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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1880
Page
4
The passage surveys Republican figures and potential candidates including Carr, Corr, Dement, Rutz, and Hawley, weighing military service records and public offices. It cites electoral hopes for Illinois governorship and secretary roles, plus a broad critique of charity, national defense, and economic policy amid a scattered national debate.
Opinion notes the Washburn presidential bid grows while Epison delays electric light progress. Dixon Illinois plans a monument for Father Dixon founder of Joe County. Chicago endures a recent carnival of crime with two murders and a death by own action. Banks could reshape currency by converting large bills into smaller denominations, potentially expanding money supply without inflation.
A report approved by House Military committees proposes Fitz John Porter be restored to service with the rank of colonel and awarded seven thousand dollars back pay. The note adds the history of delays and hints at future use should he live longer.
Samuel J. Medill, managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, marries Nellie M. Carson of Quincy. Quincy residents celebrate the alliance believing it a big coup and present about 15000 dollars worth of gifts including silver and pottery. It is said Medill kept the items and has since run a second hand shop in Chicago to clear the surplus.
The letter highlights J L Morrison of Morgan County as a strong Republican candidate praised by multiple papers for his congressional service and parliamentary skill. Andrew Shuman is noted as a capable lieutenant governor candidate. Henry I Dement of Dixon is announced as a candidate for Secretary of State with a solid public record. Edward Kutz of Belleville is regarded as a potential treasurer candidate, while Colonel Clarke Carr of Galesburg is added as a gubernatorial hopeful known for oratorical skill and a solid belcharm record. The piece cites praise from Chicago Inter Ocean and Dixon Telegraph.
The New York Herald Christmas editorial notes seven European powers keep standing forces with three million in peace and a plan for five million in emergencies. It cites a thousand million dollars yearly in European military costs and compares naval and land forces across England, France, Germany, Russia, and others, arguing for charity amid politics and war. The Maine note describes dual governments and a fusion legislature controversy, with federal military oversight and ongoing public calm despite democratic clashes.
The Union Press notes a Washburne presidential surge gaining strength as the IL Central Railway tees up a Cham paign Havana & Western purchase to gain a direct line to Quincy. Other items include mining profits near 12 million and Peoria’s 144 saloons yielding 14 314 dollars in revenue.
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