Illinois and national convention notes from 1876 era
A partial recap of state and national party activities with endorsements of Rutherford B Hayes and Wheeler for the Republican ticket, mentions of May and June conventions in Philadelphia and St Louis, and editorial praise for Hayes, Wheeler, and anti Blaine sentiment, plus a reminder from President Grant about urgent appropriation measures.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
New York
William A. Wheeler
Ohio
Philadelphia
San Francisco Alta
Jslaine
Gov. Hayes
Blaine
Hayes
Chicago Journal
Republic
Wheeler
Bristow
Dinckest
Providence
Ham
Morton
Conkling
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Republican Party
Gov
Indianapolis News
Cincinnati
Vention
Louisside Courier Journal
The Review promotional stance for Republican ticket
The Review pledges support for the Republican slate at national state district and county levels and aims to educate readers without personal bias while urging broad circulation. It states a campaign price of sixty cents from this issue to November 17 and invites subscriptions across Rock Island County.
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Omas J Henderson
Bureau County
State Board of Equalization
Henry A. Ainsworth
Rock Island County
John T Browning
John P. Fox
Henry County
Npnding
Veter
Delegates Chosen for Democratic Convention
Four area residents were selected as delegates to the Democratic convention: RB. M. Groll of Cordova J.T. Kenworthy of Rock Island John Dickson of Black Hawk and Adolph Weckel of Moline. The event followed a gathering at the courthouse last Saturday.
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Court House
M. Gronell
Cordova
J.T. Kenworthy
Rock Island
John Dickson
Black Hawk
Adolph Weckel
Moline
Washington Monument fund urged by Old Settlers Society
The Rock Island Reprint reports the Old Settlers Society laments an incomplete Washington monument and calls for contributions to Washington National Monument funds. Treasurer J. L. Smith in Washington, D. C., is named to handle donations.
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Washington
J. L. Smith
Washington National Monument Society
Resignation of Secretary Iristow and Cabinet Shuffle
The resignation of Secretary Iristow was an open secret for about two weeks and was delayed until after the Cincinnati convention to avoid political appearance. Iristow cites private business demands as the reason for retirement, a step of notable importance. Dustow is deemed a capable public servant and unlikely to remain retired long.
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Ristow
Cincinnati
Iristow
Dustow
Notable political figures rally Cincinnati nominees
Thiers satal Wihaal and a broad group led by Gov Fenton of New York Gov Cattin Penn Col McClure and Hon Carl Schurz back Cincinnati nominees. Supported by Gen Banks Mass rev Blair Mich Grinnell Iowa Jesse Dubos and ALC Babcock with numerous influential newspapers backing the ticket.
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New York
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Penn
Col
McClure
Carl Schurz
B.cratz Brown
Missouri
Gen. Banks
Mass
Rev
Blair
Mich
J. Grinnell
Guy. Stone
Iowa
Jesse Dubos
Alc Babcock
Mathews
Fred Houssaurek
Olio
Geo. W. Juhan
Taduta
Tipton
Neb
Guy, Booth
Cal
New York Lathan
Sprimgfeld Aepruhdiecen
Philadel Plane Zes Cinestimaty Conmemer Reel
Chicago Jrimme
Cincinnati
Last chance for lands on Ten Years' Credit in Iowa
An offer promotes Good Agricultural Lands on Ten Years' Credit at six percent interest. Readers are urged to mail address to the Santa Commissioner's office in Burlington Iowa to receive a copy of the Iowa and Nebraska Farmer with land charts and low round-trip rates. Also promotes Castoria and Centaur Liniment with claims of health and pain relief.
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Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
Suvath Moline
J H Porter
Hill
Moline
Main Street
Lynde
Maine
Rehinnon County
Missouri
Dodge
M. Wheeler
City extends Division Street in Moline by ordinance
The City Council of Moline passes an ordinance to extend and open Division Street to fifty feet wide from the northeast corner of block 4 in West Moline north to the south branch of the Mississippi River. The extension is designated a local improvement to be funded by special assessment, effective June 19, 1876, signed by Mayor D L Wheelock.
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Rock Island
Ilinois
Division Street
D L. Wheelock
Ee Rges
Sogser
Ealle
D. L. Wheelock
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts
Lutheran Church
Bell and
Spencer Streets
Ann Street
Eugene Lewis
Henry Aiken Moline
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