Republicans of Rock Island County Pledge Principles and Ticket
The Rock Island County Republicans declare faith in the party, call for equal justice, universal education, and economy in government. They demand anti monopolies, state control of charters, fair railroad charges, and support for freight railways and river navigation, while honoring veterans and pledging to back their ticket.
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Rock Island County
Republican Party
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United States
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Aitaeissippi
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Congress
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Postal ecards settle into steady 400000 daily use
Daily consumption of postal ecards has settled at 400000. They offer a tune and money saving convenience, prompting wonder how we managed before their adoption.
George Smith Confesses to $813,000 Paper Forgery
In Altoona Pennsylvania George Smith a city council member confesses to the forgery of paper valued at 813000. Described as a city scoundrel he faces charges and potential prosecution.
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Smith
George
Altoona
Penn
Whach Rules and Whisky Debate Tangle in Rock Island Union
An exchange questions rules versus common sense in a debate about whisky. The controlling editor of the Rock Island Union is cited as favoring whisky in a noted stance.
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Rock Island Union
Pork packing season opens in Chicago with strong prospects
The pork packing season practically opened in Chicago on Monday with excellent prospects for heavy business. The news may please stock-growers of the forty two, though porkers themselves may not fully appreciate it.
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Chicago
Allen Emerges as Governor in Oley Race
Allen appears set to win a narrow Democratic majority in Oley in a result seen as a display of party maneuvering. He is described as an extreme revels sympathizer and among the worst Democrats in the country.
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Allen
Oley
Convention of the Mississippi valley granges in Keokuk
Executive committees of the state granges from the Mississippi valley met in Keokuk Iowa for a two day convention. The sessions were closed to the public leaving the deliberations undisclosed.
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Mississippi Valley
Keokuk
Iowa
Herald announces weekly issues from Rock Island town
The Herald a small half sheet paper based in Rock Island awaits readers. It praises Rock river figures like Colonel John Oksen and D B Sears with editor Wm Cowrs promising regular weekly issues.
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Rock Island
The
Herald
Rock River
John O'Kson
D. B. Sears
Wm. Cowrs
Grandmother Wells Challenges Lincoln Era Claims
The grainy item accuses Simeon Wells of fabricating praise for Lincoln’s cabinet. The Chicago Journal counters, asserting Wells’ charges are false and originate from unclear motives, with no verified service or motive given.
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Wells
Simeon
Lincoln
Mritory
Galaxy Magane
Chicago Journal
Wel1s
SurRatt Controversy Sparks Alleged Hanging Reference
A fragmentary report remarks that Mrs. Surratt should have been hanged and imagines her spirit replying from beyond the grave in a charged discussion about the gallows. The text notes a recent city scene and a street gathering with sensational undertones.
Republicans Hold Narrow Iowa Legislative Edge
The GOP stands about 20 000 in Iowa and holds a practical majority on joint ballot. Democratic papers claim victory but admit they have little to crow about. A fully mobilized vote would have produced a larger Republican margin.
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Iowa
Rock Island Argus
The Way to Respectability and a Disturbing Path
A New York Times style lead argues that success in the city seems tied to bold crimes and high stakes, noting how shooting a villain, stealing city funds, or large defalcations appear to mark easy routes to notoriety and legitimacy.
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THE
New York Times
New York
Fisk
Tweep
Catholic Schools in Savannah Win Public Support
Catholics in Savannah Georgia secure public funding for Catholic schools placed on equal footing with Protestant schools. Textbooks require bishop approval and Catholic doctrine is taught at set daily hours.
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Savannah
Georgia
Telegraph assessments due to county for Western Union value
County clerk Beardsley holds notice from State Auditor Lippincott stating the county’s 1873 share of Western Union Telegraph Company assessed value totals 16901 dollars. The amount will be apportioned according to law to each locality within the county entitled to it. Dated October 17, 1873.
