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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1876
Page
6
The text notes that Tweed sowed his wild oats when young and states that he is only 54 years old, reflecting a historical remark on his early-life behavior and a midlife age marker.
The paper reports that Democratic leaders remain unable to declare President-elect Hayes as the winner, with the count still unresolved after three weeks and ongoing political maneuvering.
The latest advices indicate Gov. Hayes will be inaugurated on March fifth. The fourth falls on a Sunday.
A London bank withdrew $1,000,000 in Americana gold coins on Monday for shipment to the United States. The operation signals continued flow of gold assets to American markets.
The Daniel Webster statue donated by G W Bunham was unveiled in Central Park amid ceremonies. The 14 foot statue sits on a 15 foot pedestal, with the pair weighing about 125 tons.
Olive Locan angrily vowed to involve Great Britain and the United States in a bloody controversy after a British manager ordered her to remove a hat at the theatre under set regulations. Locan is harmed only by a troublesome comparison to Susan B. Anthony.
The recount shows many counties contested by both parties and only Dade County potentially carrying Hayes without it the margin drops to forty two. Results await several days of settlement as the state canvass proceeds.
The text notes Gen. Linderson won by 5 730 in his district—the largest congress majority in the state. It cites Joapp with 5 331 in the eleventh district, Lathrop 6 092 in the fourth, and 4 040 in the fifteenth, arguing for a clearly Democratic paper to report every district.
The Florida returning board met on Monday and adopted rules for its government and began canvassing the vote on Tuesday. Six members from each party and six local politicians may attend, with private sessions allowed if deemed necessary. Returns from all counties are believed to be in.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a law requiring each liquor dealer to pay 10 annually to fund a state asylum for inebriates. Grounds for the asylum are Rochester, and the decision clears the way for early construction of the buildings.
Lt ATS South Catalina Democrats protest the president’s troop deployment under Gen Ruger in Columbia. They call the move impertinent without a formal order, while the president’s directive backs Ruger to maintain order and curb domestic violence.
Official canvass confirms Hayes majority of 10 031 when applying highest votes to electoral tickets. Legislature: Republicans 79 to Democrats Independents 74. Senate: Republicans 11 Democrats Independents 14. Joint ballot: Republicans 1st Democrats 9 Independents 5. Two independents may align with Republicans to block a Democratic U S senator.
For seven years the notice extols subscribing to the Chicago Journal as a sound investment. It hails the paper as honest journalism with broad coverage, stable editorial voice, and steady news reporting, free of sensationalism.
Fragmentary quote about a newspaper and methods of handling content. Indicates distrust and claim of selective editing. No clear person, place, or event identified in the readable text.
The piece describes rival Republican and Democratic bodies claiming legitimacy in South Carolina’s Legislature after contested county results. It notes protests, separate organizational acts, and potential judicial action by the state supreme court and writs, with U S troops present for peace. Florida canvassing results for electors are also reported with party splits and remarks on electoral integrity.
A bleeding and outraged woman testified to murder of her husband and child before the Louisiana Returning board. General John M. Palmer condemned the crime and the perpetrators, pledging ten thousand dollars to uncover the truth. General Smith and Senator Trumbull joined in denouncing the outrage and Democrats they blamed.
Jesse K Dubois died at his Springfield residence on Wednesday evening the 22d ull. Born January 14 1811 in Indiana now Lawrence county Illinois his career included Whig service in the general assembly and later roles as register of the land offices in Crawford county and receiver of public moneys at Palestine. He served as Lawrence county judge and was a key ally of Lincoln as Illinois moved through the Civil War and the early Republican era.
The notice recounts Minnie Beales Reade a famed singer who rose from local stages to international acclaim. It details her marriage to Lieut. Reade, time in Europe studying voice in Milan and Paris, illness and death in Florence on August 15, her body shipped home via the Lisping, and burial in Lowell Massachusetts. It notes tributes from George S Brown and press praise from Constantinople and Kansas City Times, and mentions memorial lines in The Kansas City Times.
A fragmentary tale recalls a Topeka bride and distant wanderings. Phillip wakes in a canvas tent to news that Mimi is dead, leaving memories of a legendary figure once praised beyond the sea and a dying day of romance.
Holloway and Co warn the public against counterfeit medicines imitating their trade mark. Each genuine box bears the signature of agent Jos. Haydock to deter fraud. They urge buyers to refuse any product lacking that autograph and pledge to pursue imitators.
A historic note claims August Flower cured Alyspepsia and liver complaints. It spread by word of mouth with no advertising and became widely sold through druggists nationwide. The text promotes three doses for sour stomach indigestion and related symptoms, with price details for a bottle and sample.
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