Immigrant figures appear in Sept observations
Fragmentary OCR notes reference immigrants and a September timeframe with scattered terms. The readable bits hint at a discussion of immigrant groups or movements, but details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1875
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes reference immigrants and a September timeframe with scattered terms. The readable bits hint at a discussion of immigrant groups or movements, but details are unclear.
Sia erETINS of Democrats in Detroit instructed three Democratic leaders from Michigan to vote Kerr for speaker, signaling a party strategy.
A fragment-less note reports a wholesale firm using bold sales tactics to sway opinion on suffrage. The description calls the effort a “gearful” experiment as it markets through advertising and outreach.
Ginx McDonalo, longtime Missouri internal revenue supervisor, was convicted of complicity in the whisky ring. He faces life imprisonment.
Tr is called to announce the death of Gen B. Harlan of Springfield. He served as a patriot in war and as a valued citizen in peace, leaving a mark on the state.
A solicitation promises a life size portrait of Longfellow to anyone who sends six dollars, which also covers a one year subscription to the magazine. The offer bills the publication as a leading literary periodical.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss potential repeal of a newspaper law and reference Senator Hamlin. It mentions a postal officials report and a general recommendation of a device in a fortheomily ann.
O Leary and Weston clashed in a midnight Chicago walk. O Leary finished 62 miles ahead, after totaling 508 miles versus Weston’s 451.
The Connecticut senator died on Sunday. He had been elected to a term that does not expire until 1879, leaving mournful reflections on the path of death.
Official bodies the press and the people of all parties express universal sorrow as the nation mourns the passing of a noted statesman and patriot, counted among the purest leaders of the country.
Wasutneron of the Boston Herald predicts Mr Blaine will succeed Mr Merrill as Maine senator. The writer argues most Blaine supporters have abandoned hopes for his next year presidential nomination.
The criminal court of Chicago reports twelve additional indictments against individuals charged with fraudulent voting at the last election. The piece suggests such frauds were likely widespread in recent and prior elections.
The deadline for receiving space applications at the Philadelphia centennial expired for most, but Illinois residents may file through October 30 due to a special exception noted in another article in this paper.
Philadelphia subscribes 825 090 for Moody and Sankey and revivalists begin work there. In Brooklyn the labors are less productive than hoped, and the city is described as a modern Sodom needing a long missionary season before any harvest appears.
The piece notes that Philadelphia’s debt has grown from 16,673,014 in 1854 to 64,300,463 with a floating debt of 39,500,000. It warns the floaters long duration could sink the city, contrasting with Moline’s relatively better standing.
Attorney General Pierrepont aligns with Chief Justice White of Utah in freeing Brigham Young from custody for refusing to pay alimony to Ann Eliza. The text notes her polygamous marriage violated a U S statute, and she cannot use laws she scorned to claim a share of the prophet's wealth.
The forthcoming treasury chief's report shows many counterfeiters arrested and a larger amount of counterfeit money and plates seized in the last year than ever before. Officials credit improved Secret Service efficiency rather than a surge in crime.
The report notes President Grant consolidates several internal revenue districts for economy. In this state the Second and Sixth districts are merged with collector W. B. Allen. The Tenth and Ryan districts are consolidated under a single collector.
In honor of Vice President Wilson the president directed department closings on the day of the funeral and draping of the Executive mansion and all executive offices in Washington for thirty days. The war and navy departments issued orders for military and naval honors.
The piece notes several ironclads ordered to sea with no delay and hints at government action on Cuba. It stresses Washington secrecy and questions whether war with Spain could proceed without Congress consent, urging an official plan announcement to avoid market disruption.
The REview presents the annual prospectus of the Chicago Evening Journal. It notes six years of this custom and expresses assurance in future publication, praising the Journal as essential to publishing offices and families, reliable in news and comment, judicious, enterprising, and meticulously edited.
