Trial and political turmoil in a fragmented notice
The text references Speaker Kerr possibly resigning due to age or ill health while monitoring the trial of George Reynolds the porman elder on bigamy charges. It mentions a $30,000 cost to install a royal unit and a proposed new coinage unit location in Indianapolis or St. Louis.
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Kerr
Fila. Co. Lo - Uran
George Reynolds
Porman
Chicago
Swat
U. Samint
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Canal Handles Large Grain Bargeage Amid Yearly Tally
Nearly two million bushels of grain were trapped in the Erie canal last week as the season's 195 days see the canal forward 6,774,300 bushels. This figure trails last year's total by about 10,000 bushels.
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Erie Canal
County Clerk Questions From Interviewers Spark Editorial Response
The county clerk and officials are not obliged to answer disrespectful questions from newspaper interviewers. The Review states it is not aware of any necessity or obligation to engage with such questions.
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Ff 'Virgoe
The
Review
Ex-Speaker Blaine Seeks School Protection Amendment
On Tuesday in the house of representatives ex-Speaker Blaine proposed a constitutional amendment to shield public schools from sectarian control. The resolution was referred to a committee.
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House of Representatives
Blaine
Dailey
Clara Newberry
Safie
Wright
Mien Carrice
John W. Cook
August Hijesin
Geo. D. Gould
Samuel R. Porter
Dart Tab
Clara Newberty
Eler
Orleans
Andreby Fanmine'alo Pelock
Sean
Argus 'balances on its ear' after county clerk clash
The Argus teeters as County Clerk Cook returns compliments from a county representative. The paper calls the exchange a historic pugilist effort in an evening sheet.
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Argus
Cook
Bail Granted for General Bascock Awaiting Trial
Gen. Bascock the president’s private secretary is released on bail of 10000 dollars for his appearance in the U S court at St Louis. The military court mentioned last week will delay further action until the St Louis trial has concluded.
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Bascock
U. S
St. Louis
Rumor Tie Boss Tweed to New York Controversy
The piece notes a rumor that Boss Tweed remains in New York awaiting negotiations. It suggests he may try to return to the city treasury some of his alleged plunder in exchange for his freedom.
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Boss Tweed
New York
Fort proposes favoring Civil War veterans for appointments
Mn Fort, a state congressman, offered a house resolution Tuesday to prefer those who served in the Union Army for appointments. The measure did not win Democratic support, reflecting changed dynamics in the House.
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Mn. Fort
Congress
House
House of Representatives
Early Democratic Push to Diminish Army Noted
The article notes that the first move of the Democratic House is to shrink the army. It cites that sixty six members wore Confederate gray during Civil War eras from Fort Sumter to Lee’s surrender as part of a historic pattern of efforts to reduce the military, once pursued with force.
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House of Representatives
Census Hints at Dense Housing in Boston Metropolis
A Boston census reports 66,026 families living in 9,514 dwellings, yielding nearly two families per dwelling. The note reflects on the common claim that a single house cannot hold two families, suggesting widespread urban happiness in the Bay State capital.
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Boston
Bay State
RNC Calls January Meeting to Fix Convention Site
The Republican National Committee schedules a Thursday January 18 meeting in Washington to set the time and place for the forthcoming presidential nominating convention. Chicago is viewed as the strongest candidate despite New York papers pushing for selection.
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Republican National Committee
Washington
Chicago
New York
Women in New York plan deputation to demand presidential vote
A group of New York women announce intent to press for suffrage during the state legislature session. They will remain in the capital to seek recognition of women’s right to vote for president and vice president, with further efforts planned for later.
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Tsun
New York
United States
National House considers one cent postage bill
A bill is offered in the National House to restore transient printed matter postage to one cent for two ounces or fraction. Both parties erred by raising rates last year and both favor a reduction now. The public wants quick action regardless of party interests.
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National House of Representatives
Independenti Party Emerges: Calls for Repeal and Peace Review
The Independenti party in Chicago last week urged repeal of the specie act and a government review of wartime measures. The stance emphasizes peace and substantial changes to current policy.
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Independenti Party
Independents Call Meeting in Indianapolis May 17 1876
An invitation to Independents to attend a delegation meeting in Indianapolis on May 17 1876 to nominate candidates for president and vice president under the new RTP laws regulating and controlling moneyed corporations.
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Apne Aa
Delega
Indianapolis
Nomi
Pacific wrecks flood November disasters with heavy toll
A series of Pacific vessel disasters in November left seven ships wrecked and eight badly damaged. The steamer Pacific sank with about 186 lives lost, only two crew saved, while the Florence of Bath Maine perished with one survivor. The brig Williamantic and schooner Sunshine went down with all hands and the hull of Sunshine drifted ashore bottom up.
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Pacific
Florence
Bath
Maine
Williamantic
Sunshine
Princeton Liberalizes Campus Amenities with Five Billiard Tables
Princeton president Dr. McCosh secures a donor to furnish five billiard tables for the gymnasium to keep students away from saloons. The Review urges imitation by colleges libraries and literary clubs and envisions a future library in Moline with piano room billiards alcoves for books and pictures.
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Princeton
Presbyterian College
McCosh
Congress urged to fund national centennial exhibition
The centennial commissioners seek a congressional appropriation of 1.5 million to finish the ongoing centennial work. The Review argues Congress should provide the funds, noting generous Pennsylvania and Philadelphia support but stressing the project is a national enterprise and at risk without federal aid. Private donors have tapped resources, making congressional help essential for success.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Belknap Praises Rock Island Arsenal Concentration Policy
In his annual report to the president Secretary of War Belknap commends concentration of ordinance manufacture as economical and practical. He cites Rock Island arsenal as central to supply for the Mississippi valley and Gulf defenses, praising location progress and future capacity to equip armies in wide scale wars.
