Rutherford B. Hayes Named Presidential Candidate
National article notes Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio as a proclaimed candidate for President.
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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1876
Page
2
National article notes Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio as a proclaimed candidate for President.
Congressman sixth district nominee THOMAS J HENIDERSON of Bureau County and Henry A. AINSWORTH of Rock Island County are named for state board of equalization. Ben Buritk receives nomination for congress in the Jowell district on Wednesday.
The thirty ninth annual convention of the Synscopal diocese of Olinvis convenes in Chicago this week after relocation from Rockford. Officials report conditions remain very low despite the session.
The Republican party wins every congressional district and each county in the state, signaling a sweeping nationwide momentum. The victory consolidates party control across diverse regions and reshapes the political landscape.
Official gauging shows oil in the Pennsylvania oil field adjusted to 4.164 million barrels after measurement. The figure reflects the latest survey, with authorities noting a slight variance from prior readings and confirming the reserve size for reporting purposes.
A fragmentary report notes Ove Jonp-lost William has been heard from and plans to return home to assist his old friend Tilden in a community effort.
The National Ceremonial exposition in Philadelphia is drawing large crowds from across the country with heavy attendance and growing interest. Visitors from diverse regions fill the event, signaling strong nationwide engagement and public curiosity.
A Washington press pattern shows Democratic newspapers moving from boasting lectures to urging readers to vote, signaling a strategic shift in campaign messaging during the current cycle.
Four Indians convicted of murder were sent to the happy hunting grounds by the wallows at Fort Scott Arkansas last Friday in a grim quotes from the era.
All Republican congressmen and the governor, with a large majority in both houses, were elected in Maine on Monday.
The second edition of the Newark Democratic state convention met at Saratoga on Wednesday and nominated Lucius Robinson for governor.
A rite match is underway at Creedmoor Long Island with seated teams from Australia Canada and the United States competing. The contest features participants from three nations in a multinational showdown.
The text argues northerners will elect Hayex and Wheeler and urges southerners to accept the result and join to swell the majority. It presents a partisan call to action without additional context or dates.
Former Iowa governor and longtime adjutant general N B Baker died at his Des Moines home on Wednesday morning. He was described as a useful and worthy citizen.
A Maine investigation committee delivered a unanimous acquittal verdict in the Blaine case on Monday with about a 17 000 vote majority. The report reached Sammy and details of the decision followed.
John Kelly resigns as elector at large leaving Horatio Seymour as substitute though he cannot participate in the gubernatorial race. The move creates a substitution in the electoral setup with the unwilling figure placed in as replacement.
The piece notes Tweed returning to public life as a potential New York governor candidate. It contrasts his prospects with those of Samuel J. Tilden, suggesting Tilden fails to succeed in forming a strong campaign. The tone hints at Democratic strategy and political maneuvering.
The two week tally shows Vermont Republicans up by 27 000 a gain of 10 000 from the prior election with Maine following a similar rise Indiana expected to follow suit as well.
The east and west railroads announce another 10 per cent reduction on passenger fares to Philadelphia and New York for the Centennial, bringing the total cuts this year to 85 percent. The public is said to tolerate large reductions in travel costs.
The text notes Governor Hixxpiro declines Morton challenge for a joint discussion in India. It contrasts knaves and fools and asserts no one will call the governor foolish for refusing to meet Morton.
The passage extols Carl Schurz for his efforts to enlighten the public on finance and civil service needs. It lauds him as a forcible philosophical reasoner on economic and political topics with no superior among Senators.
A serious proposition to divide Texas into two states is under earnest discussion. The dominant party appears generally favorable to the plan. Texas contains enough territory to create roughly four states the size of Illinois.
The notice states that Ohio Indiana and West Virginia will hold state elections next Tuesday. It corrects misstatements about Iowa voting and notes Iowa will align its state election with the presidential election only in presidential years.
The Richmond Whig argues that ten years after the union all opponents have been amnestied and equal before the law, yet claims persist that the Whig party and Tilden allies in the south still complain of harsh terms imposed on the region.
The article accuses Gov. Tilden of dodgy reform motives, alleging he spent over 100000 to shield brothers from business embarrassment in 1862 and accuses a current pattern of aiding southern family members at political cost.
COL Robert G Ingeesoll delivered a political address at Cooper Institute New York City on Monday morning His stump speech drew the largest audience in a decade and was hailed as one of the best ever heard in the city.
Notes from Livenynopy Illinois say Shelby M. Cullum seeks the Republican governorship with a hoped for large majority while Lew Steward is said to oppose him. A state Christian association reportedly backs a full ticket led by Ian Samuel for governor.
A Cleveland political exchange notes that Democratic papers claimed Carl Schurz wrote a letter asserting German voters opposed Republicans and doubted Hayes carry in Ohio. Schurz responded He wrote no such letter and believes Ohio is surely for Hayes.
Tut New York Jimes asserts it will publish a thorough analysis of Tilden's alleged perjury and income tax fraud, claiming the current report is only the first installment. The paper promises sharp scrutiny and emphasizes its record of investigative zeal against Tammany and Tweed.
