Building Association funds housing and water debates rise
The Building Association formed in June 1880 reports 180 stockholders with ten new houses built and four to mortgages cleared. New paid up stock allows dividend options boosting available funds. Water supply discussions center on artesian wells and city water use across major cities. Davenport smallpox alarms prompt Rock Island Moline talk on a shared pest house and site disputes with government concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Building Association
T4co
Brossoo
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Piper
Board of Health
Wheelock
Col Flagler
Monster ships and their growing tonnage reach new records
Corbamis era ships ranged from 30 to 40 and tonnage, while inland steamers run 1 250 tons and Cunard liners near 4 000 tons. A new vessel named ser via exceeds all prior builds at 8 500 tons with a twin battalion and nine watertight compartments, promising reduced danger from waves and seasickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbamis
America
Peerless
City of
Cleveland
Cunard Line
TE Irman Line
Esq Swensson
Servia
Great Eastern
New York House Party Balance Reported
The election yields 146 straight Republicans and 146 straight Democrats with eight Greenbackers two Readjusters and one Independent Republican Smyth of Brooklyn. If five Greenbackers two Readjusters and Smyth align with Republicans a ten vote majority emerges. A Democratic Greenbacker coalition to organize is now unlikely as Hewitt and others refuse involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styc
New York
Astor
House
Smyth
Brooklyn
Greenbackers, the Two Readjusters
Demrats
Greenbackers
Hewitt
American Artist Unveils Four Season Cover for Century Magazine
Mr Humu Veppre has completed a seasonal five part cover for The Century Magazine after returning from Rome. Each section features emblems for the months with dignified female figures. the midwinter panel is tipped with the Aurora Borealis against a preserved paper color and deep ink massing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humu Veppre
Rome
Independence man flees to escape Jesse James gang
Buchner Basnaw of Independence Missouri, once pardoned to testify in a Glendale train robbery case, fled the country after gang threats. Three letters from Jesse James and his men ordered him to leave under death penalty if he stayed. Officers guarded him but his exact location remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchner Basnaw
Independence
Gendale
Bill Ryan
Jesse James
Repudiation Supportner-pledged Counties Form Delegates
The Democratic executive committee urged clubs in every county and township to select delegates to the State convention who are pledged to nominate no man not in accord with repudiation. Republicans view the address with satisfaction and predict victory in the next canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
South
Democratic Party
Tammany Attacks Mayor Grace Over Conduct
Theresa row in progress between Tammany and Mayor Grace of New York City escalates as Alderman Sauer denounces the Mayor as dishonest and contemptible. He accuses Grace of underhanded acts and calls for contempt from honest men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Lively
Tammany
Grace
New York City
Aldermhan Sauer
Monroe Doctrine in 1881 sparks canal influence debate
Spain shows interest in American possessions and Panama Canal sway as Iowa author gains notice in the American Review for an article on The Monroe Doctrine in 1881. International rows loom if the canal costs rise beyond its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
America
Panama Canal
Iowa
American Review
State Board of Health Requires Vaccination Certificates
A Chicago telegram reports the State Board of Health has decided that pupils may not be admitted to schools in the state after January 1 without vaccination certificates. The note adds that teachers in Moline will be informed and to take appropriate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Board of Health
Moline
Woman Convicts Alleged Slanderer in Sendca Kan
A young woman in Sendca Kansas confronts and convicts an alleged slanderer, a local incident that highlights social tensions and legal restraints in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sendca
Kan
Sangamon River Flood Reaches Peak and Recedes
The Sangamon River flood has peaked and begun to recede. Water covers rich bottom lands up to two miles wide near River ton seven miles east of Springfield, submerging corn fields, wagon roads, cattle pens, and hog lots. The State Department of Agriculture estimates corn crop losses at 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sangamon
Riverton
Springfield
Riverton Alcohol Works
John Black
Wabash
Edward Ayer
State Department of Agriculture
Pension Rolls Swell Amid Suspected Fraud in December
