Republican State Convention Delegates Called for May 19 1880
Illinois Republicans vote to elect delegates to a statewide convention in Springfield on May 19 1880 at noon. The purpose is to choose forty two delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago and nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer attorney general and presidential electors. Delegates allotted by 1876 vote totals with Rock Island Henry and Whiteside each at ten, Lee eight, Bureau nine, Putnam two, Mercer six, totaling 699 delegates and 350 needed to nominate.
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Illinois
Springfield
Chicago
Algo
Paarl
Publc
Rock Island County
Henry
Lee
Bureau
Putnam
Mercer
Whiteside
Straits Free of Ice. Tariff Changes Hint at Paper Trade
The Straits of Mackinaw are clear of ice and lake navigation may be said to be open. A possible tariff removal for soda ash and other imported materials used in paper manufacture is noted while the paper tariff remains likely to stay. The Democratic Congress plans about one million dollars to support the Star rail service and postal operations amid this discussion.
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Straits of
Mackinaw
Bue
Democratic Congress
Star
Proposal for a Commission to study domestic animal diseases
A proposition before Congress would create a three member Commission with salaries of 4000 dollars for each commissioner and a clerk at 2000 dollars. The text argues such a Commission, under capable leadership, could prove useful in investigating animal diseases.
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Congress
Bicknell's Plan Criticized for Presidential Election
The writer condemns Congressman Bicknell's scheme to elect the President and Vice President as incomprehensible and urges direct voting or simplification of the current machinery. The critique states his plan does not meet the case.
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Bicknell
Bill to outlaw adulteration of all food products
Lawmakers push a bill to prevent and punish adulteration of foods including coffee. The proposal aims to curb a common practice viewed as harmful to public health and to ensure effective enforcement if enacted into law.
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Congress
Republican Convention Plans and Oregon Election Dates
The Chicago Republican Convention is set for Wednesday June 2 with nominations likely June 3. The Oregon election follows Monday June 7, leaving little time to inform voters in distant areas before polling.
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Chicago
Oregon
Plain talk on leadership not grandiose knights
Enthusiastic readers praise Jie. G. Blaine as a plumed knight yet insist on plain unostentatious qualities. The piece argues for a solid sensible U.S. General as the next president and rejects any dress parade campaigns.
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Jie
G. Blaine
U.S
Tribune Reveals Cruelty at Stock Yards and Rail Transport
The Chicago Tribune exposes cruelties toward animals at the stock yards and urges extending scrutiny to rail transport from the West. The report claims the State Agent has not filed cruelty resolutions, aside from the Tribune's exposure during their terms with Guy Cullom.
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Chicago Tribuune
Tribune
Guy Cullom
the Tribune
Prominent Governor Targeted in St. Petersburg Shooting
Gen. Melikoff, newly named military governor of St. Petersburg, survived an assassination attempt by a Nihilist described as a tipsy youth. The attacker was captured, tried the next day, and executed on the following day as Russian law moved quickly to punish murder or assault.
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Melikoff
St. Petersburg
National Soldiers of Homes reports rare coming scene
President of the Board of Trustees of the National Soldiers of Homes describes a scene involving contributions and a Redeemer figure, noting reception of funds and the appearance of a rare moment as money changes hands on ACER Street.
Soldier Gratitude Debate and Rail Legislation Commentary
In a Moline Review item from March 13 1880 the writer discusses gratuities to soldiers amid poverty and illness while condemning gambling and rum sellers profiting from veterans. It covers Senator Logan’s attack on restoring Fitz John Porter, reactions by Senator Carpenter and Mr Bayard, and endorses Interstate Commerce Bill creating a three member railroad board to curb discriminatory freight rates and protect public interests.
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Army and Navy Journal
Logan
Fitz John Porter
Senate
Army
Carpenter
Wisconsin
Bayard
Delaware
Atlantic
Pacific
England
Great West
Rairoad
Secretary of the Interior
Gen Henderson as Republican Re‑Election Choice in 6th District
The piece urges Gen Henderson to seek a third term in Congress, praising his diligence, integrity, and influence on the Commerce Committee. It notes the district will redraw after the census and supports retaining a proven representative until new district lines and candidates emerge.
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Gen Henderson
Gen Ho
House
Commerce Committee
Henderson
Henderson Urges Federal Check on Rail Monopolies
The article voices Glen Henderson's push for congressional action on internal commerce to curb railroad monopolies. It notes 800 miles of lines and over four billion dollars in capital, with a quarter of that power already in the hands of a few magnates, threatening competition and prices.
