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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1876
Page
2
In a preliminary tally, Minnesota Republicans report a roughly fifteen thousand vote majority and indicate that all three newly elected congressmen are Republicans. The result signals a solid party gain in the state during the recent elections.
The text notes a Republican lead of 50 000 in Iowa and quotes Gol Ingersoll calling Iowa burnished gold. It announces L. M. Haverstick leaving the Union for the Union’s good and Walter Johnson becoming editor with Burdett becoming local.
In a private remark to his wife, General Hayes concedes defeat but notes the support of many loyal voters, saying they will take satisfaction in knowing many good men backed him.
Both Iowa and Kansas are described as solidly Republican in the forty-fifth Congress, despite each state having a Democratic member of the House. The report notes party balance and regional political shifts affecting representation.
Gen Giles A Smith a distinguished veteran of the War and former assistant postmaster general died at his Bloomington home on Sunday.
Thomas notifies the public that the Illinois and Michigan Canal between Summit and La Salle will close and the water will be drawn off during the night of the 18th inst.
The report notes a sizable increase in Republican members elected to the national House from Tuesday's elections, though the gains fall short of overturning the Confederate majority.
The candidate Lew Steward suffered a broad defeat, losing the governor race in the state, Kendall County, every town within Kendall, and his Plano village.
Trena notes a republican congressman from Iowa and one from Kansas, five from Illinois and one from Michigan. Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin delegations are reported to be numerically identical to each other.
Ossian E. Dodge a traveler and writer of some reputation and known in U S musical and dramatic circles dies. He paid 500 for a single seat ticket at a Jenny Lind concert in Boston.
Mieuie AN reports all Republican state officer candidates winning by wide margins, promising a Republican majority in the legislature. The congressional delegation tilts seven Republicans to two Democrats, marking a net gain of one Republican. Michigan grants Hoiges and Wheeler near full support.
Centenary commissioners consider altering the Beckwith awards plan after a departure from the original design. A vigorous late effort aims to redeem the exhibit’s management and limit discord with other exhibit work.
The text asserts Illinois led Union states for Republicans, noting a Fusion win of about 9 thousand in the last election and Democrats plus Greenback allies controlling 13 seats to six for Republicans and both state legislative chambers. It predicts Hayes victory by at least 25 thousand and hopes for ten Congress members, maybe more.
After a lengthy campaign cycle the country shows relief as victory is acknowledged by the winner. Non political classes feel exhausted by three months of politics and media coverage. The public energy shifts from demonstrations to quiet apprehension and nervous anticipation.
Ninety six Sioux representatives from Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agencies arrived in Muscogee under Government Commissioners Boone Daniels and Howard. The visit aims to persuade Sioux leaders to relocate from their bleak reservation to the more productive Indigo territory. Leaders include Spotted Tail Red Dog Man Afraid of His Horses and American Horse. the party counts about ten thousand Indians and may favor removal. The Indigo lands offer richer resources after the Sioux loss of game.
A late 19th century dispatch details mixed results and shifting forecasts for Hayes and Wheeler across Wisconsin Oregon North and South Carolina Florida Louisiana and more. It discusses electoral vote projections and constitutional concerns over disputed elections and the need for reform before 1880.
Springfield reports a night attempt to steal President Lincoln's remains from the Lincoln monument. Four to five men forced entry, opened the sarcophagi, but fled when a pistol discharged, leaving little clue. Also notes Iowa's nine Republican House winners and a GOP clean sweep.
A cyclone devastated a district in India on Tuesday destroying 1 000 native houses in one town. Another town faced flooding as waves inundated the area and about 5 000 people are feared dead in the disaster.
Officers installed at Dunn's hall last Saturday evening included Mississippi Valley Grove No 33 with Louis Beers as N A and Eklund as W A A, plus E Morey as secretary and E Berry as treasurer. Moline Grove No 26 named J Jacobson J G of the grove with J Bank N A and J Timmerman V A and G Oldefest secretary and R Runge L G. A social gathering followed the ceremonies.
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