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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1880
Page
5
The Fusionists in Maine decline while the paper goes to press. A trial of James A. Frink for manslaughter in Quincy Criminal Court over the killing of Charles Ross has stirred public interest in the city this year.
Several papers propose T O Johnson, editor of the Ogle County Reporter, as a candidate for Representative. Johnson accepts the situation and says he will be the candidate if chosen.
General Ben Harrison of Indiana is viewed as a favorable choice for the Republican ticket. He is described as highly capable, a distinguished soldier with a brilliant record, and an exemplary citizen without reproach.
The Deficiency Appropriation bill includes seven thousand five hundred forty seven dollars requested by Secretary Sherman to cover costs incurred in obtaining information that leads to the detection and punishment of violators of the Internal Revenue law of 1877.
A tally of Republican legislators shows Grant leading with 46 votes. Blaine receives 5 votes, Sherman 3, Conkling 4, Graf field 1, Washburne 1, and 28 remain noncommittal.
The Graphic notes the back of winter seems broken and advises against early potato planting, warning the January sun may tempt birds to nest. It records Vembina at 15 degrees below zero at this writing.
The United States Senate confirmed four ambassadors on Monday. James Russell Lowell of Massachusetts to Great Britain, John W. Foster of Indiana to Russia, Lucius Fairchild of Wisconsin to Spain, and Philip H. Morgan of Louisiana to Mexico.
Friends of State Senator George Hunt of Paris have long questioned his bachelor status. His marriage to Miss Eugenia Jones of Springfield is announced to take place in Springfield in the early part of next month.
A Chicago paper quotes a Fusion senator asserting Maine official returns from Governor Garcelon show vast fraud, implying lasting infamy for Fusionists. The article states the returns were reportedly destroyed.
The Chicago Tribune reports Senator Ligin denies any collaboration with Secretary Sherman or any man to carry Illinois for him. He states he does not interfere in the gubernatorial race, that Republicans are capable without his meddling, and that he supports Grant on the presidential question.
Senators Ferny Anthony Bayard Logan Cameron Newberry and others delivered eulogies for Zachariah Chandler in the United States Senate on Wednesday. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes the respect he earned from allies and foes alike as a stalwart, courageous advocate whose steadfastness defined his public life.
A fragment notes a senator’s conduct in contests and conversations. It says his behavior left no bitterness, earning him influence among colleagues and a hold upon fellow senators, a trait few men enjoy. Honest, steady leadership is praised as yesterday’s testimony highlighted.
The sub-committee reviewing the territorial government bill for the Indian Territory has reported unfavorably on the measure. The move signals setback for the proposed framework and potential continuation of existing governance.
Senator Cameron of Pennsylvania presented a petition in Congress on Tuesday in support of the Weaver bill and then caused a stir by claiming the signatures were forgeries.
Epison lights eighty two lamps at Menlo Park, the largest single display yet. The inventor voices strong satisfaction, claiming the new lamps will not crack and showing confidence in durable performance.
The Carthage Gazette reports on January 24 that Major R W Mc Laughry of Hancock County seeks the Republican State Convention nomination for the office of Treasurer.
Congressman Pakhns introduced a joint resolution in the Illinois House to appoint General John M. Palmer of Illinois as manager of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, replacing General Thomas A. Washburne whose term expires April 21, 1873.
Report from Washington says the bid to remove the Eighth Illinois collector Merriam and replace him with Representative Mitchell failed. Merriam, who went to Washington with Secretary Sherman’s letter requesting resignation, returns with tenure strengthened.
The President nominated Jonn W Battery of Bureau County Republican for census supervisor in the third district and sent the nomination to the Senate for confirmation. The piece hopes for Senate approval and notes Battery has done good work for his party, contending the modest fee of 80 should be approved without controversy.
The Republican State Convention in Pennsylvania is scheduled for the fourth of next month. Delegates fight forms of support with Grant backers seeking a solid delegation while Blaine adherents grow confident as current prospects remain unsettled.
