Joy Restored in Interior Department Says Chandler
The document notes Joy is restored in the interior department and Secretary Chandler states no further changes will be made. It references a New York Times editorial on a "harmless tramp" and remarks on the Sterling Gazette’s review of Sterling and Rock Falls business interests for 1875.
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Joy
Interior Department
Chandler
Tax New W York Times
Sterling Gazette
Sterling and Kock Falls
Maine’s 1875 Debt Reduced by Nearly Two Million
Maine records show state indebtedness at 5,272,688 dollars, with a reduction of about 2,000,000 dollars achieved during 1875. The note frames a cautious celebration that debt did not exceed this amount.
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Maine
San Francisco Firms Pay Out Large Dividends
Local companies in the golden city distribute a total of 26 785 200 dollars in dividends, reflecting strong cash returns and investor confidence across San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Golden City
San Francisco
Women Voters Turn Chile Into Earthly Paradise
The South American republic of Chili will henceforth be regarded as the earthly paradise of strong minded women. The women there have become voters.
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South American
Republic of
Chili
Iowa’s Budget Per Capita Settles Near One Dollar
A historical note states Iowa’s expenses over the past two years amounted to less than one dollar per resident, implying a remarkably low per capita cost for state operations.
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Iowa
Hayes Inauguration Prompts Political Shakeup
Oxie’s new governor Hon. R. B. Hayes was formally inaugurated on Monday. Mr. Allen, familiarly known as Old Bill, has stepped down and out as a consequence.
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Oxie
R. B. Hayes
Allen
Sixty Congress Members Seek Amnesty for Jeff Davis
The text notes about sixty members of Congress boasting Confederate service push for amnesty for their leader Jeff Davis, aligning their stance with that legacy.
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Congress
Jeff Davis
Chicago whisky frauds reveal magnitude of government loss
Fresh detail in regard to Chicago whisky frauds renders more obvious the scale of the transactions by which the government has been defrauded. Chicago never does anything by halves.
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Chicago
Washburne Denies Presidential Candidacy Letter
Hon E B Washburne writes an appeal to ex congressmen asking friends to abandon plans for a presidential bid. The statement is described as honest but seems unlikely to be sincere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Washburne
Congress
Kinkwoop Nominated for U S Senate and Inaugurated Iowa Governor
Gov. Kinkwoop of Iowa rose to prominence with a Wednesday nomination by the Republican caucus for the United States senate seat of Sen. Harlan, and on the following day he was inaugurated as governor.
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Kinkwoop
Iowa
Republican Caucus
United States
Harlan
New York Government Costs Outpace Pennsylvania Impact
A report shows New York state government costs for a year total 16 million dollars while Pennsylvania runs at 6 million. The disparity is attributed to Democratic rule in New York.
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New York
Pennsylvania
London Chinese student shines at Lincoln's Inn bar exam
A London correspondent notes one Chinese gentleman, Achoy, studying for the English bar. At a Lincoln's Inn examination he placed second among sixty two students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Achoy
Lincoln's Inn
Father Ryan Threatens Sacraments Over Public Schools
The Dubuque Iowa priest declared from the pulpit that he will withhold church sacraments from anyone who sends children to public schools. The editors believe the schools will not suffer if the plan holds.
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Ryan
Dubuque
Iowa
Blaine’s Monday remark shocks Confederate Democracy
The statement, urging caution about forgetting events and leaders like Davis, drew sharp rebuke from Confederate advocates who found his wording insulting to their sentiments in a Monday address.
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Davis
Blaine
Petition Signed by Utah Women for Statehood and Polygamy Law Change
About 24 360 Mormon women in Utah sign a petition stretching 117 yards to urge Congress to admit Utah as a state and to repeal the Poland law related to polygamy. The petition will be presented by George Q Cannon the Utah delegate.
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Utah
Congress
Cleorge Q. Cannon
Aurora Beacon backs Wheeler for Republican nomination
The Aurora Beacon urges support for William A Wheeler of New York for the Republican nomination. The Review fears the Beacon and Wheeler may not secure the honor.
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Aurora
Ague
Wm. A Wheeler
New York
Beacon
Wheeler
Chicago Newspapers Press Tax Protest Enjoins Assessments
The Journal Times Tribune and Inter Ocean file circuit court bills to block personal property taxes. The group decries the assessment as outrageous and seeks to halt tax collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Journal, Times, Tribune
Inter-Ocean
Gear Re-elected Speaker by House of Representatives
The Republicans chose Hon. John H. Gear for Speaker. He previously presided fairly and capably in the last house, making his re-election a natural outcome in the new assembly.