The December pension rolls reach 7 6 0 0 0 0 dollars as concerns rise over rapid growth sixteen years after the Rebellion. Congress is expected to probe frauds with possible blame pointed at professional claim agents and pension schemers influencing officials in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Washington
Wisconsin election returns show Bush over 12,000 for governor
Democrats who believed they carried the state discover on full returns that General Bush won the governorship by more than 12,000 votes. Republicans claim a strong showing despite harsh campaign conditions and mudslinging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Bush
Indiana marriage benefit swindles target investors
In Indiana a scheme promotes Marriage Benefit Associations selling shares from 3 to 5 dollars with promises of 200 to 300 dollars per share at marriage. Assessments on marriages quickly consume gains and investors resign, letting shares pass to managers. State authorities weigh repressive measures against these schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Murder Atrocity Shocks Evanston Worker
A murder of unusual atrocity was found in Evanston Cook county Tuesday morning. Bachelor farmer Hoessier living alone west of North Evanston station was found dead, believed killed by a strolling tramp to whom he had given lodging. Anax was the instrument of attack and robbery the object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Cook County
Hoessier
North Evanston Station
Anax
Maryland Democrats Lose Ground as Republicans Gain
A historical note shows Maryland's Democratic margin shrinking each election. In 1879 Democrats carried the state by over 22 000 votes, in 1880 by about 15 000, and in 1881 by only 13 513. The shift indicates a slow but steady Republican rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Death of H1.W Redfield noted as leading correspondent
Prominent journalist H1.W Redfield dies after years of service as a Washington correspondent in the pay of the Cincinnati Commercial. His death marks the loss of a highly regarded newspaper figure with wide influence in national reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
Washington
Cincinnati Commercial
The Irish Convention Appeals to the Chicago Meeting
Irish delegates led by P. O Connor Eugene Shelley and T. M. Stealy urge the Chicago Convention opening November 30 to reflect the magnitude and sacred cause of Ireland’s struggle. They challenge favorable Ireland accounts and warn rent pressures grow as 40 000 soldiers and 12 000 armed police loom. The Irish American National Convention at McCormick Hall expects 2 000 attendees with a Tuesday manifesto urging Irish American groups and temperance societies to send delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T P. O'Connor
Eugene Shelley
T. M. Stealy
New York
Ireland
Chicago
America
Gladstone
McCormick Fflall
Legatis
Father Sheehy
O’conn
Healey
Temperance Societies
Coal Miners Debate Wages and Hours
Fragmentary notes show coal miners discussing pay and work hours. References mention cents per bushel and advances, with tone indicating negotiation or strike activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Trial testimony on mentally incompetent defense in Guiteau case
Defense calls medical experts and outlines insanity plea as Charles Guiteau interrupts proceedings. Scoville presents life of the prisoner, cites religious fervor and Moody Sankey revivals, while Guiteau objects, asserts truthfulness, and accuses witnesses of fabrication. The court cautions the defendant and weighs admissibility of evidence as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiteau
Scoville
Chicago
Dr. Rice
Wisconsin
Guitean
Defendent
Guiteau
Pris Ner
Charley Reed
Gutteau
Gueteau
Toledo
Apostle Paul
Corkhill
Guitgan
Guiteau Arguments and Defense Witnesses in Trial
The defense frames Guiteau as sane but ill prepared, noting his troubled finances and claims of divinely inspired acts. Witnesses testifying for the defense describe him as not deranged, though misaligned, with one stating he was inspired by God and another supporting his sanity while acknowledging eccentric behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gultegu
Hla
Guiteau
Scoville
Gurtenu
General Grant
Senator Conkling
Gusteau
Gateau
Garfield
Hancock
Col. Corkhill
Col Corkhill
Frank Tinton
Boston
Public Hall
Charles J Guiteau
West
God
Jesus Christ & Co
Heaven
Hell
Davidge
Dr. Rice
Wisconsin
Steter
New Stock Exchange Scheme Backed by Leading Magnates
A new stock exchange combined with a bank and trust company is forming in New York. The project gathers world famous capitalists and railway magnates including Vanderbilt Gould Field Huntington Morgan Sage Dows Dillon Mille Jewett and others. Bankers in St Louis Chicago Boston Philadelphia and other cities back the plan. Reported capital is five million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Stock Exchange
