That Verdict and Infanticide Debate Spark in Moline
The Moline Review reports on jury verdicts in the Hannah Anderson infanticide case and a coroner’s investigation. It defends the jury as fair, critiques critics, and condemns the sensational press while detailing the coroner’s actions and the man known as “That Man” who attacks the process. The piece also covers the capture and life sentence of the outlaw Rande Scott, and notes public bitterness toward the jury for not ordering hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannah Anderson
Fats
Acta
Jstice
Mercy
Board of Health
Jory
Fim
Crier
Justice and Mercy
Hannah
Great
Britain
Chys. C. Scott
Alias Rande
Joliet
Rande
Wabash
Smith
Hurg
Bry
Juliet
Aline
Uncle Sam's Generosity Under Fire in Reform Debate
The piece critiques the wide reach of federal aid and pensions as cries for funds from diverse groups. It notes a public perception that the government, nicknamed Uncle Sam, is generous, while highlighting calls for pensions, land, railroads, levees, and other aid. It warns against overreliance on federal largesse and suggests skepticism toward political appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sain
Dtaan
Sam
Southern Tammany Headlines Georgia Style Fares in South Carolina
The piece accuses the South Carolina legislature of lavish waste during the Scott era, citing a carpetbag era session with 3550,000 in miscellaneous spend, including 125,000 on refreshments. It claims furniture, goods, and personal luxuries were charged to the state and notes liquor, diamonds, pins, and carriages bought for lawmakers as they profited from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Scott, Moses, Chamberlain & Co
Senate
Boundless Starvation In China Reported In Famine
An article laments China's famine scale as 70,000,000 Celestials allegedly starve in North China. It notes Chinese immigrants are seen as industrious and economical, while describing widespread suffering in the slave kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Slawery Kingdom
Public Schools Monthly Report February 1878
Monthly figures show enrollment over 1060 and average daily attendance at 8831 with 9506 enrolled students. Tega ts Public schools report days of instruction, tardiness, visitors, and disciplinary actions under L Gregory, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Meline
Tega Ts Public Schools
Grgoory
Russian and Allied War News From Europe and Asia
Telegraph and dispatches report military movements and diplomatic notes across Europe and Asia. Russian forces near Constantinople and San Stefano, Greek insurgents pressing on Delvino, and Vienna Conference talks show tense war preparation. Reports describe Britain’s military buildup, Napier as potential expeditionary commander, and alarming famine and cold in Tientsin with refugees and suffering intensifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jassy
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Porte
Constantinople
Vienna
Jen. Gdurko
San Stefano
Delvino
Germany
Herr von Bulow
Legation
Busch
Danube
Widdin
Leicester
Iyne Park
Malta
Mediterranean
Worsley
Lord Napier
Magdala
Garnet Woulsley
England
Russia
Frtigade of Guards
Sheftfield
Woolwich
Garnet Worsley
Ling
Royal Artillery
Fragmented note outlines late year events and veterans
An unclear blurb references three months of activity involving persons and places, mentioning Forthern Newsork and a possible event or testimony. The legible fragments suggest a local report or notice but lack concrete names, dates, or outcomes to firm details.
Temperance Meeting Draws Big Turnout in Port Byron
Port Byron hosts a temperance gathering starting Sunday with Jas W Simonson as permanent chairman. Rev McCord and Rev Harper speak on temperance while Mr Skinner lectures about religion and signs the Murphy pledge. About 825 attendees attend through Wednesday with several new pledges and some adverse remarks from Rev Volunteered. A drayman loses his horse near the quarry in an unrelated incident.
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Port Byron
W. Simonson
McCord
Harper
J.W. Morgan
E. H. Johnson
F. 8. Gates
Skinner
Geo. D. Moore
Lime Association
Wm. Denbigh
D. 3
G. A. Metsgar
Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver and a Woman’s Health
An essay extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health reform for women. It links uterine disorders to family strain and argues the remedy restores health, happiness, and harmony, while saving doctor bills. notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Mageen
J. T. Eee
James ES
Fields
Becca Hi. A. Eadward Everett Len
Witter
Louise C. Reales
A. Rhepbtan
P. Epefford
Anticles
Boston
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted As Cure All
Three years two million four hundred thousand bottles of Boschee's German Syrup were distributed free to those with Consumption Asthma Croup severe Coughs Pneumonia and other throat and lung diseases proving its curative power. Druggists nationwide recommend it and offer sample bottles ten cents large bottles seventy five cents. Three doses will relieve any case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
United States
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Moline Review
Uncle Sabs
Tientain
Aer
Charles Budd
China Island Mission
Wuchung
Shensi
Persona Bros Bee
Forthern Newsork
Uae
John Hoyt
Sieinway, Steck and
Emerson
Manuvfftturer
Salsn
Brady Street
Davenport
Iowa
Graefenberg
Nera Kaefenberg Co
Amastana
Fae Forth
Lomas County
H. F. Thomas
ST Mon Eliasch
Wheelock
Paraspectus
Amd
Alao
Tohn B. Porter & CO. Publishers
Philadelphia
Lywest Cash Tricean
Hemoline Gas and Coke Company
Main Street
Molina
Moline National Bank
D. W. Sickels
And
Blossburg
Lackawanna Coal
Briar Bluff and
Cleaveland Coal
OmMé and Yard
Lynde Street
W. A. Steel
Paraeter of Jewslty Store
Joliet, Illinois
Simon Illirson
Moline
D. O. Reid
Lellington
Jurgen
Times
J. G. Salisbury
Meline, Tr
Wests Street
Salter
Atkins
Syhaamm
Northwest
White Moo
Warner & Laughery
Menry Street
Barnard & Leas Manufactory
Nect
Cio
Perry St
Davenport, Iowa
Bellion
Boeter
Tahoe Yd
Werely
TEE
Osetra
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