War era officer deaths and reform proposals surface
The article notes long peace era losses among officers, discusses English bias against American officers, and explores 19th century inebriety reform ideas including county judge authority and reformatories. It cites social commentary on public advice and asks for responsible self management. It also lists mint output, trade gains, river commerce disruptions, and a Minnesota Republican platform praising Hayes civil service reform.
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Political Notes From Many Counties And National Moves
Republicans in Lee county seek Lorenzo Wood for judge and nominate James A Hawley for clerk Joseph T Little as treasurer and D B Sunburn superintendent of public instruction Gen Ed McCook, once governor of Colorado, a candidate for Paris consul general. Democratic candidates named for treasurer S W Raymond Ottawa clerk J C Catupel Streator and superintendent J Hamlin La Salle. Senate and national notes discuss Jubal Early denial of obstructing Hayes reception, Topeka GOP state committee decisions, Minnesota Democratic slate, Wisconsin Milwaukee rally endorsing Hayes administration, and National Union praise of civil service reform and currency stabilization.
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Lorenzo Wood
James A Hawley
Joseph T. Little
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Ed McCook
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Lyochburg
Jubal Early
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Wiliam L. Banking
A A. Amen
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OT. Lindholm
Goodlue County
John T Meagher
Mankato
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Stephen G. Paddock
Deir
Ho M Iamble
Kiulwanl A Washburna
Sod G. A Huntington
Cnunty
Academy of Music
Milwaukee
Wis
Horace Robles
Ifayes
Washburne
Tudington
National Union
Washington
Extensive sale of Michigan pine lands report
A Lansing correspondent dated the 26th notes the Jackson Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Co. completed the largest land sale since the panics began. The writer views the sale as a sign of returning prosperity and mentions hemp in passing.
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Lansing
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Pine Forest Land Near Grand Rapids Area Affords Lumber Sites
The owner states the land near the lakes connects to the Siocene reef and is well suited for lumber manufacture. He predicts the area will quickly host mills and camps to exploit the extensive pine forests developing in the locality.
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Ea Oume Lakes
Grand Repids Eagle
Gleanings of odd notes from a crowded market page
A columnist compiles a scattered set of short items from Maryland to Washington. Rumors range from a hotelier suing a clergyman for slander to maritime notes, fashion, elections, and postal law disputes. The tone is a brisk observational digest of diverse curiosities and policy quibbles.
County Treasurer Urgency Spurs Independent Candidate Push
A terse plea emerges from a large group of residents urging the county treasurer race to include an independent candidate. The appeal stresses accountability and broad public support for an alternative to the major party nominees.
Coal Valley Notes and Local Election Hints
Local correspondent reports brisk trade in Coal Valley and strong support for Superintendent candidate Kramer. Community updates include a mass meeting, a death and medical post mortem findings, a saloon closure, river traffic moves, bridge work, and upcoming trials for a coal-mines switch.
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Iowa
Peter McCarl
John Oracraft
Taylor Willams
IJ M Gilchrist & Co
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Gilchrist
Dan Byers
Veritas
Local notes and obits from Hamptex area this week
Hamptex Happenings reports community items including a wedding toast for Ed and his wife, G. W. Smith selling a harness shop to J. Penry, efforts to form a singing class, and the Ladies Aid Society active with a week of work. Obituaries note Peter Heverstick and a child of lsuse Meller. A mother left on a coffee errand misses her train. railroad officials assist and pursue the car to Durant. Commendations to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific for employee accommodation.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
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Lsuse
Une
Wilton
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