Moline Dispatch Review Notes on Pardons and Tax Rates
The piece comments on Sergeant Mason and the desire for pardon, noting he rejects a pardon from any Guiteau president. It also reports Illinois 14882 tax rate fixed at 36 cents per 100, with 21 for general state purposes, 14 for school, 1 for military. A Milwaukee meeting of the national free whisky association discusses Ohio, pro prohibitionists, and a proposed amendment to strike out Ohio.
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Mason
Tue National Free Whisky Association
Milwaukee
Kinzua Viaduct Opened As World’s Highest Bridge
The Kinzua viaduct in Pennsylvania has been completed as the world’s highest bridge. It spans 2,052 feet on a New York and Lake Erie Railroad branch, rises 801 feet above ground, carries a single track, and was built over Bradford oil region into Elk County coal fields. It uses 3.5 million pounds of iron and cost 275000 dollars. The roadway sits 2,008 feet above sea level on an Allegheny mountain spur.
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TRE
Pennsylvania
Kinzua
New York and Lake Erig
Bradford Oil Region
Elks County
Alleghany
Tugboat lifesaving dispute riles Chicago inspectors
A Chicago decision on steamboat inspection regulations drew sharp remarks from the Supervising Inspector General who argued no department rule should bar saving drowning people. Yet Chicago officials avoided endorsing tug interference for life saving, leaving tug owners uncertain about taking passengers on lake excursions.
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Chicago
Postmaster General Howe Advances Cheaper Postage Vision
Howe foresees cheaper postage near term while keeping the postal service from burdening the government. A St. Louis inventor patents a combined envelope setter and stamp, a compact unit with a corner stamp and gummed edges designed to deter tampering. The device can be issued by the government without costing two cents per item.
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Howe
St. Louis
Sprague Estate in Rhode Island Prolonged Legal Struggle
Wes the Spragues of Rhode Island had assets near 20 million with liabilities about six million less. An assignee was hoped to settle or reduce claims within years, but legal complications grew and suits multiplied. The case now resembles an English chancery suit, entangling the property and delaying resolution.
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Wes the
Spragues
Rhode Island
Melancholy Shooting in St Louis Highlights Press Abuse
The St Louis shooting death of Col. Slayback at the hands of Col. Cockrel, Post Dispatch editor, is linked to a culture of personal abuse in political rivalry. Newspapers widely circulated disgraceful personalities and lies aimed at rivals and their families, eroding public trust in those who claim to provide facts.
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St. Louis
Col. Slayback
Col. Cockrel
Post Dispatch
Alan
Especial ‘Organi’c
Hamlet at the opera house stars ex pastor Miln
Ex pastor George C. Miln, former Unity Church Chicago successor, gave a Hamlet performance last night. He appeared self-possessed and won continuous applause from the audience, with each scene recalled. Critics call his interpretation distinct and individual.
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George C. Miln
Brooklyn
Robert Collyer
Unity Church
Chicago
Hamlet
Amiet
Hamlet critics clash over Milo debut and Miln comparison
Newspaper reviews deride Milo as a promising scholar yet lacking stage polish while lampooning his dramatic improvisation. The Journal and Herald critique his gestures and facial expressiveness, with the Inter Ocean finding the actor a worse failure than Miln the theologian.
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Associated Press
the Journal
Hamlet
Milo
Miln
George C Milo
Diffiult
The Chicago Herald Company Receiver Suit
W Scott Smith of Washington sues the Chicago Herald Company for a receiver. The bill describes capital stock at 150000 dollars, 830 outstanding, and stockholder coercion through a 50 percent assessment in 1882. It alleges false statements, government patronage, and stock depreciation linked to a campaign against administration officials. It seeks a receiver, an accounting, and restitution for misused funds.
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W Scott Smith
Washington
Chicago Herald Company
F Hatchis
Jus W Scott
F W Rice
O F Aldis
W BP Eaton
Eaton
Hatch, Scott and Rice
Herald
United States
Hatch
Scott
Rice
Patch
H. W. Wolseley
Ort
Fee
Church Sermon Sparks Scandalous Crackback
A young man in an Illinois town interrupted a church service and was rebuked by the minister who warned that a woman was not present. The youth retorted loudly that the minister knew where she was and hinted at hidden improprieties, provoking laughter before the doxology closed the service.
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Illinois
Tomato Arrival in Paris Shrinks its Costly Luxury
In 1770s Paris the tomato was nearly unknown, but southern French invasion of the era helped its acclimatization. By the end of 1908 the fruit was sold at Les Halles by the half dozen, per the Almanach des Gourmands.
