Sentences from September term court end with multiple prison terms
Judge Pleasant sentenced burglars Edward and Isaac Westphal and Jackson Current to twenty years each in the penitentiary. William Johnson got eighteen months for grand larceny. Thomas Wilson received two years for incest. John Marshall and John Fanning were jailed for three months each. Valentine was freed after a nol pros but quickly arrested for a murder warrant in Nels Stark case. The report also mentions a science lecture by Prof. Gunning and a registry drive for Moline voters.
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Judge Pleasant
Edward Westphal
Isaac Westphal
Jackson Current
William Johnson
Thomas Wilson
John Marshall
John Fanning
Alexander Valentine
Westphals
Parmenter
Pleasants
Valentine
Vannice
Henry County
Nels N. Stark
Orion
Herbert
Stark
Cambridge
Maine Official Returns Clarify Giva Conner Majority
Tur official results from Maine indicate Republican candidate Conner has a majority by 15037 votes. The report confirms the margin and final tally across precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Maine
Editorial veteran Jous F Cleveland dead at 30 years on staff
Jous F Cleveland longtime editorial staffer at the New York Cribune died Monday after more than thirty years with the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jous F Cleveland
The
New York Cribune
Dunham Deflects Sons of Liberty Charge in Argus Defense
Charlie Dunham of the Argus defends the group named Sons of Liberty, arguing the defense of their objects was essential and could not proceed without violating clause C.1D. The piece frames his stance as safeguarding rights amid a broader political dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Dunham
The
Argus
Sons of Liberty
Moody meetings in Chicago stir ongoing interest
Chicago hosts Moody meetings that continue to draw strong interest with no sign of abatement. The event site in the city remains a hub as organizers press for the intended harvest of this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Chicago
England ships 15 million cartridges to Surkish government
England reports a shipment of 15,000,000 cartridges dispatched to the Surkish government as part of wartime assistance. The move signals continued support amid ongoing Eastern Front tensions and allied supply efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Disappearance of Galesburg Fair Treasurer Ben Moats
Galesburg fair treasurer Ben Moats vanished last Saturday taking several thousand dollars of the fair association funds. Authorities pursue the case as a suspected theft and missing-person inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg Fair
The
Fair Association
Ben Moats
Inaccurate claim on sponsors of soldiers headstone work
The article disputes a claim that profits from headstone contracts came only from Republicans and notes it cannot be proven that all torpses suppliers were purely Democrats, reflecting political bias in procurement.
How Janes Know Died in Knoxville Illinois at Home
How Janes Know a prominent state figure died at his Knoxville Illinois home on Monday. He represented the district in Congress from 1853 to 1857 and was a liberal patron of education and Knox College in Galesburg, bearing his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Know
Knoxville
Ill
Knox College
Galesburg
Mark D. Hamer Jate
Rock Island
Illinois
Sal
Charlotte Hamor
Democratic nominee withdraws name prompts plump vote push
Mr oT M Brows, the Democratic nominee for the legislature in this district, writes a letter to the Argus withdrawing his name. The paper says this gives Mr Grenell the inside track and advises readers to plump their three votes for him. It notes Democrats are adept at plumping votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot. M Brows
Argus
Grenell
Secretary of American Alliance Denies Hayes Ties
The secretary of the American Alliance dismisses as foolish the insinuation that Gov. Hayes is allied with Know-Nothingism. He asserts Hayes is not a member and has never seen the Alliance's constitution or by-laws, according to the group's managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi. Txnr
American Alliance
Tilden
Sunday arrests in Grand Rapids over religious observance
Grand Rapids residents faced Sunday pick up and arrest counts for violating a Sunday law. Eight citizens were arrested for reverence to an old statute, while forty more were taken for postal visits, another ten for work, six for business entries, eight for peddling, and one for pleasure riding.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Independent congressional committee calls for district convention
Cambridge Chicf reports the independent committee of the district calls for a convention in Tiskilwa Bureau county on Monday October 5th to nominate a candidate for congress who will represent industrial interests. LL.D. Edwards serves as the county committee man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tk Cambridge Chicf
Independent Congressional Committee
Tiskilwa
Burean
Monichy
Congress
Ll.d. Edwards
Four reformers arrested in Indianapolis over Tilden support
Four rugbs and repeaters from Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago and other cities were arrested in Indianapolis on Monday while working for Tilden and reform. They carried excursion tickets valid until Oct 12 and intended to vote after the election. The crackdown signals strong Democratic effort in Indiana.