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Glen Henderson
House Committee On Commerce
Gen Henderson
Seaboard
Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio
New York Central
Farming in Europe and French agricultural wealth
A historical comparison notes that fifty two percent of France's population works in farming, supporting prosperity and debt repayment. It contrasts French smallholdings and soil care with English tenant farming, cites Dr Gregory on capital per acre, livestock density, crop variety, and yields, and discusses European farming strengths versus American methods.
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Hasan Dines
England
Thos
Amoreland
France
Gregory
Illinois Industrial University
Dr Gregory
Keith
Ean
Europe
United State
Staten
Yorkehire
Eng
Isthmus Canal Favored by Hayes and Grant Backers
French engineer Jules de Lesseps is honored in New York and Washington as a Panama Canal plan advances. President Hayes urges U S Senate support while maintaining practical U S control under the Monroe doctrine. Reports say a company may form to build the canal with ex President Grant and Commodore Ammen leading. Captain Eads backs the jetties project at the Mississippi mouth.
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de Jesseps
Panama
New York
Washington
Hayes
U. S. Senate
Grant
Commodore Ammen
U. S. Navy
Eads
Mississippi
Advo
Free Navigation Ahead for Ohio River Canal
The Ohio River canal at Louisville moves toward free passage as the House Committee on Railroads and Canals reports a bill to abolish all tolls. It cites historic treaties and acts, noting the canal’s key role from Ohio headwaters to the Gulf and the vast annual traffic. The committee argues now is the time to make the canal free worldwide.
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Ohio River
Lousville
Lowsville & Portland Canal Company
United States
Ohio
Gulf of Mexico
House Committee On Railroads and Canals
France
Spain
Congress
Mississippi River
Political item highlights leading Democratic and Republican conventions
The piece notes the National Democratic Convention set for June 22 in Cincinnati. It reports New York Republican State Convention results 217 for Grant 180 against, Indiana delegates unpledged with a Blaine tilt, and Hugh J Jewett as a rising presidential aspirant. It mentions Bayard’s finances speech, Des Moines Democratic meeting on April 7, and World hints favoring Tilden. It criticizes Garcelon for bribery charges and possible legal scrutiny.
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Cincinnati
New York
Grant
Indiana
Blaine
Hugh J Jewett
Ohio
Jewett
Thos F. Bayard
U S
Delaware
Senate
Iowa
Des Moiines
Tilden
West
New York State
Chicago
Cambridge Chronicle
Sherman
Grrant
Poorman
Garcelon
Maine Democracy
House
IH4
Washburne Declines Mount Carroll Presidential Club
Alon E. B. Washburne writes to James Hallett from Chicago on February 13, 1880, acknowledging rumors of a Mount Carroll meeting to back his presidential candidacy. He thanks supporters but states he cannot become involved under any circumstances.
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Alon E. B. Washburne
James Hallett
hLsq
Chicago
Mount Carroll
Congress
Arming the Militia and Northern Arm Requisitions
The piece notes Southern states have pressed for drastic arms supplies from the federal government over the past years while Northern states consider similar requisitions. It cites New Hampshire Governor Head seeking 2000 stands of improved arms for ten states and warns the North to avoid disarmament risk seen in earlier rebellion times. It urges preparedness to prevent Southern advantage.
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South
United States
New Hampshire
Ios
Sab
Peona Journal
Wisconsin farmers switch to spring wheat after harsh winter
With little snow and alternating warm days and freezing nights the winter wheat crop in northern and western Wisconsin was badly damaged. Many farmers plan to plow under the injured plants and sow spring wheat to salvage the season.
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Wisconsin
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Tle
Citven
INTER
Tre Isthmus Canal
Ron Garant Ismay
Eo Waashburne
Washburne
Fan
Republic
Gen Grant
WM. D. Honens
Milan
Supplhie Tly
M. G. Blakemore
Mato Street
Lynde Street
Rock Island
J.G. Barnes
Rodman Avenue
Hull Bros
Moline, Ill
J. Martinelli
Mitcugu A Pann
Brock Island
Blossburg
Ornaad
Alfred Corns
Brush
INE Cigars
MW Inc
C. T. Warren
Henry and
Annstreema
Moore's
Barsel & Wampler
N. City
Bergstrom, Undertaker
New Sweede Church
Moline Forward & Gleason
OF Noline, Ile
Magiles
Ove
Cor Second Ave
Tighteenth St
Eighteenth St
Nitcom Bank
Twentieth St
Ill
DE Witt
Davenport
Mason & Smith
Brady Street
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