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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1876
Page
2
It appears likely that the impeachment trial of General Belknap will commence next week. The development follows ongoing Senate deliberations and sets the stage for a pivotal political proceeding.
Jupar Davin Davis of this state, a judge of the United States Supreme Court, steps forward prominently as a Democratic candidate for the White House.
Twe bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States appoint Friday April 28 as a general day of fasting and prayer for the denomination members.
Gen. Schenck testified before the foreign affairs committee on Tuesday and his explanation of the Emma Mine company ties prompts a partial shift in public sentiment.
The Turé Town legislature approves allowing women to hold all school offices, a move met with broad statewide approval and described as reasonable by observers.
Bevridge remains mentioned as a possible gubernatorial contender though the experiment is labeled a failure. Many Republicans in the county say they cannot vote for him for governor.
Anna Joan of Arc Dickinson has positively decided to appear on the stage at the Philadelphia Glove theater on Monday April 17. Tur REVIEW hopes Philadelphia will recall her Wandering one from the lecture field.
The Springfield Journal mocks Wash- Syne as a candidate, noting the paper’s strong Springfield atmosphere may bias its judgment and impair its reasoning. The item presents a humorous critique of political viability with a local paper’s pointed tone.
Lewis Steward for governor remains an obscure figure as Democratic papers mention him rarely. The Rock Island Argus does not comment, while Marshall Col Morrison and other names appear occasionally in coverage.
Democratic congressman Schumaker who pocketed 300000 from the Pacific Mail corruption fund sat in the house and voted for Belknap's impeachment. A contemporary calls this the cheekiest act since January.
Republican delegates in Pennsylvania Ohio and Vermont met Wednesday and instructed to back Roy Hartranft as Pennsylvania’s presidential choice while Ohio urged a slave holder for president and Vermont offered no name.
William Jackson, chairman of the Republican committee, calls a meeting of committee members at his Rock Island office tomorrow at 2 o clock p m. The session will discuss calling a convention to choose delegates to the state convention and to nominate county officers.
The Concord Monitor notes a growing conviction for reform and purification after the recent election. It states that regardless of candidate, the aim is to end corruption and ensure no guilty man escapes accountability.
Senator Cameron declined a dinner honoring his seventy seventh birthday. He said time will settle controversies over methods and motives of any winner who acts vigorously and implies he will not seek another term. He added that after his present term ends he will meet supporters free from restraints to allow a fair evaluation of how his work was done.
The piece describes internal strife among Connecticut Democrats as money and ambition clash. Barnum and English face reversals from Eaton's election and English’s senate appointment, while Gov. Ingersoll gains leverage. Barnum, frustrated by repeated betrayals, retreats to his quarters amid party factionalism.
The article lists state delegations for the Republican national convention. Texas remains unpledged, Wisconsin supports Blaine but instructs its delegates, Connecticut has no preference, Maine favors Blaine, Indiana backs Morton with an uninstructed delegation, New York supports Conkling with a split delegation, and Rhode Island shows no preference as the Cincinnati nomination battle remains open.
Robert C. Winthrop met Prof Henry in Washington last week as a distinguished guest. The piece recalls thirty years ago when Winthrop was speaker of the House. It lists then prominent figures including Simon Cameron Alexander Stephens George Marsh and Robert Schenck, noting later fates in private life or death. It names Webster Calhoun Cass Corwin Douglas Hale Johnston and Johnston as deceased or retired. It recalls Abraham Lincoln then known as a witty House member who later rose to high office before his death and mentions Jefferson Davis in an earlier Senate military committee role.
The Black Hills massacre report notes thirteen Indians and one miner killed amid growing danger as gold fever tempts whites past government warnings. The piece condemns white defiance, praises military efforts to curb bloodshed, and urges restraint.
The article reports on the possible surrender of Winslow by Britain under the 1842 treaty and the 1870 law requiring a treaty proviso. It notes Britain may seek a new law from Congress to limit prosecutions, while the US cannot grant immunity. It emphasizes the treaty framework governs the case regardless of later parliamentary actions.
The Tre Aledo Record notes Hon. B. Washburne as an early presidential contender and ongoing supporter. It observes Washburne’s growing legal career and hints at his rising strength as a prospective governor amid local commentary.
The Review argues that while supporting E. B. Washburne for Illinois governor as best for the Republican party and state, electing him would not be a stepping stone to higher office. It notes Washburne would likely resign if he won and became United States senator, a pattern the paper rejects.
The press chorus backs Elihu B. Washburne for Illinois governor. Union and other papers hail his honesty and opposition to Credit Mobilier, urging voters to nominate and elect him. Also notes local coal finds, Rock Island stores, and civic groups amid campaign chatter.
A recent test at the Lochiel works in Pennsylvania proves a new steel manufacturing method. It compares favorably with Bessemer steel for durability and could supplant it if cost is 0.64 per ton in chemicals with large iron savings. The report notes Bessemer iron loss near 30 percent.
An advertisement urges readers to try Boschee's German Syrup for coughs throat diseases and lung complaints. It notes rapid popularity among druggists and customers, offers a sample bottle for 10 cents and a full bottle for 75 cents, and claims three doses will relieve any case.
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