Chicago Whisky Fraud Indictment Highlights 1876
The entry notes Jasper D. Ward of Chicago, formerly a congressman, indicted for whisky fraud complicity. Inter Ocean backs Senator Logan for president as debt discussion mentions March reductions. First Baptist Church of Chicago calls a Brooklyn preacher to oversee church affairs amid Chicago Baptists’ cautious stance.
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Tre
Jasper D. Ward
Chicago
Congress
First Baptist Church of
Brooklyn
Chicago Baptists
Elect Progressive Aldermen For A Better Moline
Nusinate and elect good practical progressive men for aldermen to secure a strong practical and progressive administration that Moline needs.
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Moline
Democratic Victory Secures Connecticut Governorship and Legislature
The Connecticut election on Monday gave a Democratic victory with Gov. Ingersoll’s majority near 3000. Democrats win control of both the state senate and house.
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Connecticut
Gov. Ingersoll
Washburne pledges governorship time served if elected
The Chicago Tribune notes Hon. RE. B. Washburne would serve his time as governor if elected. Reports warn of executive clemency as a political factor amid the wider campaign. Massachusetts rejects woman suffrage again by 0 to 27. Philadelphia voter boards face a $5 daily fee amid Centennial buzz.
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The
Chicago Tribune
RE. B. Washburne
Towa
Massachusetts
Forger Wins Low Surrender Refusal Tops British Debate
British authorities refuse to surrender Wins low the Boston forger. The dispute hinges on a technical point deemed nice by some yet considered unwise and wrong by others.
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Great Britain
Winslow
Boston
State newspaper backs Fog Woeshlarne for governor
Trus diinow Staats Zeetung endorses Hon. Fog Woeshlarne with strong support. The edition argues the Gall regions of the state should back Wash Larne for governor, citing heat of the campaign and regional sentiment.
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Trus Diinow Staats Zeetung
Fog Woeshlarne
Rock Island Delegation Deliberations at State Convention
Report states Gov Eroembor has secured assurances and will likely receive all Rock Island votes at the state convention though prevailing odds suggest he may not win any votes. The account notes strong probabilities and orderly delegation alignment.
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Eroembor
Rock Island
Aolil
Notable Philosopher Herne Spencer Unable to Publish
The distinguished writer Herne Spencer cannot publish his works and the world seems to cope with his absence, though it would struggle without the insights of his H2NOLant peers.
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Herne Spencer
Foreman of Grand Jury Puts Chicago Times in Spotlight
Winptcit Po Story, editor of the Chicago Times, serves as foreman of the grand jury in the Criminal court session. Reporters from long established papers make no attempts to interview him.
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Winptcit Po Story
Chicago Times
Courier Founder in Kewanee Draws Mixed Praise
Brother Wirney of the Princeton herald has set up the Courier in Kewanee and sends best wishes for success. The only noted flaw is his habit of distributing others' printed matter.
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Brother Wirney
Princeton Herald
Kewanee
Courier
Brother W
National Colored convention eyed for Cincinnati in April
Crepinrich Dotwdtas and others propose the National Colored convention be held in Cincinnati in late April due to unhealthy and pronounced Confederate sentiment in Nashville Tennessee, the location previously chosen by the committee.
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Crepinrich Dotwdtas
Cincinnati
Nashville
Tenn
Dist of War Department financial officers proposed
The House calls for a districting of postmasters quartermasters and other War Department financial agents who have for forty years shown defalcations. The move targets several Democratic administrators and the effort is described as widespread and global in scope.
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House of Representatives
War Department
Pack
Impeachment Trial Set for Belknap Receives House Action
The House of Representatives adopted the articles of impeachment against former Secretary Belknap and named a committee of managers to prosecute the case. A timely trial appears likely, with expectations of an early proceeding.
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Tuk
Belknap
House of Representatives
Lew Steward Emerges as Kendall County Governorship Candidate
The Joliet Signal notes Lew Steward of Kendall County has become a gubernatorial candidate but claims Noaty and even Independent papers offer only whispers about him. The Rock Island Argus is urged to speak on this momentous question as the only paper to swallow steward.
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Witsr
Lew Steward
Kendall County
Notay
Independent
Joliot
Bock Island Argus
Steward
Election slate to be chosen in odd districts and full house
The notice outlines that in next fall's election all state officers except the superintendent of public instruction will be chosen, along with members of congress and state senators in odd districts. It notes potential vilification from the vote and public reaction.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Rete
Peat
Tesday
Treasurer New Resigns Pending Presidential Approval
Unclear text indicates a treasurer plans resignation but withholds final step at the president’s request. The dispute touches salary and political figures, with references to Bristow and unnamed officials. The fragment suggests ongoing internal dialogue over resignation timing and compensation.
