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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1875
Page
2
The report mentions Yale producing two hundred congressmen and notes Thurlow Weed’s improving health. It also states efforts to abolish capital punishment were rejected by Maine and Alabama legislatures.
The Times notes it is duty bound to publish verbatim Beecher Tilton trial reports despite public disgust. It cites ongoing demand and asserts commitment to thorough coverage from the start of the proceedings.
The tree system newspapers fail to yield expected returns to the department. A serious miscalculation occurred in both annual uncollected postage and the volume of printed matter transmitted.
The report states Dr Veloven of Wisconsin is elected bishop of Illinois amid strong efforts to block his confirmation. Many consider the choice unwise and the decision appears likely to advance.
It urges passage of IT 18 to strike out objectionable provisions and make the temperance law more just and effective in principle, a measure expected to appeal to practical men.
A resolution introduced Monday by Mr. Jee Sadiga proposes amending the state constitution to reduce the size of the Illinois legislature by a little over one third if adopted.
Captain Fentress, commandant's clerk at Portsmouth yard, recovered a relic claimed from the Knight Templar on Cypress island. The toll inscription indicated the knight was buried in the year 16.
Unclear notes discuss Senator Pais of Michigan as a potential choice for president pro tem of the United States Senate after Mareh. The text suggests a belief the job should come from the West and mentions Senator Ferry as a nominee or associated figure.
A town in Shiloh county reports a missing girl aged between ten and eleven named Haworth. Her parents have searched without success for years, and a letter to the father mentions a potential restoration or rescue to the dame, prompting renewed hopes and uncertainty.
From Washington comes word that Secretary Bristow will allocate revenues to three uses first to pay owed interest second to satisfy debt obligations and third to fund annual expenditures with public improvements reserved last. The decision follows lawful authority and solid judgment and is expected to be carried out firmly.
The Democratic speaker of the state house assigns tasks to supporters while bypassing the committee clerk and editors of country publishers. The Rock Island factions remain overlooked due to their relative obscurity and limited influence.
The obituary notes the passing of Mr Dunlap known as Rui a valued contributor to the Chicago Tribune for nearly twenty years. He wrote weekly letters on agricultural topics and contributed to several papers both east and west. He was widely loved for his public and private usefulness and left a large circle of friends.
Governor Gaston of Massachusetts states that art education has significantly expanded state industries. He notes that drawing is taught in most schools and nearly every city or town has programs guiding ten thousand inhabitants to provide annual instruction in industrial design for adults. He cites general compliance and substantial benefits in dollars.
The War Department issues a general order under a Congressional act to enroll inhabitants in the Platte Missouri and Dakota departments displaced by grasshopper savages. Groups families and lists each relief eligible person, with children under 12 rated separately, aiming to relieve suffering and recognize prior hardships.
The piece notes renewed but unlikely attempts to restore franking privileges in the House with Democrats favoring the move and Republicans opposing. It also discusses a dimmer outlook for the Hennepin canal despite optimism from an advocate, suggesting passage depends on Senate caucus strategy and House action this session.
A Chicago letter credits Speaker Haines 188 with economical state governance and notes his refusal to sign warrants for newspaper correspondents serving as committee clerks. The critique suggests this stance has saved funds to cover his aides’ salaries, illustrating broader economies and criticising excess.
Fragmented phrases discuss dangerous rail practices, rail safety fixes, and costs to companies. The text argues a lack of reliable protection for travelers and criticizes rail firms for passively recouping losses via high rates while accidents burden the public.
Rumors swirl over the late Chinese emperor’s death and a possible harem intrigue. Reports say the empress may bear an heir while the infant prince Chun is described as a baby ruler, complicating succession and unsettling political stability in the empire.
The Paris Journal director was fined 500 francs and costs after a sensational but false January piece about a New Year's tragedy. The incident followed imitation sensationalism from the Chicago Times and New York Herald style reports. The piece mocked by editors notes the paper's diminished credibility.
The governor’s communication to the House compares canal management costs under trustees and current commissioners. In 1870 trustees employed 39 at a pay of $31,301.25. in 1874 commissioners employed 29 for $19,052. Toll revenues in 1874 reached $144,881, far below the $200,000 level expected at 1865 rates.
A state legislature considers changes to juror qualifications to allow reading the news before serving. Current law in many states bars jurors who have read murder coverage, while Ohio permits potential jurors who have formed opinions if they remain unbiased. The proposal argues for universal juror literacy and rejects the notion that newspaper readers must be ignorant.
The Hennepin canal has strong support in Congress, led by Rep. John S. Hawley of the Rock Island district. Hawley argued for the bill, denouncing opponent Burchard’s shaky stance and citing a Davenport Gazette editorial praising Hawley’s unwavering effort over two years.
Gleaned for The Review by Capt. W Morris. Reports cover a naval court martial at Washington navy yard, ship movements on the Asiatic station, observations on Encke’s comet, and personnel notes. Mentions Saco Lland Lackawana vessels, Pensacola voyage to Hawaii, and King Kalakaua. Also cites a fire at the navy department and local Cordova notices.
A five ounce gold medal, struck in Brussels by M. J. Warder, bears an ideal likeness of John Brown and honors his memory and that of his sons and comrades in the fight for emancipation. The medal is sent to Mrs. Brown with a letter signed by Victor Hugo and other French committee members thanking William Lloyd Garrison for aiding their communication with Brown’s family.
The Spanish government calls for seventy thousand new soldiers with a quarter bound for Cuba and the rest to quell the Carlists at home. Global sympathy skews against all sides as Alphonso is urged to crush the Carlists to ease Cuba’s troubles. Separately Illinois upholds ballot secrecy while Virginia considers viva voce voting to curb intimidation. A Washington river and harbor bill drafts large appropriations for multiple rivers and sites, with Chicago eyed for next year meetings if cheaper than St Louis. Carl Seburz plans to visit soon after Congress adjourns.
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