Davenport Meeting Promotes Hennepin Canal Plan
A Davenport convention of business leaders and politicians promotes the Hennepin Canal project as essential to linking the upper Mississippi to New Orleans via Chicago and the lakes. They argue it offers a low cost water route, boosts farmers markets, and strengthens New York grain shipping while citing Tribune coverage and regional transport benefits.
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Hennepin Canal
Davenport
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Grand Old River
Northwest
Chicago
The
Lakes
New York ‘Tribune
Tribune
Stowe
Chi
Noodliwest
Rock Island Teacate
Mississippi
Bupa
Raiines
Hiennepin
Fdiennepin
Illinois River
la Sale
la Salle
Michigan Canal
Hs Ago
Etween Rock Island
Hennepin
Rock Island
New York City
Iseissippi
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Eads
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Produce Exchange
Colorado Judge McMorris Nominated Ute Treaty Commissioner
Tax President has nominated Thos A McMorris of Colorado Springs Colorado, now Judge of the State District court, as Commissioner to ratify the agreement between the Government and the Ute Indians. Judge McMorris is a former resident of Lacon, Marshall county Illinois, an old friend of Gen Henderson and a No 1 man in every respect. We enjoyed the hospitalities of his office several years since while visiting Colorado Springs and found him a genial companion and an able jurist. We are glad to learn that his merits are being appreciated.
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Thos. A McMorris
Colorado Springs
Col
State District Court
McMorris
Lacon
Marshall County
Ill
Gen
Henderson
Senate confirms three federal appointments in latest slate
The Senate confirms General James Longstreet as United States Marshal for Georgia Philip H Emerson as United States Judge for Utah and Albert Woodcock as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Third Revenue District of Illinois replacing Long Jones who becomes U S Marshal A Pennsylvania Legislature resolution proposes moving William Penn remains from Buckinghamshire to Philadelphia Jordan Meeting House later.
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United States Senate
James Longstreet
Georgia
Philip H. Emerson
United States
Utah
Albert Woodcock
Third Revenue District
Illinois
Long” Jones
Pennsylvania
Wm.Penn
Howe Seer
Buckinghamshire Bay
Philadelphia
Hennepin Canal Convention Adjourned Meeting Chicago
An adjourned gathering of the Hennepin canal movement in Chicago gathered support from Govs. Cullom Gear Jerome and several Senators and Congressmen including Gen. Henderson. The plan includes addresses by J. H. Murphy Gov. Gear Mayor Harrison James F. Wilson and New York Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Illinois speakers. Maps of the canal route will be published and reports from many localities suggest the Northwest's largest river and canal improvement convention.
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Friends of the
Hennepin Canal Movement
Chicago
Suh
Govs
Cullom
Illinois
Gear
Iowa
Jerome
Michigan
Davis
Logan
Allison
Sawyer
Ingalls
Gen. Henderson
J. H. Murphy
Davenport
Harrison
James F. Wilson
New York
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Northwest
Lincoln to Visit Leavenworth Prison Inspection
Sec Lincoln and Adjutant General Drum plan a tour of the U S military prison at Leavenworth next week. The writer suggests stopping at Rock Island Arsenal to view its grounds today and notes Drum has relatives in Rock Island.
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Lincoln
Drum
Leavenworth
U.S
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Freight Train Crash Near Iliopolis Illinois
A freight train collided with a passenger train on the Wabash road near Iliopolis Illinois on the 6th. One engineer two firemen and a passenger were injured with broken limbs. Both engines and nine freight cars were wrecked cattle were killed and many injured three car loads of grain destroyed total loss about 25000 dollars.
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Wabash Road
Iliop‘olis
Ill
Washington Split Between Garield and Conkling Stirs GOP
The situation in Washington shows no easing as Garfield and Conkling clash over Robertson. Both declare strength and expect victory, while the President backs Robertson and Conkling vows to block confirmation. The rift threatens party harmony and public peace during the present administration.
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Freelee
Washington
Garfield
Conkling
Gage
Republican Party
Robertson
Senate
Republican caucus seeks harmony after tense meeting
The Tuesday Republican caucus aimed for moderation and harmony with no firm decisions. Conkling's speech and presidential assurances bolster his position as no New York Custom House vacancy or change is needed before the December session.
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Conkling
New York Custom House
Chat Raoberteen
Beauhoein
Possesta
Perry Ott
Annie Wettle Sreent
Creahsaereenr
Pic
Oso
Jeff Davis Dismisses Stonewall Jackson Statue Speech
A New Orleans crowd hears Jeff Davis deliver a rambling oration disparaging the late Stonewall Jackson. Davis mocks the Confederate cause and urges respect for the old general while lamenting his own age and crankiness.
Liberal translation dispute over saloon license reform
Tur Volke Zeitung of Rock Island defends its translation of an article on saloon license reduction. It invites Captain Ein Liberaler to publish his own version beside the paper’s, arguing the liberal cause and praising Alderman Peal’s independent vote.
