Judicial election slate for Tenth Circuit counties
The Moline Review lists Republican candidates for Circuit Judges in the Tenth Judicial Circuit covering Rock Island Henry Mercer Warren Henderson and Knox. Nominees include George W Pleasants John J Glenn and Arthur A Smith. The June 2 election date is noted. The Spanish government proposes abolishing slavery in Cuba.
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Tenth Judicial Circuit
Rock Island
Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson and
Knox
George W Pleasants
John J Glenn
Warren
Arthur A Smith
Cuba
Nihilists Dispatched Across Russia in Harsh Measures
The authorities move against Nihilists with rapid punishment. Some face execution by axe while others are exiled to Siberia. The harsh method seeks to deter dissent, sending activists to distant prisons and cold climates.
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Siberia
Foreclosure Closes Joliet Iron and Steel Works
The Joliet Iron and Steel Works were closed by foreclosure of the second mortgage of 750000 dollars last Saturday by A Ryerson for the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of New York.
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Joliet
Tax President Veto Sets Confederate Budget Fight
The Tax President vetoes the legislative appropriation bill in a firm measured message. With the Confederate Congress failing to reach the two thirds to sustain the veto, the legislature faces an uncertain path and potential partisan tensions ahead.
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Confederate Congress
New State Fish Law Set Seasonal Fishing Rules
A new statute bans fishing in state waters from February 15 to June 15 each year except with a hook. First offenses carry fines from 5 to 330 dollars. A separate penalty of 10 dollars applies for fishing on enclosed property without owner consent. Half of any fine goes to the informer and half to the public school fund.
Traitors Claim Northern Treachery Sparks Senate Speech
A Georgia senator denounces Northern loyalty and praises Jefferson Davis in a Senate speech. He argues Republicans seek absolute power and accuses Northern Democrats of surrendering independence to support what he calls Rebel falsehoods. The piece condemns distrustful rhetoric about the Union and war responsibility.
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Ben Hill
Georgia
U.S. Senate
Jeff Davis
Washington
Hill
Senator Hill
A Decoration Day Thought on the Civil War
A historical reflection states the Civil War was a struggle not about slavery or factions but a battle between supporters and opponents of the federal government. Rebels aimed to overthrow the Union. loyal citizens defended the government and national life. The piece argues the core issue was preserving constitutional power.
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Alex. H. Stephens
Union of Our Fathers
The Rock Island Armory Opening and Local Debate
The article discusses state power and reconstruction, praising past statesmanship while criticizing Northern reconciliation. It notes the Rock Island Armory opening is postponed to June 11 with Gov. Cullom and other officials attending. tickets are $2 per couple, and nearby towns like Moline are urged to build their own armory, promising work and civic benefits.
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Rock Island
Cullom
Shuman
Hilliard
Tom Needles
Tom
Moline
What They Think of It Rock Leland Argus
The people of Moline take pride in their new hotel yet lament the low opening attendance. The Review laments outsiders ignoring invitations from Rock Island and Davenport and urges Moline to rely on its own population to build up local business and a strong newspaper.
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Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Swede Andrew Johnson Injured After Streetcar Fall
Early Thursday Andrew Johnson a 67 year old stone cutter fell while leaving a streetcar near the Temperance Billiard Hall injuring his left thigh. He was taken to City Hall rooms for treatment with chloroform and a bed prepared. He served in the 19th Regiment U S Infantry from 1864 to 1867 and has since lived with his daughter in Viola Mercer County.
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Andrew Johnson
Temperance Billiard Hall
Morey
A. F. Swander
Reid
City Hall
Johnson
19Th Regt. U. & Infantry
John Guatafion
Viola, Mercer Co
Chas. Peterson
Monmouth
Ins
Rocky
Moline
Alumni Invite Reception at Congregational Church
The Alumni extend a reception invitation for Saturday evening June 7 at the Congregational church. The note arrives with haste amid editors in their working space, who note the intrusion of aldermen and supervisors and the editors’ ordinary bustle.
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Congregational
Review
Boyd
Mr. Porter
Johnnie
Etker
Rosenfield
Isaac Epstein Prominent Music Dealer in Rock Island
Isaac Epstein, former Moline jeweler now western agent for Hallett & Davis pianos, sells W. W. Kimball pianos and organs, and Smith American organs. By last Friday he had sold 13 pianos this month, with buyers in Moline Davenport Cordova and Rock Island, aided by Isaac Rosenfield.
