Political and business notes from earlier era
The report lists Vanpversitt holding 25,000 Union Pacific shares and 100,000 Northwestern, 50,000 each in Burlington and Alton while he leads Rock Island stock. Iowa U S Senate race heats, Gov Geer and James F Wilson conflict visible. Indian troubles in Arizona confined to White Mountain Utes, no broader uprising feared. Secretaries Winpom Hunt Portmaster General travel to White Mountains. Blaine to Maine. Kirkwood in Washington. Lincoln at Rye Beach with the President.
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Vanpversitt
Union Paclific
Northwestern
Qoo
Burlington
Alton
Rock Island
Gap
Sugribas
Arizona
White Mountain Utes
Shelsteded
Winpom
Hunt
White Mountains
Blaine
Maine
Kirkwood
Washington
Sury Lincoln
Rye ‘Beach
M McVagh
Collision at sea between five masted Dows and C. K. Nims
In Lake Erie on Sunday a collision occurred between the five masted schooners David Dows and C. K. Nims amid a gale. The Nims sank briefly while the Dows, damaged, was towed to Buffalo. Both vessels carried grain. no lives were lost.
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David Dows
Lake ‘Erie
C. K. Nimes
Nims
Dows
Buffalo Boh
Lce
Tuk
Wheat Growers Meeting Sets Plan for Lower Export Rates
A meeting of wheat growers held in San Francisco on the 14th appointed a committee to draft a plan for a permanent organization. The aim is to secure lower export rates for foreign markets to raise grain prices locally. The statistics committee reported about 600 tons of wheat in the state ready for export.
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San Francisco
American horse wins Doncaster race amid heavy betting
The famous American horse IRGQL ols won the great race at Doncaster, England on Wednesday as bets against him failed. John Bulls faced heavy losses after backing the favorite wrong, illustrating the perils of betting against American-origin horses and the confidence in this victor.
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Ols
Doncaster
England
John Bulls
Maine elects Rex-Gov Duingley to Congress in landslide
In Congressional District of Maine Rex-Gov Duingley, Republican, wins a sweeping victory after the Democratic challenger withdraws. The result solidifies Republican control of the state while references to the year’s margins and party strength underline the political shift.
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Maine
Rex-Gov Duingley
Jerseya State Noted For Its Peaches And Grapes
A short item extols New Jersey fruit including peaches and grapes praising their healthful qualities. It notes eminent doctors have not deemed ripe fruit harmful and emphasizes its role in building up the system.
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Jerseya
Prisoner executed after escape attempt at colonial railroad yard
A white penitentiary convict was whipped to death during an escape attempt while employed by a railroad contractor. The case has drawn Governor's attention with calls for punishment of the murderer and reforms to address alleged brutal practices within the state prison system. The report originates from Atlanta, Georgia.
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White
Speecil
Atlanta
Riot Turmoil Grips City Streets Amid Street Mob Clash
Fragmentary OCR describes a serious riot between a street mob and opposing factions, with authorities seeking peace as the disorder stretched on. The scene includes tense exchanges and efforts to restore order, leaving residents unsettled.
State Liquor Dealers Association Bids Vigorous Political Fight
At Bloomington Illinois the State Liquor Dealers Association adopts resolutions urging district executives to wage a strong campaign against any candidate who may vote for what they label an adverse element. The resolutions call for mobilizing efforts across parties to influence general assembly votes and prepare an active campaign.
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State
Liqn Dealers’ Association
Bloomington
Ils
General Assembly
Poparty
Potato Discussion at Central New York Farmers Club
The Centrally New York Farmers Club discussed potato cultivation, noting soil conditions and farmer experiences. The talk highlighted practical factors affecting yields and suggested areas for further study among local coalers and gardeners.
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New York
Potato Seed Quality and Planting Method Notes
The passage ranks potato parts by seed quality with a single eye on a large potato deemed best seed. It argues for improved cultivation, advocating row or drill planting over hill planting to secure a better crop and noting more work is needed.
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Hilla
Cothing Elections and County Officers Inquiry
The article notes failed efforts to secure an Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the election of county officers this Fall. It warns that the Court may miss its present term and that delay harms the public, urging Governor Cullord to determine the issue definitively.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Guv Cullord
Guiteau Shot At by Guard Mason
A guard named Mason fired at Guiteau on Monday evening but missed. Mason, a regular army soldier, acted from contempt for the man who shot the President. The guard was taken into custody and will face trial in a military or civil court.
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Mason
Suiteau
Guiteau
The Next House of Representatives in Washington
The upcoming House balance is even with four New York vacancies to decide control and Virginia’s result crucial. Readjusters could cripple Republican organizing, Greenbackers act as a minor vote, and Congress faces a cautious session with no fruitless statutes expected.
