Crop Prospects and State Fair Premium List
S D Fisner, Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, provides a copy of Crop Prospects up to July 1 and the premium list for the next State fair at Springfield from Sept 20 to Oct 4. The list is complete and well printed. BurForp, a Kentucky figure, has been found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Fisner
State Board of Agriculture
Springfield
BurForp
Kentucky
Judge Elliott
Bourbon
Burned Kentucky Distillery and Demographic Quips
The Milton Kentucky distillery fire, valued at sixty thousand dollars, is noted as the calamity causing mourning beyond yellow fever in the state. The piece jokes that northern cities should census to account for population shifts. It cites the migrant exodus of Black residents and relief appeals from St. Louis, plus the Kansas fever reaching North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
St. Paul
Duluth
St. Louis
N. Carolina
Democrats Fear Marshals Payment Sparks Prison Run
A political commentary argues that Congress blocked marshal payments to avoid packing Democratic majorities with imprisoned members, claiming fear of mass incarcerations would shrink party power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Abolition of Biennial Examinations for Pensioners
The late Congress passed an act abolishing biennial examinations for pensioners. It notes that disabled men serving thirteen to sixteen years may not receive relief as they age.
Democrats Press to Withhold Funds to Pressure Lincoln
In 1860 61 Democrats in Congress sought to coerce the President by withholding appropriations arguing the President had no right to compel rebels to obey lawful authority. The remark highlights how political leverage depends on which party bears the blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cabinet objects to detailing naval doctors to yellow fever lands
The Washington Cabinet questions the justice of detailing naval medical officers to foreign regions with yellow fever. It favors voluntary service but condemns mandatory assignments as unfair, suggesting voluntary risk is acceptable.
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Washington
Government bonds to be redeemed this month
This month $214,000,000 of government bonds will be redeemed with a large portion directed to business investment across the country. The remainder will be redeemed by the new 4 percent bonds.
Ramsey Seeks War Secretary Post As Local Hero
Former Senator Ramsey emerges as a prominent candidate for Secretary of War. He is described as a well known local hero with a wife and daughter, owning substantial estates in St. Paul and nearby Ramsey County, which bears his name.
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Ramsey
Sod
St. Paul
Ramsey County
Lake County Board backs law banning weapon sales to minors
The Lake County Board passes a resolution supporting a state law prohibiting selling or giving any deadly weapon to minors. Eighteen county boards have already passed similar resolutions reflecting growing public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lake County
Ill
Democratic Governor Candidate Luke P. Blackburn Attacked
The text accuses Luke P. Blackburn of attempting to introduce yellow fever infected clothing into Northern cities and the Federal army during the Civil War era, labeling him a barbarian and predicting his election as Kentucky governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke P. Blackburn
Kentucky
Realistic counsel from the Richmond Dispatch on youth and politics
The Richmond Dispatch urges practical life over politics, criticizing young men especially lawyers for focusing on political work. It advocates sensible, hard working conduct and condemns personal partnership pursuits as a hindrance to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond Dispatch
Richmond
Priest Leaves Family with Niece in Northward Flight
A Daven port Demorat correspondent reports Rev. I. R. Pennington moved his family from Roseville Illinois to LeClaire Iowa about a year and a half ago and became Zion Church pastor. His niece Hat tie Griggsby joined them and rumors arose of improper affection. Hat tie visited Roseville often and the parson escorted her to Rock Island. The LeClaire Port Byron ferry operator recalls an exit with the same niece and the pastor has now abandoned his family for the North with Hat tie Griggsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Rock Island
LeClaire
Port Byron
American steamer State of Virginia wrecked near Sable Island
The State of Virginia, traveling from New York to Glasgow with cattle and provisions, ran onto a sand bar in fog off Sable Island on Saturday the 12th. Nine passengers drowned while attempting to reach shore. The ship valued at 400,000 dollars and the cargo at about the same, most of which is lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Virginia
Sable Island
New York
Glasgow
Frying
Secretary Sherman Aids Campaigns in Defiance of Reform Order
Secretary Sherman proposes to intervene in fall campaigns defying the President's civil service reform. The remark suggests cabinet officers would emerge from isolation to attend local party caucuses or conventions, provoking questions about federal office holders' conduct nationwide.