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Review
Isaac Epstein
Moline
Rock Island
Hallett & Davis
W. W. Kimball
Epstein
Davenport
Cordova
Isaac Rosenfield
Decoration Day Observed With Community Unity and R Friday
Decoration Day activities drew city and rural participation in Rock Island and Moline with formal addresses by Judge Glenn and W W Warmer. The Rodman Rifle Glee Club and drum corps joined by Turners Society and Knights of Everts Commandery, as crowds decorated the Island and Davenport. Funds were raised through suppers and club efforts, aiding the Reform Club, Aid Society, and Union, with petitions to Congress and state legislature.
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Rock Island
Court House Square
Judge Glenn
W W. Warmer
Henry County
Rodman Rifle Glee Club
Rodman Rifles
Moline
Turners’ Society
Knights of Everts Commandery
Davenport
Judge Benson
Confederate Congress
Jors
State Society
Congress
Our City
Willard
Sarah F. Nowursee
Annual Report of the Women's Christian Temperance Union
The annual meeting at Mrs H N Taylor's residence recounted a year of temperance work sparked by Dr Henry A Reynolds and led by Mary E Stewart. The group formed the Red Ribbon Reform Club, pledged 130 members, planned a children's club, aided the Reform Club, held a successful lawn sociable raising 125, and noted state convention attendance with new officers elected in September.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
H. N. Taylor
Mra
Womans’ Christian Temperance Union
Henry A. Reynolds
Mary E Stewart
Reform Club
Armory Hall
Monmouth
Am Ald Society
Proposals Sought for Fuel Forage and Straw at Rock Island Arsenal
Office of the Assistant Quartermaster announces sealed proposals in triplicate for twelve months supply of fuel forage and straw for the Rock Island Arsenal Illinois starting July 1 1879. Proposals due June 20 1879 at noon with payment contingent on congressional appropriation. Preference to domestic products. United States reserves right to reject any or all proposals.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Ill
United States Army
United States
Torm
Henry L. Bullen
Elmina
Calkine
Petittenerva
Gurnsey Calkine
Ruasell W. Galkins
Norman Lb Taylor
Norman B. Taylor
Ef, White
Gold Court
Gurnsey Calkins
Kassell W. Calkins
Norman Taylor
Ofant
J Gurnecy Calkins
Norman Fr. Taylor
Roehie Ontaido
Gurnacy Calkins
Husrell W. Calkins
Norman
Taylor
Lurnacy
Alkine
B. Taylor
Henri Bulten
Rock Iland
Imola
Maine
Cook County
East Hall
Soutwest
Eald Emma Calkins
Hurden
Rock Island
Garnsey Calkins
Ruese
Cahier Norman
John VO Cook
County Court
Meese & White
Sol
US A. Rock Inland Arsenal
Quartermaster
Congress
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Moline Review
Constitution
Union
Rock Island Armory
Rock Leland Argus
Musical Matters
Mr. Epstein
Harper
West
Annual Report
Frank Heath
Ord
Strate
Il.mnore
Rock Latann
Blossburg
Lackawana
First National Bank
Moline, Ill
J. M. Gould
Chas. Atkinson
Gillmore
John Deere
Samce Bowles
C. H. Deere
D. O. Dimock
Geo. W. Vinton
Jonathan Huntoon
J.T. Browning
H. A. Barnard
Morris Rosenfield
James Shaw
London
Guttenberg
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Bremen
Moline National Bank
Ilinois
W Wheelock
Porter Skinner
C. F. Hemenway
J.M. Christy
Porter Skinger
James C. Starr
Moline Savings Bank
Moline, Ilinois
W. Waxeroog
Jon Goon
John Good
Nelson Chester
H. W. Candee
A. 8S Wright
Ems
Hemenway
CLA
Stoddard
B. W. Wheelock, Co
Grants
Christy
J Bank Building
Cor
Avanna
Moline Nationa Mainstreete and Rodman
Rock Island County
Cc. Grantz
Inen Avenue
Runge
Doric Lodge
A. PF
Masonic Hall
Wheellock Library
Rodman Avenue
Stephen T. Walxer
Mississippi Valley Grove
Odd Fellows Hall
Moline Naonal Bank
Inititis Brothers
Keegan
A. Cambell
City Legal Cards
W.W. R
Moore
Moblie
Richards & Lohrbeck
Deeg
Illinois
Firat National Bank
Main Street
Lewis & Lewis
Om 2
Wits
X. Whith
Oline
ROOK
E. x. Parmenter
Br, Oy L. Haas
Ronena
Eeruparast Hohn
Ant
Opeards & Bohrbeek Beak's Drug Store
Oe Gside
Henry Street
Lynde
Main
Sompzon Street
B. Gordon, Det
Stueoue Ief Peg
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