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James M. Beardsley
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ly Land
Geal
Kk. C. Lippincott
Yellow fever abating in Memphis as illness wanes
After weeks of suffering, Memphis reports a easing of yellow fever due to clear cold weather. The city remains nearly deserted with a small group tending to the sick while many poor residents stay unable to flee. Shreveport, Louisiana, continues to see high fatalities.
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Memphis
Shreveport
Argentina Gold Fields Attract Emigrants Rumor
A Mexican newspaper claims the richest gold fields in the world have been found in the Argentine Republic with initial discoverers selling their stakes for 100 million dollars. The report urges potential settlers to move south, noting Argentina seeks emigrants despite cautious reaction to the sensational figures.
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Chappaqua
Iwan
Pacific
Argentine Republic
Quiet Bushnell vote on liquor licenses by women
In Bushnell, about eighty miles down the Rockford railroad, a local election asked for public sentiment on liquor licenses. One hundred twenty five women gathered at the Methodist church, then voted unanimously against licenses. The town vote reflected the same stance.
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Bushnell
Rockford
Deadly initiation at Cornell College secret society
At Cornell University Ithica New York during a ritual for twenty new members a young man named Leggett son of the US patent commissioner died from a crushed skull and two others were injured one with a broken collarbone authorities call for action against those responsible New details indicate unusually rough ceremonies led to the tragedy
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Cornell University
Ithica
New York
Leggett
United States Commissioner of Patents
Warren county Republicans nominate four for November ticket
The Warren county GOP last week named Elias Willets for county judge W H Sexton for county clerk D D Parry for treasurer and J B Donnell for superintendent of schools. The editor praises each candidate’s qualifications and service.
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TRE Republicans
Warren County
Elias Willets
W. H. Sexton
D. D. Parry
J. B. Donnell
Judge Willits
Bar
Sexxton
Circuit Clerk
Parry
State Board of Equalization
Donnell
Miracles at Paris Shrines Move Pilgrims in Vast Numbers
Paris journals report 60 000 pilgrims visiting shrines with a chapel notice detailing miracles attributed to the saint. Reports include 19 raised from death 187 cured of blindness or deafness 125 crippled aided and more. The writer suggests employing physicians in state institutions.
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Paris
Rock Island Editor Calls for Voters on Township Change
In a political jab, a Rock Island Argus editor signs a county clerk request to submit township organization to Rock Island County voters at the November election. The writer urges clear voter choice, arguing that the county should express its stance without regard to any individual.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Rock Island
Review
Moline
Rock Island County
Danforth
Time for United Action in Rock Island County Politics
A call for Republican voters to rally for the November 4 election as the Democratic party is condemned and the anti monopoly shift is labeled deceptive. The editorial urges full participation by Republicans in each township to ensure a complete vote.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Argus
Democratic Party
County Treasurer Safe Robbed in Jackson County Iowa
A Sunday night robbery targetting the county treasurer's office in Jackson County resulted in a loss of 20000 dollars. No clues to the thieves were found.
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Jackson County
Iowa
Review applauds Tur Review appearance and local notices
The piece praises Tur Review and its improved look, sharing thanks from readers and promising better content. It notes favorable words from presses including the Chicago Inter Ocean and Moline Review, and mentions an agricultural society meeting and township organization petitions pending vote in the county election. J J V.
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Tur Review
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
The Moline Review Gets a New Bright Dress
The Davenport Gazette notes The Moline Review has been given a fresh, bright appearance in a new dress. The redesign highlights a sharper look and modernized style while preserving the publication’s identity and content.
The Moline Review Receives Praise in Northern Illinois Press
The Moline Review appeared in a new enlarged issue last week, described as one of the best northern Illinois newspapers. It is praised for quality editing and judgment and noted to be challenging the Rock Island Union, the county's other Republican paper, in circulation.
