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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1884
Page
10
Reports from Indiana and Ohio describe a destructive cyclone last night that leveled Oakville and caused multiple fatalities and extensive property loss. The storm damaged telegraph lines, destroyed houses and a warehouse, and left dozens injured while straining rescue and relief efforts across several towns and counties.
Reports from Danison and nearby Cedar Mills describe a burgeoning cattle war after stock movements across the Red River. No fatalities are confirmed, but tension and rumors fill the area as Indian Nation cattle thefts are alleged.
Cotton mill owners from the South met at Avavarta Georgia on April 3 to form the Southern and Western Manufacturing Association. J F Hantex of Macon was elected president and A H Twitchell of Clifton secretary. Resolutions urged cutting production to reflect material shortages and tariffs favored by a majority of attendees aligned with the Ohio Democratic platform.
Washington reports on petitions and debates in the House and Senate. Topics include land recovery for railroad grants, military pensions, a Missouri river bridge bill, Washington sword purchase inquiry, and education and tariff amendments. Also covers Indian appropriation debates and patent law tightening. National Wool Growers convention rescheduled to May 19 in Chicago.
The steamer Rebecca Everingham captured by flames at Fitzgerald Landing on the Chattahoochee river near Columbus Georgia. Captain Geo Whiteside reported the fire started at the stern from an electric spark. Crew members saved from the blaze with the vessel burned to the water line.
The steamer Rebecca Everingham burned after cotton cargo ignited on the voyage from Quolumbasa. Captain Whiteside and Pilot Lapham aided in evacuation as the ship burned rapidly, with 16 cabin and 9 deck passengers aboard and 12 dead or missing among the 30 on board.
A large Produce Exchange gathering adopted a memorial urging Congress to suspend silver dollar coinage temporarily to rebalance gold and silver relations and aid gradual silver circulation. In other items, Methodist leaders reported sharp growth in religious publications and Sunday school demand, and March fire losses totaled 8.25 million with year-to-date 27.25 million, while in Loyal Hanna a mother and daughter died from trichine illness.
The London Bank of Utah attached by W H H Bowers for 50000 dollars is in the possession of the United States Marshal and deposits valued at 100000 dollars are locked pending action. The developing dispute surrounds the bank's operations and the pending measures.
The Socialist group in Cincinnati met to declare the riots stemmed from discontent fed by inflammatory speeches and by leaders seeking to divert attention from social inequities. They denied Socialist leadership of the mob and urged militiamen be disbanded as a danger to liberty.
Dunugue April 3 Democrats re nominate Mayor Fred O'Donnell while Republicans back W H Ribman. Election set for Monday next. Also Meora Pennsylvania Delaware county convention endorses Blaine and Lincoln. Minnesota Democrats schedule state convention in St Paul May 29.
John and George Stephenson were executed at eight this morning in Reformia for the murder of John McCarty in Troy last June. They confessed on the scaffold, were joined by a priest for final rites, and declined to meet the last. A telegraph from their father requested the bodies. Also hanged was George Jones alias Babe, a colored boy involved in the Forter killing, in Reformia county jail yard before a crowd. He greeted Father Ward, Sheriff McCollin, and others, and died at 10:30 after the trap opened.
Dallas reports Morgan Commack the Texas Pacific cotton swindler who turned state's evidence and posted bond was captured at Guaymas Mexico. Telegrams from detectives and Commack confirm the arrest as he faces trial with other suspects. authorities may use his testimony.
Two desperadoes Bell Langston and G Ball entered Poller Romero’s store, demanded whisky, shot Poller Romero and his brother Juan Romero, wounded two customers, then fled. Local authorities pursue the assailants.
April 8 dispatch from Cincinnati reports ongoing unrest with barricades on Sycamore Street near the jail and militia patrolling to deter crowds. Death toll reaches fifty one with Private Sarae Gotz of the Governor's Guard buried with military honors.
A blaze in London April 8 gutted Pardons and Howes printing shop and spread to Old Sally’s chop house and several adjacent firms including Fandot Phillips Sons and Smith Bros Jayne. Insurance covers about £1,250,000. Winds saved St Paul Cathedral.
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