War end corquestor and bank withdrawal report
A Western federal note claims a million dollars was withdrawn from the Bank of England for the United States. Gov Cuttom and Gen Prenderson spoke at Princeton New Jersey about October first cable rates to Europe. Gen BH Bristow to give the next Seciety of the Army of the Cumberland oration in Chattanooga. Jesse Grant, Gen Grants son, married in San Francisco to Miss Chapman.
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BH Bristow
Army of the Cumberland
Chatanooga
Tenn
Jesse JD Grant
Gen. Grant
San Francisco
Miss Chapman
That City
Scott County Orders Soldier Monument at 16.00
Scott County Iowa has ordered a soldier’s monument for 16.00 yet to choose a site for its installation. The project is completed but the location remains undetermined.
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Scott County
Iowa
A Quarter Pays for Weekly Review Dispatch Offer
A brief notice invites subscribers to pay a quarter to receive the weekly Review Dispatch from now until December 1. It asks readers to consider sending the service to a friend during that period.
Union veterans hold convention in Indianapolis
The Union veteran soldiers and sailors plan a convention in Indianapolis on Thursday October 7 with a large attendance. The event promises organizational changes among church itinerants and notes management shifts at national Soldiers Homes with Gen Sharpe replacing Brown and others moving positions. It also mentions August Belmont as a Democratic campaign contributor and potential treasury secretary under Hancock.
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Indianapolis
August Belmont
New York
Rothc Tlds
Randall Faces Opposition In Third Pennsylvania Race
Speaker Randall fears dwindling support within his party for re election in the Third Pennsylvania district. Opponents cite widespread discontent with Randallism as a major hurdle. Gen Grant leads a Republican mass meeting in Warren Ohio with Sen Conkling expected to speak. Grant also plans a Sept reunion in Decatur Illinois and a Boston appearance on Oct 12. Lieutenant Commander Gorringe to supervise obelisk completion in New York with land records to be deposited in Washington on Oct 2.
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Randall
Congress
Pennsylvania
Grant
Warren
Ohio
Senator Conkling
New York
Decatur
Illinois
Boston
Gorringe
Washington
Bestal
Bea
Specie Resumption Debate Prompted in Hancock Dispatch
Hancock lauds Plaisted in a congratulatory message praising specie based currency reforms. He argues the triumph of these ideas is glorious and that resumption would be short lived if the principle is supported by the government.
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Hancock
Plaisted
Tuk Governor's Guards to Attend Atlanta Encampment
The Tuk Governor's Guards from Springfeld HI will travel to Atlanta Georgia for an October military encampment. Adjutant General Hillard and several prominent citizens will accompany them. The article notes protest over party displays and suggests redirected funds to general reading materials.
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Tuk Governor's Guards
Springfeld
Atlanta
Hillard
Rock Island Argus Proposes City Floppers Club
The Rock Island Argus outlines plans for a city floppers club with John Geggye as president, Dank Zimmerman as vice president, Gio W Vinton as secretary, and Jim Balardehut as investigator. The piece notes Republican allies may join, signaling cross party support for the idea.
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The
Rock Island Argus
Hoppers
John Geggye
Dank Zimmerman
Gio W Vinton
Jim Balardehut
Fragmented Political Notes on Grant and Parties
The text discusses Lavan Teustutrt and his long senate tenure with Republicans, his switch to Democrats over office retention, and concerns about Grant presiding at meetings. It references blow to Garfic do Bank, Vegus, and a claim about Christian religion and the U.S. Constitution, suggesting distrust in eternal trust.
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Lavan Teustutrt Wis
Senate
Sen Grrant
Garfic Do Bank
Gold and silver coinage from New Orleans mint implicated in Confederacy circulation
After the date war, newly discovered records show the New Orleans mint produced about 1.25 million dollars in gold and silver over several weeks. The coins, minted from bullion on hand, are believed to have entered Confederate circulation, expanding money in use by that faction.
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Treasuey Department
Orleaus
Bulliano
Ttas
Confederacy
Remedy for Hard Times Promotes Plain Living and Health
A compact advertisement urges readers to cut wasteful spending on clothes and luxury, embrace simple nutritious food, and avoid costly quack medicines. It claims genuine cures come from plain remedies and a healthier lifestyle, promising better times and health after trying the product.
Democratic Consistency in Party Standpoints as Seen in War Leadership
The piece contrasts Democratic critique of military rule under a former civilian leader with current support for a career military man for high office. It alleges Democrats praised military authority in government while denouncing it, and criticizes the party for backing William H English a wealthy banker for vice president, linking late assertions of consistency to wealth and financial power.
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Grant
West Port
Canton
West Point
Square
Wm H English
National Bank
Fat stock show opens at Chicago and fair in Springfield
The item notes a fat stock show in Chicago and the Illinois state fair film session in Springfield this week. It mentions Simon Cameron's nomination for congress by Harrisburg Republicans and his decline, Maine voting for state officers, and President Hayes in Oregon. It cites telegraph mileage and treasury shipments, with political commentary on Oglesby.