The noble horse known as Green's Bashaw died at Geo A. Young’s residence in Leland Iowa on the 2nd of the month from ulceration of the bowels. He was aged about two years though some memories suggest five more years. The sire produced many trotting horses famed for speed and endurance, ranking just after Hambletonian among era’s great studs.
The New York Sun argues the Democratic party cannot beat Grant and urges Republicans Independents and Democrats to unite on an anti Grant platform. It notes the NY Democratic outlook is weak with Tilden and Kelly potential threats and hints at political intrigue. Grant continues toward a possible third term.
Washington reports that the House Committee on Post Offices and Roads favors a bill to readjust salaries of third to fifth class postmasters who applied or filed sworn receipts. Readjustments would be dated from the start of the quarter after their applications or sworn reports, in line with the 1866 act.
The editorial voices a clear preference for Hon. Julie B. Hawley as governor, praising Hawley's public spirit and commitment to the public good while acknowledging other contenders. The piece warns against media bias but urges support for Hawley during the convention and pledges to back the eventual winner if qualified.
Editorial voice condemns the Maine faction and the Democratic party for alleged misconduct. It calls for peaceful, decisive repudiation at the next general election and hopes a purge will lead to reform or dissolution of the party.
A political speaker decries the Maine situation, praising some good men in the party while noting insufficient numbers to control actions and deeming allied factions unworthy of consideration. The speaker expresses firm opposition and silent contempt for those allies.
The grand jury returns an indictment against W J Willis for bribery deceit and voter intimidation tied to last fall's county election. The case, alleged to involve Newport township and a Republican state ticket, could spark a sensational trial. Comments from Iowa City Telegram suggest political maneuvering and calls for return of Willis from California for investigation.
Democrats discuss April adjournment while Maine Fusion legislators prepare questions for the State Supreme Court. Arsenic suicide in Knoxville. Boston marks 250th anniversary in September 1880. Iowa and West Virginia party reorganizations. Blaine favored in Iowa Senate polling. John Cook named U S Indian Agent at Rosebud. Philadelphia Reading Railroad assets seized. Western Electric factory fire. Various crimes and political maneuvers including executions and arson arrests.
Burglars entered the De Frank clothing store at Mendota last week and stole a large amount of apparel. Clerk Moses Stern aided by vigilance recovered the clothing and one culprit was placed in durance vile. Eleven Pennsylvania counties sent delegates to the State Convention supporting Blaine amid a shift in presidential sentiment.
The St Louis Republican recalls a lesser known incident in Wendell Phillips career amid fugitive slave law tensions. In Boston he asked if Massachusetts frees a fugitive or guards liberty by sending him back, calling out the state with strong language and a provocative reaction from the crowd.
Oshkosh Northwestern correspondence from Grand Rapids reports heavy snow spurring lumbermen to start winter campaigns. Higher lumber prices and logging capacity fuel hopes for a strong season with a larger log crop than the past five years, aided by good weather. Improved pipe distribution to markets is expected to boost Wisconsin lumber operations and restore financial footing in northern and central regions.
A Chicago paper’s volunteer critic attacks twenty five wealthy Yankee widows seeking suffrage, arguing that while men can be temperate teachers, women should wait to gain moral influence before Congress. The critic claims women must prove temperate suitors before advocating temperance policy.
The article lists years ending in nine with noted severe winters and freezes across Europe and the United States. It cites 859 Adriatic freeze, 1179 snow, 1269 Cattegat sleighs, 1339 hard winter, 1409 Danube freeze, 1609 bread freeze in France, 1639 Marseilles port freeze, 1658 Italian rivers frozen, 1699 terrible winter, 1709 famous winter, 1729 1749 1769 river freezes, 1789 revolutionary year, 180 Seine freeze, 1829 French frost, 1839 rigorous winter, and notes a harsh French winter of 1879 contrasting with a mild American winter so far.
A method to eliminate stumps involves digging a vertical hole in autumn, filling with saltpeter, sealing, then in spring refilling with kerosene and igniting. The stump smolders to ash without a blaze, burning to the roots.
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