Bank and Trust Company
New York
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Cyrus W. Field
C. P. Huntington
E.C. Morgan
Russell Sage
David Dows
Sidney Dillon
PD. O. Mille
H. J. Jewett
Secret brewers meeting in Milwaukee draws Midwest reps
A secret gathering of brewers occurred in Milwaukee last Friday with attendees from St. Louis Cincinnati and Chicago. The meeting is believed to discuss the nationwide investigation initiative recently launched by Commissioner Raum of the internal revenue department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
United States
Raum
Internal Revenue Department
Star Route cases eyed for grand jury indictments
Acting Attorney General public reports by Special Attorney A M Gibbson detail evidence against post office thieves. The report criticizes the Sixth Auditor and Postoffice contract office for abuses, urging vigorous enforcement to correct wrongs and bring wrongdoers to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gibbson
United States
Postoffice Department
the Treasury
Reward dispute over Thomas remains surfaces claimants
The report notes a $50 reward for finding Mr Thomas remains. Gilchrist had two men stationed to watch the site. the men surfaced the body and now claim the reward. Gilchrist says they were paid daily and not entitled to the reward. court action may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Gilchrist
Gilchriat
Baldwin family faces multiple financial blows across states
The Baldwin family endures a string of losses: First Baldwin of Newark defaulted for 2.5 million dollars. Then Baldwin near Columbus, Ohio was burglarized for 40 thousand in gold plus loss of horses. Theo F Baldwin, teller at Mechanic Bank in Newark, misapplied 50 thousand dollars and is jailed for want of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Newark
Columbus
Ohio
Theo
F Baldwin
Mechanice Bank
Lawyer Trepe Weighs Help for Guiteau Case in Chicago
Lawyer Trepe of Chicago, key advisor for Seville and Guiteau, has not decided if he can assist. Pressing engagements and his wife's health keep him in Chicago, while he faces strong pressure to aid Guiteau. He believes the assassin is murderous and should be imprisoned for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trepe
Chicago
Seville
Guiteau
Mob seizes prisoner and hangs man on bridge near Athens
A mob entered Athens jail at two o'clock yesterday, seized Christopher Davis accused of outraging an elderly woman, and hanged him from a beam beneath a bridge over the Hocking River on the road to the lunate axylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Christopher Davis
Nebraska killer capture rewards awarded to Suerite Kunan
Suerite Kunan of Nebraska, who captured Ed Williams, has received half the state reward for the Williams capture. He had already taken half from Dunn and Pepin counties, totaling 750 dollars in this state. He will pass Springfield, Illinois, on his way home to claim half the reward offered by Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suerite Kunan
Nebraska
Ed Williams
Notorius Ou
Dunn
Pepin
Springfield
Williams
Testimony Links Goodnow to Insurance Swindle In Fire Scheme
Funver testifies on Tuesday implicating Goodnow in a scheme to burn the vessel Western Sea and defraud insurers in the recent swindle tied to Daniel B Gaood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funver
Daniel B
Western Sea
Goodnow
Bridge closes 30 mile gap on San Antonio to Laredo road
Tie sizing on the Mexican National road across the Rio Grande at Laredo Texas has been turned on the bridge. The international road from San Antonio to Laredo will close the thirty mile gap in twenty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Laredo
Texas
San Antonio
Bloomington to Chicago Railroad Firm Formed by Plumb Family
A company is incorporated to construct a railroad from Bloomington to Chicago. The incorporators are mainly members of the Plumb family of Streator. Capital stock is $1,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Chicago
S'he Incorporatore
Plumb
Streator
Florida orange crop estimate and export plan
The orange crop of Florida is estimated at 35,000 ovo, with all but 5,000,000 destined to leave the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Land Prices Across Cities Reported Per Acre
The article notes land sales in Paris at 2 000 000 dollars per acre, in London at 5 000 000 dollars per acre, and in New York at 8 000 000 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
New York
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Moline, Ill
MF MA Gould
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Albany
Detroit
Buffalo
High Bridge
Croton
Harlem River
Manhattan Island
Riock River
The
Cvllom
Titllinois and
Michigan Canal
Sciatica
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