Notable Happenings and Obituaries in Moline
A collection of short items notes Senator Bayaro's eye ailment and the lively image of VicE-PRESIDENT Wheeler as a jovial fisherman. It reports the death of actor Charles Fechten and notes Schuyler Colfax's renewed interest in politics. Also mentions Ex-Queen Isabella's daughter ManiEg as deceased and General Burnside’s farming wealth. Democratic hopeful Tom Ewixa is Sherman's brother-in-law. Darwin works on his grandfather's life. Twenty seven lives lost in a European steamer wreck off France. Senator Rich of Kentucky is expected to avoid a challenge.
Elevators Report Nearly Six Million Duadels Grain On Hand
Chicago elevators show a total grain in store near six million duadels with the bulk being corn and wheat, indicating strong stocks in the city.
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Chicago
Postal Receipts Estimation for Present Year
It is estimated that the postal receipts of the United States for the present year will reach 382,000,000, as against 18,344,614 in 1800.
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United States
Indians in Florida Resist Civilizing Efforts
Florida still harbors about three hundred Indians who receive government support and have successfully resisted efforts to civilize them. Aaron Goodfellow was shot and killed on a Bloomington street last Monday, and officials suspect the shooter mistook him for another man.
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Florida
Aaron Goodfellow
Bloomington
Hay and fodder crop values rise in England and Wales
The London Times notes a short age of many millions of pounds in the average value of hay and other fodder crops in England and Wales this season compared with previous years.
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The
London Times
England
Wales
Immigration to America Seen Rising in Next Year
For the year ending June 330, New York landed 90 221 immigrants. Hard times in Europe and unsettled political conditions are expected to drive a larger migration to America in the coming year.
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New York
Europe
America
Seaboard Port Exports Report Last Week
Exports from seaboard ports last week include flour 109000 barrels and wheat 4300000 bushels. Corn 734000 bushels, oats 4500 bushels, rye 12000 bushels, pork 700 barrels, lard 6978000 pounds, and bacon 13002000 pounds.
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Seaboard
Indignation Over Curbin Hotel Exclusion Order
The order by Mr Curbin of Manhattan Island near New York banning Jews from his hotel draws strong protests from Christian ministers and others who denounce the act as inhumane.
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Curbin
Manhattan Island
New York
Weather shifts raise questions after heavy Nebraska rains
Five years ago the U S R R track through Western Nebraska saw no heavy rainfall. This season has brought multiple severe storms in a short period. What has altered local meteorology to cause these changes in rainfall patterns?
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Nebraska
Chicago Foundry Tragedy Follows Dispute Between Workers
Last Tuesday in Chicago Solomon Senn fatally shot Richard Engleman and then killed himself by cutting his throat. Both men were sober and industrious workers at the foundry and had disagreed over how to complete a piece of work. Both deaths occurred within hours of the incident.
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Chicago
Solomon Senn
Richard Engleman
Quincy Review Demands Spur to Expand City Services
The Quincy Review criticizes city government for stingy policy. Only four policemen are on duty and a top steam fire engine is withdrawn. Public official pay has been cut to a mere pittance.
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Tne
Quincy Review
Saw Mill Waste Sparks River Objection
Wisconsin river citizens and mill operators clash over debris from lumber mills. A Lumber man cites massive waste figures as a mill producing 10 million feet annually could release 200 000 cubic feet of sawdust and thousands of cords of slabs into the water, affecting navigation and river conditions.
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Wisconsin River
Naval recruits from St Louis sent to training ship
Recruiters note a superior body of youths being drafted for naval service in St Louis and promptly sent to the training ship in New York. General Walker, census chief for 1880, will circulate city stats to mayors for a special report. The Panama Canal plan gains papal blessing while federal tents aid Memphis amid state sovereignty debates.
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Naval Service
St. Louis
New York
Walker
United States
Memphis
Schurz Declines Grant Support Cites Independents
The text notes Carl Schurz saying he will not back Grant for President, but argues one man's stance cannot fix national leadership. It suggests Schurz has a checkered past and that Grant’s record will withstand scrutiny. The piece says the public respects Schurz as a cabinet officer but not as a presidential adviser.
