell
Prof. Hopkins
A A. Miner
Neal Dow
W Farrington
Anson G Chester
George S. Morris
A M. Powell
J N Stearn
Gov St. John
Temperance Army
Recommendations for Law Reform and Legislative Quality
The Springfield Journal urges careful revision of the criminal code and simpler methods for governing municipal issues. It calls for less legislation but higher quality laws and placing trusted, capable men in Springfield to do solid work and return home.
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Springfield Journal
Monmouth
Springfield
Bureau Republican
Lincoln Club Formation in Rock Island Republicans Plan
Tax and young Republicans of Rock Island form a Lincoln Club to foster Republican sentiment, oppose regular party action, and push GOP candidates. A five-member constitution committee and a three-per-ward membership canvass group are named. The piece notes tensions with party rings and debates reform versus clique dynamics.
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Rock Island
Lincoln Club
Thz Disratch
Waa
Tex Drsharom
Ito
Republicah Sénth
Tax on Incomes of Telegraph and Express Firms Considered
The Republican urges Illinois adopt a three percent income tax on gross receipts for telegraph and express companies to close a nine year revenue gap. It argues this specific tax would be fair, simplify county equity, and reduce state board reliance while testing the principle on these corporations first.
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Illinois
Tate
State Board of Equalization
Springfield
Republican Party
Murder in Ardrahan Ireland shocks Galway district
Walter M Bourke a Galway landlord and magistrate was shot dead near Ardrahan while returning from Gort. His dragoons escort also killed. Bourke faced tenant disputes and evictions and had a history with Father Conway case. A Gazette reward offers £2000 for information leading to conviction. London brothers blame Parnell and Biggar.
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Dublin
Walter M Bourke
Galway
Rabasane
Gort
Ardrahan
Bourke
Mayo
India
Ireland
Caraleagh
Rahesane
London
Father Conway
Carrara
Burke
Bourk
House of Commons
Parnell and
Biggar
Garfiled Rosecrans Letters Publish 1882 Series
A long Philadelphia dated letter from June 10 1882 to John H Cherly Bloomington Ill by J W Shucker forms part of a set of telegraphic letters and dispatches. The items recount exchanges between ex president Garfield and Secretary Cher as while Garfield led the staff. Some letters illuminate Blaine and Shacker.
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Dhurning News
Philadelphia
John H. Cherly
Bloomington
Ill
J. W. Shucker
Garuella
Chasa
Garfield
Abfield
Jetter
Rosecrans
Blaine
Plains x
Iron and Steel Strike Sparks Wide Economic Strain
The editorial condemns the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers for a Pittsburg strike that idles about 30,000 workers and threatens widespread business stagnation. It argues skilled workers control wages, blocks apprentices, and inflates costs, harming some 200,000 families and risking social unrest.
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Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
Erik
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Irom
Cincinnati
Bse
Timely Suggestions on Illinois Legislature Candidates
The Springfield Journal editor urges voters to select more qualified candidates for the Illinois General Assembly. It criticizes executives with unrelated careers who seek seats, argues for higher intelligence and training, and notes the last General Assembly lacked talent. It stresses careful district-wide nomination and the need for capable lawmakers for issues including a new United States Senator.
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Springfield Journal
Illinois
Springfield
Iast General Assembly
Mamibers
Tribute of Affection to General Hurlbut in Lima
A ladies group in Lima presents a gold tablet nearly twelve by ten inches to General S A Hurlbut, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, as a testimonial of gratitude for his work to maintain balance of power in America. The gift includes a monogram and a bound purple velvet volume containing an address signed by many Peruvian ladies.
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Hurlbut
Lima
S.A. Hurlbut
United
Society of
Bt of
America
Peru
Amer
Brookfield bank robbers captured after siege near Kirksville
Four train robbers surrendered at a log house on Harper's farm thirteen miles from Kirksville after a nightlong standoff. The group led by Long Nose, identified as Allen Ward Ben Fox and Bert Ward, were arrested with seven revolvers two knives and sixty revolvers found. They are to be taken to Brookfield for trial. authorities seek ties to the James gang.
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Brookfield
Kirksville
Fox
Morris
Marshal McArthur
Harper’s Farm
Shauer
Adair County
Kirkville
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
W Allen
Frank Ward
Ben Fox
Bert Ward
Frank Morris
Gov Crittenden
Kansas City
Wallace
Murphy
Dick Little
Strike President Rules Strike Unjustifiable in Cincinnati
Jarrett of the Amalgamated Union of Iron and Steel Workers meets strikers in Cincinnati and after a hearing declares the strike unjustified. The men are bound by last October’s contract and are expected to resume work Monday. Overall business remains unsettled with panic orders and disheartened workers amid ongoing labor strife.
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Jarrett
Amalgamated Union of Iron and Steel Workers
Cincinnati
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