Qua Chicago Letter Reveals Election Turmoil in Cook County
A Chicago letter warns of improprieties and voter suppression tactics amid the 19th century presidential and state races. It cites Carter Harrison, McDonald, Mackin, and Van Pelt coordinating with county officials to secure Cook County for Democrats, with fears of ballot stuffing and federal interference. Mentions Rally plans, party infighting in the Third District, and upcoming events including Blaine and Hendricks gatherings, plus cultural notes on local theatres and churches amid a cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilegal
Carter Harrison
McDonald
Mackin
Cook County
Board of
County Commissioners
van Pelt
Bossover
Harrison
Oglesby
Wm. E. Mason
George E. Davis
Congressional Committee
Mason
Ward
United States
Democrats Had Quite Large Gathering In Favor of Mr. Hendricks
Blaine
Rock Island County
House
Senate
Springfield
Cook
Moling
Ald
A. C. Grout
Twelfth Ward
Eugene Carey
McVickers
Margaret Mathers
Helen Faucit
Ellen Tree
Adelaide Nelson
Clara Morris
Mary Anderson
Lander
Hanlons
Switzerland
William
Third Presbyterian Church
Moline Esteemed for Industry Wealth and Beauty
A letter from Albany’s Daily Press praises Moline and Davenport for regional prosperity. It notes La Salle Peru coal and zinc rich country, famed Moline Wagon Company, wealth, refined society, and Western beauty, contrasting Davenport whiskey lore with a traveler’s prohibitionist joke. The piece closes with a wedding notice for Frederick Denkman and Rhoda Lee at Rock Island residence.
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Albany
Daily Press and Knickerbocker
Moline
Ludio
la Salle
Peru
Chicago
Rock
Union
Moline Wagon Company
Davenport
Rock Island
Iowa
Denkman
Lee
Frederick Denkman
Rhoda Lee
Milo Lee
Aland
W. 8
Marquis
James Warnock
la Claire
Gray Lee
Mary Lee
Lizzie Weyerhauser
Myra Lee
Lonie Denkman
Blaine and Logan Club Formed at Stewartville Rally
In Stewartville a Blaine and Logan flag raised in Joe Smiths yard spurred a large crowd. A Blaine and Logan club was organized with J B Cornwall as President and committees named to canvass voters, arrange speakers, marshal a parade, and plan a public demonstration for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine and
J. A. Montier
George W. Woodruff
J. Smith
David Zeigler
Charles Heck
P. Helander
Andrew Hanna
Moline
Geo. W. Woodruff
Joe Smith
Mr. Crane
Messrs Murphy and Bowen
Stewartville
Fire Alarm Over Gilbert Town Blaze Lights Sky
At 11:15 p.m. a dense smoke cloud issued from Borneman gardens in Gilbert town. Flames grew powerful, lighting the sky as residents of East Moline raced to the river to view the fire. An attempted crossing by boat failed and the blaze burned for nearly two hours amid widespread excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneman's Gardens
Gilbert Town
Dimock & Gould
East Moline
Democratic Meeting Draws Broad Local Attendance at Namur Hall
A Namur Hall gathering hosted by A. R. Bryant featured Democratic candidate M. Prentiss of Macomb who spoke, with Elmer Hurst and M. M. Corbett of Rock Island also addressing attendees. A fife and drum band played as Republicans and others joined in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namur Hall
A. R. Bryant
M. Prentiss
Macomb
Peidentar
Elmer Hurst
M. M. Corbett
Rock Island
Catholic Fair Introduces Political Speeches in Moline
The Catholic congregation plans a fair at the abating rink next Wednesday through Friday with political speeches. Hon. M. V. Gannon of Davenport speaks for Democrats next Wednesday, Hon. J. B. Danforth of Rock Island for Greenbacks next Thursday, and a Republican speaker closes Friday. Deere’s band will provide music. COMMITTEE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Gannon
Davenport
Democratic Party
J. B. Danforth
Rock Island
Greenback Party
Republican Party
Deere
Moline
Street Railway Debate Urges Broad or Narrow Gauge
In Moline citizens urge building a street railway on Fifteenth Street despite gauge debates. Proponents say both gauges cause street wear but benefits of the railway outweigh concerns and subscriptions show strong support, urging the city council to proceed without overemphasizing gauge differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Fifteenth Street
W Kons
Farmers and the Tariff Opinion in the Presidency Journal
Farmers argue free trade theorists misread the intelligent farmer who supports protection. They claim protection raises prices for raw materials and preserves markets for dairy, eggs, pork, and wool. Rhode Island agriculture would suffer without manufactured goods and tariff protection.
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Great Britain
Europe
Rhode Island
Australia
New England
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Isaac Cassel
Second Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Tird
Fourth Ave
Agency
American of
Lancashire Royal
Eng
Glens Falls
Pennsylvania
NW. Y
Mourine, J
W. E. Stevens
TAL Aggregati Germania of
N.Y
London & Lancashire Fire Association
Connecticut
Hartford
Northwestern
Nat'l Wis
Liverp
Lond
N & Cloire Fireman’s Fund of
San Francisco
Chard
Phoenixi
London
Nat'l of
Queen of England
Fins Co
America
Lowe Sewing Machine
Cho. A. Peterson
Second Ave
Molin
Connaughton
U.S. A
P. O
Phar Russell
Murphy
Tex
Minne
Reet
Menasha N&ss
Ghicaco
Rock Island & Pacific R’y
Atlantic
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa Salle
Geneseo
Mwinois
Muscatine
Wshington
Keokuk
Knoxville
Oskalooea
Fairfield
Des Moines
West Liberty
City
Avoca
Audubon
Marian
Quthrie Center
Council Bluffa
Yowny Gallatin
Trenton
Cameron
Kansas City
Missouri
Leavenwend Aipateon
Kansas
Seapress
Ffmbee
Missouri River
Erwo
Minneapolis
ST. Pawl
Albert Lea
Sericon
Kankakee
Sport
News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayette
Counon Wits
Ts. Paul
Canada
Cabi Ie
ST. John Gen'l. Tele
Aes
QUA
Saint John Episopal Cill
H. N Powers
Davenport Iown
Kittridge
Moline Abroad
Acleth
Ren
P. O. Pajlon
Monstou
B. WN. Clark
Ero
CO. M.biniuorliu
Suulu
WELLS
Richardson
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