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Geo Jagton
George
America
Artemus Ward
George Washington
Great
Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania
Pullman Hotel
C. M. Clark
Clark Street
Depot Corner Canal
Madison Streets
Indianapolis
Tilden
Reform
Indiana
War clouds as rift grows between Russia and Turkey
The piece notes a strained relation over a great power proposal for a general armistice and a forthcoming conference. It says indications favor a Russia Turkey war, with the prospect of a wider European war looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Russia
Rail merger chatter over St Louis Rock Island Chicago line
Analysts argue the C B and Q Railway acts as agent for three town pool lines in buying the St Louis Rock Island and Chicago line. Discussions hint the route may be halved among the three roads for local traffic and transfer use, with future developments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Town Pool Lines
St. Louis
Rock Island
Blaine Reception Draws 20000 in Cleveland Torchlight Demo
Senator Blaine’s Cleveland Saturday event drew an estimated 20 000 attendees. A monster torchlight procession included many solid business men marching in line and carrying torches for the first time in their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Blaine
Cleveland
Governor Brownlow Praises Taft Voting Rights Guidance
Gov. Brownlow says Taft's instruction to U S marshals to protect voting rights offers the greatest opportunity for devotion to the Constitution since Lincoln's call for 76,000 volunteers to halt secession. He frames the move as a pivotal moment for the Democratic party and federal enforcement of suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Taft
Local Debate Marks Allegations Against Hayes and Know-Nothing Label
One J S Drake a local Democratic speaker at Timm s hall charged Hayes with Know Nothing affiliation The Review notes Drake should not be trusted and urges readers to study a letter from L B Ryler secretary of the American Alliance printed on this page for context and clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
Dart’s
J. S. Drake
Timm’s Hall
Hayes
The
Argus
Drake
Dryug
Dryug, A Careful Reading of A Letter Written By Mr. L. 8.Pyler
American Alliance
Review
No clear news event from fragmented text
The fragment discusses loyalty of an ally, a generic newspaper critique, and mentions an Independent committee and reform but contains no identifiable people, places, dates, or concrete actions to summarize into a news item.
Peculiar Campaign Handbill Shifts Sides
A Milwaukee Port Byron edited handbill shifts targets from Hayes and Wheeler to Tilden and Sendrick s, then proffers Cooper and Carey, described as a playful but unreliable publication and more joke than political force.
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Qur County
Milwaukee
Port Byron
Hayes and Wheeler
Tilden and Sendricks
Argus
Cooper and Carey
Governor orders rifle clubs disband over state unrest
Gov Chamberlain of South Carolina declares in a proclamation issued last Friday that rifle clubs must disband within three days. He warns of using state power and, if needed, appeals to the federal government to enforce the order. The stance is presented as a lawful response to armed groups and political danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Chamberlain
South Carolina
United States
New York
Taft Denounces Democratic Leaders Over War Policy
In Dayton Ohio Judge Taft condemns Democratic leaders for opposing the war and sympathizing with enemies. He argues such leaders cannot be trusted to become president and should limit themselves to any wealth gained during financial harms caused by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Taft
United States
Georgia Electors Debate Outside Effect Margin
A Georgia political note argues the statewide majority at the forthcoming election should not fall below a specified outside effect threshold, indicating a focus on external influences shaping party outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Journals of
Georgia
Georgia Democracy Tightens Grip on Black Voters
The piece argues that Georgia Democrats use coercion and barred access to voting sites to suppress Black voters, leaving Georgia “solid” for Democrats as colored Republicans are crowded, frightened, and deterred from voting. It notes differing dispatch limits of 40 000 and 75 000 and claims early results reflect Democratic confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Adams dodges Democratic label in plea for change
Anp Charles Francis Adams criticizes party managers and campaign corruption in a letter to Magone. He urges voters to seize the moment and questions southern voting dynamics while avoiding explicit Democratic identification. The piece notes his unclear stance on race and the Southern question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anp
Charles Francis Adams
Quincy
Adams
Magone
Republican victories in Indiana and Ohio shift congressional balance
The article notes Republicans gain a majority of Indiana’s eight or nine of thirteen congressmen, reversing the current 9-4 Democrats to Republicans. Ohio also shifts with a five-seat gain for Republicans, while West Virginia leans Democratic. It argues the national victory outweighs a tentative Indiana governor win and casts doubt on Blue Jeans’ Indiana victory amid alleged fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groeans