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Chicago
Springfield
Harrisburg
Simon Cameron
Congress
American Union
Western Union
Maine
Hayes
Oregon
Treasury
Dick Oglesby
Eee
Truck Bill Veto Message from 1879 Legislature
The article reproduces the full text of the Truck Bill as it passed the general assembly, the governor's veto message, and notes the act aimed to protect laborers miners mechanics and merchants. It records the bill’s journey through both houses and the executive objection.
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General Assembly
Labor Wage Protection Act Proposed to Ban Wages in Goods
The act seeks to bar paying laborers miners mechanics and merchants in goods or store credit instead of money. It requires a written contract if goods or supplies are offered as wages and prohibits coercion to accept such arrangements. Violations carry a misdemeanor fine of 20 to 100 dollars per offense. The bill exempts farm or domestic servants.
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Tinots
General Assembly
Tirmoor Corporation
Firmoor Corporation
Cullom
Iliinoois
Drparkment
Hphingfield
Governor Cullom’s Veto Message on Labor Credit Bill
The governor objects to a bill prohibiting payment of wages in goods or credit and imposing fines, arguing it targets only workers who need credit for necessities. He notes the act creates penalties for employers and lacks practical reach beyond those needing advance supplies.
Labor rights and credit at wages debated in bill challenges
The discussion centers on a bill prohibiting employers from supplying labor on credit, arguing the rule would harm workers who rely on advances for needed goods. Proponents say free markets and common law already protect workers, while critics warn many laborers including farm and domestic workers could lose access to essential supplies and jobs.
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Treredin
Governor M Currom Emphasizes Free Right to Contract
The governor argues that general law remedies should not curtail the common law right of contract except in the gravest necessity. He defends the free right to contract as a fundamental principle shared by all.
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M. Currom
Gould & Co’s lively sales and local notices in Moline
Local items describe Gould & Co’s offers on hats suits capes valises and piece goods. Reports mention rock island democracy fundraising and a tenant delivering apples near Hampton. An unclear note references Geo Wagner and a quarry between Wagner’s brewery and Center Station.
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Citas F Thomas
John Cowe
Hampton
Wagner
Center Staton
Geo Wagner
Moline Avenue
Drowned German on steamer Viola after Illinois City meeting
Louis Bysinger, about twenty two, fell overboard from the steamer Viola on returning from the Illinois City meeting. Efforts to rescue him failed as he disappeared beneath the waves. He worked at Weyerhaeuser Denkman’s saw mill and reportedly wandered near the edge before vanishing.
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Illinois City
Viola
Louis Bysinger
Ele
Talen
Weyerhaeuser & Denkman
Beaver judge Agnew switches to Republican cause
Judge Agnew of Beaver Pennsylvania a twenty seven year veteran on the bench and a former Greenback candidate for supreme judge announces he will lend support to the Republican effort. He says his habits prevent public speaking but stresses the election’s importance for victory in war reunion and national unity.
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Agnew
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Supreme Judge
Reunion
Milan Political Torchlight Rally Draws Huge Crowd
A large Republican meeting in Milan Wednesday night drew vast crowds from Bowling Reynolds Taylor Ridge and surrounding towns. Levis Cralle of Moline led mounted volunteers to Rock Island joining Garfield and Arthur supporters from Davenport. The procession, bands and speakers filled the town with enthusiasm and pride in the political event.
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Milan
Bowling
Reynolds
Taylor Ridge
Levi Cralle Ot Moline
Rock Island
Jas J Parks
Moline
Garfield
Arthur
Davenport
Johnsons Mill
John Baughman
Rock Islard
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P. Railroad Ticket Office
Ts ‘Perect
James A. Garfield
Chester A. Arthur
Shelby M. Cullom
John M. Hamilton
Benry D. Dement
Charles H Swigart
Edward Rutz
James McCartney
Thomas J Henderson
Princeton
State Board OF Equalization
Henry Aainsworth
James Wimunson
Anthony R Moh
KE. E. Parmenter
Srartef
Josiah J. Perkins
Levi F Harrson
William G Morris
Bank of England
Gov. Cuttom
Gen Prenderson
Bureau County
Europe
S G
Tre Central
M.E
Farrbury
National Soldies
Gen. Brown
Dayton
Gen Patrick
Gen Hincks
Milwaukee
Gen Sharpe
Caesar
Gould & Co
Democracy of
Fink
Éaps
Gould & Co's
Tom Yates
Colorado
Ot Comosa
Field
Ane
Gould . Co
Overcoat 5
Suring
South Rock Island
Republicans
Center School House
Adolph Dunlap
C H Dibbern
L Bache
Geo Sears
Fred Brockman
Jacob Miller
J O Thompson
Recorder's Office
Kjerstin Johnson
Olof Olson
John Deer
Chas E Case
Henry Case
Alvin
Henry P Hull
Spencer & Case
E D Sweeney
Wm Jackson
Geo Shussler
Fred K Ludolph
Joseph Versall
Leonard Zwicker
Kyjerstine Johnson
John Deere
Joe Thompson
Tomach
S. Lovejoy & Son
Henry Street
Anderson’s
May Cassel's
Ill
Moline Horse Shoeing Shop
N. R. Zeigler
Lynde St
Henry
Engine House
Alfred CC
Jre
Iste Dlomn DZ
First National Bank
Troy
Anya
Teor
Dre
Bosanko Mephcive Co
Piqua
MO. L. Meredith
Murs
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