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Sherman
Train refused passenger seeks damages in Scott county case
Painkas Curtis was put off a Davenport & Northwestern train near Donahue on April 10 for refusing to pay more than four cents per mile the legal rate. He has filed an $85,000 damages suit against the railroad, to be heard in the next term of the Circuit Court of Scott County.
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Painkas Curtis
Davenport & Northwestern Railroad
Donahue
Iie
Circuit Court
Scott County
Revolt of Native Tribes in Dakotah Montana Sparks Debate
Tensions rise as Gen Miles pursues Sitting Bull and allied tribes amid killings and outrages. The text claims an army is needed to subdue the savages, while Democratic leaders in Congress oppose expanding military forces.
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Dakotah
Montana
Miles
Sitting Bull
Congress
Davenport Democrat Questioning Marshal Election Day Arrests
The Davenport Democrat questions federal funding for U.S. Marshals and challenges the claim of wholesale arrests on election day. It asks for concrete examples of arrests by Marshals and demands specifics on lawbreaker arrests.
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Davenport
Congress
U.S
U. S
Campaign in Ohio Opens with Bipartisan Speakers
The Ohio campaign will be formally opened by speakers from both sides in early August and continue vigorously through the October election. Republican speakers include Foster for Governor General Garfield Judge Taft John Sherman Ohio ex-Governor Oglesby Illinois Senator Blaine Maine and Vice President Wheeler New York.
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Ohio
Foster
Garfield
Taft
John Sherman
Oglesby
Illinois
Blaine
Maine
Wheeler
New York
Census Blank Book For Physicians To Record Deaths
The superintendent of census plans a nationwide blank book for physicians to record all deaths from July 19 1919 to July 1 1880, listing name, date of death, cause, nativity, sex, color, and occupation to prepare a thorough 1880 census. Bro Shaw faces questions about pay for days worked, including Sundays, while serving as Canal Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Public Dissent Over Five Dollar Day Busines Endorsement
The letter urges Gov Cul lom and Attorney General Edsall to confirm or deny claims that a five dollar per day business is being charged for 365 days. It asserts local support in Whiteside and asks for a clear, forthright statement from Bro Shaw to relieve public concern.
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Cullom
Edsall
Whiteside
Bro. Shaw
Six Per Cent Interest Law Affects Loans In State
The article explains a new law lowering maximum lending rates to eight percent with six percent as the baseline. It notes banks and corporations must adjust to the change, ensuring no contract exceeds eight percent or faces usury penalties, while six percent remains the default when no rate is specified.
Dam Obstructions Hampers Fish Flow on Rock River
Cleveland correspondence warns dams on Rock River threaten fish populations. The Genesee Republic notes state law requires fishways in any dam or obstruction, with fines up to 200 dollars for noncompliance, and urges openings to allow upstream and downstream fish passage.
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Rock River
Cleveland
Genesee Republic
Dams on Rock River Fail To Meet New Fishways Law
The passage questions the existence of any Rock River dam built to the law's requirements. It urges local action to enforce the act and compel dam owners to install fish-ways, noting the potential benefit if a local fish commissioner were appointed by Gov. Cullom.
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Rock River
Cullom
Belfast Journal backs Davis for Maine governor in 19th century editorial
The Belfast Journal endorses Republican Daniel F. Davis for Maine governor, criticizing Democratic currency policy and spoils politics. It argues GOP leadership has ensured financial stability and prosperity, contrasting with past Democratic positions and Greenback advocates.
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Mr. Richards
Bangor
Maine
Courier
Belfast Journal
Daniel F. Davis
Democratic Party of
Republican Party
Maine Canvass Opens in Battle for State Officers
The piece warns Republicans to unite for county contests this fall to prevent a Democratic 1888 electoral vote. It notes Greenbackers retreat, Illinois Republicans face tough county elections, and Chicago Mayor Harrison uses officeholders to aid Democratic aims. Defeat this fall could mean defeat next year.
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Maine
Illinois
Chicago
Harrison
Yellow fever threatens the South with early outbreak
The disease spreads with hundreds fleeing from Memphis to the North. Cities nearby enact strict quarantine and sanitation while Congress acts to deploy 1500 tents and 200000 rations to Memphis, prompting debate over legality and states’ rights.