The nation mourns Henry Wilson born February 12, 1818, a long public career from Natick shoemaker to Massachusetts legislature, U.S. Senate, and vice presidency. Described as upright, hardworking, and devoted to duty, his death ends a turbulent era and leaves unfinished his history of slavery in the United States.
The Sylvan Boat club of Moline arranges a six part lecture course featuring Lillian Edgarton, Prof. Swing, William Parsons, the Richings Bernard concert company, Nathan Sheppard, and Carl Schurz. Lectures run from Nov 30 to late February at the Congregational church with tickets available in advance.
A Monday afternoon blaze at 8 o'clock gutted a saloon grocery and boarding house on Pitts street across from the Chicago depot. Property valued at 4000 was lost, insured for 1500 in Phenix Hartford and 1500 in National Fire. Fire department praised for rapid, tireless efforts to save remaining structures.
Professor Gregory presents the November report for Moline Public Schools. It lists enrollment 908, days taught 520, average belonging 863, average daily attendance 66, attendance percentage 96, tardiness 66, minutes lost 1,262, students not absent nor tardy 1, teachers tardiness 4, class visits 108, corporal punishment 0, and pupils excused.
Nathan Vansouvance aged 27 and Geo P Vansouvance aged 21, both with spinal diseases, publish circulars with their photos asking for aid to pay a mortgage on their West Moline home. Endorsed by Rev W E Spencer and Rev William M Collins, they reside at First and Taylor streets, Moline. The Union and The Review urge support for the family.
An official note outlines tribal council proceedings and timing, detailing roles and anticipated actions amid ongoing governance discussions within the Indian community.
In this brief account the Happy Hollow coal region is depicted as a single coal seam operated by six firms including Heagy & Stoddard and Richard I Peasley. It notes Davenport mine purchases, cheerful bank and shaft activity, and concerns over dangerous mine access and exposure to an engine near steep hills.
Joseph Vandruff of Kansas sells to Henry Vandrouff thirty nine and one third acres on the Big Island for 2400 dollars. Cordova votes on village organization Tuesday. Dr J W Morgan settles in Port Byron to practice. Wm Reynolds improves his farm four miles east of Cordova. Port Byron petitions for village organization. judges of election appointed. A colored man George Washington pleads guilty to adultery and is jailed. his white partner Mary Kinyan jailed. Port Byron reports 20000 dollars of local improvements and lists new houses built. Suit against Rock Island city seeks 4000 dollars for work unpaid. trial likely January. Mrs Lucy Way seeks pardon from governor. Newall case in Hampton ends with nolle prosequi after witnesses scarce. Public concern over liquor laws and enforcement persists.
Navigation on the Upper Mississippi tightens. The Savanna last voyage of the Keokuk Northern line reached Davenport on Monday afternoon from Clinton with barges. She moved to Rockingham slough to stay until spring, her career lasting twelve years and nearing its end.
Dr. Linderman, director of the mint, released an annual report showing total coinage for the fiscal year at 48,854,708 dollars. Of this amount 33,568,065 dollars were gold, 10,070,268 dollars were silver, and the remainder in other coins.
A curious miscellany notes an innocent man freed in Massachusetts after eight years, strange claims from Adrian Michigan of violin dances, a Colorado Springs encounter with bison, Illinois pauper costs, San Diego honey stocks, and odd objects mortgaged in Iowa. It also mentions German Centennial exhibitors, a wartime treatment train, and navy yard vessel fittings with no Spain link.
The state board of centennial managers in Chicago urges readers to submit applications for space at the 1876 state centennial exposition. It stresses factories and firms should exhibit manufactured goods and machinery to honor state pride and national honor with prompt action.
Advertisement urges sufferers to buy Green's August Flower from Dr. J. W. Morey for 75 cents, claiming the remedy relieves sour stomach headaches costiveness heartburn gnawing pains and yellow skin with a sample bottle available for 10 cents. Two doses will relieve you.
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