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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1881
Page
6
The piece notes a light vote in Iowa due to an off year, with Republicans claiming a 50 000 majority for the state ticket and a Republican majority of 90 in the next legislature. Greenback supporters see a near total vote collapse and are urged to dissolve or merge into existing parties.
The Ohio vote shows Republicans retaining Gov Foster and winning statehouse majorities, with high scratching and a small Prohibition vote. In New York Albany’s Democratic convention backed Thomas Evensted for State Engineer and Schoolmaker for Court of Appeals Judge, signaling reform agendas and stable Republican momentum. Tammany condemned exclusion but election-day outcome remains uncertain as Republicans appear united.
Secretary Windom resumes duties at the Treasury with understood intent to serve briefly before seeking reelection to the US Senate. Judge Folger of New York is prominently named as Windom's successor.
Ek kopris and New York capitalists offer 250 dollars for 1000 dollar bonds of the late Southern Confederacy. They predict the National or State Governments would redeem them if the Democracy comes to power. Northern taxpayers are urged to note the item.
A dispatch from Rock, Arkansas reports Cox Stevens and Delaney, alleged Iron Mountain train robbers, pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 70 years each. The verdict is presented as prompt and fair punishment for the crime and those implicated.
The French delegates to the Yorktown celebration travel from New York City aboard the US S steamers Keardge and Tennessee and will be hosted by Gen Howard, Commandant of the Post, during their West Point stay.
A New York state senator known for fierce anti-Conkling stances was excluded at his district's late Republican convention. He was displeased as David H Evans won the nomination in his stead, with critics labeling the move as political shystering.
The election of the Hon. Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island to the seat left open by Senator Burnside adds an active and able Republican to the United States Senate. He is a thorough Republican and will honor Rhode Island and the nation.
A small group including Dillon Egan T P O'Connor and Red ee left Ireland bound for New York to raise money for their parade expenses. They aim to collect funds in the United States to cover hotel bills coach hire hall rent and brass band costs.
The passage notes confusion among politicians about a late conference between Arthur and Conkling. It laments the openness around the President's office and cites Mukat Haustap of the Cincinnati Commercial recounting Arthur's stance as showing no unkindness for duties and broad charity.
President Lincoln receives a plan for a $3,000 yearly life income for his widow. A fund for Mrs Gar field would yield $10,000 to $15,000 annually without touching principal. A Chicago convention of U S distillers draws 500 firms representing 10,000 workers, producing 90 million gallons and paying over $135 million in revenue last year.
The week ending Saturday Sid reports exports of Flour 91,922 barrels Wheat 1,033,453 bushels Corn 871,484 bushels Rice 2,254 bushels Roe 8,100 bushels Pork 4,975 barrels Lard 5,201,310 pounds Bacon 201,801 pounds.
August Belmont a millionaire agent of the Rothschild in New York and a prominent figure in the democracy plans to retire from active business and devote his remaining years to racing fast horses.
The Chicago Herald, a newly formed Republican daily, appears in improved form with a new press capable of 35,000 copies per hour. The paper is gaining favor and attracts liberal patronage.
Mr. Scovitre, Guiteau’s brother-in-law and his defense counsel, cannot recruit top national lawyers for the approaching trial. The inability to hire prominent counsel is presented as evidence of the decency of the country’s leading lawyers.
If Secretary Windom retires from the Cabinet it seems probable he will. The country laments his departure and hopes his successor will be as wise and as able as he has been.
Five hundred post office appointments are awaiting the action of President Arthur, along with many more in the Interior department.
COB Walter named Deputy Commissioner of Pensions while William Vivan of Sparta Wisconsin, a farmer, rode home and died from a severed arm after a horseback trip. The Northwest endures heavy rains causing agricultural damage and other varied notices fill this chaotic recap.
Debates over credentials and oath of office unfold as Bayard is elected presiding pro tem amid 34 to 33 votes. Davis of Illinois and Mahone align with Republicans, while New York and Rhode Island senators spark calls for delayed seating and immediate qualification.
Washington dispatch reports Senators and several Congress members meeting the President. Cabinet changes to be announced, with Windom and MacVeagh as likely retiring. Arthur plans Yorktown Centennial attendance. Davis remains independent on Bayard and on the presidency. Mahone visits. Guiteau arraignment likely not this week.
The Surratts, including John H. Surratt a Baltimore clerk, are tied to the Lincoln assassination case. Victoria Hunter is noted as a Maryland high‑born woman caringly linked to the family. Anna Surratt's marriage to Torry, a government employee, and his subsequent discharge after the wedding are referenced in a context tying the Surratts to the assassination episode.
Civil Service Reform gains in fiction with Mrs. Burdett’s Through One Administration to appear in The Century Magazine detailing how the system shapes civil servants and Washington society. The Century will soon publish a humorous and tragic short story. The World attacks on Secretary Windom reflect a large grudge from Jay Gould, while the nation recognizes Windom’s Treasury leadership.
Government fixation on market value only applies to mutilated silver coins. They are purchased by weight as bullion at the mint, and their value fluctuates with the silver price on the day the coin is received.
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