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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1875
Page
2
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The Chicagoan notes Prof Swing has ended his association with the Fourth Presbyterian Church. The article implies controversy around his conduct and hints at broader impacts on the church and community.
England seeks broader influence after purchasing substantial stock in the Suez Canal from the Khedive. The move would give London practical control over a crucial commercial waterway, prompting wide European discussion and speculation.
The press questions if ex Senator Carl Schurz aims to claim Senator Conkling's vacant chair, sparked by reports he plans to relocate to New York after previously living in St. Louis.
Senator Morton aims for the presidency while Indiana Republicans convene in February to nominate state officers. Delegates are expected to be instructed to back the war governor. The piece states Morton is not the man for the role.
A Paris rumor claims milliner Worth faces failure while Berlin bans extravagant gowns for female artists in theatres. The juxtaposed reports raise questions about fashion power plays and cultural censorship in Europe.
In Hardin county Iowa six candidates vied for a minor post with five men and one woman. Sixty women voters turned out and none supported the lone female candidate, choosing instead to elect a man.
The passage notes Brooklyn’s repeated lapses into vice after brief flashes from Beecher and Moody. It mentions water commissioners attempting a revival by stealing 562000 dollars, but describes the act as comparatively insignificant and attention slipping away.
A Chicago Congregational minister preached Sunday that insisting on Bible reading in public schools violates conscientious convictions of many citizens and amounts to oppression. He urged the government, though republic in form, not to countenance such compulsory practice.
As the new House arrives in Washington a Democrat majority anticipates the race for speaker. Early frontrunners include Randall of Pennsylvania and Kerr of Indiana with Sunset Cox and Fernando Wood on the fringe. Kerr of Indiana appears most likely to win.
Two repeaters sentenced by Judge Jameson to one year in county jail and $1000 fine each for illegal voting. More repeaters and election judges await trial as the crackdown on fraudulent ballots continues.
A late London Lancet piece argues that overwork harms are greatly exaggerated. Dr Wilkies cites his experience showing many cases come from idleness or idle lifestyle, not high demanding jobs. He notes stockbrokers, clerks, housewives, and social cases often suffer from unrest and nervous disorders tied to inactivity.
A New York resident who died last Friday left an estate with wealth estimated as unknown. Officials provided no concrete figures and noted the value remains undetermined as investigations continue.
An obituary portrait argues that success came from two generations of diligence not schemes or deceit. It notes astute self‑reliance, constant labor, and hands‑on management, contrasting common myths about easy wealth with the Astor family’s hard work and sense of responsibility.
Treasury agent Henry W. Elliott reports Alaska’s native population around 5 000 Aleuts and 18 000 to 20 000 Indians with no fixed homes. he says transition from Russian to American rule bred drunkenness and shifting aims for survival. The piece covers church trials, Indian affairs, canal plans, and political shifts across the country.
The Mo jine Lecture and Concert series opened at the Congregational church Tuesday with over 400 season tickets sold. Miss Lilly Edgarton delivered a pointed critique of social and political shams, drawing strong audience attention and lively afterward discussion.
The board elected Holt as teacher and approved furniture purchases for East ward and West ward buildings. A school exhibition is set for Monday December 27 in the High school room after shifting to a larger piano. Superintendent Gregory notes truancy and disobedience but reports no corporal punishment. vacancies and heating issues prompt extended term proposals for the High school and higher seating needs in West ward.
The Illinois State Horticultural Society invites members and the public to the Quincy meeting on December 14 to 17, 1875. Lectures and papers will cover geology, soils, meteorology, botany, arboriculture, orchard and vineyard culture, berry culture, floriculture, and fruit utilization. Railroads offer reduced rates, and hotels will cut prices. specimens of fruits are requested for nomenclature review.
Jere Sam hosts a grand masquerade at Sam Crompton's hall on Thanksgiving night. Biehl's band from Rock Island provides music as about forty couples dance in elegant costumes including a Susie Sowers skating girl outfit and a queen of night dress. Floor managers Sutton and Fullerton praised for orderly event and supper at the city restaurant.
Advertises Green's August Hower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints. Claims sour stomach headaches constipation heartburn and other symptoms can be relieved. Encourages purchasing a 75 cent bottle or a 10 cent sample from Dr J W Morey.
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