Garfield administration presses Star Route reform drive
The Garfield era pursues aggressive action against Star Route operators with Attorney General Mc Veagh and Postmaster General James leading the crackdown. The effort targets fraudsters and corrupt contractors, including routes disputed by a Washington banker over mispaid funds, as reforms extend across the postal network.
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James
Pubwe
Pram
Gariehkhs
Barthtons
Padang
Iat
Sas
Tes
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Washington Banker
Induin Leeroy
Covotado
Ceani
Nfaye
Hs Wits
The New steamer description on the Mississippi river
The article describes a new steamship built from Commodore Davidson’s design, named The New Steamer, with a 36 feet beam and shallow draft less than thirty inches. It promises elegant passenger accommodations, high speed, and graceful lines, claimed to have more power than any Mississippi boat.
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Reosauk Northen Lane Company
Bu Enct
Ste
Commodore Davidson
Mississippi
Monmouth College Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Catalogue Issued
Monmouth College in Illinois released a handsome quarter centennial catalogue for 1881. The week featured anniversary exercises including an address by Dr. Wallace, former president. Total students listed as 327 across classical, scientific, irregular, academy, musical and art departments. Judge Glenn serves as Trustee and Board Secretary.
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Monmouth College
Iinois
Wallace
Roy
West
Judge Glenn
Prominent Legations Caught in Washington Scandal
Attaches of the French and Spanish legations are accused of desisting in a social scandal at a Washington party. They allegedly plied a young woman of high standing with wine and enticed her to a private room. The piece calls for swift recall and removal if governments fail to act.
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Washington
Railroad debts and earnings across the United States
Sixteen railroads operate over a thousand miles each in the United States. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul leads with 3 627 miles and relatively low debt. Union Pacific shows higher debt but half the track and stronger earnings. New York Central tops earnings per mile, with Erie close behind. A note on Hon E G Latham of Canandaigua District New York highlighting his long Congressional tenure and near-term Senate prospects.
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United States
Chicago, Milwaukee and
E. G. Latham
Canandaigua
New York
Laptam
Stephen A. Lioeglas
Grain in Sight From Wheat to Bacon Across North America
Grain in sight reports Wheat 17,248,000 bushels and corn 11,?22,000 bushels in the States and Canada with oats 6,333,000 and rye 276,000. Barley 378,000 bushels. Seaboard ports last week show flour 96,386 barrels and Wheat 1,595,545 bushels, corn 1,326,260, oats 6,135, rye 4,103. Pork 7,222 barrels, lard 3,095,71% pounds, bacon 7,827,744 pounds.
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Chicago Journal of the Gist
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Canada
Barney
Seaboard
Drowning incidents noted across several regions Monday
The report lists a dozen drownings including three men in Long Island Sound two boys near New Orleans and a man and boy near Minneapolis The piece then shifts to labor unrest with telegraph operators in British service threatening to quit on the 27th after unresolved issues and a prisoner association event in Detroit referenced amid broader city decorum and celebration remarks
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New Orleans
Minneapolis
Minn
Unclear OCR fragments mix science notes with tragedy and public figures
The readable text blends discussion of a possible great comet sighting by Prof. Gould at The National Observatory Argentina with a New York agricultural forecast and a train wreck near the Iowa border. It references a death and a bridge incident, plus various named individuals and institutions in a fragmented page segment.
Grand J ustan Court hears tepid defense amid party tension
The Criminal Court of Washington hears a heated session as Teper Cota informs jurors they will pass on men charged with government crime while urging impartial consideration. Reference to dairy trade and irregular cheese and butter shipments appears amid broader political maneuvering and party clashes.
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Criminal Court of
Washington
Late Chicago Rok Island and Pacifi Railroad Revenue Rise
The Chicago Rok Island and Pacific Railroad reports for the year ending March 31, 1881, total revenue of 5 816 072 48 with net revenue 5 816 072 48 gains of 1 157 017 over the previous year. Severe winter and accidents caused detentions but management delivered an excellent showing.
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Chicago, Rok Island and
Pacifi Railroad
Mrs Exkins Sues Chicago Saloon and Landlord Over Liquor Sales
Mrs Exkins filed suit against a Chicago saloon keeper and the building owner under the dram shop law for selling liquor to her husband despite protest, causing him to waste earnings and neglect family. The jury at trial failed to reach a verdict and was discharged.
Fishery employment and value across western territories
In California, Oregon, Washington Territory and Alaska the number of persons in the fishery during ISSO totals 16 745 with 5 547 vessels and boats valued at 593 145. Capital in vessels and manufacturing apparatus totals 2 744 392 and the product value reaches 9 548 277.
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California
Oregon
Washington Territory
Alaska
Longstreet to Assume Marshal Dates in Georgia July
General Longstreet will take the dates of Marshal of Georgia in July. Republicans in the state are expected to keep their independent organization, while Longstreet is prepared to aid to break up the Bourbon Democracy in the South.