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Tur Volke Zeitung
Rock Island
Ein Liberaler
Liberater
Volks Zeitung
Alderman Peal
Post Office Dept Cuts Steam Boat Mail Routes in South
Postmaster General James orders immediate discontinuation of steam boat mail service on several South and Southwest routes. Government savings likely to reach $15,000, signaling a purge of past department crookedness under the prior administration.
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Post Office Department
James
Milwaukee railroad men strike tests industry ties
Union workers including switchmen ware housemen and brake men demand wage increases from 2.50 to 3.00 per day 1.20 to 1.50 per hour and 45 to 50 per month with no riots reported though infection of labor unrest threatens broader industry.
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Milwaukee
Representative introduces impeachment resolution against state leaders
Briekly of Pennsylvania introduces a resolution to impeach the Governor and Attorney General over alleged irregularities in judicial appointments. The stormy scene ends with the resolution voted down by a large majority. Britain reports April trade declines with imports down 27 million and exports down 7 million from last year.
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Briekly
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Great Britain
Coroner’s Jury Censures City Officials Over Unfit Craft
The coroner's jury censures the mayor and aldermen for allowing an unfit craft to carry a human burden and suggests other city corporations share blame, signaling strong official reproach amid the incident.
Chicago surgeon Smith Whittier arrested for malpractice
Dr. James, a Chicago specialist whose real name is Smith Whittier, is held on criminal malpractice charges in Chicago relating to a young woman named Mary Held. His obscene advertisement ran in the Union and Gazette and nearly all local papers except the Dispatch which refuses patronage. Nearby fire notices include large losses at Montreal tannery, Leonard’s boiler works in London Canada, Buffalo soap works, Hameburg cabinet factory, and Ottumwa drug store and bank buildings with substantial sums reported.
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Dr. James
Chicago
Smith Whittier
Mary Held
Union and Gazette
Dispatch
Montreal
Canada
Leonard
London
Can
Buffalo
N. Y
Wil- Hameburg
Ottumwa
Iowa
Mayor Edwin Kendall Dies by Morphine in Hot Springs
Milwaukee man 55, former mayor and war veteran, ended his life in Hot Springs Arkansas on the 11th while seeking rheumatism treatment. He became despondent over illness and died by his own hand using morphine.
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Edwin Kendall
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Milwaukee
State Sunday School Convention Session at Centralia
The Centralia Illinois tent housed the State Sunday School Convention where dry weather kept the crowd comfortable yet rain required inside umbrellas. The session was very satisfactory with the treasurer reporting receipts of 141275 dollars for the past year.
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Centralia
Ilinois
Brewers Convention Reports Surging Fermented Beverage Output
At the National Brewers Convention in Chicago officials announced aggregate fermentation production rose from 1,768 barrels in 1863 to about 13 million barrels, boosting government revenue to roughly 13.17 million dollars.
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Chicago
Trouble grows for Chee Tow community amid labor unrest
Reports indicate rising tensions in a Chee Tow district as tax burdens on white laborers trigger protests. Public meetings are convened to discuss the situation and potential repercussions for local farm workers and authorities.
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Dicouetot Ag Boyt
Contested Section Case Mentions South Carolina Seat Bid
In the contested section case, Sena's candidate LeFman of South Carolina seeks a seat in the House of Representatives. A toaster is noted in the text as part of the disputed items, used in a bid to influence voters and undermine colored Republicans in certain districts.
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Sena
Wod ‘LeFman
South Carolina
Flouse of Representatives
Nomination Votes Signal Setback for Supreme Court Nominee
A line Senate Judiciary Committee vote against the nomination of State Ley Mathews foreshadows a difficult path to confirmation. Analysts say the decision reduces chances for approval and sets the stage for further Senate action on the supreme bench.
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Senate Judiary Committee
Ley Mathews
Republicans Hold Lengthy Caucus Without Agreement
Republican senators met in a lengthy Monday caucus but failed to reach a definite agreement on their future course. Conkling delivered a long speech clearly outlining his position in the ongoing controversy.
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Conkling
American Tract Society Annual Report Highlights Income
The American Tract Society reports year totals with donations and legacies 105000 dollars sales 256000 dollars RTOs receipts 1y7 000 and a year of printing seventy two million pages.
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The
American Tract Society
Exports From Seaboard Ports Report
Last week exports included flour 139026 barrels wheat 1743.72 bushels corn 1072728 bushels oats 4439 bushels barley 440 bushels pork 4679 barrels lard 4127801 pounds bacon 277259 pounds. The data lists quantities for multiple commodities shipped through seaboard ports.
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Seaboard
World’s Fair Project In New York Near Abandonment
New York dispatch says the World’s Fair project there is virtually a failure and will soon be abandoned, a conclusion long apparent to observers.
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New York
Supreme Court voids township railroad acts as unconstitutional
The Tur Ohn Supreme Court ruled that the Legislature may not authorize townships to build and operate railroads, finding the acts in conflict with the constitution and thus null and void.
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Tur Ohn Supreme Court
President withdraws Grier nomination for Third Assistant Postmaster General
The President has withdrawn the nomination of W A Grier of Pennsylvania to be Third Assistant Postmaster General as Grier has declined the position.
