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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1875
Page
2
The article notes New York insurers have increased rates on country property insurance, citing policy changes and company actions affecting premiums and coverage.
A London paper extols power and influence while Chicago Senator Logan's ailment grows worse. Hess Tweed faces a third failed attempt to escape. physicians fear the worst as authorities brace for events in a tense political era.
The Madison County treasurer, in shabby imitation of Tweed, has vanished with a tainted record and mixed accounts. Catharine advocates defense, while discussions on congressional funding and a proposed appropriation reveal tensions. Gen N B Banks once Speaker. Republicans held power since, until two years ago. ALLES of Iowa bankrupt. full debt discharge granted. Des Moines homestead law allows occupancy while debts cleared.
The cabinet changed Treasury department hours and required clerks to work as previously ordered. The shift marks a long neglected reform finally enacted, with officials and staff affected by the new schedule.
A Boston meeting of the M. E Sunday-school union and Tract society discussed relief measures. Bishop Flaven urged public consideration of Gen. Grant for president, with views adopted by unanimous vote.
The revival led by Moody and Sankey produced little lasting impact in Brooklyn as city pastors planned to continue the work after their departure for Philadelphia. A few churches attempted to sustain the effort but it faded quickly, leaving only brief, bright but transient signs.
The article notes speculation that stamp speculation by postmasters is not government endorsed. It argues such schemes may briefly boost revenue but damage long term and cites irregular posts by postmasters whose salaries hinge on stamp sales. The writer expects the Postmaster General Jewell to urge Congress to repeal or amend the relevant law clause.
President designates Generals Soeridan Hantock and Terry for a military court inquiry into charges against General Babcock. Proceedings will not block civil courts. U S district attorney in St Louis is instructed to pursue all implicated in the whisky ring conspiracy with energetic official support.
A speculative note argues that combining arithmetic with wine storage yields vast volumes. It claims 2 cudvu amounts, measured by square and cube roots, would yield a sea of wine three and a half feet wide and four thousand miles long. Drawing it off at twenty five gallons a minute would take 185 years.
Michael C. Kerr of Indiana is the Democrats caucus choice for speaker. His strong hard money stance contrasts with Randall’s elastic currency views, signaling the party’s financial direction for upcoming legislation.
The president's message is praised as a landmark for peace and candor. Republicans and others expect broad support, with critiques of the current Congress and allocation of committee seats reflecting party balance and experience concerns.
In Washington a group of representatives and Western transportation officials discuss Democratic views on proposed measures including a name change for the Hennepin canal to the Illinois and Mississippi canal. A wedding in Washington faltered as a suitor forged his father’s name to cover extravagant spending plans.
Wm. Kerns asks for half the cost of sidewalk along Spring street his property a street committee referral. Deere Co. and others seek temporary building on lot 16 block 16 referred to Tire committee. Freja society lamp post on Carpet of Pitts and Alhoig streets referred to Gas committee. Gardner street peddler license ordinance request placed on file. Swander reports November finances and city bills were approved.
A long list of veterans examined by Dr GG tags at Stock Island covers Sept 4 to date, noting those excluded due to lost limbs or prior pensions. The piece weaves in county assignments, local concerns about taxes, landowners, a Thanksgiving sermon rebuke of stinginess, and upcoming road plans from the Tra linn boundary to Tolers land with various property mentions and price ranges for goods and suits.
A fragment describes a season of renewal and family life. it emphasizes children enjoying parental interest in their society and sports. It urges making the outside world snug and comfortable while applying moral guidance and diligent task completion as a shared duty.
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