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Longstreet
Georgia
South
Iroquois Wins St James Palace Stakes at Ascot
A racing report notes Lorillard's Iroquois triumphed at Ascot in the St James Palace Stakes on a Wednesday. It also mentions the Gold Cup at Ascot won by Robert the Devil with Keene's Faxhall among the rivals, and Paris’s Sunday prize event saw defeats among the competitors.
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Iroquois
England
Robert the Devil
Keene
Paris
Bentley Resigns Pension Commissioner Post
J A Bentley steps down as Commissioner of Pensions amid public criticism that he was dilatory and incompetent. W W Dudley U S Marshal of Indiana is named to replace him.
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J. A. Bentley
W. W. Dudley
U.S
Indiana
Close Iowa GOP governorship battle looms at convention
Returns show a tight contest between Larrabee and ex-State Auditor Buren Sherman at the upcoming Iowa Republican convention. The result promises a spirited race for the party’s governorship.
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Iowa
Messrs. Larrabee
Buren R. Sherman
St Louis Bridge Commission Sets Perpetual Line on Wabishaal Structure
The St Louis Bridge Commission plans a perpetual agreement on the steacture in the Wabishaal toe Mossur with an annual rental of $650,000. The deal, described as a major cash flow for the project, remains subject to formal approval and terms.
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Steacture
Wabishaal Toe Mossur
Dae de Rajitroad
Levees and Cotton: Mississippi River Floods and Settlement
An illustrated Scribner article recounts how river overflows from the Mississippi opened vast riverbank lands to cotton plantations. Planters built primitive levees with plantation labor, while the river’s "above overflow" doctrine collapsed. The 1544 flood reshaped settlements from Memphis to Vicksburg, destroying levees and inundating the swamp for weeks.
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Arkansas
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Vicksburg
Woodlands
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William L. Murfree, Sr
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Discovery of a new comet by Dr Gould at Cordova Observatory
Intelligence reports a new comet located in the Dove constellation near right ascension six hours and declination south thirty degrees. It is unlikely to be visible from this latitude. past comets like those in 1807 were seen, but no earthward harm is expected.
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Argentine Republic
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Panics and Fires Dominant in Tariff Era News
The old iron house of E. P. Cutler & Co in Boston fails with liabilities over 600000. Reports also note Mrs Garfield’s improving health, Panama Isthmus news on DeLescoe canal project, resignations at Buttmore and Oto Railroad, and a Brattleboro banker’s prison sentence. Ongoing disasters include a Brooklyn warehouse fire, a New Zealand steamer wreck with 130 lives lost, and Cuban Cordoba family losses. Additional items cover a Chicago furniture factory fire, a Kansas commissioner's appointment, and a wave of public health and weather notes across cities.
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E. P. Cutler & Co
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First National Bank of
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Vermont
Washington and world news summarized in a chaotic 19th century column
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Bitters Advertised as Health Tonic in Town Notice
An old ad claims the malt bitters ease nerves and chills, aid sleep, help consumptives gain flesh, and nourish mothers. It promotes Driggist teas and recommends Malt Hitters as a general health tonic for residents.
Weather notes and social updates from Cordova region
Cordova locals discuss mild weather and market fruit availability. Miss Anna Zimmerman returns from Davenport and Mrs Frank Reeves’s sister visits Moline. Jolly Joe wagon visited town as Marker the Albany jeweler traveled through. Grain shipments remain strong and Dean moves to new quarters opposite the post office. Princeton plans a basket picnic to celebrate the courts. A list of teachers appointed by the Board includes W J Johnson, Mrs Water Karr, Miss Anna Zimmerman, and Mr Jas Thompson who is recovering from a hip injury with crutches.
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Canada
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Marker
Albany
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Princival
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Educated Women Urged to Use Kidney-Wort Remedy
A Springfield Union style ad claims refined women often suffer long term kidney diseases constipation and piles and that Kidney-Wort cures these issues. It touts both liquid and dry forms as equally effective and positions the remedy as a specific.
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Springfield Union
Death of J H Hatch Rock Island’s Former Mayor Passes
The Rock Island notable J H Hatch died in California last week after a long ill health. A former mayor of Rock Island and Sheriff candidate, he served as County Judge in Illinois and later Des Moines mayor and state senator. He married the daughter of Captain Z Cook and was known as a amiable, companionable figure.
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Rock Island
Alex F Swander
California
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Charles R. Ainsworth
Whittaker
Dimick
Hatch
Nitornia
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Rock Islander
Public Testimony Claims Cure by Cuthura Remedies
The Hon. Willan Taslor of Boston testifies that the Cuthura Remedies cured him of a terrible ailment. He says his purpose is to help others find cures and expresses no regret for the time spent seeking treatment and making inquiries.
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Willan Taslor
Boston
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