Republican Rally Lights up Moline with Large Procession
A grand Republican demonstration in Moline featured electric lanterns and fireworks along Third Avenue. The industrial parade showcased major local firms, Augustana College students, and a large turnout from Davenport and neighboring towns. Gen Thomas Henderson spoke at the skating rink, praising Blaine and Logan and highlighting Republican achievements in currency, national debt, and tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colamon
Moline
Cleveland
Port Byron
Gulberttown
Rock Island
Young Men’s Republican Club
Young American Club
John Evans
Davenport
Blaine
Logan Club
Third ‘Avenue
Augustana College
Thos. J. Henderson
James G. Blaine
North Pole
Pacific
Atlantic
Be Naturalized Before Election Day
Foreign born citizens with five years residency who have filed declarations of citizenship should obtain final papers before election day. If the five year period ends on election day, papers may be granted the day before. Applications must be made in person to Judge Adams at the county clerk's office, with a witness showing evidence of residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Francis
J. T. Francis
Chicago
H. F. Thomas
Hampton
Clara L. Francis
H.F. Thomas
Tool
Seventeenth Street
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
O. L. Morgan
Congregational Church
Robeon and Crane Star in Harpers Theatre Night
An appreciative Harpers Theatre audience greeted Robeon and Crane with a lively program. The evening opened with a farce “Two can play at that game” followed by the late comedy “The Cherubs” featuring the twin brothers with famed facial distortions. Miss Bradley as Dina Dilloway and Mrs. Dickson as Peacock shine, with strong support from minor parts making the play a good evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robeon
Crane
Harpers Theatre
Cherubs
Miss Bradley
Dina Dilloway
Mrs. Dickson
Peacock
Little Goddess of Liberty entertains on Third Avenue
A twenty month old girl, daughter of Ned Mason of Moline Oil, becomes a crowd favorite as the new Goddess of Liberty on Third avenue. Her brief cry of Hurrah for Blaine echoing amid cheers from bearded men and passing fascades, she inspires Republican fervor among onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
O. P. Sowers
Third Avenue
Ned Mason
Moline Oil Company
Blaine
Moline Republicans to hear Foster next Monday evening
A telegram to the Moline Republican club executive committee announces W A Foster will speak next Monday evening. The committee will meet tomorrow to plan the meeting and a possible procession may be included. Saturday evening speeches by Randall of New York and Dryden of Monmouth aim to finish campaign work in Moline.
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Moline
Republican Club
W. A. Foster
Messrs. Randall
New
York
Dryden
Monmouths
Anish
The Gilbertown Fire Devoured a Farm Shed
The Sunday morning blaze at Gilberttown proved to be on J. W. Ashford’s farm about a mile east of Davenport city limits. A sixty by sixteen by thirteen foot shed belonging to Mr. Mah used for hogs was entirely consumed by the fire.
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Gilbertown
Gilberttown
S. Drsraton
J. W. Ashford
Davenport City
Letter misleads German voters in Illinois campaign
A Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Henry Beiter writes to Henry Vereich urging support for German interests, warning against alien political influence. The letter, dated Oct 24 1884 from Lepaxon Illinois, argues for voting patterns and cultural protections. Also noted is obituary notices for Mrs. Francis detailing her ovarian illness and family.
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Vpte
Boycot
Henry Beiter
Illinois
Henry Vereich
Lepaxon
Illn
Dean
Acamies
Ile Libal
Train accident claims life of O B C brakeman Frank Wilson
Frank Wilson, brakeman for the Galesburg and Quincy division, was killed at Fowler station when frost on car steps caused him to slip and fall under the moving caboose wheels. He resided in Galesburg, leaving a wife and child, and was brother to James H. Wilson of Monmouth. Funeral set for Cameron at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Galesburg lodge AOU attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Galesburg and
Quincy
O. B. Cn
Fowler Station
Gaday
Monmouth, Heening Gazette
Galesburg
James H. Wilson
Monmouth
Kirkwood
Cameron
Galesburg Lodge
Sneak Thief Arrested Over Saddle Blankets in Davenport
A man was arrested in Davenport yesterday with six saddle blankets in possession. Police traced them to Adolph Gottsche, who had stored them in his store center front room. The open front door and scattered leads complicate proof of theft.
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Davenport
Bbck Island
McCabe
Moling
Adolph Gottsche
Gotteche
Gottsche
Apolli
Missed Message and Nearby Addresses Listed in Notice
Fragmentary notice shows an inquiry or delivery request tied to the Rock Island office and a railway line. It mentions a young lady and potential destinations or localities, with scattered fragments that hint at a contact or exchange event and a timetable or route reference.
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Wedev
Connelly
Phe
Messenger
Daithe
Rock Island
Louis
Rover
Ei McGregor
Protective tariff urged to lift Virginia prosperity
A Virginia letter urges adopting a protective tariff to attract Northern capital for manufacturing and growth. The writer regrets unable to visit campaigners, thanks them for their courteous approach, and calls progressives to lead Southern wealth development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
South
Party of Progress
The Moline Vote Record and Ward Totals
The Fifth ward reports 800 registered voters on the poll list. Citywide registrations 1878 mark the largest total in Moline's history, surpassing last spring's city election. April totals show around 940 votes then, with overall polled figures near 1,004.
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Moline
Ein
Voter Decision Urges Support for Cleveland or Blaine
A metropolitan appeal urges voters to back either the Democratic ticket led by Cleveland and Hendricks or the Republican ticket headed by Blaine and Logan. It argues that abstaining or voting for minor candidates harms the major party aligned with their interests, emphasizing the link between manufacturers and workers, wages, and national prosperity.
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Grover Cleveland
Hendricks
Blaine
Logan
Butler
St. John
Cleveland
Unig
Tae
aSéenigan
Mtar
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Henderson
Hasscome
Grery
Garret
Moline Plow Company
Deere & Co
Dimock, Gould & ‘Company
Williams, White, & Co
Swagor
Barnard & Leas
Pete Thie Deaioer Ratigypetty
Simon
Igeeestien
Moline Wagon Company
Moline Paper Company
Beale. Company
Corm-Planter Works
Cheater’ & Co
Pamiicleon & Johna: Cor
Gen. Henderson
W. C. Bennett
Davenport Glee Club
Moline Light Guard
House of Representatives
Unio
Republican Party
Party For
People
Democratic Party
Intervat
Union
Little Goddess
Ana
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