County Convention Plans For Delegates And Central Committee
County leaders outline seven delegates to the Republican State Convention in Springfield on May 24 and the appointment of a County Central Committee. Representation bases include one delegate per thirty Republican votes and one per fifteen or more votes from the 1872 presidential election. Towns listed with delegate counts. Caucuses suggested for May 18 at 3 PM except in Moline and Rock Island where 8 PM. Rock Island April 1 1875. Signed by county committee members.
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Ilinois
Geneseo
Ary County
Esld
To-Wit
Fock Island
Cress
Fray tBl Putnam
L.M Haverer
F. Steele
G. Paddoce
R.H Mb&llen
W. Durley
Republican Congessional
Princeton, Il
Rock Island
Said
Repubiican
Springfeld
Del
Corduva
Canoe Creek
Zuma
Port Byron
Hampton
Ize
Moline
Black Hawk Ana
Coal Valley
Andalusia
Edggington
Buffalo Prairie
Drury
William Jackson
H C Leaveland
JT C Starr
I. W Beal
John Bufflin
Zee
North Range
East 4Th P. M
James Lawless
Warren C. Rice
Illinois
Henry County
Ilindia
Port Byron, Lll
E. H. Johnston
Peoria
R. R
Ft.Scott & Gulf RR
Ho Valley
Neosho
Pearls
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Baxter Springs
Clendenin & Wells
Ill
Rock Island Railroad
Congress to Attend National Centennial Exposition Opening
Congress will attend the opening of the National Centennial exposition at Philadelphia on Wednesday in a full delegation. The gathering marks a ceremonial start with members walking in as a body for the event.
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Congress
Philadelphia
Andalusia Buffum Elected Chairman by Board of Supervisors
The board of supervisors named Buffum of Andalusia as chairman, calling him deserving of the mark of respect this honor grants.
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Tub Board of Supervisors
Fol Buffum
Andalusia
Buffum
Booth at Lincoln Inauguration Attempt Reported
The New York 7 riline asserts that John Wilkes Booth attempted to assassinate President Lincoln during the president’s second inauguration. The claim centers on Booth’s alleged plan and surrounding details from the era.
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New York 7
Riline
Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Bristow cleared in Mary Merritt release charge
War accusations against Secretary Bristow over releasing the bark Mary Merritt from federal custody have been fully and conclusively disproved.
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Bristow
Mary Merritt
Butler Seeks Lowell District Victory in Congress Race
TheeKe music in congress tone aside, Ben Butler pushes to carry the Lowell district. He works hard to achieve that objective, pursuing a notable field of support and effort to win the seat.
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Congress
Ben
Butler
Lowell
Moline Board Picks Suporting Supervisors on Key Committees
SUPFIOVT sOons Reip and Timm were assigned to important committees on the board of supervisors. Both are deserving men and strengthen Moline's representation on the board.
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Supfiovt sOons Reip and
Timm
Board of Supervisors
Moline
Tir Henry county Republican convention to meet in Cambridge
The Henry county Republican convention will gather in Cambridge on Monday May 15. Delegates to the State and congressional conventions will be chosen and a full county ticket nominated.
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Tir
Henry County
Cambridge
Centennial aquaria display of regional waters total 14000 gallons
The Centennial commission presents an aquarium display illustrating rivers lakes and seas with roughly equal fresh and salt water content. The exhibit features about 14 000 gallons in total.
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Centennial Commission
De Capitation Act in Japan Employed Against Offenders
A satirical note claims Japan punishes critics of the government by first proving guilt and then carrying out a de Capitation act, likening it to a juggler's trick. The piece presents a dark joke about political coercion and state power.
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Japan
Washburne Quits Governor Race to Seek Senate Seat
An exchange notes Washburne withdrew from the gubernatorial contest to pursue a United States Senate seat. It cautions his ambitions may not align with public will in the next election.
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Washburne
United States Senate
Methodist general conference opens in Baltimore
The quadrennial meeting brings together bishops, clergy and lay delegates from all US annual conferences in Baltimore. The church body lists 356 members with 120 lay delegates among them.
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United States
Baltimore
Change in Rock Island Union editor announced
L. M. Haverstick assistant postmaster becomes editor of the Rock Island Union in a recent management shift. The paper previously operated under Post Office control about two years ago, signaling another renewal in leadership.
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Rock Island Union
L. M. Haverstick
Toronto exile for Gro. P. Frysinger after indictment
Former U S court target Gro P Frysinger, indicted for dealing in the crooked, is believed to seek quiet life in Toronto Canada. The wartime whisky era drew many weary to Canada and now the country is seen as a retreat for the wicked amid postwar caution.
