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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1876
Page
2
Gov Beveridge drafts a brief Thanksgiving proclamation as the Louisiana Returning Board meets today and begins vote counting tomorrow. Reports credit the death of famed tragedian Edwin Adams in Melbourne Australia.
The article states there is no anxiety about the Wisconsin elector and predicts a solid vote for Hayes and Wheeler. It emphasizes firm support in Wisconsin for the Republican candidates.
O Leary the western walkist completed 502 miles in under six days in Liverpool, a remarkable endurance feat. The feat drew attention from local observers and supporters along the route.
Mr. Cullom is elected governor by about 10 000 votes. Republicans secure a likely five or six seat majority on joint ballot in the legislature.
Ex Secretary BrisTown and Hon Hiram Price take sober stances against importation of patriotism. A Rock Island Republican paper signals a shift away from the Tilden position as the Argus contemplates the broader political situation in the coming week.
Governor Bror of Massachusetts sends a message to President Grant urging support for troops to preserve peace in disputed states and pledging loyal acceptance of the election outcome. A Christian convention led by Moody is planned in Chicago’s tabernacle on November 21 22 and 28 with reduced rail rates to attend.
Article reports a proposed European conference in Constantinople to resolve the looming Russo Turkish war threat. It warns the outcome may fail to preserve peace and notes Louisiana Returning Board likely to discard five parishes where intimidation occurred, risking a Democrat-favored 3000 vote margin for Tilden. Hayes is described as fairly elected.
The centennial concluded last Friday at thirty seven minutes past the hour as the audience and chorus sang the doxology with orchestra. Rain fell heavily as the gates closed.
The Chicago Journal labels John M. Palmer a pestilent reformer and Palmer agrees. He argues Gen. Grant should be impeached for sending troops to New Orleans to preserve order. Simon Kay Ing comments with a cautious thumbs up as the era’s rhetoric runs hot.
The piece cites Gov. Tilden’s November proclamation on God’s mercies, Praiseworthy political lines about SunSet Cox’s vote tally, a near obituary for Gen. Black, and a president’s warning against fraud. It notes Democrats’ rope threats over a presidential elector and discusses state procedures for emergency electoral votes.
The article lauds President Grant for his decisive order ending suspense and uniting the country. It praises the New York Times for accurate reporting during the election, noting the paper correctly confirmed Hayes's victory despite conflicting AP telegrams.
The Review celebrates a Republican win after a Friday dispatch from Andrew Shuman of the Chicago Evening Journal stating Hayes carried Florida and South Carolina and that Hayes is elected. It notes The Review was first locally to announce Hayes nomination and election, asserting pride in influencing the Republican cause.
Tag readers of the Review were kept informed of Centennial fairs as Rev Barnard and others supplemented the coverage. The centennial closed with high praise for exhibitions of arts and industries from many nations and record daily attendance surpassing any world’s fair. Managers and Pennsylvanians share in the success of this great national achievement.
The current Democratic majority in the House shifts to a Republican edge after New Hampshire voting. Gains include Arkansas one, California two, Florida one, Illinois six, Indiana none, Iowa one, Kansas one, Massachusetts three, Michigan two, Missouri four, New Jersey one, New York one, Ohio five, Oregon one, Pennsylvania eleven, Tennessee one. Losses total Alabama one, Kentucky one, Mississippi two, South Carolina two. Net Republican majority: two. North sees favorable changes for Republicans. Pacific coast adds three gains.
The article proclaims Rutherford B. Hayes the next president after 21 states carry 185 electoral votes. It notes a Republican majority in the next Congress, with 110 Republicans to 183 Democrats in the House, and details electoral tallies by state and region, plus a primer on the electoral process and historical context.
A look at how small shifts in electoral votes could have altered past U.S. presidencies. The piece traces 1796 to 1845 contests, noting how Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, and New Jersey influenced outcomes through modest majorities and occasional unusual circumstances.
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