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Moline Review
Review
Illinois
Rock Island Union
State OF
Rock Island
John
Gillmore
Firet National Bank
Moline
John 8
J.T Browning
J M Govtn
Moarnis Rosen Feixe
Keator
The Moline Review Shines Under New Ownership
The Moline Review debuts in a new attractive dress as Kennedy and Tillingtast take the helm. The paper is praised as one of the ablest and liveliest in Illinois and a sign of local prosperity.
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Moline
Messrs. Kennedy & Tillingtast
Illinois
Moline Review gains new dress among go-ahead papers
The Moline Review appears in a refreshed format, described as one of the handsomest exchanges in the country. It is praised as a wide-awake paper showing care and industry and as a worthy representative of the progressive town it serves.
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Moline Review
Illinois
The Moline Review and Its Print Office Merit
The Moline Review established four years ago became a strong local paper under Kennedy and Tillinghast. With three power presses and ample printing material the office handles varied work. The editors advocate Republican politics and denounce corruption, urging Milwaukee businessmen to use the paper to reach the western rail corridor's large market.
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Moline Review
Illinois
Review
Kennedy & Tillinghast
Moline
Milwaukee
Rock Island News Roundup From The Review
D B Sears sons of the island mills receive large wheat invoices from the north. A Baptist sociable is set for Friday at the church. Farmers buy potatoes at city warehouses and haul to farms. The street railway is repaired with new crossings planned. The New York Fifth Avenue theatre troupe comes to Dart's hall next Monday for Play Article 47. Local prominent men join the United Ancient Order of Druids. Edwards Brothers assign jewelry stock to creditors. A D Cutter named assignee. Homer Henderson returns east and visits home. Lt McClay reports for Rock Island arsenal with one month family leave. Buford Co resumes full operations after panic pause. E P Chambers of Galesburg may relocate to Rock Island. Rapids improvement complete for the season with $50,000 expended. John T Kenworthy moves from Andalusia to Rock Island to partner with Quincy McNeil and James M Beardsley in abstract work.
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New York Fifth Avenue Theatre
Dart's Hall
United Ancient Order of Druids
Edwards Brothers
A. D. Cutter
Homer Henderson
Rock Island
Lieut
McClay
Rock Island Arsenal
Watervliet Arsenal
Buford & Co
E. P. Chambers
Galesburg
Chambers
New York
Local business men visit, announce new ventures and farewells
Dr. W B Boyd and W B Chambers visited the city ordering work, inspecting factories, and dining at the Phenix. Ceo F Jennings, longtime Moline resident, departs for Joliet to join his parents. McDonald and Gamble take Holt and Benham’s grocery business. George W Gamble leaves for Moline to start a venture, with strong public well wishes.
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W. B. Boyd
Wier Plow Company
W. B. Chambers
Plowmakers’ Association
Phenix
F. Jennings
Moline
James Shaw
First National Bank
Dimock, Gould & Co
Joliet
McDonald & Gamble
Holt & Benham
McDonald
Rock Island
Gamble
Mercer County
Penn
Mercer Dispatch
George W. Gamble
Ill
Moline Banks Show Soundness Amid Panic
The Moline National and First National banks publish sworn statements under the national currency acts. The Moline National reports 61,683.05 cash and credits of 42,358.11 due from reserve and other banks, with 60,409.60 owed to depositors, not counting U S deposits. The First National shows 345,908.02 receivables and 26,212.39 cash, while owing 180,513.28 to depositors, excluding United States deposits.
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West
Comptroller
Moline National
First National Banks
United States
Moline Savings Bank
First National
Moline
United Mates
Bourke
Juvenile Thieves Warned as Street Troubles Grow
The Review recalls previous warnings to parents about idle youths ages ten to sixteen loitering on streets and riding trains. A recent incident saw thirteen boys arrested for breaking into a railroad car and stealing apples. They were examined before Esquire Mapes and, due to leniency and their apparent good intentions, avoided county jail.
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Esquire Mapes
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Washington
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James Betts & CO
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