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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
4
A brief fragment in a historical estuary column hints at life and trade in Sates-Foe area. The unread text references local dwellers and a distant market, with sparse notes on dates or persons. The fragmentary tone suggests an archival snippet rather than a full report.
In Hampton on April 4 Fred Wendel mourns six tame Pekin ducks killed by Kickem, a hunter from Davenport identified as Samuel K Kickem. The incident ends with Punchy pursuits and awkward river crossing, while locals debate ownership and the river’s chill in early spring.
The jury returned a verdict in the O W Negus versus Davenport and Rock Island Street Railway Co case awarding the plaintiff $3,000. A motion for a new trial follows as the court convenes for the May term. Jane Chandler pleaded guilty to conspiracy with sentence deferred.
Rock Island residents report a new ear deafness cure by Dr Coffee at Harper House. A 15 year old boy from Preemption regained hearing after a week of treatment, prompting claims of remarkable recovery and ongoing sessions through April 14.
The Burlington office offers low rate excursion tickets to all points in Texas with four travel dates noted February 13 March 18 April 10 and May 8 1894 Final ticket validity runs thirty days from sale and applies to H.8 Fristoe printer Moline H. D. Maox district official
March and April are the north's worst months, while the south offers bloom and milder weather. Very low round trips from St Louis on April 9 10 and 24 May 29 and June 4 1894 aboard the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Send for full south descriptions from E Ke Posey general passenger agent M DO RB or oWile.
The assembly, by unanimous vote, overruled gaps in the annual report led by Weckel. He notes the 1000 debt authorised in 1888 was allegedly misused. Healey disputes items marked for use, while Larson says fully itemised bills rest with the town clerk.
A sensational appeal claims Dr Greene of New York offers free letter consultations to diagnose and cure chronic diseases. It touts a nerve remedy and vegetable medicines, promising exact explanations and rapid cures through correspondence.
Plucky detective follows a burglar from Albany to New York. After a chase from South Ferry to the East River, Wilson leaped aboard a canal boat but was dragged ashore and jailed. The suspect faced a $1020 bail bond prior to capture.
In St Louis on April 6 railroad representatives of the eastern lines refuse to transport Frye's band east. Frye’s General and his men must pay fare or walk. East St. Louis police order Frye to move his camp at once. Next move of the travelers is undecided.
The body of the twelfth victim, Dan W Morgan, was recovered from the Gaylor mine in Wilkes-Barre. Morgan, 32, was a widower and died Feb. 13 when rock collapsed on him. Only Thomas Picton, the foreman, remains unaccounted for.
Washington reports the defense in the Breckinridge Follard case calling Madeline Pollard to address the birth of her second child in 1836. Witnesses dispute her alibis and allegations surface about her movements in Lexington and Pittsburg during key years.
Robbers evaded force, likely knew the vault combination and escaped with 15000 from Exchange National Bank in Evaporato Kas. Directors cover the loss and offer a 4000 reward for thief or thieves and the return of the money. News mentions quiet in the coke regions and a mine disaster elsewhere. Archbishop Ireland attends Loyal Legion dinner in New York and speaks on patriotism.
The president has sent nominations to the senate including Robert Calvert of Wisconsin as surveyor of customs for the port of LaCrease Wisconsin and Second Lieutenant P D Lochridge of the Second Cavalry to the brevet rank of lieutenant. Posts are Edward C Holt Anamosa Iowa and Charles B Scott Farmington Indiana. Bouatner's committee will travel to Milwaukee to begin investigating Judge Jenkins injunctions starting next Monday morning.
Caminetti of California introduces joint resolutions authorizing the president to invite nations of the western hemisphere to a conference on the financial question in Washington on April 6.
A London Tit-Bits excerpt describes a country parson delivering a sermon while the parish chief dozes near the pulpit. The minister fears either whispering so none hear or speaking loudly enough to wake the sleeping leader.
An Auckland inventor has created a whale catching net with mesh large enough to let a calf pass through. Reportedly used with great success in trials, the device aims to reduce bycatch and protect smaller whales while enabling selective harvest.