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New
Nana
Bristow
Inswaid
Yanin
Reiger
Lectures in Germany Aid U S Goodwill and Currency Bill Advances
A New York minister’s lectures in German cities foster better U S German ties and receive favorable German press. In Congress the deficiency in currency printing is funded and silver coin issuance is planned by the Centennial. The Republican county convention meets May 14 to choose delegates for the state gathering May 24 in Springfield.
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Dr. Thompson
New York
America
Germany
Treasury
House
Rock Island
Moline
Springfield
Cone Artors
Vermont
Pennsylvanet
Ohio
New York Tribune
Bhatne
Luke P. Poland
Drison
Rock Island Post Office Sees Change in Leadership
On Saturday the first day of April Thomas Murdock took charge of the Rock Island post office. He demoted Capt McKown to second clerk and appointed L M Haverstick as assistant, a move the Union notes with mixed opinions. The article ends by noting victors claim spoils.
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Thomas Murdock
Rock Island
Capt. McKown
L. M. Haverstick
Murdock
John Coat
Woseby
County Court of
Rock
K Island
Persons Heyng
Geo. H. Edwards
Iinoig
Spon
John Swanson
Swai-Swanson
Moliné
Rock Teland
Illinois
Anid
Washburne urged for Illinois governor amid presidential doubt
The piece argues for Hamlin Washburne as Illinois governor despite possible national presidency. It notes he has stated he does not desire the U.S. Senate and would serve Illinois if nominated governor. It contends his fitness for the presidency implies suitability for Illinois governor, urging GOP nomination.
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Bly Washburne
Ainee Bis
Paris
United States Senate
Washburne
Iliness
Ilinois
Hlinois
Ofllinois
Waterfall disaster roars down Worcester valley and damages vast
A dam above Worcester Massachusetts gave way last Thursday night, unleashing a flood that swept through the valley causing ruin for miles. Property loss runs into millions with destroyed walls, embankments, and railroads.
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Worcester
Masa
Nts
Pacific
Enforcements Act rulings stir Republican resolve in Mississippi and Kentucky
The Washington correspondent reviews Supreme Court decisions on the enforcement act limiting federal protection for enfranchised citizens. Kentucky inspectors and Louisiana voters face rulings decrying federal power, while Mississippi politics critique Governor Ames and call for stronger Republican leadership to safeguard rights amid White League actions. The piece notes broader implications for Reconstruction era governance and suggests forthcoming party shifts.
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Wassington
Dourt
Outamackad Kentucky
Congress
Cruikshank
Wm. D. Irwin
John P. Hadnot
Grant Parish
Louisiana
United States
South
Mabu
Kentucky
Senate
Ames
Cussely
Mississippi
Grant
Alsom
Russia
Election results by township from The Review
Tuesday's election results compile officers elected across Moline Rock Island Coal Valley Andalusia Canoe Creek Coe Cordova Zuma Port Byron and broad Board of Supervisors posts. Names include Dave O Re’d August Limm Wm Turner Jonathan Huntoon O Ferguson M P Benson John Aster Henry Case A K Philleo Thomas Johnson Roswell Richmond Henry Hagen Otto Loebner Thomas Phillips S G Garland Thomas Lens Joseph Woods Burrall Snell Geo McMurphy John Arnold N J Hubbard James Dillion Jesse Dailey Hugh McCall Theo Abbott Jesse Maxwell N C Trent and more with several townships listing supervisors clerks assessors collectors and highway officials.
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David Sears
Roswell Richmond
Patrick Gannon
Henry Hagen
R. N. Vermillion
John Buffin
Joseph Burdock
J. C. Bethauram
A. W. Smith
Board OF Supervisors
Andralasia
John Buffuin Siack Hawk
Thos. Kerr
Bowling
Muller
Juttalo Prairie
Roberts
Cungue Creek
G. W. Muphy
Cov
Daley
Cordova
St. M. Grenell
Coal Valley
Phos. Phillips
Drury
David Marduck
Edington
Stampton
J. Chamberlain
Moline
David
Reid
August Timm
Prominent Missouri Democratic Hopefuls Mentioned in Report
Capt Gelius Price a former Confederate and son of Gen Sterling Price stands among leading Missouri Democratic gubernatorial candidates. George Bancroft as the oldest living ex cabinet officer served as secretary of the navy beginning in 1845. Prince Bismark celebrated his 624
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Capt
Gelius Price
Gen
Sterling Price
Missouri
George ‘Bancroft
Navy
Prince Bismark
Local notes on trades races and town election results
The piece highlights local tradesmen including Geo Hill Wmn Ennis and Christ Rumgardner with wagons harnesses and goods. Carl Groehn buys Ge o Conner’s shop, Way of annual town election sees McMurphy win against Peaster by 44 votes. Import of Champion a premier five year old draft horse noted with details.
