Illinois politics shift as Brand wins Senate seat
A Chicago letter reports Brand’s Democratic victory by ten votes over Lehrman overturning the expected Lehrman win. The writer blames intra party fighting for Republican losses, notes Carter Harrison's possible rise, and criticizes factional leaders while predicting continued party conflict amid national figures like Blaine and Conkling. The piece also covers local posts, labor slowdowns, and cultural notes from Quincy to Molise.
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Counterfeit Dollars Circulating In Public Banks
A notably skilled counterfeit dollar is circulating with a high level of imitation. Dated between 1878 and 1884, it is made of white metal, silver plated, and compactly formed. The engraving is exact, but the coin runs slightly light. Authorities warn of a potential flood of such forgeries and continue efforts to identify the manufacturers without success.
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United States
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to Convene in Cambridge
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Rock Island district will meet in semi annual session at Cambridge Henry county on Thursday and Friday the 4th and 5th. Women and men speakers include Mrs T J Robinson Mrs MM Sturgeon Mrs E W Spencer Mr William Jackson Mrs W Hurst Miss Iva Pearce Mrs M C Koeberg Mrs Hyde and Miss L D Hartzell among many others. Rev W H Witter Rev J D Calhoun Rev H K Mutcalf Mrs J M Wright Mrs Nelson Pierce Mrs Rev J Dille Mrs Dr Bowers Rev J H Wilson Mrs EB Mohr Rev W A Spencer Rev RG B Ventees D D and Rev J A WT Cambridge will address.
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H.K. Mutcalf
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Aledo
Nelson Pierce
Galva
J. Dille
Winnipeg Prospects Highlighted by C H Deere
The Hon. C H Deere reports Winnipeg growing rapidly with rich black soil and excellent crops. Wheat fetches fifteen cents more here, a new Pacific rail link soon to open, and hope in Hudson Bay Transportation plans. Democrats and free traders foresee cheaper US supplies amid tariff concerns and a forecast of long term prosperity.
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C. H. Deere
Pacific Coast
United States
Deere
Escapade at Moline Depot Sparks Family Reunion Tale
A married woman and an 18 year old daughter from Rock Island attempted a Chicago visit without families knowing. They hid trunks at Moline depot before the 9 pm train, were spotted by the husband and the girl's mother, fled toward Hotel Nemur, fell into a ditch but escaped together. The wife returned home. the daughter stayed under her mother’s control.
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Moline
A Drunkard's Wife Supreme Court Iowa Opinion
The Iowa Supreme Court case held that a wife may not divorce a husband for his drunkenness if she knowingly married him despite his intemperate habits. The judge advised the wife to accept the duties of a drunkard's wife, noting a single pre marriage pledge of reform is not enough to justify separation.
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Supreme Court of Iowa
Western Union Reports Fiscal Year Earnings and Strike Costs
The annual report shows capital stock at 80.6 million dollars with a small portion held by Union Trust Company in trust. Gross earnings rose by about 178 thousand dollars while expenses surged due to extraordinary strike costs in July and August 1883. Strike-related costs nearly half a million. without them, revenue would exceed twenty million and net profits above seven and a half million. Despite losses and fierce competition, net profits paid seven percent on outstanding stock, amounting to 5,600,170.37, with 528,841.27 for interest and sinking fund and a 408,915.00 addition to the general surplus.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Union
Tiuat Company
Intercat
Leap Year Masquerade At Namur Hall Draws Crowd
Leap year party in Namur Hall drew over sixty couples Saturday evening. A bright quartet of young ladies led by Miss Kiatenhoff, Miss Misa May flamler, and Miss Delia Jones organized the event. Costumes were rich and the dance flows showcased a lively social scene.
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Namur Hall
Kiatenhoff
Misa May Flamler
Delia Jones
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