Republican Rally Delayed Parade Amid Rain Yet Big Turnout
A political gathering in the evening was postponed to Monday October 27 due to heavy rain. Speakers praised Blaine and the Republican platform while detailing contrasts with Cleveland and Democratic leaders. About 1,700 marchers formed for the processions, and key figures addressed crowds in the Court House square and on the levee despite wet weather.
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Matt
James G. Blaine
Decreesi
W. ©. Bennet
Barry
Bock
Aland Glee Club
Democratic Central Committee
Blaine and Logan Glee Club
W. B. Alligon
Marcus Kavanaugh
Des Moines
Court House Square
Davenport Rally Draws Multitude in Rainy Parades
Spectators packed Brady Street as the Davenport rally drew participation from Wilton Maquoketa DeWitt Clinton and Comanche with over 1300 Plumed Knights and 3000 uniformed men amid fireworks red lanterns and heavy rain. Democrats hailed the parade as the grandest yet and Republicans praised the crowd energy despite the weather.
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Banders
East
Davenport
Dohatine
Milan
Clinton
Follo
Big Rock Island
Molina
Wilton
Brady
Perry
Main
Third Streets
Maquoketa
DeWitt
Comanche
Rock Taland
Moline
Kittles
Rock Island
Brady Street
Soldier Pension Letter Exchange With Republican Committee
Circular to Grand Army of the Republic members prints Maj. F W Haskill of Waterville Maine and B F Jones of the Republican National Committee exchange. Haskill urges pensions for 250 000 veterans citing wartime hardship and unfair disability rulings. Jones replies the party supports justice but rejects indiscriminate pensioning and points to future plan based on service and need.
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Grand Army of the Republic
F. W. Haskill
Waterville
Maine
B. F. Jones
Republican National Committee
New York City
Man
Grand Army
Congress
United States
Pension Office
Ina ‘Veterana
Great
National Party
Union
F. W. Haske
Fifth Avenue
Mason F. W. Haskell
Republican Party
B. F. Jonas
Barmuel Fussenden
Hailogis
Pho
Eriday
Indianapolis Adopts Two Delegates For Union Pension Convention
In Indianapolis it is desired that each local post send two delegates to a convention. The purpose of the convention is to provide an authorized expression of all Union soldiers and sailors on the subject of an amended pension law.
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Indianapolis
Massachusetts Labor Statistics Favor Protectionist Vote
Massachusetts labor bureau reports 1883 statistics showing Massachusetts workers earn 71 percent more than English rates in 24 industries and up to 100 percent in some sectors. The piece argues protectionism benefits workers, urging Republican votes and warning wage falls if Democrats win.
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Labor Bureau of
Massachusetts
Labor Statistica
England
The
American Register
Paris
France
Camp Fire Brings Graham Post G A R Members Together
The Graham post of the Grand Army of the Republic held its first Camp Fire at Masonic Hall on Friday evening. Citizens enjoyed camp life nostalgia with speeches, songs, and stories, ending with Soldier rations of pork and beans and hard tack served in tin dishes.
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Graham Post
Masonic Hall
Church Convention Elected Officers in Illinois Baptist meeting
At the Illinois Baptist State Association officers were elected for the Sunday School and General Association. H R Clissold of Morgan Park was named president of the Sunday School group. Recording secretary is Rev J M Smith of Chenoa. Executive Committee includes H R Clissold C B Read W S D Smith L E B Fish H T Cunningham W P Everett. General Association officers include Moderator P S Henson D D Chicago Clerk Rev Gilbert Frederick Centralia Treasurer Rev S F Gleason Mahomet Historical Secretary Rev J Bulkley D D Upper Alton. Next session set for Rockford Ill in Oct 1885. Rev L A Abbott to preach, Rev J W Vonley alternate.
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Illnois
Gilbert Frederick
Centralia
F. Gleason
Mahomet
J. Bulkley
D. D
Upper Alton
Rockford, Ill
L. A. Abbott
J. W. Vonley
Illinois School Attendance Law for Children Aged Eight to Fourteen
The law requires guardians of children aged eight to fourteen to send them to a public or private school for at least twelve weeks per school year unless excused by the local board of education or school directors. Violators face a fine of five to twenty dollars.
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State of
Illinois
Achool
Board of Education
Live Layman Highlighted From Baptist Convention
A Ben ton Illinois Baptist Banner notes L. E. Fish of Moline as a live layman returning from the Baptist Sunday School Convention in the city. He stops at L. A. McGuire’s with JA Leavitt of Leavenworth Kansas who may move to Illinois. H A Whitney of Carbondale also stops at Bro. McGuire’s.
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the Baptist Banner
Benton, ‘Ills
L. E. Fish
Moline
L. A. McGuire’s
JA. Leavitt
Leavenworth
Rus
Ilinois
H.A. Whitney
Carbondale
Bro. McGuire
Drum Major Ed Kittleson Leads Light Guard Band
City Marshal Ed Kittleson impressed as Drum Mayor of the Light Guard band on Tuesday evening. He performed with commendable skill during the band’s fancy evolutions on Mason Street, earning praise for both himself and the ensemble.
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Kittleson
Mason ‘Street
Rey
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