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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1879
Page
4
In the Moline Review the author argues the next state will be Dakota and a strong Western sister. The piece contends Dakota offers a milder climate for crops and health, preferring it over more southern sections.
Secretary Schurz outlines a plan to force Indians toward farming, education, and individual land titles, with land sales to fund reservations and eventual equality under law. Critics urge continued military subjection if Indians resist, plus calls to restrict weapons and curb contractors. In Congress, Chandler’s death prompts a Darien canal protest. Garfield and Goode proposals trigger broader fiscal and memorial debates amid sixteen contested seats.
Congress convened with full attendance as the president’s annual message is received and read. The message urges retirement of Greenbacks, civil service reform, Utah statehood, stronger rights protections, more federal judges, and new taxes on tea and coffee to boost revenue. The reading lasts about an hour and a half with prior familiarity by members.
A editorial harshly critiques inadequate public education in the North and South, urges compulsory schooling, and warns against church schools. It defends the Republican party as promoting liberty, labor, and national unity while opposing monarchist plots and secessionist legacies.
The piece criticizes Democrats for warning of government centralization if the Republicans stay in power. It dismisses the claim as a hollow tactic by politicians to alarm the public and argues the premise that Republicans seek a dictatorship is unfounded.
The article argues that after years of import excess the US entered a new export boom. It cites 1878 totals: domestic exports $58,048,708 and foreign exports $14,154,008, with overall rise of $488,682,639 since 1875. It highlights American goods in Sheffield Manchester Newcastle New Zealand Italy and other markets.
An old Geneseo Republic item recalls a Shiloh joke about spiking and reclaiming artillery. It also notes payers lined up to move the Geneseo Sun to Rev. M. Spurlock, with Dalton’s signature still needed and a query about Mr. Dalton’s Moline visit raising questions about the account.
Barbara Wirrica, administratrix, announces the estate of Conrad Wittick deceased. She will appear before the Rock Island County Court at the clerk’s office in Rock Island during January term to adjust claims. Creditors and debtors are urged to attend and settle accounts promptly.
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