Republican County Convention Delegates Called for Rock Island County
The Republican voters of Rock Island County are asked to send delegates to a County Convention at the Court House Rock Island on Monday April 2 1878 at 2 pm to select sixteen delegates for the Republican Judicial District Convention in Galesburg next May and handle other business. Delegates allocated by township and vote totals. caucuses urged for April 24 with Moline and Rock Island at 7 30 pm. Rock Island April 16 1879 Oliver Ollen Chairman South Moline.
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Rock Island
Court House
Galesburg
Mouth
Beck Hawk
Moline
Oliver Ollen
South Moline
Knox, Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Warren and
Henderson
Knox
Waren
Mercer
Neoderson
Sweeney
Rock Intend
Saxrann
Henry County
Tinsteres
Knox County
Lomimen
Mercer Quunty
Joy Ponten
Warren County
McArtieren
Henderson County
Monmouth
National Emigration Society formed to aid oppressed blacks
A National Emigration Society was established with Senator Windom of Minnesota as President. The aim is to help oppressed blacks in the South find homes in a more congenial political climate. The piece also notes a Senate speech by Mr. Teller against a Democratic attempt to force the President to sign a bill ending supervision of polls in national elections.
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Senator Windom
Minnesota
South
Senate
Mr. Teller
Colorado
Weather Confession From English Meteorology
A London note asserts that the American weather bureau has long been away from the truth on forecasts. The writer claims facts compel an honest confession about weather reporting.
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London
Law Proposes Penalty for Carrying Concealed Weapons
A discussion notes the excessive spread of concealed carry in the country and the South. It advocates a penal offense with fines and imprisonment, while criticizing the poor enforcement of such laws and their practical enforcement challenges.
April 141b and Lincoln anniversaries recalled in capital
The article notes April 14th marks the fort surrender and Lincoln assassination anniversaries. It laments a power shift in Washington as the same forces that seized Fort Sumter and killed the president now influence national legislation. Time is described as moving in sharp, rapid turns.
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Fort Sampter
Abraham Lincoln
Royalty’s Fragile Grip Under Repeated Attempts
The article notes four assassination attempts on European kings in the past year all bungled, sparking debate on divine right. The latest target is the Czar of Russia near the St Petersburg palace, where the would be assassin was promptly arrested.
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Europe
Russia
St. Petersburg
Negro Exodus from the South Driven by Rights Abuses
The piece argues that the Gulf states’ denial of civil rights spurs Black migration to liberty elsewhere. It states the South cannot afford the exodus and calls for ending outrages and ensuring blacks can vote freely to stop the migrations.
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Kansas
South
Gulf States
Wise Named Chairman of House Committees
The Harrisburg Telegraph profiles Morgan R. Wise of Greene County Pa as a Democratic Congressman chosen by Speaker Randall for chairman roles in the House. The piece questions Wise’s background as a distiller and notes controversy over his intellect and lineage.
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Morgan R. Wise
Greene Co
Randall
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Wise
Storms and Snow Mark 1879 Spring Across Regions
The spring of 1879 brought record storms and temperature swings. A rare lateral storm hit New Orleans, uncommon for the latitude, while by Friday the 18th Eastern New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey reported snowfall from five to ten inches.
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New Orleans
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Spirit of the South Rhetoric and Civil War Echoes
A fragment reads as a wartime Mississippi note railing against reconstruction and Lincoln allies. It laments federal laws, warns of arrests, and threatens violence by unnamed locals amid political turmoil.
Grant as Next President Depends on Reconstruction Clarity
A newspaper column argues Grant would win if the nation seeks a strong executive to halt treason in the capital and safeguard Union gains. It contends three terms are unlikely and notes northern factions favor Grant to counter Southern Democratic influence in Congress.
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Grant
Comereon
Southern Democrate
Congress
United States Faces 3335 Failures and Big Liabilities
Quarter ending March shows 3,335 failures in the United States with liabilities totaling 82 million 78 thousand 226. Texas reports 300 murders last year with 12 punished, while hog exports rise to 1.057 billion pounds and West hog packing hits 9.89 million head.
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United States
Pennsylvania
General John A. Dix Passes in New York
A local obituary notes General John A. Dix born July 24 1808 in Roscommon New Hampshire died last Saturday in New York City. The prominent citizen was a lawyer soldier and statesman noted for his Democratic loyalty to the Union and long public service.
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John A. DIX
Roscswen
New Hampshire
New York
Dix
Reconnaissance and Battle Tales of Arkansas Ironclad Ram
A detailed account describes the Arkansas ironclad ram and its engagement with Farragut’s fleet near Vicksburg. It covers gunboat actions, casualties, and attempts to destroy the Arkansas, plus the narrator’s perilous July 1863 reconnaissance inside rebel lines with a Scotch comrade and close calls from hostile fire.
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Yazoo River
Farragut
Vickaburg
Davis
Tyler
West
Williams
Yasco
Arkansas
Vicksburg
Brooklyn
Benton
Cincinnati
Louisville
W. D. Forter
Wader
Ellet
Abe
K. R. Breese
Commodore Porter
Klattenhoff's New Hasar Sold At Varying Yard Offers
An advertisement notes Klattenhoff's new Hasar with low bid yard rates quoted at five cents for five yards and two yards for additional goods. The listing shows multiple price points 8 10 12 15 18 and 20 cents per bedibit with unspecified quantities.
Shiloh’s Consumption Cures Promoted As Best Lung Medicine
Advertised claim asserts free eve proves Shiloh’s Consumption Cures is the best lung medicine curing chronic cough and asthma with faster relief. It is marketed as harmless for children and comes with a guarantee alongside Shiloh’s Porous Plaster sold by Frank Miller and Clendenin & Martin.
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Shiloh
Shilot
Frank Miller
Clendenin & Martin
Dam Across Fox River at Ottawa Destroyed by Fire
A dam spanning the Fox River at Ottawa Illinois was destroyed by a fresnet Monday. Dams do burn sometimes.
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Fox River
Ottawa
Ill
Cure for Consumption Claims Free Recipe by Retired Physician
An old physician in Rochester New York claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung afflictions plus nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe and directions in German French or English free of charge to interested sufferers. WW Sherar 159 Powers Block Rochester NY. 164
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Cox
W. Sherar
Powers
Rochester
New York
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Moline Trade Directory
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Harwood
Rodman An Direey
Thomas Deste
Prelepot
Lother
Soadeta
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Steekety
Lynde
Cleeka
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Aria Street
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Try
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Madman
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Almperg, M
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Alden
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Wells Boca Tour
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Peal
Peter R
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Jefferson Street
Keator
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Bois
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