Rumor of Rusertson’s Removal Denied as Inaccurate
The report claims Aaron Rusertson left Washington for home and dismissed rumors of his removal as baseless. The item notes a foot injury in twenty four hours in Cincinnati and mentions British politics with possible ministry changes. It also references J. & P. flyers and a train time between Chicago and here at about twenty nine miles per hour with stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Rusertson
Washington
Ohio
Cincinnati
Chicago
Glucose Prices Raised at Chicago Meeting
The National Glucose and Grape Sugar Association met in Chicago Tuesday and advanced prices of glucose to 34 cents per pound net cash, lowest grade sugar to 43 cents a gallon, with a one cent increase for each higher grade. All manufacturers report overselling for thirty to sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Glucose and Grape Sugar Association
Chicago
Illinois Citizens Petition to President on Mason Case
A monster petition from Illinois citizens urging executive intervention in the Sergeant Mason case was brought to the President by WSE Dreksa of Chicago along with Representatives Aldrich and Farwell who said the President would consider the code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSE, Dreksa
Chicago
Aldrich
Farwell
Illinois
Sergeant Mason
Pyrealdent
Untitled statement on future appointments in polygamous territory
An intimate friend reports that he will send only "picked men" and will avoid tardy action in prosecutions. The source says Arthur plans to appoint more by his personal judgment than in response to political managers' importunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fis
Pickdd
Jang
Arthur
Berm
MiIken
Vicksburg
Yazoo
Edward Richard
Missiesippi
South
Vicks
Shipherd Inquiry Draws Attention Amid Rail Rivalry
The report outlines rising scrutiny of Shipherd as key witness in claims against Peru and looming railroad tensions. It notes North Western passenger expansion and freight rate disputes fueling a probable railroad war, with broader regional disruption expected. flood damage near Vicksburg worsens South hardships.
Taxing Letter on Garfield Tugs Political Wires
A provocative letter attacking President Garfield’s memory circulates among Democrats. It is linked to Kentucky delegate Way Brown who reportedly cast about thirty six votes for Blaine, exposing intra party maneuvering and campaign tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Way Brown
Kentucky
Blaine
Virginia woman left orange county after Mason trial
Sexczant Mason's wife has stayed at her father’s house in Orange County Virginia two miles from a post office since the trial. Friends in Washington could not learn her address and for days she remained ignorant of the North’s sympathy and the money being raised for her. She said money will come handy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexczant Mason
Orange Co
Washington
North
Baffling Language Amid Moline Water Question Debate
The passage mocks a Dutch comparison and a reader unfamiliar with English, recounting a chaotic half column on fire protection finance and taxation. It notes a referenced “Proud Moline” sailing confidently, hints at support for artesian wells, and accuses hidden deception in local minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Testimony On Shipherd Interviews With Hurlbut Blaine
The examination of Shipherd resumed on Tuesday with letters to President Garfield Secretary Blaine and General Hurlbut introduced. He described interviews detailing the claims underlying the scheme and the hoped for government aid while noting Peru's dire condition and the desire to avoid hardship through a remedial indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipherd
Q Garfield
Blaine
Gleo Hurlbut
Hurlbut
Peru
Chill
United States
State Department
Zimmerman and Ballard Treas ury Inquiry Attacked
A heated letter from Jock Leland condemns the Moline Ledger and The Dispatch for bias in defending the county treasury investigation. He blames Supervisor Zimmerman and the finance committee for costly, unproductive inquiry into two alleged steals, detailing expenses and alleged collusion with Ballard & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Finance Committee
Ballard & Co
Treasury
Moline DisraTau
Jock Leland
Diervarton
Hock Inlander
Dave Reid
Sam Porter
Rio i Ts
Porter
Reid
Zimmerman Finance Committee
Actul
Tak Disvaren
Zimmerman, Ballard & Co
Is Artesian Water Wells Worth The Cost In Cities
An essay argues against conservative doubt of radical ideas like artesian wells. It cites Galileo Columbus Drake and cites Chicago Milwaukee and other cities adopting artesian wells to supply water and cut rents. The piece notes substantial city parks and stock yards using artesian water and references concrete costs and savings claimed by a proponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galileo
Columbus
Indies
Col Drake
Garace
Moline
Chicago
Milwaukee
Shufold
Union Stock Yards
Ifo
Charleston