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House of Representatives
Washington
New York
Virginia
House
Congress
Michigan Fire Sufferers Appeal For National Aid
An authorized committee appeals to the nation for help to Michigan fire victims. Winds swept 1500 square miles. many were burned or suffocated and most lost everything. Detroit and Michigan solicit money or supplies directed to Hon. Wmy G Thompson in Detroit. contributions acknowledged in Detroit papers.
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Michigan
Detroit
United States
Wmy G Thompson
Mich
Detroit Drilies
Arkansas Brutal Lynchings Highlight Lawlessness
A Knoxville article notes repeated violent lynchings in Arkansas where nearly 100 armed inmates dragged two prisoners from a jail, hanged them after murder, and left bodies on a tree. The author condemns the absence of coroner inquests and prosecutions and decries public tolerance of such brutality.
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Arkansas
Naturalesources
Union
The Boldiets House and Soldier Homes Expansion
The three mile from the ton estate bought in 1851 with funds led by Gen. Scott served as a home for named veterans of the regular army. It has since been enlarged with fine cottages and walks laid out for veterans to enjoy their days in full.
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Ton
Michigan Forest Fires Leave Suffering in Wake
A long drought and wind swept northern Detroit area burning timber country and villages. The fire destroyed farms, homes, and forests, leaving thousands destitute as relief funds and donations begin to arrive after the disaster. Weather reports say rain has begun to quell the blazes.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Interesting Statement on Grain, Lumber, and Export Totals
A report details weekly grain totals including wheat 11,299,956 bushels and oats 943,020 none. rye 237,980. barley shows large figures. Lumber, shingles, and lath stock at yards reach 481,164,279 feet with shingles 1,625,000 and lath 550,820. seaboard exports list flour 122,075 barrels and pork and lard values among shipments.
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Aukee
York
Brooklyn
Canada
Seaboard
Model Governor and Veto Power in New York
The New York Times critiques Gov. Cornell’s 125 page veto messages and eighty six vetoed acts. It condemns the governor for obstructing needed laws, warns of costly litigation and tax growth, and urges firmer veto use to prevent muddled statutes and private rights interference. It laments the era of excessive and questionable legislation and calls for stronger executive restraint.
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Cornell
New York
Tait
Cornelipolster ‘York
New Pork Times
Death of Senator Ambrose E Burnside
Gen Burnside dies suddenly at Bristol Rhode Island on a Tuesday morning. A Rhode Island senator and Indiana native aged 57, Burnside attended West Point in 1847 and served in the Mexican War before resigning his commission and entering state and national service. He later became Illinois Central treasurer and commanded troops at Bull Run.
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Burnside
Ambrose E.burnside
United States
Rhode Island
Bristol
R.I I
Indiana
Ted
West Point
Chi
Illinois Central Rail
Bull Run
Burnside’s Career and Death Noted in 19th Century Obituary
The article outlines Ambrose Burnside’s rise in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War, his command changes after Fredericksburg, and his later political career as Governor and U.S. Senator. It notes his illness from heart trouble, a brief recovery, then sudden death after returning from Provident. The piece emphasizes public sorrow at his passing.
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Ithe
Army of the Potomac
Burnside
Fredericksburg
United States Senate
Providente
Scott County Fair Split Hurts Region's Agricultural Show
The author criticizes Davenport and Scott County fairs for a long standing split that left two fairs in the upper area. They urge consolidation on a central ground with a focus on stock, farm products, and domestic crafts. The piece condemns beer betting and casual entertainment as harming agricultural displays and notes poor Davenport fair attendance without strong local farmers.
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Scott Co
Iowa
West
Scott County
Davenport
Water Supply prospects from artesian wells in Moline
The Dispatch advocates investigating artesian wells as a water source, noting good quality and head heights 15 to 20 feet above the bluff. It argues two wells at the Potsdam horizon could supply years of domestic needs with a reservoir, reducing pumping costs and supporting fire pressure. The current Paper Company well yields about 500,000 gallons daily and could double with deeper horizons.
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Pearsall
Chicago
Moline
Rot
Potsdam
Worthlees Stuf Not 80 At My Friend
Fragmented OCR text mentions a strong healthy subject and a child with illness. No clear events, names, places, or dates are readable. The passage reads as garbled notes lacking coherent report or identifiable entities.
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U. S. Senate
Dingley
The
Michigan Bufferers
Worthlees Stuf
P. T. Barnum’s
United
Bailey
Tohinson
Great London Circus
Gideon
Natural History
Tom Thumb
Harper House
Davenport, Clintonr
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