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Belknap
Rock Island Arsenal
Pacific Coast
Benicia Arsenal
Mississippi Valley
Rock Island, Arsenal
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Rocks Mountains
Guatemalan Minister Robbed of Bonds in New York
The Guatemalan minister to the United States was robbed in New York City on Saturday night of $15,000 in government bonds intended for payment of Guatemala’s debt to the United States. One man was arrested on suspicion.
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Guatemala
United States
New York City
Washington
County Board Proceedings Highlight Licenses and Rentals
The Rock Island County Board conducts sessions with votes on liquor licenses for Coal Valley and Moline areas. It discusses office rental changes for Kenworthy & Beardsley, a plan to house the county superintendent, and a jail work committee. Budget items include abatements, posting notices, and detailing election board payments.
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Feaster
Hanna
Chamberlain
Smith
Moline
Klahu
Krell
Dart
Case
Kerr
Jacobs
Miller
Wright
Titterington
Marston
Trent
Agdalusia
Murdock
Grenell
William J. Hughes
Coal Valley
Kenworthy & Beardsley
Court House
M. M. Sturgeon
Peoples’ National Bank
Committee On
Robert Ransom
John Moeller
G. W. Harris
John Adams
Moline Township
John V. Cook
Board of Supervisors
Buck Island County
Cordova
R. M. Grenell
A. Bolinger
Wm. Johnston
M. H. Blanding
Theo. Abbott
Geo. W. McMurphy
Geo. Kendall
John M. Arnold
Zuma
Wesley Hanna
Jesse L. Cox
N. B. Joslin
Madison Bowles
Jonathan L. Knowles
Port Byron
Nathaniel Dorrand
Henry C. Trent
J. M. Grover
E. Hunt
David S. Hobart
Hampton
J. J. Thomas
Albert Wells
Elenry Clark
Henry C. Fullerton
F.H. Stevens
J. C. Chamberlain
G. S. Church
Geo. Crawford
M. G. Mills
William Cary
Moline—C. ©. Waters
James McBurney
John Moore
C. C. Clendenin
W. J. Entrikin
First Ward
Abram Wagner
Lewis B. Regan
A. K. Phillep
W. B. Grenell
Samuel P. Hodges
Second Ward
R. L—W. L. Sweeney
J. Ross Mills
Robert Keehler
James P. Taylor
Jobn L. Buck
Third Ward
William J F. Shreider
John M. Albricht
C. B. Knox
B. F. Knox
Newton Sargent
Fourth Ward
R. I
John Zeigler
Jacob Dodge
S. W. McMaster
Peter Frey, Jr
Frank Babcock
Fifth Ward
M. A. Barnes
Thomas Lighton
W. H. Pierce
Chas. A. Harrold
Frank Thornton
Sixth District
Adolphus Dunlap
Roswell Richmond
John R Garker
John C
Thos. , Lees
Wim. Lee, Jr
Robi. Thompson
J. W. Gordon
J. Henry Wilson
Niles B. Wright
Cyrus Valentine
Adam Failing
R. D. McCreery
Edgington
C. Tittersfigldh
Jacob A. ‘Carpenter
James Taylor
Dutton
Lester D. Mudge
William Miller
Wilam
Curtis
John Forgy
Johnson
James
M.L. Pinkdon
IE. C. Cropp
F. Cooke
Jesse S. Dailey
E. P. Peaster
H. C. Trent
J. Chamberlain
Ezra Smith
Ernst Krell
Thomas Kerr
Theodore Jacobs
Wmn. Miller
Niles B
Dailey
South
Andalusia
Adam Alday
Krel
F.J. Whitney
Henry Fischer
John Miller
Robert Lansom
Kiell
Veaster
Recorder’s Office
Board of Supervicors
Rock Teland County
Henry Dart
HeNry Klain
Ibis estimates sixty eight drowned on the Deutschland
The captain testified that after leaving Bremen Haven the wind rose to a gale and speed dropped. Seventeen fathoms was the lead minutes before striking. Brackets showed, engines reversed, then the propeller broke. The ship drifted on sand for twenty eight hours before rescue. Survivors were rescued at dawn Tuesday. a lifeboat on Monday night might have saved more.
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Ibis Estimdten
Steaner Deutschland
Bremen Haven
Masonic Lodge Officers Elected and Holiday Events Planned
Special report from Andalusia lodge No. 516 A F and A M lists elected officers for the year: Wells as W M Bile and Britton as J W Buffum treasurer Ekstrom secretary Buffum S D Burdick J D Finley thief. Installation on Dec 27 with supper and dancing. Public invited to grand ball Dec 24 at Joties hall under Hanes Buffum Flowers and others. Rev Gilman Parker visiting. will leave Blue Grass Towd in January for new appointment. Merchants plan for holiday trade amid local promos and perfumery displays at Cleadenin.
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Andalusia Lodge
A. F
A. M
Rinnah Wells
W. M. Benj. Bile
W. J. N. Britton
J. W. John Buffum
A. IF. Ekstrom
J. M. Buffum
D. Josep Burdick
J. D. David Finley
Thler
St. John’s Day
Jotié's Hall
H. Hanés
Horace Flowers
Gilman Parker
the Baptist Church
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