Sioux City
Yankion
Pis Brien
Riverside
Buburbs Lake Forest
Mort ceme rascalities of Adrian's de yor
Local obituary notes the passing of Thomas J. M aged era. The brief tribute mentions familial connections and a lifetime of service to the community. A funeral service details follow in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
de Yor
Thomas J. M
Peruvians Company and U S Policy in Chile-Peru Dispute
The article argues a U S connection to a Chile-Peruvian company scheme and outlines supposed administration support for a Peru venture. It contends the plan aimed to secure nitrate and guano resources, indemnities, and influence to dominate the Pacific coast, with the President and Blaine favoring limited claims and possible company control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Inter-Ocean
Ublic
Shipherd
Garfield
United Sates
Darien
Pacific
Blaine
Peru
Landreau
Cochet
South America
Panama
Cuba
England
France
United States
Chili
Coanter
Crisis in Mormoniem and polygamy eradication drive
The article argues a crisis in Utah requiring government action to eradicate polygamy. Governor Nurray highlights Garfield's push and Edmunds Act momentum, urging immediate federal enforcement to suppress the practice and secure national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurray
North American Review
Utah
Garfield
In Ballet
Edmunds
Lanse Perabliade
Site
Grant on Rosecrans and Garfield letters discussed
The Chicago Journal cites Tom Nichol on a Grant interview and a Garfield-Chase letter, noting Grant’s harsh view of Rosecrans as a military leader. Nichol recalls Grant saying Rosecrans would have ruined the Army of the Cumberland without Garfield and Thomas, and that Garfield protected him for years. The piece also reports the Buffington Wheel Company’s reorganization in Burlington with a $60,000 capitalization and plans to supply spokes and buggy components from Kentucky and Illinois facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Journal
Tom Nichol
Grant
Garfield-Chase
Genulnu
Garfield
Garfold
Rosecrans
Nichol
Cerans
Fifth Avenue
New York
Campelan
Morey
Hewitt
Cerant
Rogecrans
Army of the Cumberland
Thomas
Buffington, Wheel Company
Burlington Hawk Eye
Buffington
Forney'&Co
Buffington Wheel Company
M. C. Buffington
Geo. W. Vinton
Moline
Vida
William M. Farney
Wm. Pinrose
Wickilife
Kentucky
Burlington
Lystead
Train Disaster Near Bismarck On Pacific Road
A severe wreck occurred about nineteen miles west of Bismarck at Soapstone Cut on the Pacific road. A snow plow passed the bridge safely, then a work train with sleeping cars and dining cars toppled into the river after a broken wheel caused the track to fail. About fifty men were aboard. many were burned or crushed, with several fatally harmed. The coroner’s jury ruled the wreck accidental with no one to blame.
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Bismarck
Soapstone Cut
Sweetbriar Creek
Sweetbrier Station
Sweetbriar
Efe
Ron
Johnson
Wilson
Wi. Watson
J. McCormick
Thes
George Maser
Jas. O'Brien
Hiram McAndrewa
Railroad Co
Record of Malicious Fire Report About Factory in New Jersey
Daniel F Beatty of Washington Warren County New Jersey rejects a New York Times report that his organ factory started January 18 1882 and burned January 27. He says no fire occurred and no employee named James Ball or Hall existed. The paper claims dispatch from William Girard of Hackettstown. Girard denies knowledge. Beatty calls for full investigation and notes prior factory rebuilt after 1881 fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
William Girard
Hackettstown
Girard
James Ball
Hall
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington
Warren County
New Jersey
Washington Notes and Political Movements
A compendium of 1881 political notes reports Martinez confirming a proposal with Chile, a 3 percent disapproval of a court martial sentence in the Whittaker case, and new nominations including A L Morrison for Marshal of New Mexico. It also mentions Blatchford’s Senate confirmation as Associate Justice, potential Interior Secretary nomination Tellet, and party pressure around Chaffee with Kirkwood retirement rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M Martinez
Whittaker
Joan NM. Beatle
Troy
Simea
A. L. Morrison
Chicago
New Mexico
Garfield
Geneval
Grant
Senate
Samuel Blatchford
New York
Supreme Court
Wm. B. Chandler
Chandler
Cheyenne and Araphoe Agency
Indian Territory
Commissioner Price
Congress
Tellet
Chaffee
Interior
Colorado
Kirkwood
Teller
Itinerary of Rumor Sparks Railroading Circles
A vague rumor circulates in railroad circles about a forthcoming change in operations. The chatter hints at potential timetable shifts and strategic moves affecting several lines and stations nationwide.
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Pawidort
Secretary of State
Jndiciidunals
Jacon
Hurl
Ing. A
Rock Islander
Dispatch
the Dispatch
Grant ON
I Ayd
Tein
Sciatica
Borenksa
Boazimm
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