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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1876
Page
2
The Brooklyn theatre disaster toll stands at 317 as recovery teams dig through rubble on Friday December 15 1876 in Moline. Officials note the total of bodies recovered from the scene is 317 despite ongoing search efforts.
The legislature will meet Wednesday January 8 and new state officers will be installed Monday January 8. A joint session to elect a United States senator is set for Tuesday January 16. The Luna Supreme Court ruled a 1876 law authorizing women to be county superintendent is constitutional and retroactive, confirming eligibility for women already in the post.
The report recalls a 185 gun salute for Hayes and Wheeler, declaring their election no longer doubtful. The Union remains hopeful for Tilden despite the developing outcome.
The Rock Island group accuses the Democrats of disgraceful economy measures and of shoving the Greg race on a few respectable Republican board members. They call it the most unkindest move.
The Chicago Journal discusses large private libraries advising professionals not to hoard books. It notes many readers, both professionals and non professionals, are heeding this guidance with careful attention.
In 1868 Grant won 1,800,277 votes in 21 northern states. in 1872 he increased to 2,156,038. Contrary to belief, the late election did not see a large drop in Republican votes. Hayes received 2,925,600 votes—the largest for a Republican presidential candidate in history.
The burning of the Brooklyn theatre list Week shocks the public with disbelief at such a public building suffering severe calamity. An account on the first page promises full details and widespread interest in the disaster and its tragic loss of life.
A questionable tale alleges a Swedish man in town forged a certificate of paterna tion to influence votes. The editor notes potential fraud but demands proof before exposing it and branding Bassett as fraudulent.
United States senators from Colorado elected by the state legislature in November are Chaffee and Teller. Chaffee begins a six year term at the end of his current term with a March expiration, while Teller was elected Tuesday to a full six year term starting after his present term. The Iowa Democrats anticipate Belford, the representative elect, will be seated in Congress.
New York Sun and Philadelphia Times reporters plotted to burn the Baron de Palm body in Dr Le Moynes furnace at 1 AM to secure an exclusive cremation report. They offered a fireman money and a gold watch plus a diamond ring, but he resisted.
The Ottawa Free-Trader shifts from praising the former Democratic governor candidate to questioning his business honesty. The Rock Island Argus notes the paper’s harsh prior stance and its current lukewarm support, while doubting the candidate’s true manliness and integrity.
A prominent Tammany congressman is quoted in Washington dispatches to Chicago claiming in ten days they could raise nine hundred men in New York to attend a demonstration and push reform.
Disjointed passage argues that banks and treasury looting would recruit 100000 Democratic soldiers in New York, suggesting only treasure and plunder could mobilize support. It references the 1863 draft riots, killings of Black people, and attacks on banks and dwellings, implying possible alignment with Tilden under looting incentives.
The text outlines sections 135 to 145 of the United States Revised Statutes governing electors. It covers meeting dates, certification and delivery of elector lists, methods of voting for president and vice president, sealings and transport of certificates, handling missing certificates, and fees for delivering documents. It notes state variations in appointing vacancies, with Arkansas and Florida as examples.
A Tuesday morning disaster on the Mississippi at St Louis followed a river gorge near Carondelet raising water three feet and driving ice downstream. Several Keokuk Northern Line vessels including Area Mile Hill Rock Island Andy Johnson Davenport Lake Superior and War Eagle were damaged and may sink. Gold Eagle was driven ashore.
The Rock Island County Grange No. 57 met at the Supervisors hall in Rock Island for a two day session. Members transacted business and adjourned to the first Tuesday in March for the next meeting.
The document lists officers for a rural lodge with names and roles including Past Master Lewis Wilson, Overseer John A. Wilson, Lecturer J. P. Day, Steward Chas. E. Kyte, Assistant Steward Geo. Wakefield, Chaplain John Buffum, Secretary Frank H. Harris, Gatekeeper George Allen, Ceres Mrs. John Buffum, Pomona Mrs. Frank H. Harris, Flora Mrs. J. P. Day, Lady Assistant Steward Mrs. L. D. Edwards, and Executive Committee Lewis Wilson.
Enclosed resolutions explain that Mr. Clark moved to Wisconsin a year ago and worked but had to take orders for pay and could not raise dues and assessments. He was suspended, serving as a warning to all workmen to keep up dues at all costs.
The Harmony Lodge No 2 A O U W of Moline reports the death of former brother and charter member W A Clark. The group expresses condolences to his widow and family and passes resolutions thanking the sister for informing them and authorizing publication in THE MOLINE REVIEW.
The Davenport Gazette reports a Sunday incident at Zoeckler’s packing house where a large iron tank containing 6720 pounds of hot lard leaked through a gate. Lard flowed down downtown streets creating a slick beyond control before cooling, leaving substantial losses and a mess at the site.
January 6 banquet in Moline marks 23rd anniversary with Rev Tunting Davenport delivering an oration and local officials speaking. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy stockholders approve Rockford Rock Island & St Louis purchase. N Chester & Co advertise cash sales. various remarks on spectacles and Arundel Tinted.
Hoble Lodge AOUW met at their hall in Rock Island. After routine business, Noble Lodge hosted an elegant lunch for visiting brethren. Franklin Lodge invites Rock Island Workmen to visit soon. Advertisements mention spectacles, Clark’s restaurant rebrand, Davenport and Rock Island shoppers at N Chester Co., Clendenin & Martin holiday goods, and various cash-only discounts.
A catalog of decorative items including cabinets work boxes glove and handkerchief boxes busts and statuary bohemian vases toilet sets Verd antiques inlaid writing desks autograph albums scrap books music binders and portfolios with imported photograph albums and a large line of stereoscopes and views featuring Centennial Exhibition scenes.
Books and editions advertised include Coleridge The Rime of the Title Classics in English literature and new novels. Illustrated poems, Titian gallery engravings, Landseer gems, Hood’s poems, and a lavish Shakespeare Quarto edition are offered. Various binding options Library Cloth and cloth bindings priced from $1.25 to $25, with multiple editions available.
A rich assortment of juvenile titles and classic works listed with authors and editions. Encompasses Attila illustrated by Gustave Doré, Hogarths Works, Lowell Red Line Edition, Longfellow Bryant and others, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, Michelet Birds and Insects, Hawthorne travel works, Bayard Taylor stories, assorted picture books, and period pieces like Chatterbox and Poll Parrot series.
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