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Memphis
Mursphia
Federal aid in yellow fever siege parallels riot control
The excerpt argues the federal government may relieve citizens from riotous rifle club activities just as it supplies tents rations surgeons and hospital stewards to a city afflicted by yellow fever. It states both actions guard civil and political rights and neither violates the Constitution’s spirit or state rights.
Various early 20th century items from Iowa and neighboring regions
Scott county reports a short bay crop while New Boston prints the Clipper. Davenport trades Blue Ribbon News to E W Brady. Ohio’s Western Reserve College honors Senator Allison with LL D. Maple City Creamery in Gene seo shuts. Aurora plans soldiers reunion August 20 21 22. Keokuk regatta banquet follows Peoria boat crew victory. News notes include Napoleonic references, Toronto tragedies, Chicago sanitation targets, a New York murder sentence, and local politics including West Point candidate Henry C Hale. Steam propeller Chicago launches at Cleveland with 2200 ton capacity. elevated rail in New York costs and fares. Cleveland steamboat visits Rock River near Sterling.
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Scott County
Iowa
New Boston
E. W. Brady
Davenport
Western Reserve College
Ohio
Allison
Maple City Creamery
Geneseo
Aurora
Peoria
Keokuk
England
Napoleon
Napoleo I
St. Lawrence
Teronto
Chicago
Chastine Cox
Hull
New York
Lakes
Cleveland
Boyd
Henry C. Hale
T. Judson Hale
Galesburg
West Point
Ill
New York Elevated Railroad
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Moline Review
Suaw
Dixonelegraph
Sterling Gazette
Shaw
Yellow Jack
Genesee Republi
Edford
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Dallas
Chas. W. Skinner
Presbyterian Church
Genesea Republic
Milan Paper Company
Sterling
Moline Trade Directory
Henry Street
East
Trv ExpRass
Pendence
Oorm Titise Fe
Bell Stree's
Gault
Moline
Madison St
Orat Since' S Bakery
Harwood's
Sta Gune Levi F. City Exp
UNN
Thomas
Wells Street
Rodman
Lynde
Frelendon
West Henry Street
Unwell
Frank
Lynde Street
Ohneon & Peterson
Rodman Avenue
Chester's
Oline Dye Works
Carl Mueller
Almberg
Ells Street
Stland
A. W
Ain Street
Keator House
Tour Doore
Ofterson O. Peter
Wardrug
Flist Street
Eimers Timer
Weetaide
Main At
Bet
Base
Maline
AXU " Clas
City Legal
R. Moore
Richards & Lohrbeck
Browning & Entrikin
Pathe
Atla’fice
Firat National Bank
Mainstreet
Lewis & Lewis
Moline National Bank
Www
A, Mumse
G. EF White
and Notary Lic Co
Akerberg’s
Lding
Up Ataie
Molinh
Arm Fes and Courelors T Law
B. Gordon
Derr
Richards
Sobrbees
Main and
Lynde Streets
Mallne
Ilinois
Justices OF the Peace
E. Mapes
Kicstore
Atreet Hes Street
Lynde Par Shee
Stalards & Lohrbeck
D Dence
He and Bass
M.D
Paper of
Resi
Main
Avery
Woode
Henne
Geon Street
Moline Manufacturers
Barra Leas Mfg. CO
Wesetof Gas Baul EB. & CO
Iron and Brags
Orks
Smock, Gould & CO
Tubandafl
DON Brothers
Eator
Moline Saw Mills
Oline Plow Company
Oline Scale Company
Victor
Oline LE Iron Works
Malleabie Iron Castings
Agon
Oline Wagon Company
Moline W’ N
Wear
Oline Paper Company
Oline yRow
Williams, White & Co
Machiniata
E. J. Jeweler
Watengun Oa
Bates
Blowwne Les
Poate
MD B
Sugar Wake
Cor
White and
R. K. Streets
ALKER
7 &, Aor
Fourth Ward Grocery
Jefferson Street
Doric Lodge
ALF. & Alm
Masonic Hall
Wheellock Library
J. W. Morey
WOM
Sternsen T. Wacxse
Harmony Lodge
A. OT
Kid Fellows Hall
Metropolitan
M. D. Miles
W. Bextos Davis
Moline Grove
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Moline National Air
Main Str
Henry Runge
N. A
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