San Francisco Democrats assess every city official for more than seven thousand dollars, about ten percent of three months salary. Clerks mutter in protest at the unexpected levy and vow to refuse such a large payment.
The Maine governor race last year yielded 07,085 for Republican and 52,213 for Democratic with a 4,872 Republican margin. In 1677 Republican 71,888 Democratic 55,378 Republican majority 16,510. Congressional majorities by district ranged from 1,470 to 2,828 with this year's total between 16,000 and 17,000.
A Nast caricature from Harper's Weekly, circulated to port towns, aided authorities in capturing Boss Tweed after Spain officials failed to obtain a photograph. The cartoon proved a pivotal tool in the downfall.
Ex governor Henry A Wise died at his Richmond home on Tuesday. He was elected to Congress in 1833 and in 1840 secured John Tyler’s vice presidential nomination. His career included a 1874 Virginia governorship and signing John Brown’s death warrant in 1859. He later played a prominent role in Confederate service.
Political observers believe Republicans would win New York state by more than 50,000 if the presidential election were held today, a detail noted amid broader campaign commentary.
The text notes Tilden’s alleged self incriminating income tax returns and a reformer’s downfall in his state. Sioux commission members for Black Hills purchase await developments at Fort Laramie. A land and right of way proposal is presented to Red Cloud and soon to Spotted Tail. Commissioners avoid intruding on lodges after last spring’s disturbances.
Minnesota trapper claims he witnessed the Custer battle and describes a brutal massacre of the defenders and torture of survivors in vivid detail. He says Sitting Bull detained him during the massacre and the war leader allegedly ordered the torture and death of captives.
A local editorial rails against competing papers and asserts a citizen vow to buy locally. It argues Moline shoppers already favor home goods over Davenport or Rock Island and warns against cross-town spending as harming community interests. The piece contrasts the Union with the Davenport paper and defends regional loyalties. It closes with court notices and a lengthy list of civil and chancery cases pending or completed.
The eleventh annual reunion of the 117th Regiment of Illinois volunteers known as the Henry County Regiment will be in Geneseo on Friday September 22. Teutonia hall serves as rendezvous and Freeman's hall hosts a 10 a.m. meeting with music and speeches led by General Thomas J. Henderson. A free dinner for soldiers and families is provided by local ladies. The Old Battle Flag will be on display.
August report shows counts by category for Science and Art 12, Biography 14, Travel and Voyages 29, Poetry 10, Essays 45, Fiction 482, Religious 22, History 1, Juveniles 6, Art and Sciences Travels, and total 243 across sections with Grand total 4,774. Highest daily attendance 140, lowest 38.
Andalusia special correspondence notes strong trade in Mercer and Rock Island counties with lumber yards shipping vast quantities and thriving merchants. Thompson & Smith Wakely & Thompson and other firms cited for stock, prices, and customer demand. coal discovery near Burgoyne and miners at Rapids City also described.
The Hampton Dancing club reformed with S. S. Crompton as president H C Twining as vice president Geo Heagy as secretary and J J Vogle as treasurer for 76 77. The opening dance is set for Friday Sept 22. Samuel Heagy and family returned from the Centennial praising sights and business resume follows. Cider sells for 15 cents a gallon grapes 8 cents a pound apples not sold due to lack of buyers.
Mrs Mary Franks of Rapids City died at home on Sunday September 8 near age sixty. W S Bailey, poor farm steward, filed his annual report listing 127 inmates from the year ending September 1 with nine insane or idiotic residents and eight deaths. Monthly inmate counts ranged from 52 to 85, averaging about 67.
Dispatches from Vigo report the arrest of two men believed to be William M. Tweed and his secretary. The suspects were seized after the Spanish governor identified Tweed from photos aboard the Carmen and were moved to a fortress in Vigo for transfer to Havana and then to American authorities.
At the monthly Riverside cemetery meeting, directors with one absence approve a monument program using Prairie Granite with lot numbers at up to 1.50 each. Receipts August 343.00 expenditures 428.00. Ten interments, ages under 1, 3 under 3, 63, 84, 64. Tollner granted three months leave to Germany. Julius Klotz hired at 1.00 per day to manage books during absence.
Lancashire and Turner have arranged for a new organ factory with a two story 36 by 60 foot building on 110 feet of Water Power Company frontage between the Quilt factory and the Gas works. They expect to be in operation within ten days and already have orders, including a fine organ for Bloomington, signaling a return of Moline’s renowned organ craftsmanship.
A drug advertisement urges readers to try Green's August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaints. It claims sour stomach headaches indigestion heartburn and related symptoms improve after two doses and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents or a regular bottle for 75 cents from Richards & Suhrbeck.
Excursion departs Rock Island on Tuesday September 12 16 for Lincoln Fairmount and Fort Kearney Nebraska under Clendenin Wells of Moline Illinois agents for the B and M railroad land company for Scott Muscatine Iowa and Rock Island Illinois. For full particulars address Clendenin Wells Maine Ohio 34 8
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