Indiana
Ohio
Congress
Sayler
Banning
West Virginia
Blue Jeans
Spoiling a Sensation by the American Alliance
Lemuel S. Triex, secretary of the American Alliance, corrects alleged claims about Governor Hayes. He states Hayes was never a member, never saw the organization's by laws, and no committee called on him. The group endorsed his nomination by letter, and he says the press misrepresented the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Alliance National Executive Committee
Roos
New York
New York Times
World
Sun, &c
Governor Hayes
Hayes
The
American Alliance
Columbus
Philadelphia
Tildén
Lemuel
TriEx
Centennial Plow Trial Yields Gold Medals at Indiana Fair
The Indiana State Agricultural Society announced last week at the Indianapolis fair that Deere & Co. won top honors for Walking Cultivators with their Advance plow. Gilpin Sulky took gold in the sulky plow trial and was noted for best work at the Iowa state fair. The event, held on Purdue University farm in Lafayette, ran the entire week with twenty one competitors from major manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Perdue University
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Deere & Co
New stain remover and patent pump governor noted
An article touts a new preparation that removes stains from fabrics and marble, doubles as a hair shampoo, and claims no adverse ingredients. It also mentions Silas Leas patent for a pump governor and fire alarm, with details of a lever and water main pressure mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
West
Silas Leas
Rock Faland Union
Notable Canvass Marks Cullom For Governor Bid
Peoria dispatch says Hon. Hilby M. Cullom conducts a vigorous state tour with nightly speeches. The rising figure, once nominated, faced reports of charges but recent events hint at strong support. backers claim he could become a popular governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Daily Transcript
Hélby M. Cullom
Govénor
Himoié
Cullom
Knig
Scarcity of Money Warns of Winter Costs
The notice warns of low business spirits and rising winter expenses. It urges families to curb spending, avoid costly doctor bills, and rely on Boschee's German Syrup to prevent and relieve winter coughs, claiming one bottle at 75 cents suffices for the household. Richard & Sohrbeck distribute the remedy nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richard & Sohrbeck
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Knox
Beas
Vaters
Board of Registry
Engine House
Freja Hall
Board of Supervisors
Rodman Avenue
Homne & Co
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Clendenin & Martin’s. Tf
D. 3. DeLand & Co’s
I. A. Deland & Co
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Saleratus
Fisk & Co
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Coal Valley Road
Roh Webster
4Th
Mracie Cavalry
Bellows House
Irgus
Tilden and Hendricks
Hayes and
Wheeler
J. W. 5. Horne & Co
Clendenin & Marin's
B. W. Hamlin
Northwestern Lightning Rod Company
Reese’s Hall
Henry Monahan
Monahan
Clendenin & Martin
Horner Co's
Clendenin & Jin’a
Knox's
P. O
I Porte
Kationsl
Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
Largo
Peter Schuttler
Cook County
John I Rinaker
Geo. Armour
B. G. Gilh
Minter
Lonie Schaffner
Micheal Donahue
Allen
Fuller
Hugh Crea
J. M Bailey
Ged D. Chaffeoth
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James M. Truitt
Franklin Corwith
Cyrus
J. W. Strowell
Ronath
O. F Price
Alex McLean
Joseph J. Castles
Shelby M. Cullom
Bangamon Couunty
Andrew Situman
George S. Iarlow
Tazewell County
Auhtor
Thomas B. Needles
Washington County
Edward Katz
St. Clair County
James Kedsall
Lee County
Thomas J Henderson
Barvau County
State Board of Equalization
Nay A. Ainsworth
Rock Island County
John T Browning
Rock [Sland County
John P Fox
Por
Koe Parmenter
Levi F. Harson
Josiah L Perkins
Vermillion
Pryus
SRS Bae Centennial
Fisher
Govenor
Moline National Bank
Miyois
Ibwe
U. S
State OF
Charles F. Hemenway
Charles F Hemenway
Eugene Lewis
BEAL
Altost
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First National Bank
Minnis
Gee Vee Redemption Fund
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Groemed
J. B. Gillmore
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OLN
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Moline, Tl
Moline Iron Works
Zeron
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Atwood
Wil
Kennedy
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Marx D. Wawon
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Christian Frederickson
Ilinois
Pereby
Anne M Frederickson
Micuaza
Grennellu
Michael Grennel
Fay Ameber
WDICH
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Rock de Tawit
Saran
Rossi
Tilinois
Ingio Daebellihna
Molin
Oliver Olsen
Adm'r
Wlin
Mortage
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Anning
F. Kinney
WM. A. Nourse
Algo
Harwood & Fie
Lynde Street
Hemoline Gas And|coke Company
Anit
Gau- Works
Geo
South
Wells Street
Dunn's Hall
Wm. Calentzky
Yeobacco
Pate Strest
C. Whipple
F H
Grocer
Zell’s
Encyclopaedia
Dictionary and Gazetteer
Zell
Saya
WM. A. Nourse’s
WM. A Noukse
COAL
W. Sickles & Company
Onl
Os Gould & Hyde
Etand
R. RI
Blossburg
James F Heck
Heck
Moling
Keator & Salisbury
Cc. W. Lobdell
Healey
Section
Whale
M. Beard O Seamroyn
Nebraska
B.1. M. Railroad CO
Courtrein
Ign &M. RK. R.co
Barrington
Iowa
Zoing
Grant
Malmat
Bans
Lynde
Lenta Street
Moxurg
Mr. Meadley
Afteroline Wagon Co
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