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Carl Schurz
Grant
Carlschurz
Democratic Convention resolves against troops at elections
The Chicago Times reviews a Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention resolution opposing army use to enforce laws at polls. It argues no party seeks army subordination to civil authorities and warns the outcry masks a bid to curb national executive power to execute laws, noting protections for Democrats in other states.
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Chicago Times
Penna
7Imet
Democratic Party
Congress
South Carolina
United States
Union
Capitol
Sherman visits Maine amid presidential speculation
The Secretary of the Treasury travels to Maine to give finance speeches amid a pending election. The piece questions his aims, condemns Sherman family influence, and argues Illinois and the GOP have better Presidential options than Sherman.
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Sherman
John
United States
Illinois
Capt. Hawley
Con. Baum
Internal Revenue
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Congress
Blaine
Grant
Linstow
Conkling
Let Us Quit the use of such so called hymns
A reader rebukes common church tunes likening the Pinafore style to spiritual degradation. The writer urges returning to stately music of Beethoven Handel Mendelssohn and hymns by Watts Wesley and others, condemning jig like lyrics and urging air and words to reflect sacredness.
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The
Atlantic Monthly
Beethoven
Handel
Mendelssohn
Watts
Wesley
Dan’el
Gethsemane
Calvary
Murders Rise as Whisky Sparks Daily Fatalities
The report notes murder numbers climb as telegraphic bulletins reveal more than half of cases linked to whisky. Authorities warn drinking culture fuels violence and urge restraint amid rising crime figures.
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Daily Telegraphic
Republican State Conventions and regional notes
Massachusetts and Minnesota plan state party gatherings in September. Two narrow gauge railways were incorporated in the state. Hamilton Ontario reports a severe fire. Fall River gains notoriety for bank cashiers. Princeton’s colored residents mark Emancipation Proclamation day on September 22. C B Q R R adds three large freight engines on main line. Joliet penitentiary factories pay fifty six cents daily per convict. Prof Swing’s wife dies in Oxford Ohio. Springdale forms a Young Men’s Republican Club. Alex Stephens leads Aledo Illinois schools. Hugo notes the Mediterranean as the Lake of Civilization. Lake Minnetonka hosts a successful Sunday School Convention. Farm counts show large percentage gains across several sectors in the decade.
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Massachusetts
Worcester
Minnesota
St. Paul
Hamilton
Ont
Fall River
Mass
Princeton
Bureau County
Joliet Penitentiary
Swing
Oxford
Ohio
Springdeil
Alex. Stephens
Aledo
Ill
Victor Hugo
Lake of Civilization
Lake Minnetonka
Billia
Tilden Portrayed as Selfish Veteran Politician
The N Y Herald summarizes Samuel J. Tilden as a politician who never fights for a party or friends, always for himself, describing him as an old dog unwilling to learn new tricks.
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Mr. Tilden
N. Y. Herald
Ex Governor Dennison predicts Democratic Supreme Court expansion
Ex Governor Dennison of Ohio asserts that under a Democratic President the Supreme Court, then seven Republicans and two Democrats, would gain seven more Democratic judges. He claims the Fourteenth Amendment could be found unconstitutional and never properly ratified due to Ohio's 1868 legislature withdrawal, a claim he says is on file in Washington.
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Dennison
Ohio
White House
Supreme Court
Washington
National Finances Post 18 Coinage and Pension Arrears
National finances report coinage for last month showing 2,034,450 pieces valued at 4,681,610 dollars including gold double eagles and silver dollars. July pension arrears paid totaled 8,614,600 dollars draining the special fund for fractional currency redemption. The debt increase for the month stood at 80,344, showing a hypothetical decrease of 82,608,255.88 if arrears had not been paid.
