Floods drive farmers from Madison dyke breach
A Madison dyke breach near East St. Louis and Alton flooded 50 to 60 square miles, forcing farmers to flee to the bluffs. The levee’s weak points allowed a twenty foot height flood to surge through two gaps, destroying crops and homes while residents rushed to save livestock and belongings. Travel and rail lines report disruptions as floodwaters advance toward Venice and beyond.
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St. Louis
Jane
Madison
Here
Alton
Illinois
Mitchell
East St. Louis
Oewea
Rearigt
Baltig
Mississippi River
Horseshoe Lake
Venice
Indianapolis
Antcholt An Venleais
Kansas City Express
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Mississippi
Helena
Ark
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska City
Move on Democrats eyes Saratoga for 1884 convention
Baratoga NY June 23 report says Chicago Iroquois club sent a committee to New York to confer with Tilden Hewitt and other leaders to secure consent for holding the next national convention in Chicago. Some New York–aligned figures aim to keep the convention in the East to aid Governor Cleveland’s presidential hopes. Local hotel men discuss a permanent convention hall at Saratoga as a lure, arguing it would avoid gallery crowds and suit New York delegates.
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Abbany
N.Y
Chicago Iroquois'club
New York
Tilden
Hewitt
Chicago
Daniel
Cam Ae
Tilden Bureau
Cleveland
West
Owe ‘Baratoga
Ny Argus
Manning - Ds. Prowren
Saratoga
Éitibe
Albay
Baratoga
Heran
Berne
Northern Pacific to drive last spike links Pacific and Atlantic
Information from St Paul reports preparations for driving the last spike of the Northern Pacific to join the Pacific and Atlantic. The gold spike, engraved for the occasion, will be received by President Villard at a site about ten miles from Helena toward Portland. Invitations extended to 400 guests, with many traveling from New York and Europe. A silver sledge with ebony handle will bid the spike fly, then kept as a Villard memento. A special train will return via Chicago and St Paul after the event, likely in late August.
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Briain
Minn
St .Paul
Pacifc
Pacific
Atlantic
Villar
Helena
Portland
Europey
New “York
Willerd
Ite
Metropolis
Via
Chicago
St Paul
Villard
Pacific Coast
Sporting News Turf Race and Baseball Scores
June 23 reports from Chicago and Coney Island feature turf races at both venues. Slocum wins the 1 mile race at Chicago 3:46.5 with Apollo second and France third. Mong wins the 2 year olds mile dash. Harry Gilmore takes the 137 mile board of trade handicap. At Coney Island Charley Kempland wins the mile in 2:45. Flower of Meath places second with Torchlight third. Dutchess wins the 32 year stake in 1:17 with Burton second and Water Lily third. Compensation wins the 13 mile handicap sweepstakes. Baseball scores: Buffalo 2 Detroit 2, Providence 12, New York 47 Boston 6, Philadelphia. Cleveland leads Chicago 3 to 0 after seven innings.
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Slocum
Apollo
France
Mong
Voila
Nodaway
Board of Trade
Harry Gilmore
Glegner
Wallansee
Gen. Harding
Buchanan
Greystone
Rena B
Nw’ York
Coney Island
Charley Kempland
Plunger
Itaska
Tyen
Flower
Meath
Bally
Torchlight
Post
Dutchess
Burton
Water Lily
Compensation
Monitor
Free Gold
Parole
Empress
Rica
CricaGo
Buffalo
Detroit
Providence
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Elevator Fire Destroys Barned McNecor Grain Elevator
A fire at 5:30 this morning destroyed the G Bassett Huntting Co elevator, with loss estimated at 75000, fully insured. The blaze also damaged Gilchrist Co grain cribs, losing several thousand bushels, fully insured. Heat warped rails on the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line delaying a westbound train about six hours. In Philadelphia the anthracite coal stock on hand has fallen since May 1, with demand rising and major producers expected to resume full-time output in two weeks. Improved tone in coal and pig iron trade noted with prices stable for acceptable brands.
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Necor
Towa
G.bassett, Huntting & Co
Gilchrist & Coz
Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul
Philadelphia
Contitve
Police Arrest Couple Tied to Local Burglar Ring
Police arrest a man and his 17 year old wife linked to a string of burglaries across the area. Authorities say the pair acted in concert, targeting youths and women. A recent Bristol post office robbery of about $1000 is traced to them.
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Warspauny
Bill D. Goa
Hig
Jenderd
Iti
Bristol
Issues for 1844 The Stalwarts Fight for Control
A 1884 New York issue highlights the Stalwarts faction battling to retain party control ahead of the state convention. The piece notes a split over the state ticket and the influence on delegate selection for the national convention. It describes rival factions Hale Breeds and Gandig Halt Breeds as aiming to shape the campaign and state nominees.
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New York
The
Stin
Tan
Republican Party
Mil waukee sale case seeks dissolution of firm
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on June 23 a county court filing states that a partnership of YB Day & Co. is dissolved. The paper notes the firm owes about $40,000 and that Eastern purchased a stake for roughly $80,55, with a paper seeking dissolution and cooperation.
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Milwaukee
Mawaueer
Wis
A.neediveribe
Yb, Day& Co
Fis Milwauukes
Leastern
Duel at Hanover Junction Stirs Virginia News
Reports describe a pistol duel arranged near Hanover Junction Virginia after a challenge between Mr Blain and Mr Beirne. Observers, seconds, and lawmen converged as shots were planned at Cardoza Farm, with arrests issued for Elam and Beirne on duel-related charges.
New Orleans Guards Visit Hartford Delegation Parade
Visitors from New Orleans guard units travel to Hartford by train, receive instructions from Sarsfield guards, and are escorted to the Grand Union hotel. At 4 p.m. a city military parade forms with Grand Army of the Republic reception. An event at Carll’s Opera House and Jeffersonian club entertainment follows.
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Kew
Geeneal Bardseh
Carll
Jeffersonian Club
Glass Factories to Restart Operatons This Summer
A report notes nineteen factories will begin operations on a Tuesday in summer, with about 1,500 workers returning. President Clime of Windage Works is cited as guiding the restart and overseeing dust cleanup and project completions amid plans to accelerate production.
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Clime
Sialon
Ball & Co. resumes business after suspension and debt talks
The article reports Ball & Co resuming business with creditors' approval after a suspension. It notes sums claimed by Ellis & Bain and others, with estimates of losses and pending collections. It mentions political upheaval in Mexico, pursuit of revolutionaries, and casualties among reactionaries.
Fragmented 19th century notes on politics and disasters
A garbled historical clipping reports floods and high Missouri River water reaching first-floor levels at Jefferson City while multiple towns suffer damage. It mentions a wave of political activity with Democratic and Republican reactions, labor unrest, and a notable mine disaster near Cincinnati. The text also references individuals like Geni Ewing and Eli Blake, and notes interviews and conventions amid the confusion.
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