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Low
House of Representatives
John H. Gear
Woolverhampton Chronicle Sues Over Delayed News Parcel
Proprietors win damages against London and North Western Railway for loss suffered when a reporter’s parcel delayed in transit from a distant town caused harm to coverage. The case highlights railway delivery failures and press concerns.
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Woolverhampton
Clerks jailed over conspiracy to defraud DC payrolls
Two clerks were sent to jail after a conviction for conspiracy to defraud the government by forging DC payrolls. The amount involved was about $600, seen as a salutary example, amid broader concerns about larger frauds in administration.
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District of Columbia
Postal Union Rates Take Effect Across Nations
On the first day of the year the postal union provisions entered into effect with Russia, Turkey, Egypt, Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, England, Spain, and the United States. Rates: five cents per half ounce for letters, two cents for postal cards, two cents per two ounces for newspapers and other printed matter.
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Russia
Turkey
Egypt
Switzerland
Italy
France
Germany
Austria
England
Spain
United States
Amnesty Bill Debate Spurs House Session
Monday’s session of the national House of Representatives featured intense debate over Randall’s amnesty bill to pardon Jefferson Davis and lift his political disabilities. Ex Speaker Blaine proposed expanding mercy to ex-rebels except Davis, delivering a forceful speech on Davis and the treatment of northern soldiers. Georgia’s Hill and New York’s Cox struggled to respond as the discussion stretches into several days.
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National
House of Representatives
Randall
Jefferson Davis
Blaine
Davis
Hill
Georgia
Cox
New York
Adams presidency bid viewed as revival effort by outsider journals
The New York Herald analyzes Charles Francis Adams chances, noting his prior nomination failures in 1872 and his repeated defeats in state races. It suggests revival depends on new breath from opponents outside both major parties, while acknowledging limited support from a small group of journalistic statesmen.
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Charles Francis Adams
New York Herald
United States
Chicago Magazine debut praised for Miller sketch by Bennett
The Chicago Magazine issue opens with Ricardo translated from German and promises rich chapters to follow. A leading original article offers a critical notice of Joaquin Miller, claimed by the Chicago Journal as the best sketch yet published of Mr Miller, by Emily T. Bennett.
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Chicago Magazine
Ricardo
Joaquin Miller
Chicago Journal
Mr Miller
Emily T. Bennett
New Congress Faces Wave of Bills and Resolutions
The new congress is expected to be remembered for legislative activity with over nine hundred bills and resolutions already introduced. Most originate from the house of representatives amid a strong Democratic push for extensive measures. The outlook for a lengthy session appears promising for the government printing house, though less so for the public.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Toig
Democrats Aim To Replace Sinking Finance Policy
The piece argues Democrats plan to repeal the resumption act and replace it with an empirical scheme that postpones payments while issuing fresh promises. It questions public satisfaction and contrasts Republican calls for steady ground with Democratic proposals seen as bogs and quagmires.
Will County Wife Murderer Henry Jacobs Confesses
Henry Jacobs, a German farmer once convicted of murdering his wife whose body was found buried in a cornfield, now confesses guilt on the eve of his scheduled hanging in Joliet next Friday. He has long proclaimed innocence but recants his previous denials.
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Henry Jacobs
Will County
Joliet
Jacobs
Lord Napier and Abe Balance Update
The note mentions Lord Napier as NFO of the Abe Balance with unclear details. The text appears fragmented and does not provide concrete actions or outcomes to expand into additional facts.
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Lord Napier
Lone Star Texas and its promises a Northern correspondent writes
The Palestine Texas correspondent recounts a journey from Illinois to Texas in 1875. He notes emigrants paying $25 to reach Texas, describes rail routes through Arkansas and Indian Territory, and praises Texas for fertile soil, cotton and fruit, ample forests, wildlife, and warm climate. He observes emigration, economic prospects, and political attitudes, praising democracy and northern settlers while noting enduring slavery’s legacy fading.
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Iolal
Moline
Equator
Texas
Illinois
St. Louis & Iron Mo. R. R
R. R
Arkansas
Little Rock
Tumblestown
Meen
Ong Pe Mons Araoenss
Ete Sa
United States
Palestine
Holy Land
Micawer
Union Malleable Ironworks Show Prosperity in Davenport
The Davenport Gazette praises Union Malleable Ironworks noting incorporation on April 17, 1872 with $80,000 capital. In 1874 wages reached $20,000 on a over $60,000 business, rising over 60 percent. The firm serves large cities nationwide with finished goods and strong government-tested tensile strength, led by Heald and key figures Ells and Osleight.
