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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1880
Page
4
The State of Texas plans to drive to market at least 300000 head of cattle in the coming season. At an estimated low average price, this sale would bring about three million dollars to the state and its people.
The Democratic State Convention of Vermont and several other states endorse General Hancock for the presidency in a harmonized display of party support.
A fringe political remark targets Daniel Voorhees and his Exodus Committee, calling for legal action and exile to Dodge City Kansas. The language reflects a heated political exchange and public hostility toward the group and its agenda.
In a cautious turn, TRE Democrats in the house decide it isn't safe to use Graecelon's methods against Rep Washburne of Minnesota or Sen Kellogg of Louisiana until after the upcoming presidential election.
Hon W T Roors longtime mayor and active official of Quincy died aged forty seven. He was a Connecticut native remembered for his service to the city and much esteem among residents. He left four wives and six children.
Republican conventions in Georgia and West Virginia erupted with excitement as factions formed around Gen Grant. In Georgia the opposition appeared in the majority while West Virginia adopted resolutions in support of Grant amid heated debate.
Freely charged that improper means secure Blaine delegates to the Chicago Convention in the Western States. The prospective candidate for the office once held by Washington Jefferson and Lincoln is seen peddling his portrait in second class newspaper prints.
Vast numbers of emigrants pass through Chicago heading west toward Kansas and Nebraska. Trains run in two or three sections or are pulled by two engines. travelers arrive from Europe Canada and other regions seeking liberal U S land laws or mineral fields in Color a do Arizona and New Mexico.
Speechers Thurman Bayard and Carpenter championed the insurers while Blaine and Edmunds opposed government reimbursement for losses. British insurers bore risk voluntarily, sparking questions of government aid. New York Democracy held two State Conventions in Syracuse with Tilden and Seymour factions. Admission to the Cincinnati Convention may trigger a heated dispute between delegates.
The Chicago Tribune lauds Capt. Harry Dement of Dixon as a strong Republican candidate for Secretary of State. It cautions Dement to avoid entangling alliances and to commit fully to the office for which he is well fitted.
A Springfield telegram notes Mr. Washburne’s growing popularity as a candidate despite not actively pursuing the nomination. He is described as the second choice of both Grant and Blaine factions, with increasing discussion that his candidacy could solve the party’s presidential dilemma.
The Iowa Supreme Court decision states a college student of legal age may not vote where the college sits unless that location is their permanent home. The article argues this would disenfranchise older students and should not apply to national elections, urging universal voting for President without travel burdens.
The Almoin Greenbackers held a state convention in Springfield on Wednesday and named a ticket led by Governor A. J. Streator of Mercer and Andrew B. Adair for Lieutenant Governor. The slate includes Chicago Secretary of State Thompson, Auditor A. T. Ingram of Jackson, Treasurer W. Evans of Jefferson, and Attorney General H. G. Whitlock of Jacksonville. About 200 delegates attended. Dr. McKinnie of Moline was chosen as a delegate to the National Convention meeting in Chicago on June Yth.
The parliamentary vote dethroned Earl Beaconshild and restored government to Mr. Gladstone. Victoria disliked Gladstone yet any appointment will bow to his wishes. The campaign’s outcome marks a political revolution as Liberal forces resist reliance on home rule factions.
A critical letter frets at Rock Island Press for publishing a harsh caricature of Blaine on the front page. The author calls the image disgusting and says it harms Blaine’s prospects, urging readers to reject the tawdry print and prefer a respectful life-size portrayal.
General Grant and Mrs. Grant reached their Galena home Monday evening to an ovation. They will stay two or three weeks before a short Colorado trip, with notable figures like Gren Logan Oglesby and Gen. McNulta joining parts of the journey.
The General agrees to proceed but does not name a day. No further timetable is provided, leaving the timing open pending further notice.
Washington dispatch reports Alex H. Stephens opposing Tilden’s nomination by the Democrats while praising General Grant as a great soldier and magnanimous statesman. He believed Grant would carry two or three Southern states if he faced Tilden, and called Grant the most popular and strongest Republican standard bearer.
Washington dispatch reports Mint Director Burchard urging a new national mint to meet coinage demand. The House committee plans a bill creating a mint in the Mississippi Valley and moving Carson City Nevada machinery there. Public hearings will consider candidate cities and the island site with water power option.
A historical note highlights key April dates from 1815 birth of Bismarck through major events including Lincoln's assassination in 1865 and Civil Rights milestones in 1866 and 1872. It mentions battles at Fort Sumter and Shiloh and secession actions, urging veterans for details.
A severe Sunday storm swept Marshfield in Webster County Missouri, wrecking most of the town. Of about 200 homes fewer than 20 stand, with nearly 100 feared dead and 50 wounded. Fire followed the devastation as telegraph lines were severed and trees toppled.
The St Louis Republican reports a deadly Sunday tornado outbreak with seventy one killed in Missouri counties including Corsicana, at least thirty to forty deaths total, and extensive destruction across towns. Wisconsin’s Sho plere area suffers fallen trees, damaged farms, and livestock losses. several houses and barns destroyed while residents flee debris.
An alleged assault at West Point involves a cadet identified as Whittaker and a room invasion by fellow cadets who cut his ears and bound him with ropes. An inquiry questions the self harm defense and accuses the academy of discipline lapses and costly elitism.
A Moline Republican argues that Rock Island County deserves a strong representative in the State Legislature. He praises Mr Mixter as an educated, persuasive, long time resident who would carry influence and deserve broad voter endorsement despite Mixter's reluctance to run.
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