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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1875
Page
2
Crop reports show Minnesota wheat yields are smaller than last week while Chicago's exposition opens on Wednesday evening. Early indications suggest the show may be less successful than the previous year.
Correspondents say Gov Allen is worn out by the Ohio campaign and may break under strain if he does not rest, but others doubt he will break down or be broken by the effort.
The statement notes that Ralston’s solvency and a two million dollar inheritance to his family would clear any suggestion of death by his own action and enhance his standing among those who value substantial wealth.
The article labels Jeff a failed peace-maker, noting he has only agitated the previously tranquil Winnebagoes and turned mild journalistic terms into the threat of dueling. It hopes for better luck in the future.
Gov. Beveridge orders Rockford attorney to vindicate the law amid the editors' dispute. The misfortune is no fatal duel and the result is a term at Joliet, signaling legal action over the affair.
The article notes Thurman’s address divides topics evenly between currency and education. It hints he struggles to justify tying the currency issue to the campaign and critiquing his gaffe prone stance on schooling, with a tone likening his missteps to Mrs Partington.
A man named Blanchard and several followers gathered in Chicago on Tuesday to organize political action against Free Masons and other secret societies. The correspondent says Blanchard has harmed Masonry more than any inside the order and criticizes his lack of discretion.
Charles Reade maintains a vigorous agitation urging international copyright. He appeals to authors teachers and American women to help, warning that publishers may yield their right to steal foreign brain-work. He predicts a change in human nature before the American book industry accepts this right to protect authors.
A Chicago correspondent argues Mrs. Abraham Lincoln’s mental condition, asserting the writer has access to full facts and confidence in the account. The piece disputes public reports of unjust treatment, suggesting some foundation to the charges.
The French government seeks to interdict the annual German pilgrimage to Lourdes citing unwise remarks by German pilgrims. They enter France where speech is free and criticize Bismarck, provoking retaliation when they return home. France believes stopping the pilgrimage eases the diplomatic friction.
The piece argues the Independent party has collapsed after California shows no real support for third options. It predicts next year’s contest will be between the two established parties and notes past Independents offered Greeley and Brown to the People, now proven futile.
Reports from the Pennsylvania coal mining region describe renewed violence by the Mollie Maguires. The group, vowing to avenge miners, has already shot three men and sent coffin notices to several individuals and companies, with the latest murder targeted at a mining foreman.
In Columbia county a man was killed in cold blood while walking alone as crowds moved nearby. Authorities suspect Mollie Maguires members were ordered to commit the deed and that the pair responsible escaped, implying group complicity in the crime.
Catholic clergy in Morristown New Jersey officially instruct parishioners on election duties regarding proposed constitutional amendments. They urge voting against amendments that would forbid using public school funds for sectarian schools, a move likely to provoke Protestant rallies in response.
Reports describe insurrection in Clinton and Ilinois counties as White League bands murder and terrorize Jackson residents. Sheriff cannot protect peaceful citizens while armed mobs slaughter defenseless negroes, eclipsing 1860s scars and earlier Ku Klux actions.
The ex minister T C Workman of Woodford County faces turmoil from alleged indiscretions. His wife, who murdered Mrs Jedges two years ago, has been jailed on theft charges and indicted. Workman was expelled by the Central Illinois Methodist conference and his appeal sent back for a new trial this fall, with prospects of readmission unlikely.
William Kerns argues in a letter that 14 000 Rock Island county residents should have parity with 20 000 others in county matters. He condemns the township system as enabling widespread officeholding and urges voters to rethink county governance for fair play and minority rights. The Review previously warned of dangers and urges time to decide rather than debate.
Reports say white league groups fired on a colored political meeting at a Clinton barbecue near Jackson causing fatalities. Riders terrorize areas to intimidate black Republican voters ahead of the state election amid widespread unrest. Autopsy on banker W C Ralston finds death from apoplexy and drowning, not poison, with debate on possible self involvement. Millions of grasshoppers swarm state skies, prompting concern over future outbreaks.
In Winnebago County Illinois a dispute over an invitation to Jefferson Davis led to a planned duel between Col Edward s and Maj Foster. A five mile trek to Turtle Creek valley saw heated brief firing but no injuries as both men chose to end the encounter and forgive prior insults. The affair concluded with mutual handshakes and return to Rockford and Beloit.
The article notes a new Bessemer process steel plant near Pittsburg with annual capacity of 100000 tons and about $3 million value. It mentions the Direct Cable telegraph line with Rye Beach end under American jurisdiction, progress toward the National Centennial exposition in Philadelphia, six executions in Fort Smith, Jeff Davis addressing Missouri’s Jefferson County fair, bumper Minnesota grain crops, Miller shooting case evidence he shot himself, John B. Gough turning 58 and working on a lecture, and banker W C Ralaton’s $4 million defalcation.
Sickness prevails everywhere and sufferers of Dyspepsia Liver Complaint Indigestion Constipation Sick Headache Sour Stomach Heart Burn Palpitation low spirits Biliousness are urged to try Green's August Flower. A sample bottle costs 10 cents and regular size 75 cents with two doses claimed to relieve.
City of Moline ordinance directs sidewalk construction on the easterly Lynde street frontage from the Indian boundary line to the NE quarter of Sec 5 in Tp 17 N R1 W, to four feet wide. It specifies plank 2 inch thick on 4x4 sleepers, under street committee supervision, with costs shared by special assessments and owners of adjacent parcels. Owners must build sidewalks within 30 days. costs itemized and filed with the City Clerk. Passed September 6 1875.
The City of Moline amends an 1875 ordinance to require a five foot four inch wide wooden sidewalk on the west side of Rudman avenue from the northeast corner of Lot 10 to the southeast corner of Lot 9 in Osborne's second addition. The sidewalk must be plank two inches thick laid crosswire with 4 by 4 sleepers, and built under street committee supervision. Property owners along the line face a thirty day deadline to build.
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