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Heald
C. Stewart Ells
Citizens’ National Bank
Hf. O.sleight
Moline
Hampton Croquet Clash With Cremation Club Branded Fraud
A Hampton croquet letter calls out a rival group claiming to be the Cremation croquet club of Slampton and denies any such club exists. The writer, J. S. Brettton, proposes a two on two match at Ira Crawford’s Pleasant Valley ground to settle bragging and burn concerns with Moline’s Crown Lion club under local rules.
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Slampton
Iampton
Moline
Hampton
Molinettes
Davenport Gazette
Sun
Ira Crawford
Pleasant Valley
Hampton Township
Crown- Lion
December Reading Classes Show Library Gains at Moline
Mrs Holt librarian reports December results at Moline Public Library with improved reading levels across most classes versus November. The juvenile department notes activity in art fiction history and poetry as 1 904 visitors attended during the month.
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Holt
Moline Public Library
Enjas
Agers
Babetnee
Snow depths and loggers' start in pineries and Michigan notes
A Chippewa River observer reports six inches of snow at Eau Claire and twelve inches in the woods, slowing winter work as swamps remain unfrozen. Michigan pineries face delays with no ground snow and thawed roads hindering log hauling. output may fall short of contracted quotas. A German girl named Caroline Gest killed herself on Wednesday with a note addressed to her aging lover.
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Pineries
Eau Claire
Chippewa
Michigan Pineries
Jumberreen
Caroline Gest
Unclear clipping touches on death and events in 1887 era
Fragment focuses on a suicide note and a mix of local notices. It mentions a dramatic line about betrayal, then shifts to holiday merchandise at Clendenin and Martin's and upcoming masquerade balls hosted by local groups. Other items report earthquakes in Peru, floods in Valparaiso, and deaths of notable figures in Illinois and Britain.
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Clendenin'& Martin's
Moline Rifle Company
Freja Hall
Germania Singing Society
Reese Hall
The
Turners
Timm’s
Wm. Calentzky
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for consumption coughs severe colds and throat diseases. It claims popularity in the U S with druggists reporting cures and offers sample bottles for 10 cents and large bottles for 75 cents. Three doses allegedly relieve any case.
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J. W. Morey
Boschee
Germany
Executrix Notices Bond Claims for Daniel Eipper Estate
The undersigned W. Wilma Eipper as Executrix announces before Rock Island County Court in Buck Island during the March term that all persons claiming against the estate must attend for adjustment. Creditors are urged to present claims and the estate is to settle debts with prompt payments requested. Dated February 6, 1876.
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Daniel Eipper
Rock Island
Illinois
Eaid
Dubaty A. D
W. 4Ilma Eipper
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Lone Star State
Review
Partsrnie
Austin
Chloe
California
U.S
Union Malleable Ironworks
Ord
Union Temperance
Congregational Church
Clendenin & Martin
S. Tf
A. M. Guild
Rock Island House
South America
Peru
Abancay
Valperaiso
Senate
Morton
Mercurio
Muscatine
Nebraska
Keokuk
William Butler
Springfield
Ill
Viscount Amberley
Earl Russell
Young
Missiseppi
Moline National Bank
Charles W. Lobdell
R M
Big Island
Richard Plords
Enat Davenport
Dress J. K. Waters
Oline Il
Dr. Keck
Palcade
Dubugque
Davenport
Chice
Knox
Hadam
Rupotru Horman
Otin
Jones Gu
Evita Hastey
Evita Hastey Mrs. Dr. Keck
Brady Street
Simon Hirsch
Smith, Cassel & CO
Moline Iron Works
Alsou
Atwood
Kennedy
Justice
Williams, White 2& CO
Moline, Illinois
Dealess
the Times
Casal
Main Street
Day
Egbert
Washington
Taxson
Tax
Will
Grant
Taeson
Party of Reform
Tax Lux
Agricultural Department
Strombeck & Seogh
LYON
Stiptruer
Ray
Main Street, Moline, Ill
J D. McOune
Reident
Gleason’s
Bjaving
Fisk's
Gleason
Pear
Mischellanbols
WM. A. Nol Rse’s
Acc
Avery
Tom
Littl Rock & Fort Smith Runway Co
Addrewal
2D Slack
Arkaneus
Aday
Axvente
True & C U
Avusta, Maine
Othee
National Publishing CO
St Louis
P.O Vickery & CO
Augusta Me
Stinson & Company
Artisad
Hunt & Co
7Th St
Falls
W. Telegraph Institute
Jancaville
Wis
Hale-Price
Addrona Barta
GEO. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
Barnes
Boya
Jearning
Yankee
John Barnes
Rockford
Winnebago Co
Iilinoia
Furox
Joan Jones
Fenris
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