Dusty 1882 Political and Disaster Notes From Iowa
The fragmentary column references a May 1 1882 postmark from Moline Illinois about banking withdrawals of 197000, a Shipherd document before a committee, a coal mine explosion near Bochum in Westphalia, and a Pennsylvania Senator Mitchell railing against bossism. It also mentions a druggists’ siege in Eureka Wobdford County and local political chatter on tariff and party infighting as the era staggers through contested elections and reform rhetoric.
Turmoil in Iowa A O W Sparks Grand Lodge Move
Confusion surrounds the Iowa A O W dispute as talks of reorganizing a new Supreme Lodge emerge and old lodges face possible charter forfeiture. State actions may bar the Supreme Lodge pending compliance with Iowa insurance laws. Local efforts to curb liquor sales and minors in saloons draw scrutiny and debate over enforcement.
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Iowa
Supreme Fear
Nely Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Baloo Keepers Association of
Chiened
Tribune
Ivery
Canada Abolishes Postage Tax After June Fifteen, Newspapers Faulted
The government plans to end the post age tax in Canada, calling the unpopular levy obsolete. The Rockford Dusty Journal ceases publication, with The Daily Gazette (Smith & Eastman) buying its subscription list and enlarging the paper. Congress talks of Banatakw ja reforms and a plan to appeal in Conkling district. A Senate whisky corruption probe begins this week with a large audit and $160,000 expected to settle the issue. A Chicago abortion case involving an underage daughter of a harnessmaker sparks expectations of more disclosures as the Polar Gale and Uint class papers circulate widely.
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Rockford
Daily Gazette Company
Smith & Eastman
Geneaeg
Chicago
Eaxteen
Arrest of U S Marshal in Texas Prisoner Transport Fraud
Bessell, a United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas, was arrested in Washington Mande for presenting fraudulent expense accounts tied to prisoner transport from San Antonio to Chester. He used free railroad passes and billed full fares, with guards uncharged. Erie Quidler testified that several deputy marshals and some private banks were implicated in the fraud.
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Bessell
United States
Texas
Washington
Mande
Connecion
San Antoino
Chester
Erie Quidler
Mamdhals
Senate Commerce Committee Stirs Prospects for Canal Bills
Washington reports revival of Efetmmepia Canal plans as Senate Commerce Committee ready to back a motion upon Geo Logan’s return. Bills from Senator Alligog and Senator Logan pend in committees. final form may align with Henderson bill before House consideration.
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Washington
Senate
Copimerce
Geo Logan
Alligog
Logan
Elenderson
House
Allison
Sean Wil
Henderson
Raum interview highlights senatorial bid in Chicago
Green B Raum in Chicago on Monday pressed for a Senate interview regarding the prohibition issue. Raum declined to reply to charges but claimed temperance voters back his candidacy and forecast strong Methodist minister support. He spoke with Marshal Jones and Beveridge, after returning from Peoria where many locals expressed backing for Raum.
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En Raum
Chicago
Hin
Marshal Jones
Gen Baum
Gev Beveridge
den Raum
Peoria
Gen
Raum
Mulk as Medicine: skimmed milk aids Bright's disease cures
The article asserts General Robert Schenck is in good health despite reports of decline. It cites skimmed milk and buttermilk diets as cures for Bright's disease and typhoid fever, recounting Surgeon General Barnes and a Virginia physician’s claimed success.
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Robert Schenck
England
Bright
Barnes
Virginia
United States
Gidmund Barnes
Geneval Barnes
France
Russia
Proclamation from Irish Brotherhood Urges Restraint in Dublin
A Dublin dispatch reports the Irish Republican Brotherhood issues a plea to Irish people to refrain from public sympathy and action that aids England. The note denounces Burke and Cavendish, cites evictions and exile, and calls for amnesty and safer return for imprisoned Brethren, with later notes on arrests and Davitt’s reaction.
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Irish Republican Brotherhood
Brvke Ireland
Pepin
Irish Ub- Brotherhood
I.rb
Uija
Ireland
England
Burke
Our Hahda
Frederick Cavendish
MacEagan
Ross
Carrigudrohid
Trinh
Lord Hartington
Duke of Devonshire
Parnell
Ben Walsh
Maen
Houer
Tnstead
Gladstone
Annuinte
Freeda
Dogherty Dhe
Belfast
Fenian
An Tulae
Galaried
Irish Sea
Michael Davitt
Fort Garanp Shootings Stall Fort Troubles
Dick Rogers a cowboy was shot dead by soldiers and Jim Croton a stage robber was fatally wounded yesterday evening as they tried to run the fort. Large rewards are offered for Croton in Texas.
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Garanp
Colorado
Dick Rogers
Jim Croton
Desrunk
Terri
Crotom
Texas
Patsy Devine Executed at Gallows After Final Speech
The Clinton special notes Patsy Devine's execution at 11 15 o'clock with 150 in attendance. He proclaimed innocence, forgave all, and asked for no stay. The scene included priests and sheriff, with Devine refusing commutation and mentioning accomplice Williams.
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Clinton
Patsey Devine
Devine
Debur
Pontiie
Kuster Wan
Kankaked
Tie
Larry Good
Williams
Patsy
Tarissa
Anya
Pesan
Bobo
Gn Boorts
Isai
Alton
Bloomington
Warner Observatory Offers Prizes for New Comets and Meteorites
The Warner Observatory in Rochester announces three new prizes starting July 18 1872 for discoveries of new comets unseen in the US Canada Great Britain or Ireland. Two hundred dollars in gold for each verified discovery by telescope or naked eye, with confidential reporting to Dr Lawson Swift. A two hundred dollar prize for meteoric stones found in the specified regions, and a remaining award for a meteorite specimen meeting weight and documentation criteria.
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Warrer Observatory
Rochester NY
Paul Lewis Boss
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
Lawis Swift
Warner Observatory
Rochester
Ewalt
Henry A Ward
Dawson
Montreal
Lawrence Smith
Louisville
Wagner Observatory
Mall
Ds. Awif
Scovilles Reunite at Hotel Brunswick in Chicago
Mrs. Frances M. Scoville and her daughter Bertha were at the Hotel Brunswick when G W Scoville, arriving from Washington with his daughter the artist, met them in the hall. After a private half hour talk they planned lunch together and preparation to depart for the day. details scarce.
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Chicago Journal
Frances M. Scoville
Hotel Brunswick
Bertha
G. W. Scoville
Washington
Brunswick
S.D
Scovili
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