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W. A. Grier
Pennsylvania
Grier
Comptroller asks banks to file May 6 condition reports
The Comptroller of the Currency requires national banks to submit reports detailing their condition as of the close of business Friday May 6. This notice sets the reporting expectation for all banks under OCC oversight.
Granite statue of Stonewall Jackson unveiled in New Orleans
A granite statue of Stonewall Jackson was unveiled in New Orleans under the auspices of survivors of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
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Tuxspay
Toth
Stonewall Jackson
New Orleans
Virginia
Phelps Confirmed as United States Minister to Vienna
The Senate confirmed Hon. William Walter Phelps of New Jersey as United States Minister to Vienna, succeeding Kasson of Iowa who resigned. A fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City destroyed two shops and much machinery and other property on Monday night.
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William Walter Phelps
New Jersey
Senate
United States
Vienna
Kasson
Iowa
Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City
Ts New Treaty Restricting Chinese Immigration Passed Senate
The Senate approved a new treaty restricting Chinese immigration with only two dissenting votes marking a narrow bipartisan endorsement.
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Senate
Victor Huco Ill as Author Compared to Carlyle
Reports say Victor Huco a notable author, likened to Carlyle for France, is seriously ill. Michigan Legislature both houses pass a bill fining drunkenness as a misdemeanor. A New York rumor says Carl Schurz is offered the presidency of the Northern Pacific Railway. People have used St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism beyond belief.
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Victor Huco
France
Carlyle
England
Botn
Michigan
New York
Hoo
Carl Schurz
Northern Pacific
R. R
St. Jacobs
Haptiet Church and Cairns In Controversy Over Sunday Showings
A local dispute centers on Geo R Cairns and church trustees over use of the Haptiet Church for a school exhibition and a traveling magic lantern show with ten cent admission. The writer claims the church was open only twice for showmen since built and accuses Cairns of misrepresenting facts while detailing alleged improper conduct and failures to restore the hall.
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Church
Bre. Cairne
The
Review
Geo. R. Cairns
Cairns
John
Isle of
Patmos
Teo
Heca
Warren
Phiese
Eades Warren
Coenen
Bata Wits
Dynahous
Carris
Mir Carros
Johndebia
Savanna
Cairn
Bro. Edwards
Edwards
Christ
P K Upson Comments on Self Defense Teaching
P K Upson notes that his own protection actioot- tesching may be no better than others and hints at saying more about the matter later. He frames the topic as a matter of personal defense and praise, suggesting forthcoming remarks.
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P. K. Upson
News From Watertown Area Notes and Local Vignettes
Farmers plow for corn as river fears loom. Mrs. Axelson improves under Dr Wessel care. Albrecht sisters return from Iowa City. John E Babcock completes iron fence at Prairie Home. George McNeal called modern George Washington after hatchet incident. Mrs Alderman Henry visits Babcor. William Linn in poor health after cancer removal. Mrs John Wells travels to Council Bluffs. Ephram Warren completes Mt Pigrah painting project. Local reflections on presidents and senate consent for appointments.
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The
Review Dispatch
Abel Axelson
Wessel
Moline
Jennie
Addie Albrecht
Albrecht
Iowa City
Lizzie Bothwell
John E Babcock
George McNeal
George Washington
George
Alderman Henry
Rock Island
Babcor
Wm. Linn
John Wells
Council Bluffs
Ephram Warren
Mt Pigrah
Andrew Johnson
Senate
Bees Survive Warm Florida Winter Study Hives
In a Florida observation, bees carry honey and pollen in December while northern reports cite snow. An owner notes 35 bees alive after five and a half months in a cellar, revealing bees can store waste and survive long dormancy. H Van Order notes cracker lore on honey gathering and long hive design.
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Florida
Orth
H. van
Envied Beauty from Ricease Bitters
Advertises Ricease Bitters as a cure for impure blood and diseases of the stomach liver kidneys and urinary organs. Claims nervousness and related ailments are cured and touts the product as a never failing remedy where others fail. Promises sale by all druggists at cents a bottle.
Military Department Reorganization Restores Gulf to Missouri
The new arrangement abolishes the Gulf division and returns it to the Missouri division under Gen. Sheridan. The Atlantic and Pacific divisions remain led by Gen. Hancock and Gen. McDowell respectively.
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Gulf
Missouri
Sheridan
Atlantic
Pacific
Hancock
McDowell
Prize of Beauty and Sozopont Teeth Remedy Ad
An old advertisement extols Sozopont as preserving teeth and fresh breath for the elderly, claiming it prevents impurities and keeps teeth unimpaired with age. It contrasts Sozopont with quack medicines and notes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a health restorative for rheumatism and fatigue. The fragment mentions a New York thermomet er and a Missouri fire advertisement.
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Venus
Parker
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Moline, Ill
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Snanessee
Merritt
Union
Gurtigid
Barmon
Jeff Davis
Stonewall Jaghson
Ten Davis
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Jackson
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Confederacy
Jef
Watertown
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