Interview reveals President Arthge seeks unity amid reform
Review-Dispatch reports Arthge underscores need for Republican unity and timely advice as he faces new duties. He welcomes Foster with cordiality despite initial doubt and pledges impartial administration, consults with Senators and Representatives, rejects punishment of enemies, and stresses civil service reform in line with practical governance.
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Arthge
Fdster
Foster
Senatore
House
Sena
New York Herald Opposes Mississippi River Improvement Funds
The New York Herald argues against Congressional appropriations for improving the Mississippi River. It claims ten states would benefit, but questions national justification and fairness. It notes local opposition from regions fearing harm to their business and asks where to draw the benefit lines for paying.
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New York Herald
Mississippi River
Geneseo and Moline Merchants Win Trade Through Advertising
The Republic notes Geneseo merchants draw farmers from Orion and county areas by persistent advertising and low prices. It adds that Geneseo businesses publish more ink than any other Illinois towns and that Moline merchants likewise keep ads and appealing prices to attract shoppers.
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Geneseo
Republic
Cnsemli
Peo le
Orion
Illinois
Heads of Departments Laud Judge Folger as Needed Official
The jury chiefs praise Judge Folger noting the government faces a financial crisis and a lawyer is more needed than a financier. They call Folger well suited to oversee appeals by importers, a key duty, while the new Secretary opposes paying interest on bonds when redemption funds sit idle in the Treasury.
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Folger
Volger
Water Scarcity In New York Reaches Critical Stage
Officials warn that reservoir supply will last no more than seventeen days without rain as drought tightens its grip. Fire mains stay filled while baths are banned and wells near Croton era are cleaned amid an unprecedented drought.
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New York
Suits of Cloth From Seed Cotton At Exposition
An Atlanta Exposition feature showcased making two suits from seed cotton one for Governor Squitt and one for Governor Bigelow. The garments were crafted in the ring from seven o clock pickings and worn at the evening reception.
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Atlanta Exposition
Governor Squitt
Governor Bigelow
Levee Breach Damages Illinois River Bottom Farmland
Say levee breaks on the Illinois side of the Mississippi cause about 300000 dollars in damage to jrict farm lands along the river bottom.
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Illinois
Mississippi River
Publishers Openz Union Admits Value of Space
The Dispatch endorses the Publishers Commercial Union founded by Clarence W. Taylor. It notes the union’s growing success with over 8,000 advertisers and sanctuaries at Janesville Wisconsin, managed by W. B. Cushman, and urges publishers to join for reliability ratings of customers.
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Dispatch
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Ste Srasduaries
Janesville
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Davenport woman found guilty of common assault in child death
The trial of Mrs. Catharine Uber of Davenport concluded Saturday with a guilty verdict of common assault after she allegedly beat her eight year old daughter to death days later. The jury deliberated an hour and imposed the mild sentence of up to thirty days imprisonment, highlighting perceived gaps in local protective laws.
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Catharine Uber
Davenport
Railway Safety Question Raised Over Britain 1880 Losses
The author notes that despite perceived excellence in European railways, the United Kingdom recorded 1,136 deaths and 3,857 injuries on railways in 1880, plus 45 deaths and 2,773 injuries from non-running accidents, challenging assumptions about travel safety.
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Great Britain
United Kingdom
New Jersey Officer Pours Out Contaminated Milk
In Camden officer Newton seized a milk lot and tested it with a lactometer on Friday. About 1500 quarts were poured out as adulterated. The milkmen protested the test, claiming the lactometer was worthless after further tests.
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New Jersey
Newton
Camden
Keeley Motor Company Faces Stock Shakeup and Exhibition Plans
The Keeley Motor Company shows tension as investors press for clarity while the owner plans a public exhibition next May. About 100,000 shares traded as high as 25 dollars but now fetch 3.50. Some capitalists eye Confederate bonds as potential options.
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Keeley Motor Company
President Arthur Urged to Enforce Utah Polygamy Prohibition
The passage notes President Arthur’s intent to follow predecessor policy and crack down on polygamy in Utah, and speculates that Garfield’s would have similarly pushed to suppress the practice if he had lived.
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Arthur
Utah
Garfield
Corn as Baby’s Nourishment Sparks Controversy
A local tale notes Rufus Hatch bought a large quantity of corn for his newborn, reportedly millions of bushels, and netted about 75000 dollars, drawing attention to the odd choice of feed linked to a baby and sparking discussion among readers.
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Rufus Hatch
Ex Surgeon General Hammond Argues Conscience of Lawful Act
Former Surgeon General Hammond states a conscious violator of law is fully responsible and should face punishment equal to those without mental impairment. The remark centers on accountability for illegal acts.
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Aprixa Patti Returns Home With Stunning Wardrobe
Aprixa Patti plans a November 1 return to her native area. She will perform in a blue satin and leather costume that emphasizes the stockings and is expected to wow audiences.
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Aprixa Patti
Union Pacific Opens Faster Denver Line Cornell Bluffs
Beginning Sunday, Union Pacific will run passenger trains between Cornell Bluffs and Denver via the Julesburg branch, recently completed. The new route cuts eight hours from travel time and shortens the journey between the two cities.
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Union Pacific Railway Company
Cornell Bluffs
Denver
Julesburg
England Ireland unrest deepens with arrests and naval dispatch
Government forces continue actions in Ireland with ongoing arrests in disturbed districts. Armed naval vessels have been sent to the Irish coast, signaling a show of force amid the crisis.