Homestead Entries Rise Sharply Across Plains States
The past year shows Kansas leading with 61 034 entries followed by Minnesota 61 675 and Nebraska 40 002. Dakota jumps in rate of increase from 1877 to 1878, with 1 154 to 4 128 entries. Total acres rise from 910 307 in 1877 to 2 352 083 in 1878, a 300 percent gain, while overall 1879 year endings reach about 6 000 000 acres amid renewed prosperity hopes.
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Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakota
Territory of
Williamson
Hendrick B. Wright
New York Furnishing Co Offers Fine Shirts and Plate Buttons
A column note highlights the New York Furnishing Company advertising shirts of fine quality cut by approved methods. The offer includes a set of gold rolled plate buttons priced at 7.50 dollars per dozen, framed as a modest profit for the firm and an invitation to buy for refinement.
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New York Furnishing Company
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Charles Fechten
Schuyler Colfax
ManiEg
Isabella
Spain
Gen. Burnside
Tom Ewixa
Darwin
France
Senator Rich
Kentucky
Panama Canal
Tilden
City Legal Cards
W. BR. Mooore
Richards S
Browning & Entrikin
First National Bank
Mainstreet
Moline
Lewis & Lewis
Arneys
Ofce
A. Merkle. CO
White, Meese & White
Alec
LAW and Notary Public
Akerberg’building
B. Gordon
Richarde & Sobrbeck
Malin and
Lynde Streets
Mulino
Linois
Justices OF the Peace
E. Mapes
Bunham's
Muln Bireet
J. W. Morey
M. D
Twomee
Wpatadre
Theese Board Eart
Alebania & Subrbeaks Drug Store
Main Street
Residunce
Heary Street
Lynde
Boss
J.B. Davison
M.D. Peician
Oulcy
Morria
Maln
Wow
J. T. Cook
M. D. Gopathic
Streot
John Dickson
Second and
Dickson Streets
Milan
I. Cassel
Rock Island
East Henry Street
Davenport
C. F. Pruessing
MRS
A. R. Ramsey & Coo
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Torough
Springfeld
Decatur
Jacksonville
Alton
Terre Haute
IAF Moe
Galva
Osleshart
Burlington
Keokuk
Quincy
Fana Polis
East Souk
R. RB
J.V. Maho
Moline Trade Directory
Nderson A. Groceri Grocerica
Groce- Aries
Groceriea
Roceripe
Grocerica
Henry Street
E. L
Crix Exraesa
Bell Streets
Gault
Alfred
Henry Whi
ANN
Thomas
Wells Street
Rodman
Ndor
AA A
Henry Stree
SOR & Peterson
Rodman Avenue
Chester's
Oline Dye Works
CR 1 & P Donot
Carl Mueller
Stland
A. W
Hata
Koator House
Phenat Ar Gallery
Furet Street
Firat
Michael Mouga
First Ward
Jeese House
Swan P
Nuleon
Propijuture
Gould
Revie Reimer
Ine
AMUEL
CLAS
Appurite Keator House
Moline Manufacturers
Barnard & Leas Mfg. CO
Iron and Brass Founders
Small Casti Sh8 & Specialty
West of Gas Works
Smock, Gould & CO
Hastoon Brothers
Eator
Molne Saw Mille
Lamb
Dimension
Oline Plow Company
Oline Scale Company
Victor Sandard
Woline Malleable Iron Works
Oline Wagon Company
Wast
Oline Ron WO
Williams
White Ma Cu
Pens Res Builders
Ll Furnishers
Wire Repe
Ate
Everance
E.J
Watchva
Ind
Hans
Cor. White
R. R. Streets
Alker
Fourth Ward Grocery
Main
Basa Streets
USF
Jefferson Street
Doric Lodge
A. F
A.M
Masonic Hall
Wheel Loak Library
Banal Rodman Avenue
Eeekereee M
Harmony Lodge
Odd Fellall
O. Miles
W. Bextor Davis
Reconies
M. M
Turgbox
Eee Olsen
Sturgeon & Ayoyeers
Taw. Ae
Bergeton
Kook Island, Ills
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