Consolidated Iowa and national political notes from Des Moines to Chicago
The Iowa Republican Convention met in Des Moines on April 14. W H Vanderbilt holds thirty million in four percent bonds. Appropriations committees consider 100000 for Chicago Custom House, 400000 for Peoria public buildings with 100000 first year. State prisons report 1520 and 311 inmates. Supreme Court rules stock taxed like other property. Washburne praised as Chicago convention dark horse. East River bridge costs exceed 11.25 million with 2.5 million more needed. Russia marks czar accession anniversary. Shuman and Wilson lease Chicago Journal ending Grey Shawans governor race. Normal University term set for August 2–27 for teachers. Silver vaults rise while gold diminishes due to trade balance. Mexican troops reviewed by Grant and Sheridan. Diaz meets them. Pachuca mines visit. General Gout may sail from Vera Cruz to Galveston. Rep Henderson gains influence from broader public service.
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City of
Mexico
Grant
Sheridan
Diaz
di Tresibay
Pachuca
Gout
Vera Cruz
Galveston Tex
Porter case debate echoed in Senate session
Senator Randolph of New Jersey introduced Fitz John Porter’s case to the Senate. Senator Logan replied before a crowded audience, arguing the court martial verdict was final and could not be undone by Congress or the Supreme Court, delivering a powerful, unnoted plea.
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Fitz John Porter
Randolph
New Jersey
Logan
Congress
Supreme Court
At Is
Ute Leaders at Washington Hotel Center Stage
Ouray and about a dozen Ute chiefs stay at a Washington hotel as policy questions loom. The Indian Bureau is expected to decide how to handle the group including possible gifts of rifles and ammunition for future encounters with frontier settlers and the Army.
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Ouray
Washington
Mr. Schurz
Indian Bureau
United States
New Telegraph Line Pushed by Jay Gould
The American line, backed by Jay Gould, is advancing across railroad routes. Critics argue it undermines the existing telegraph network and threatens Eastern Union Telegraph’s monopol y.
Company reforms sought to punish oppressive management
The passage notes the company as highly profitable to its managers and one of the most oppressive to the people, praising efforts to bring the firm to terms and to secure proper telegraphic facilities with a short fine.
The London Times Extract on American Genius and Inventions
A London Times extract praises American ingenuity and invention, calling the display a bold truthful exhibition of fact. It highlights new and practical mechanisms shaping modern industry and contrasts American innovation with ancient and contemporary European craftsmanship.
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London Times
Pontie
Presidential figurin g we publish Blaine ticket critique
A half sheet from National Blaine HQ in Washington urges editors to favor Blaine for president but notes many voters prefer a moderate, law enforcing leader. It cites Grant Washburne Edmunds Bristow as stronger Republican prospects and endorses Edmunds of Vermont and Bristow of Kentucky as the best national ticket.
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Blaine
F Street
Washington
Bob Ingersoll Rnoe
Jasor. Blaine
Maine
Ingersoll
Rhimne
Ingersolls
Grant
Washburne
Edmunds
Bristow
Isso
Blame
Sferant
Vermont
el Bristow
Kentucky
World News Digest Notes Global Trade and Politics
Reports indicate wheat gains in England while the Thaois River surges with a boom. Norway and Sweden strengthen ties and France adopts American methods in a push for industrial methods. The Peoria free bridge project advances as Scroggs notes Florida politics. Jennie Raymond begins a 6000 unit seduction case against Senator Hall. The Inman Line builds the City of Rome, the largest ship in its class, for American trade. Political shifts include Morrison’s gubernatorial candidacy and Moffat bell punch law in Virginia. Diptheria deaths rise in Central Russia. Springfield Illinois seeks to refund nearly 1 million in debt. Emigration prompts in Greenfield Iowa. a record Missouri Pacific locomotive slips from Rogers for heavy-duty service.
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Scroggs
Champairn
Florida
Jennie Raymond
Senator Hall
Georgia
Inman Line
City of
Rome
Morrison
Virginia
Mexico
United States
Hart
Ano
Schurz
Nevada
Adolph Sutro
Sutro
Charkofts
Poltava
Russia
Vibrator Thresher Firm Promotes Powerful Machinery Faith
The Vibrator threshers and engines are advertised as reliable, durable, and efficient. Nichols Shepard & Co, based in Battle Creek Michigan, highlights extensive lumber stock, simple construction, and easy operation. The firm, founded in 1869, reports rising sales and market hold via its Commercial List listing in Philadelphia.