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Gro. P. Frysinger
United States Court
Toronto
Canada
Blaine Refutes Bond Receipt Charge in Kans Pac Debate
Hon J G Blaine rose to a second and slated a final personal explanation on Tuesday. His speech defended against the charge that he received Kansas Pacific railroad bonds as compensation for his services.
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J. G. Blaine
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Public lies and political rumors travel fast
The article argues that anonymous stories from political adversaries are unreliable. It notes that lies spread quickly while truth lags and that sensible people ignore unfounded charges rather than giving them credence.
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Congress
Boston forger Winslow to be released if extradition limits clash
Britain warns Secretary Fish that the 1871 act forces trial on a specific charge. If the United States does not comply, Winslow would be freed from arrest on Wednesday. The Ashburton treaty of 1842 lacks such conditions, and release would end the extradition treaty with Great Britain.
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Fish
Winslow
Boston
Ashburton
Great Britain
Rockford Road Faces Fraud Claim and Safety Allegations
Captain T J Robinson of Rock Island files a bill in the U S circuit court Chicago charging misstatements to German bondholders, unsafe road and track, and declining property value. He urges a congressional investigation into the troubled Rockford railroad.
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Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad
T. J. Robinson
Rock Island
Osterberg
Germany
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Rockford Road
Music in the Air as Philadelphia Expo set rules
City managers ban liquor sales on the grounds during the show and restrict Sunday hours. Exposition buildings will close at 6 pm daily, forcing workers to choose between saving funds or attending on weekdays.
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Philadelphia
Treasury uses silver payments reduce fractional currency
Washington correspondents report the treasury held less than a million dollars in fractional currency as payments in silver began. Silver disbursements total about 1.5 million dollars, while fractional currency outstanding April 1 stood at 42.6 million and March 1 at 34.5 million. Hope for much more silver by month’s end.
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Washington
Treasury
Sulver
Feeble Investigations by House Democrats Criticized
The editorial laments House of Representatives inquiries as weak and discreditable. It cites two long open cases with no conclusive results, pervasive imputations, false promises, and loss of public trust in Democratic committee leadership.
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House of Representatives
Debate Over Teaching German and Swedish in Public Schools
The newspaper reflects on recent communications about teaching German and Swedish in public schools. It argues against public funding for these languages for all pupils, favoring optional tuition paid by interested students or higher English instruction, and stresses the English language as useful for the country.
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Daily Press
Board of Education
Ke okuk Northern line chief dodges levee landing fee
Commodore Davidson refuses to pay 150 dollars for landing at the Rock Island levee causing local officials to debate how to respond. The city leaders are uncertain how to proceed amid the dispute over the levy.
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Commodore Davidson
Keokuk Northern Line
Rock Island Levee
Rock Island Supervisors Open May Term in 1876
The Rock Island County Board of Supervisors met May 1 1876 in Rock Island to organize and conduct county business. A credentials report named 18 members. Buffum and Grenell led nominations for chairman with Buffum elected. Committees were set and various petitions and abatements referred. A special committee was created to review tax sale refunds and Dr. Craig was chosen township jail physician.
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Board of Supervisors
I N
Rock Island
Ilinoig
Reid
Chamberlin
Trent, Miller
Baffum
Committee On Credentials
H. C. Trent
Fort Byron
Henry Case
John Aster
W. L. Sweeney
William Miller
Bowling
George W. McMurphy
Canon Creek
Jesse 3. Dailey
Coe
R. M. Grenell
Cordova
George C. Wake
Zuma
Grenell
Sweeney
Buffum
Kerr
Reid Sellers
Isia
Trent
Marduck
Drury
Yesteday
Patmenter
Murdock
Crrewell
Waight
Phillips
Aster
Kerr and Wroght
Case
Wake and
Dailey
Timm and Whitney
Aster, Whitney and
Wake
Parmenter
Danley
McMurphy
Miller, McMurphy and
Mary Eger
Committee On Poor and Poor House
M.A. Gould
Moline
Elisha Wall
Ernst Krell
William 3. Bailey
E. W. Smith
Des Moines
Rockford
Craig
Lawrence, Bernhardt
Kewley
G. G. Craig
Dr. Lawrence
Dr. Kewley
Dr. Bernhardt
Dr. Keller
Dr. Plummer
Dr. Craig
Timm
G. Craig
Conrad Bollman Roberts
Amateur Drama Triumphs in Coal Valley School Event
Special Correspondence from Ocal Valley describes the Coal Valley Amateur Dramatic association staged by public school teachers and students led by Mr. J B McFarlane. The two evenings featured Holmes tragedy and Scott's Lady of the Lake with strong performances by Miss M A Lees Benj J Phillips and others. the event drew large crowds, received praise for scenery and music, and aims to inspire further amateur theatre.