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Paris
France
Les Halles
Drayton Hall Tournament Ends After Accident
An event at Drayton Hall produced a tense moment when a participant fell from a bar during a contested task overseen by Jane Tay. The rest of the proceedings continued, though the incident drew attention from onlookers.
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Drayton Hall
Land
Jane Tay
Tragic Lake Sailing Disaster Near Chicago
A man Henry Han sen and his two children aged eight and ten perished when a small sailboat capsized on a lake off Chicago during a windy day. A row boat crewman named Putten is also reported drowned. Tug captains reportedly refused to assist due to licensing and penalties, sparking criticism and calls for lifesaving exemptions.
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Henry Hansen
Henry
Alice
Chicago
Putten
Parker
Lfe
Dumont
openWy
Tole
Toys
Star Route Bribery Case Deepens With Arrests Near
Attorney General Brewster says key arrests in the star route bribery matter are imminent and that a DOJ insider involved as a spy is among the expected detainees. An alleged interview with Col RG Ingersoll appears with affidavits detailing efforts to bribe jurors to favor the government.
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Philadelphia
Brewster
Aumong
Department of Justice
Star Routers
Gumit
Col
RG. Ingersoll
Star Route
Bowen
Brewster Cameron
Indictment of Arabi Pasha Delayed by Defense Counsel Questions
Prosecution says court martial cannot convene for a week due to disputes over defense counsel for Arabi Pasha and revolt leaders. Britain considers handing Arabi to military authorities for trial while he insists on English counsel. Evidence of Bedouin shootings and complicity in the June massacres remains uncertain to secure conviction. Correspondence from Tel-el-Kebir era has reached the foreign office.
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Arabi Pasha
E Piles
Edward Malet
Reorof Arabi Pasha
Alexandria
Arabi
Woleeley
Tel-el-Kebir
Foreign Office
Unclear OCR item on suffrage and ballot access
Fragmentary text references Ana Dickreox and a discussion of female suffrage and ballot box issues. The readable portion suggests debate over rights and political process, but concrete details, dates, or affiliations are not discernible.
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Ana Dickreox
Duke
Arabi Defends Actions Against Alexandria Massacres
Arabi outlines his defense denying knowledge or responsibility for massacres in Egypt during the war. He argues the British fleet breached rights by bombarding Alexandria with short notice and inciting native mobs against Christians. He claims he tried to restrain violence, cites a Maltese attacker as a trigger, and asserts loyalty to the Sultan and Khedive, noting their prior decoration.
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Arabi
Alexandria
Tanth
Egypt
Pin Ape
Seymour
Beymour
Bed of Bran for Babies Promises Peaceful Nights
French doctor introduces a bran filled cradle method to soothe infants, claiming it prevents nighttime crying and keeps the child secure. Tests on his own children reportedly show the approach succeeds, with warming bran aiding development and comfort, though nurses are to confirm results.
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Bourgeous
Vigoreaux
Childrn
Naval Court of Inquiry Probes Bennett Arctic Expedition Loss
The Naval Court of Inquiry in Washington hears testimony on vessel condition at San Francisco departure, management up to destruction, loss details, boat crews plans, officers efforts for safety and relief, and the conduct of all officers and men. Lieutenant Danenhower testifies about the voyage.
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Naval Court of Inquiry
Washington
San Francisco
Ieutenant Danenhower
Garfield illness claims vetted by Congress board
Tax followings a complete list of claims filled with the board designated by Congress to audit claims arising from the illness and death of President Garfield. Items include Dr Bliss 25000 Dr Hayes Agnew 14700 Dr Robert deyburn 16800 Dr Lamb 1000 Dr Susan A Edson 10000 H 8 Little 8289 Benedict 887.50 Walsh 500 Independent Ice 1517 and fourteen other claims totaling 1962.6 The board awaits further input from Dr Hamilton or Dr yyntor.
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Congress
Garfield
Bliss
Hayes Agnew
Robert Deyburn
Lamb
Elberon
Susan A. Edson
H. 8. Little
Central Railroad
Chas. A. Benedict
New York
Jas. W. Walsh
Independent Ice Company
Fce
Hamilton
Yyntor
Great Trouble With American Women Exercise
A long opinion period piece argues that American women lack outdoor exercise and field work. It cites Miss Bertha Von Hillern claiming with control of 100 women she could make ninety healthy in a year. It notes urban wives and daughters of the rich live in chronic invalidism due to family age.
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Bertha von Hillern
Fire Damages Luana Home. Estimated Loss Revealed
A Luana Iowa residence was damaged by fire causing significant loss with investigators noting an estimated $20,000 in damages. Firefighters reported the blaze began Tuesday afternoon and was brought under control after hours of effort.