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Messie Nicho Ols
Shepard & Co
Threshers
Confcience
Super
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Tittor
Battle Creek
Mich
Hattle Creek
Commercial List
Philadelphia
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Moline Review
Des Moines
W.H. Vanderbilt
Committee On Appropriations
Chicago Custom House
Minois
Joliet
Chester
Supreme Court of the US
National Bank
House Committee On
Peoria
Ill
Chicago Convention — Exchange
Evleven
East River
New York
Brooklyn
Arrour
Shuman
J RK Wilson
Chicago Journal
Grey Shawan
Ofllinois
Liners State Normal University
Normal
Hirth
Henderson
Jay‘Gould
Gould
Perenrich Sac
Union Telegraph Monop
General News
England
Thaois
Norway
Sweden
Agin
Springfield
Garcelon
Donnelly
Minnesota
New York Tribune
London Advertiser
Greenfield
Iowa
Rogers Locomotive Works
Paterson
N. J
Missouri Pacific
Agricultural Department
United States Monts
Pychitiere
St. Louis
Mation i Bey
White House
Garant
Chicago
Inter Qrean
Sihe Praca Ade
Vibrator Thresher
City Legal Cards
W. R. Moore
Richarde & Soherbeck
Moline
Illinois
Lewis & Lewis
Tiorneys
Moline National Bank
Illinoib
Port Byron
W. H. Devore
Cltea
Hamburg
National and
Tumantine
Steamehipa
Mitchell & Lynde
Bankers Rock
Taland
Firat National Bank
Davenport
Milwaukee
Wir
National Bank of Commerce
New York Union Bank of Philadelphia
Peon Allen
Copp & Nisbet Bankers St Louie
John Hoyt
Steinway, Steck and
Emerson
Morris’ Drug Store
Brady Street
Constitution Water
Morgan & Alien
Milwaukee & St. Paul
R’y. Racine & Southwestern Division
Freeport
Clinton Junoction
Racine
Madison
Green Bay
Lacrosse
Phairie DU Chien
ST Paul
Minneapolis
Flton
Bingo & Northwestern Railroad
Morrison, Stering and
Dizen
Tinota Central Rairoad
Dubuque, Lacross
Belot
Che & Northwesten Railway
Lnton
Wie Oonst
Chicago & Northwestern Raway
Jnesville
Western Union
C.M & St
Lwanee
Waukesha
Janesville
Wadiaon Watertown
Perag
Kilbourn
Oshkosh
Minneapeli
St. Pal
Wisconsin Corral Batrott
Plymouth
Geen Bey
Menasha Steven's
Ashland
Te Milwaukee
Lee Shag and Western Railroad
Sheboygan
Manstowdc
New London
Hock Ieland
Dubuque
Western Union Railroad
A. Olin
Wis
Cintor
Dunleth
Gacin
Waterloo
Gedar Fale
Ackley
Town Falls
Fot
WM. D. Honens
Tinward & Collery
Wilan
Llinods
M. G. Blakemore
Main Street
Land Steet
Eapeca Attention Wit
Ilinois
Clark St
Bicago, Inc
Trees International Pt B. CU
St Lous, Mo
the Commercial Hotel
Rock Island, Ill
J. G. Barnes
STI
Corcult Court
Coura PoMillane
Chancery
John Mtlave
John Millane
Levi F
Harsbon
Driacoll
D. F
Hemmin
Rodman Avenue
Alfred Corns
Brush
C.T. Warren
Rudman Avenue
Henry and
Ann Streets
Moore's
Barsel & Wampler
DR. J. Munson
DE Witt
Mason & Smith
Hull Bros
Moline, Ill
Rock Island County
J. Martinellye
Room
Miicugei & Joys
Rock Island, IN
P. Bergstrom
Undertaker
New Sweede Church
Forward & Gleason
Cal
T. Magileg
Second Ave
Eighteenth St
R. I. National Bank
Twentieth St
Rock Island
Aly
Bookind & Peis Rally
Vla
Shorest
Eapors Mail
Expresa
Matland Express
Peorta
Neen
Jacknoville
Alten
Louis
Corre ‘Lante
Giventh
Galea Ure
Buritgtor
Kerkuk Y
Quincy
IL & W
Faxi
East
Wourh
BR. B. Cable
Jas. V. Mahoney
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