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EP. Feaster
G. W. McMurgney
McMurphy
Peaster
Village School Session Scheduled and Local Developments
Special correspondence notes the current village schools will close on the 14th of the month. Mr. Brown will address pupils on Thursday April 15th at 7 30, speaking on Our School Days. The article also mentions new buildings rising and coal supply increasing, with shafts at Williams, band, and H M Gilchrist’s showing activity amid wider distribution.
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Brown
Williams, Band
H. M. Gilchrists
Port Byron
Trapez
Rapids City
Bloomberg
Adex
Bomberg
igZdnstead
Chefysiont
de Alex
Village Meeting and Local Auction Report
The notice notes a village election meeting for legal voters this Saturday at 7:30 PM and mentions candidates and auction activity. It describes local shop moves with Ed enlarging his store at Holsapple's, Peter at McCall's stand, and Wade & Butcher selling cash only with quick sales. It references Athens squatters and a stock of goods in town.
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Seuilhy
Adela
Kay
Benton andzAbe
Alex McDonald
Mitchell
Stves
Athens
Holsapple’s
Peter
McCall's
Pete
Main Street
Wade & Butcher
Argilo Works in Carbon Cliff Restart Slowed by Weather
Special Correspondence reports Argilo Works still operating with 16 of 40 jobs filled as bad weather lingers. A 40 horsepower engine runs the plant producing drain tile florist ware and fire brick with a large stock kept on hand. W E Chamberlin & Co have opened a grocery store in the old hotel building while Milton Mills moves to the new depot.
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James Chamberlin
Argilo
W. E. Chamberlin & Co
Milton Mills
Mills
RCVER
Port Byron Weekly editor offers old hat to correspondent
Special Correspondence notes the Port Byron Weekly editor’s last issue and his offer of an old worn hat for information. The writer declines, citing affordable second hand hats and a preference for practicality over sentiment.
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Port Byron
M. K
Town Auditors Report Payments From Zuma Illinois
Special Correspondence notes town auditors in Zuma Rock Island County Illinois approved several bills for highway commissioner ToD N Beal 28.48 Fel Osh on 24.00 W Hanus 1.50 Gen Wake 1.20 Rossell Knowlee clerk services 51.50 totaling 51.50 under the town line item.
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Town of
Zuma
County of
Rock Island
State of Illinois
Tod N Beal
Sao
Ebothe A & Mmiaoja
Hanus
Ae AF
Rossell
S Knowlee
Milan school election selects George M. Dickson
Rural Brevities notes that Milan voters elect George M. Dickson by an almost unanimous margin for the school board on Saturday. Also reported are votes on cattle roaming and a separate animal roaming question, with data on local election officers and upcoming poll dates. A burglary at Akron’s express office nets thieves twenty to thirty thousand dollars, and other small items include an animal roaming vote and a local play at Coal Valley.
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Milan
George M. Dickson
Hampton
Lawson
R. Wells
Guyver
William Edelman
William B. Webster
Baker Es Judes
L. E.saulpaugh
Harry Johnson
Paris
Ill
United States Express
Akron
Ohio
Prescriptions Compounded Day and Night by Clendenin and Martin
Night bell at front door signals a 24 hour compounding service by Clendenin and Martin for prescription needs. The brief note indicates continuous medication preparation and a recognizable front entrance cue.
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Clendenin
Bogchee's German Syrup Promoted for Throat Ailments
An advertisement touts Bogchee's German Syrup as a remedy for consumption coughs severe colds and throat diseases. Dr J W Morey is named as the local druggist selling it with a sample bottle for 10 cents and a larger bottle for 76 cents claiming three doses relieve any case.
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J. W. Morey
Bogchee
Germany
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Geo. Hill
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A. M. Peckhim
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Ennis & Devinney
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Sarnia
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County of Rock Inland
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A. G. Mphrey
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Geven Choice
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Keator & Salisbury
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Dimock & Gound
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Fy Healey
Alev
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A.M Hubbard
T. Browning, Moune
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Clendenin & Martin
Post Orr & Bui
Dealera
WM. A. Nourse’s
WM. A Nourse
Hill
Moine
Ackinson County
Deitye Co
Nebraska
M Wheeler
M. Wheeler
WM. A. Nourse
Dilz Auger Co
St. Louie
Tremoline Gas and Coke Company
Auit
Gag Works
WM. Olendenin
Peters
Silver
Breuning
Golden
Norah
Hannah
Hays
Danke
Dts. Peters
Aparlor Music
Little Old Cabin
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Czar and
Zimmermann
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Killarpoy
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Dunn's Hall
A. i. Hubbard
Hubbard's
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Aster
G. D. Wilson
Lichner
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J. L. Peters
Broadway
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Flak's
Gleason
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Vogt Pavdurss Spew
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Fay
Ayery
Srihari
Dubuque
Madison
Keck
Boyenbort
Opie
Sea
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Wm. Caléentzy
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Day
Egbert
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J D McCune
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Maine
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Ysdesn &Co
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Efmer Ecx
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AMT & CO
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Cres Wells
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