Late election in Moline elicits strong partisan debate
The Moline city and township vote proved highly contested with the Republican ticket favored as strong and fair. Alleged plots to defeat Mayor-elect Wheelock and Deere & Co involvement sparked criticism from Republicans while praising Wheelock's conduct during the 1877 strike.
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Moline
Republican Party
Nationals
Massner
S. W. Wheelock
Moline Plow Co
Ells
Union
Leable Iron Co
Wheelock
Dr. McKinnie
May
Deere & Co
Whic
H. Velie
Roc' Island
John Deerd
Wheelock Durin
Republian
Greeley
Congress
Chas. H. Deere
Frieda
Moline Mayoral Race Debated Over Cemetery and Alleged Tortuousness
An editorial excerpt analyzes the Moline mayoral contest between Republicans and National candidates. It cites Dr. McKinnie's cemetery remark and critiques party loyalty, nomination processes, and the idea of a city circus election. The piece questions election stakes and party unity ahead of the presidential campaign.
Stabbing Affray In Rock Island Leaves Wounded
Last Saturday in Rock Island James Slater stabbed Wesley Reddig during an altercation. the wound was not dangerous. Sunday near Augsutana College five intoxicated youths from Moline attacked Charles Henderson who stabbed Nordland, injuring his arm and side. Henderson was arrested alongside two others.
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James Slater
Wesley Reddig
Rock Island
Moline
Augustana College
Chas. Henderson
Wm. Meyer
Feapuchit
Henderson
Nordland
Rock
Galt
Foliceman
Drunk on streets with weapons leads to bonds
The report notes individuals held on $500 bonds to appear next Monday. It warns that knives and pistols are dangerous, especially when owners are intoxicated, recommending removing weapons and locking up drunk men to keep the public safe on Sundays and weekdays.
Scarecrow of Old Guard Warns German Americans
A scarecrow figure on a Virginia fence, labeled One of the Old Guard for Personal Liberty, warned German American citizens about Mayor Wheelock's despotism. The skeleton costume failed to frighten the German-Americans, who likely recognize the stale threat from past politics.
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614 Guard
Virginia
Old Guard
Wheelock
Heaters House Ready For Guests At Bugbee Hotel
The Heater House managed by O N Bugbee and son in law R J Vinton with full crew is fitting up the Keater House to open next week. The tel is larger and finer with office dining and reading rooms parlors and spacious halls. Transients at $2 daily and boarders on liberal terms. The project is a valuable enterprise and deserves public support.
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O. N. Bugbee
R. J. Vinton
Bugbee
State Legislature Passes Emergency Penal Reform Act
The act, passed by the State Legislature with an emergency clause, allows fines or penalties to be enforced by imprisonment in county jails or work houses. Courts may order confinement until fines are paid, with provisions limiting punishment and local authorities empowered to enforce the term within ten hours of work per day.
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Union
Assameen Pon
Counties Debate Tramp Bill and Water Plan
The piece attacks a bill by Jim Simonson from the county, proposing fines and costs for workers and suggesting a water-usage plan. It calls Simonson's bill a burlesque of intelligent legislation and urges cities to join in drawing water from the Mississippi above Moline.
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Jim Simonson
Simonson
Mississippi River
Moline
Moline Election Results Show Strong Republican Majority
The tabled returns reveal Kohler’s Collector majority at 324 and attribute much to Deere & Co. revolt. The piece asserts Moline remains a solid Republican town and notes various local happenings and personages including Rosenquist, Richards, Mrs. Holt, Wm. Kerns, Mrs. Moore, Dr. Sale, Dr. J. W. Drew, Rev. Holcomb, Billy Johnson, and others in Joliet and Davenport circles.
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Moline
Kohler
Deere & Co
Mal Paragraphs
R. Rosenquist
Nebraska
J. S. Richards
John M. Holt
Wm. Kerns
Springfield
Thomas B. Moore
Columbus Junction
Iowa
R. H. Moore
T. S. Holcomb
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rock Island
Billy” Johnson
The
Union
Eric Johnson
Nekoma
W. L. Sweeney
McAfee
Davenport
R.A. Moore
Willerton
Athletic Club
Carter
Sam Lynde
Taz Review
C. W. Lobdell
Congregational Church
W.S. Bailey
Peer Farm
Senator Ford Sends Congratulatory Note to Wheelock
Springfield April 17 1879 state senator Ford writes to mayor Wheelock of Moline praising the Republican party. He extends personal congratulations and asserts differing views from S H V in his Argus letter.
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R. I. One. Democratic Organ
Wheelock
Springfield
S. Wheelock
Moline
Republican Party
M. M. Ford
Ford
Argus
End of Election Night Jubilation in City
Jubilant crowds gathered after midnight as Deere-McKinnie supporters lost their band and marched to Mayor Wheelock's residence. Capt W C Bennett presented a new broom to the mayor, followed by speeches from Entrikin Reid Hemenway Morris Moore and others.
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Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
Mr. Wheelock
Mayer
W. J. Entrikin
D. C. Reid
C. F. Hemenway
W. G. Morris
W. R. Moore
Rock Island Water Works Sewage Complaint Sparks Debate
Citizens contend Rock Island and neighboring city sewer effluent contaminates the water filters. Residents dispute locations for the filtration plant with proposals ranging from the Watch Tower area to near the bridge or Arsenal street, seeking a safe water supply solution.
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Ater
Rock Island
Watch Tower
Rock River
Arsenal Street
County Supervisors to favor Republicans in new board
The forthcoming Board of County Supervisors is expected to show a larger Republican majority than in years past. A city sideshow by Deeré-McKinnie drew mixed reviews as Mo line’s public interest remains tepid. The Hook & Ladder Co. received city council authorization, forming Wednesday night with Carl Bruner as foreman and Ag Miedke, C F Grantz, F Volkman as assistants. The group will number between 12 and 30 members and meets for practice Saturday evening after appointing a constitution and by laws committee.
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Board of County Supervisors
Hook & Ladder Co
Carl Bruner
Ag. Miedke
C. F. Grantz
F. Volkman
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Moline Review
Local Department
Rock Island Argus
Stephen H. Welie
Law and Order
Winnang Allenue
McKinnie
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Harper House
Apolla Oolice
Ghd
S. M
H. F. Thomas
Hampton
J. H. Sale
Cleveland
John W. Drew
L. P.youngren
Kelsey
Levi Cralle
Mat. Keegan
Gould & Co
Jas. W. Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Edgington
Andrew Donaldson
D. O. Reid
D. O
Lela Acta
S. W. Wheelerk
P. L. McKinnie
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T. Walker
R. Eetone
J. P. Soderstrom
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Por Attorney
W.R. Maere
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H. Kobler
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POR
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D O. Neild
Ukeberg
Swander
Constanle
John Moore
QO L. Raymond
Thoa. Jenkins
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J R. Blanchard
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M. Sebllioger
BR Webs Neconsconnes
Thos. Trumble
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F. Momenway
Rib
W.G. Morris
John Channon
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