Tax and industry figures spark political chatter in 1880 previews
The Moline Review cites church property valued at 54 million dollars and annual drink expenditures around 8700 million. It notes the Solid South seeks a presidential candidate and hints at Dayard as a possible Redeemer. It records 2 830 breweries in the country with May 31 1879 production about 10 million barrels and government revenue around 10 million.
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Tax Solid South
Dayard
Trek
Civil and World News Highlights From 1879 and Earlier
The report notes 1272 U S failures in the year ending Oct 1 1879 with liabilities of 15275550 and 2853 failures the prior year with 868278363. It cites China ports 1878 arrivals 20028 vessels tonnage 13336394 British ships 9993 tonnage 743937s and tea trade monopoly. It mentions Joan W Young and Mor mons facing polygamy trials and harsh judgments. It records Monmouth Illinois water works demand and a Chile Peru naval clash with the ironclad Inuscar, Grau’s death, and fundraising for a new vessel. Zach Chandler closed a Chicago speech praising young Republicans and the Detroit burial of Chandler’s remains.
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China
Workman volume by late Berlin author urges American toil dignity
Rev Dr Thompson’s study argues the American workingman has broad freedom and opportunity. He depicts a society where honest work earns honest support and neighbors aid in need, praising the United States for fostering virtue, equality, and cooperation. The book is commended to readers.
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Thosrson
Berlin
Prussia
Thompson
America
United States
Labor and Capital Toward Prosperity in Lumber Trade
The piece discusses harmony between labor and capital for prosperity. It notes the lumber industry's $200 million investment and 250000 workers, warns about forest losses, and cites 12000000 acres stripped in a decade. It adds railroad sleeper demand and rising exports near $17 million in 1878, urging expansion.
Republican wave sweeps multiple states in election returns
The piece notes broad Republican gains across New York Pennsylvania Connecticut New Jersey Maryland Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and Michigan with Democratic strength in Mississippi and Virginia. It highlights Senator Chandler of Michigan and the era ending with his death and funeral details in Detroit.
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Maryland
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Sassachusetts
Ben Butler
Michigan
Chicago
Mississippi
Virginia
Sammy Tilden
New York
Eaton
Conn
Lincoln
Death of Zachariah Chandler Michigan statesman and senator
The obituary notes Zachariah Chandler, famed Michigan statesman, died after an Elm Street Chicago visit. Born 1813 in Bedford New Hampshire, he moved to Detroit, served as mayor, ran for governor, and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1856, serving three terms before his death following a productive career in public service.
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Michigan
U. S. Senate
Christiancy
Chandler
Detroit
Wisconsin
Janesville
Ile
Chicago
McCormick's Hall
Grand Pacific Hotel
Zach Chandler
Bedford
New Slampshire
Nashua
Miech
U. S.senate
Lewis Cass
Grant Ap
Grant welcomed with zeal in Burlington crowds
General Grant’s reception in Burlington Iowa last Tuesday drew vast crowds including Mayor Adams and Dr. Gear with 5000 schoolchildren singing patriotic songs. Similar enthusiastic gatherings occurred in Monmouth and Galesburg as he spoke briefly from the platform, stressing humble patriotism amid foreign travel and U S growth. His Chicago reunion appearance next week is expected to attract even larger crowds.
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Grant
Burlington
Iowa
San Francisco
Adams
Gear
Monmouth
Galesburg
Iris
Chicago
Army of the Tennessee
Major General Joseph Hooker Dies at Garden City Long Island
Major General Joseph Hooker of the U S Army died suddenly at Garden City Long Island on Friday evening last week at age 60 He held the nickname Fighting Joe Hooker and had been in poor health since 1869 after retirement He was a West Point graduate from Massachusetts who served in the Mexican War and reentered the army in 1861 rising to command the Army of the Potomac He fought Lee at Chancellorsville Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge and was noted as a brave soldier and leader
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Zach Chandler
Chicago
Young Men's Republican Club
Collyer
Robi. Collyer
Chandler
Joseph Hooker
United States Army
Garden City
Long Island
Hooker
Joel Hooker
Massachusetts
West Point
Army of the Potomac
Urnside
Lee
Chancellorville
Lookout Mountain
Missiun Ridge
Ile
Political Economist Henry Carey Dies in Philadelphia
Henry Carey, noted political economist and tariff advocate, died in Philadelphia in his oath year. Mrs. George Francis Train died in New York last week. Christine Nilsson to receive 19000 dollars plus expenses for singing at King Alphonso’s wedding. Gen Singleton Democratic Congressman from Quincy district moves to Washington with family. An engine and one passenger coach struck an open draw over the Hackensack River, NJ, killing one and injuring several.
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Henry, Carey
Philadelphia
George Franeis Train
New York
Vity
George
Christine Nilsson
King Alphonso
Gen
Singleton
Quincy
Washington
Hackensack River
New Jersey
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Hayes Proclaims Nov 27
President Rutherford B. Hayes designates Thursday November 27 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He urges citizens to gather in places of worship to give thanks for divine mercies and the country’s prosperity and peace. The address emphasizes loyalty to civil and religious freedom and gratitude toward ancestors.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
God
Rutherford B
West demand cuts unemployment. New England factories run full time
The businessman notes that western labor demand has reduced unemployment here while western market needs keep New England manufacturers operating at full capacity. He stresses the region benefits from rising production to supply western customers.
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Boatongrareder
West
New England
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Peru
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Cornell
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
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Gen. Hooker
General News
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Moline
Citizens Bavortee
Ezra L. Eastman
Tutt’s
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Murray Street
Mk. CO. Bilko
H. F. Brammer
State OF Illinois
Rock IgLand County
Hiram Darling
Jacob Frysinger
Agnes Frysinger
Rock Island
Ilinois
Adamassije
Rock Island and Peoria
Lees
Adameaville
Jama Urol Rnk
William BB. Dixon
Henry Curtis
Rock Island Co
Li Browsinu & Ent Riken
Saleia Pyle
McDonald & CO
Clark St
Chienge Pdw
J. T. Dixon
Second Avenue
Illinois
GEO. A. Bain & CO
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Bet
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Graham & Faran
Aledo
Ill
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Cutters
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Davenport
Hadden’s Pharmacy
Moline, Ill
Edington
Milan
Lil
John H. Gilmore
Sunshine and
Shadow
Matthew Halesmith
Burleigh
Wall Street
Vanderbilt
J.H. Burr
Hartford
Cogn
Prussincs
Lyon & Healy
Flust
Florence Machine 'S Company
Florence
Mass
Dateien
Costeama
Chong
Nora Street
T.W. Stark
West Hock Island
Nat. Bank
Rocx Island
Power Co
R. E. Sellers & CO
Pittaburg, Pu
Charles Forster
Star Block
Harper House
Rock Island, Ill
Perry ST
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A. N. Shugert
Prop’r
Union Depot
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