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McFarlane
Coal Valley Amateur Dramatic Association
F.S. McElherne
Rock Island
Jno. Lawson
H. E. Routzong
Wallaces
Davenport
Dr. Holmes
Douglas
M. A. Lees
Lady Randolph
Lord Randulph
W. A. Kramer
Glenalvon
Mass Sadie Thomas
Lady Anna
Mr. McFarlane
Norman
Benj J. Phillips
Norval
B. J Phillips
Messrs
Wm. Martin
M. McPhail
Thos
Leis
Benson
Mr. McElherne
Trotter Southdown
C. M. Sinclair
Benj. J. Phillips
Fitz James
Sadie Thomas
Jennie Lee
Blanch
Devon
Jennie Clark
Lady Margaret
Jno, Dawson
Malcolm Grame
Ir. A. Kramer
Brian
Malise
McElherne
Roderick Dhu
O’callaghan
Mr. Phillip
Charles
Mr. Kramer
Dr. Banks
Rivers
Julia
M. A. Lee
Lyovarevus
Public School Opening And Village Council Choice
Correspondent notes public schools opened with full attendance about two hundred sixty students for a two month term starting last month. Village council organized with H B Ludlow chosen as president. Odd Fellows celebration planned for the 26th with inquiries about the fifty seventh anniversary. Addresses were delivered by Dr A Kramer and W J Ben.
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H.B. Ludlow
Odd Fellows
Ianniyer
Gary
Moears
A. Kramer
W. J. Ben
Misses Gartermichts Open New Millinery Shop
In Hampton the Misses Gartermichts announce a fine stock of millinery and the latest fashions. Judge French of Wyoming visited on his way from Washington. Ferman Stevens dissolves and William Ferman takes over bills collection. Citizens attended Maggie Mitchell in Davenport and returned pleased.
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Judge French
Wyoming Territory
Washington
H. & H.C. Fullerton
Davenport
Maggie Mitchell
New Sidewalk Plan Aids Cordova Town
Winter weather spurred plans for a new sidewalk from the post office to the depot. citizens approve. Lime kilns run at full capacity with one starting this week. Western Union adds a new switch improving shipper privileges. Funeral was held last Friday for Mrs. Pleasant Miner of Princeton, age 90, buried in the local cemetery. Next week a 1000 pound bell will be hung in the Baptist church belfry.
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Western Union Railroad
Pleasant Miner
Princeton
Baptist Church
Rover
Marriage Licenses Issued Last Month List
Last month authorities issued numerous marriage licenses including F E Armstrong with Maria Hastings, C Norton with Joanna Burney, W Douglas with Martha C Stafford, Christian Fallshar with Ida Harper, W C Eckhart with Hattie M Spellman, William Cook with Mrs Mary A Fast, Lyman N Russell with Annie L Dow, P K Bowker with Ida May Adams, August Benson with Annie Olson, P Knutson with Emma J Peterson, Victor Norton with Augusta Jacobson, J M Rober with Wilhelmina F Grill, Bugis H Buerger with Maggie Minor, A Soderstrom with Anna M Carlson, W R Williams with Lucy A Metzgar, James Howe with Lillian Munson, S Smith with Josephine Murry, W E Green with Allin A Davis, Marcus Beal with Louisa Catton, C Struck with Nannettie Brandt, C Adler with Agatha Bahnson, John A Wells with Sadie A Locker.
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F. E. Armstrong
Maria Hastings
C. Norton
Joanna Burney
W. Douglas
Martha C. Stafford
Christian Fallshar
Ida Harper
W. C. Eckhart
Hattie M. Spellman
William Cook
Mary A. Fast
Lyman N. Russell
Annie L. Dow
P. K. Bowker
Ida May Adams
August Benson
Annie Olson
P. Knutson
Emma J. Peterson
Victor Norton
Augusta Jacobson
Zuma Highway Board Elects Treasurer At Meeting
Special correspondence reports Fréd. Osborn chosen treasurer of the Zuma Rock Island county highway board to replace D. N. Beal whose term ends in spring. Toad tax set at twenty five cents per hundred dollars of property value on the assessment roll. weather described as pleasant and grain crops noted as sown. Mrs. Samuel Bryant, long resident, dies leaving a family of seven children and a widower.
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Zuma
Coni Sioners of
Rock Ilund County
Fréd. Osborn
D.N. Beal
Samuel Bryant
St. Aia Toda Ata Dailiness
Bryant
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Rapid City
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Diamond Joe
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Milan
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Cook
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Pacific Railroad
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John Lancashire
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Fisk
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Gleason
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Asher
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Broadway
New York
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Isaac Lynde
Marlboro, Stark Co
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