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Luana
Iowa
Enen
Vanderbilt Returns From Western Trip to New York
William H. Vanderbilt arrived in New York at 11 am with friends after a twelve day western excursion reaching Leadville. He dismisses Chicago interview misrepresentations and denies ever buying railroad commissioners or legislators, saying the public bed phrase was twisted and that he opposed state commissions. He will rest at home, noting fatigue from the long journey.
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Vanderbilt
N. Y. Tribune
William H. Vanderbilt
New York
Leadville
Chicago
State Commission
Albany
Malignant misstatement over my railroad leadership denial
The speaker denies misquotes about his views as president and trustee for stockholders. He defends his manage ment of the Central road and public service while denying sensational interviews about card games and a Northwestern extension. He cites Denver and Leadville reports as misrepresentations.
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The
Central Road
Denver
Leadville
Schell
Sehell
Northwestern
Central Pacific
Hucbett
Chicago
Pole Walk Failed Wire Walker Survives Narrow Fall
A workman attempting to cross a slack telegraph wire thirty feet above ground between poles on Washington Street slipped but caught the line. He slid to the pole and descended with cuts on his hands and strained arms, asking colleagues not to reveal his name. The crowd watched as he avoided a fatal fall.
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Washington Street
Arrairs in Census Bureau Educational Division
The educational division faces chaotic records and overbearing procedures. A meticulous chief and quirky clerical rules have consumed much time, leaving the division scarcely past the elementary stage. Current costs total 25000 dollars with five years more required at the present pace to finish the work.
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Census Bureau
Poem Fragment Reflects Local Gossip and Poison Oysters Fear
The fragment mocks a Carrollton youth who asks a girl for ice cream or oysters knowing neither is available. It rails at the hollow framing of a supposed poisoning case that spread fear in a neighboring village, hinting at manipulative storytelling.
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Carrollton
Columbus Texas Counts Twenty Bad Ten to Sixteen
In Columbus Texas a brief item notes counts ranging from twenty to ten and six teen in a locally observed tally. The fragment names Columbus but provides no clear event or outcome.
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Columbus
Tex
Divided Brooklyn Church Faces Resignation Breach Fight
In Brooklyn the Congregational church of Christian Endeavor clashes over orthodoxy and heterodoxy after Rev Wilbur F Crafts refuses resignation and stays as pastor. Sunday school officials defer resignations, while heterodox members threaten to remain as passive contributors. Rev Dr Edward Eggleston opposes using the name Christian Endeavor and urges tolerance of differing views.
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Mr. Crafts
Congregational Church of Christian Endeavor
Brooklyn
Majorit
Wilbur F. Crafts
Crafts
Crufts
Edward Eggleston
Eggleston
Star Route defendants face second trial and cabinet clash
Obnoxious figures from the Star route case push for renewed prosecution as the second trial is set. They seek to remove Attorney General Brewster from the cabinet, hoping Merrick and their ally depart with him, and aim to block Judge Wylie from presiding again.
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Brewster
Garfield
McVegh
Merrick
The Chicago Liquor Ordinance Faces Public Criticism
The Citizen's League opposes the May or Harrison recommended ordinance adopted by the Chicago Council. It tightens penalties by making it an offense for minors and habitual drunkards to buy liquor, but critics say it will hinder the League by forcing testimony from minors and exposing juveniles, potentially criminalizing youth and undermining enforcement efforts.
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Harrison
Chicago Council
Citizen's League
League
Sold His Wife Divorce Case Sheds Light On Adultery Joke
In a divorce action E A Lauten sued Mary E Lauten. The husband allegedly signed a paper selling his wife for one dollar as a joke. The wife soon left to live with the buyer. The defense argued the writing was a joke and not a real sale. The judge reserved his decision.
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E. A. Lauten
Mery E. Lauten
Balloon ascent at Schiltz park ends safely
A balloon ascent at Schiltz park Milwaukee Sunday left Julia Le Comte as the pilot with a 65000 foot heated air craft. A sailor aiding with ropes was accidentally hoisted aloft and clung to a stay rope but the balloon partly deflated and settled a mile away. Both occupants escaped unharmed.
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Schiltz Park
Milwaukee
Julia le Comte
Unclear excerpt prompts hotel clerks’ relief linked to Sexton
Brief, but fragmented text notes a long suspicion around hotel clerks being lifted by Albert Sexton of Cincinnati. It mentions moonstone diamonds and linen fronts, with scattered phrases about pecuniary matters and imprecise details.
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Moline, Ill
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