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Ireland
Irish
Grant Advocates Debt Policy in Virginia Politics
In a noted remark Gen Grant praises the Democrats for backing recognition of the debt while opposing certain policies. Embarial Church in Louisville is burned Friday night, a landmark cost about 150000 dollars. Pennsylvania Co plans a Pullman train run from Chicago to New York in twenty six hours.
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New York
Wisconsin Central railr o juggle ionductors scandal
In a short report the Wisconsin Central rail workers faced a financial irregularity tied to a contractor or supplier. The exact figures are unclear but appear to show a discrepancy around thirty thousand dollars, with a noted sum near 30 909.
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Wisconsin Central Railro
River Convention Debates Mississippi Valley Improvements
The river convention reassembled and elected Mark H. Dunne of Minnesota president with Geo W. Jones Iowa Clinton Briggs Nebraska J C Pettigrew Dakota and II Fullerton Illinois as vice presidents. Secretary Geo L Wright of St Louis was named secretary as delegates from twelve states discuss river improvements to aid national trade and navigation from Cairo to the Gulf with plans for dam and channel work and new barriers to raise the bed and narrow the stream.
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Iowa
Clinton Briggs
Nebraska
J. C. Pettigrew
Dakota
II Fullerton
Inois
Geo. L. Wright
St. Louis
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Gulf of Mexico
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Gazette
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Hennapin Canal
Wisconsin
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Paavep
Clinton
Burlington
Davenport
Edward Russell Davenport Named to Executive Committee
Edward Russell of Davenport is proposed as a member of the permanent Executive Committee.
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Edward Russell
Davenport
Guiteau Insanity Defense Under Scrutiny by Tax Attorneys
Tax attorneys for Guiteau study authorities for the insanity defense while Mr. Scoville reports a flood of mail from supporters and critics. Guiteau shows excitement over the trial and objects to the press revealing his correspondence. He maintains the killing was inspired by the Almighty.
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Inter Ocean notes Chicago gift to Michigan fire sufferers
The Inter Ocean reports Chicago donated 30,044 47 to Michigan fire victims, covering 3000 families and all losses from 1881 including property, livestock and furniture. It warns against relying on Michigan aid if Chicago burns again and urges continued subscriptions amid looming economic distress.
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Inter Ocean
Chicago
Michigan
Healy & Sons Sale Of Short Horn Cattle At Bedford
Healy and Sons of New Bedford Taylor Co sold about fifty head of short horn cattle last Thursday for around five thousand dollars. Friends in Rock Island county rejoice at the success. Bedford’s Weat in the South notes much of the stock was bought by Taylor county farmers and nearby counties are invited to buy improved stock there.
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Washington's Building Boom Expands with 450 Dwellings
Washington reports over 450 dwellings under construction totaling $562,600 in estimated costs. Leading builders include Hon James G Blaine Colonel Jerome Bonaparte Hon George M Robeson Hon Stanley Matthews Hon Wm Winsom General W B Hazen Hon H Pendleton and Senator C H Van Wyck.
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C. H. van Wyck
President to depart Washington for New York this week
The President will leave Washington for New York this week to handle business and settle affairs. He may be away for three or four days to complete arrangements before returning to the metropolis and occupying the Executive Mansion.
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Washington
New York
Metropolis
Floodwaters Continue Rising at Quincy Past Odds
Despite forecasts, the river at Quincy climbs to nineteen feet one and a half inches above low water. Clear weather and calm conditions allow the unrelenting flood to affect more land. every inch of rise swallows additional acres.
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Quincy
Postmaster Appointed for Lynchburg by President
The President named Clifford Stratham Postmaster of Lynchburg Virginia around 8 o clock Saturday evening. He succeeds J F Wilson who was removed and will take possession of the office shortly after the Senate adjourned.
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Lynchburg
Senate
Stratham
J. F. Wilson
River rises as Coralville lava breach enlarges Iowa River
The Tre Town river continues to rise while sixty feet of lava across the Iowa river at Coralville near Iowa City were reportedly removed Saturday morning.
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Iowa River
Coralville
Ilowa City
Government Loss Rumored From Star Route Fraud
Reports claim the government lost about 1.0 million dollars through fraudulent extension of the Star route service, averaging roughly 290 thousand dollars a year.
PRR Posts First Fast Train Eastward From Chicago
The Pennsylvania Railroad sent its first fast train eastward Monday from Chicago. The train carried four sleepers and was well loaded with passengers.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Confusion in Washington as bond and diplomatic notes surface
A UN order in Washington for 1,000,000 Confederate bonds collides with reports of General Kilpatrick, U S minister to Chile, facing deportation or serious illness. A chaotic note references extirpation of pests and a mistaken focus on future years, with widespread insect concerns complicating the scene.
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Washington
Monicay
Republican support for Virginia liberalism shapes Mahone fight
A Virginia political dispute over the postmastership and coalition with Liberal Republicans is framed as unity. The text asserts Republicans backed the President and Mahone’s ally, denying dissent among caucus members and portraying the two day resistance as strengthening Mahone’s position.
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Servant At Arms
Riddelberger
Mahone
Geneseo Republic to Enlarge by Extra Half Sheet
The Geneseo Republic plans to enlarge its size by issuing an additional half sheet, following the pattern set by the Review. This move expands the paper to cover more local news and advertisements for its readers.
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Geneseo Republic
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