MOLLINE REVIEW LH fete at Tillinghast Porter event
The notice announces a social fete at MOLLINE Review LH hosted by Tillinghast & Porter in Moline on Friday February 18, 1876. Funds or admission details are not fully legible in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1876
Page
2
The notice announces a social fete at MOLLINE Review LH hosted by Tillinghast & Porter in Moline on Friday February 18, 1876. Funds or admission details are not fully legible in the fragment.
The national House of Representatives approved the bill to admit Colorado as a state on Wednesday. This action marks a pivotal step toward statehood as lawmakers move to finalize the process.
The Plymouth Advisory council now in session consists of representatives of 171. In other words it was intended to consist of this number but nearly one fourth have declined to participate.
The parson asserts Mr Jefferson Davis may write from now until doomsday, though stubborn facts remain unchanged by any claim. He speaks concisely, yet with a measure of truth in few words.
The senate passed the Centen nial appropriation bill as it came from the house, enabling commissioners to receive the funds they requested and push forward the major project to completion.
President Gran signed the centennial appropriation bill on Wednesday. A quill made from an American eagle wing accompanied the ceremony. Some critics warn of spread eagleism and call for accountability if Grant is found guilty.
The death of Ilon Keverdy John son of Maryland is announced. He was a prominent lawyer and statesman and a member of a Taylors cabinet and later a leading member of the United States senate. He was 0 years old.
At a state convention in Indianapolis on Wednesday the Indiana Independents nominated Franklin Lounders for governor and Queen Walcott for lieutenant governor. The party adopted a platform calling for repeal of the specie resumption act.
A damaged notice notes John J Motley of Neeriean dasterian attending Belvo to celebrate milestones tied to the Flemish Patriot of the 19th century. The item references a civic event with literary ties and communal celebration, highlighting Motley’s appointment to the common council.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political pledge debate with references to candidates and positions. The readable parts show mention of a vote or stance between two figures, with unclear context and several garbled terms.
A fragmented OCR note describes attempts to improve diet and nutrition with references to individuals and evolving ideas. It mentions a hotel setting and evolving positions, suggesting an ongoing exploration of dietary methods and related discussions among named persons.
The readable text shows garbled OCR of a political item mentioning a candidate, an event at a base, and a declined honor. Names and specifics are unclear, but references to a candidate, a base, and a pending election appear amid broken phrases.
Vague OCR reads about voters and nominations for governor and lieutenant governor. Mentions Decatur area, possible precinct counts, and references to individuals such as Wy Craig and Ormueette. Fragmentary text lacks clear events or outcomes.
Report details a dramatic bank raid in New London Connecticut where two men allegedly used force to open the vault and absconded with about 21,500 dollars in currency while guards and alarms caused a swift police response. The attackers fled as security measures failed and authorities pursue leads.
The Ogle counts iinceportes conducted a subscribers poll on a presidential race. Of 571 responses 384 backed E B Washburne, 195 Blaine, 12 Logan, 6 Dix, 5 Burchard, 6 Grant, 3 Adams, and 1 Kerr. Blaine gains from Washburne’s congressional past while third-termers largely abstain.
The Plymouth council met to support Beecher rather than judge the church actions toward Mrs Moulton. Beecher gave the welcome address with flattering language, while Dr Bell of Ohio introduced resolutions declaring Beecher innocent of the charges.
Tot Temperance Reform clubs in Illinois announce a three day convention in Sterling beginning Wednesday September 23. The call stresses the group is non political and non sectarian and urges society to curb drinking through love charity and goodwill toward all.
The New York Loening Post asserts Afoudy and Sankey hold no financial stake in their revival services. It states their motives are clearly to do good and spread Christian truths amid widespread criticism of infidelity, calling for sympathy and encouragement.
An Olio Democrat praises William Allen as the leading choice of the Democracy for president citing strong governance experience and a disciplined Puritan backbone. The piece notes Allen could potentially serve beyond a single term and discusses his compatibility with earlier republican virtues.
The speech argues against immediate preferment of specie payments and warns that revival of hard currency would threaten the nation’s credit. It asserts the country’s current stance favors cautious policy over rapid return to prewar financial conditions and calls for prudent steps before any resumption of gold or silver payments.
The trial remains lengthy as prosecutors press circumstantial evidence while the defense argues for fair treatment. Judge Babcock’s alleged intimate relations with convicted whisky ring figures is not yet clarified, and the case is expected to extend at least another week with vigorous prosecution.
The Chicago Board of Trade probes alleged discrimination by eastbound lines against Chicago shippers. Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Central are said to arrange lower western freight rates, diverting trade away from Chicago. Merchants consider options to break the system by building or completing rail routes.
Special Correspondence from Washington notes reformers Tweed and allies exposing Tammany corruption. It detailsHouse actions on civil service reform dismissals, replacements with ex-rebels, and debates over amnesty for traitors. Also covers education fights and commentary on public figures, foreign dispatches, and Queen Victoria.
The reviewer notes no major shifts in Cuban affairs. Public opinion pressure and global sentiment are cited as driving concessions to religious intolerance, though no specific events or changes are recorded.
The deposition from the president was taken Saturday and sent to St. Louis. Treasury and attorney general officials were present with the president, who defended Gen. Babcock's integrity and denied involvement in whisky frauds. Babcock urged a thorough examination, and a court of inquiry was arranged. The piece also critiques Democratic party shifts and pending national convention guidance.
The Review Directory announces a full correct directory for Moline Rock Island County Illinois and the U S government. It includes a brief sketch of Moline, list of board of supervisors members, their town representation and post addresses, and a church and society directory published at no charge with updates sought.
The letter from Jeffer son Davis to Lyons recounts Blaine's speech and accuses Davis of denying responsibility for Confederate harsh treatment of Union prisoners at Andersonville Florence Salisbury Bell Island and Libby Castle Thunder. The Review calls for Rock Island county soldiers with survivor knowledge to write in. Judge Lynch handles local cases as lynchings and mob violence appear in Plainview and West Virginia. A Worcester bank president objects to Northampton bank robbery and laments the world, hinting he should be watched for fanatical rhetoric.
An advertisement urges readers to visit Dr. J. W. Murey to buy Boschee's German Syrup for consumption coughs throat diseases. It claims German origin and widespread countrywide approval with sample bottles for ten cents and large bottles for seventy cents. three doses claimed to cure.
A Rockford road issues a circular to jobbers manufacturers and wholesale merchants offering three thousand mile tickets. Sixty day use costs $20 per ticket two cents a mile ninety day use costs $25 six month use costs $30. Applications may be made at the office.
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