Senator Davis of the foreign relations committee declares the bill is inadequate and does not reach the stronger provisions of the senate bill to curb poaching. He notes the act may set a maximum penalty of 92500 and argues the clause exempting vessels prior to publication benefits Canadian sealers, delaying protection of the herd. He insists the United States must act unilaterally to enforce the treaty.
Central Trust Company of New York sues in the county court to recover about 12,000,000 from former management of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway. It represents 8,000,000 railroad bonds issued in 1881 for double-tracking and improvements, alleging bond proceeds were fraudulently used. Defendants include estates of Charles Hickox and Chauncy Andrews, and individuals John W. Ellis and Wallace C. Andrews among others. The action grows from a related New York proceeding.
The Wiese murder trial opens with testimony from the county surveyor coroner and sheriff detailing the scene wounds inquest autopsy hair finds and arrest of Mia Bennet. Also reports Paris bomb at Foyot restaurant injuries to EMS Talllade, a whisky trust case ruling against the trust and Selma murders two negro men found dead tied with ears cut off. Shiloh battlefield visit ten thousand greeted by Bagley McClernand and Wallace. Wheat futures volatile on a stampede. Burglary suspect shot dead in Indiana. Counterfeit cash arrest in Springfield. Tie in Plymouthe mayoral race ends with council drawing lots.
The senate approved a bill allowing horse racing but prohibiting pool selling and bookmaking, while permitting racing events in certain conditions. The measure aims to regulate wagering without full bookmakers.
April 3 report states the Enidland office receiver ruled a six month limit counted from settlement and filing dates, affecting homesteaders with claims in the strip. The decision impacts hundreds of settlers and their filings.
Levi McCain longtime Moline resident dies at 81 from heart disease with dropsy age. Funeral held at Unitarian church with Rev Grumblee officiating. Born Oct 11 1812 in Kentucky he worked along the Ohio Mississippi and Missouri rivers then settled in Moline April 15 1845 in boat building and millwrighting wealth from real estate survived by children and grandchildren. Senator Butler reports peace efforts in Darlington and Florence but governor’s attitude keeps the situation critical.
In Washington the house agriculture committees take adverse action on bills funding extermination of Russian thistle and a separate $100 000 measure to exterminate the gypsy moth. A stay of execution is granted for Patrick Eugene Prendergast in Chicago pending a sanity trial. In Springfield Ohio Jacob Yenzell marks sixty three years of marriage with five generations present.
New York and Chicago price quotes show grains and livestock activity with corn oats and potatoes listed alongside butter eggs and meat markets. Regional wheat rye oats and pork lard quotes appear, reflecting trading on April 4 in New York and Chicago with varied closing figures and commodity names.
Judge Caldwell rules for the worker in the wage schedule case at Omaha. The decision marks a complete victory for the employee with the matter settled in court.
A sequence of property sales and transfers in Rock Island and Carbon Cliff includes Wm M Bennett to Ann E Bennett for lot 20 and part of 21 in Carbon Cliff. Barth & Babcock to Oliver North for lot 7 in Rock Island. Ann E Bennett to Andrew O Brien for lot 2 and part of 21. Chippiannock Cemetery Association to Trustees Everts Commandery No 10 for lot 2019 in Chippiannock cemetery. John Ohlweiler to Frank Robinson for multiple lots in Columbian Park. and other deeds to George F Roth, Cyrus Williams, J W Atkinson, and L H Rasmussen among others, with prices ranging from $28.05 to $6,000.
Estate records show appraisals filed and approved for Jacob Gitt John Caughey DeWitt Ellis Nels Nelson J M Montgomery George Hamer Thomas Resborough William Murphy William Wright Thomas Rosborough John Peetz Henry Spear and others. Notices posted published inventories and accounts, guardianship actions, and executors named with bonds and appraisals recorded.
Advertises Allcock Porous Plasters as remedies for lame back achition stiffness chest troubles indigestion dyspepsia biliousness and kidney complaints. Warns that only genuine plasters cure and notes many imitations. Mentions Brandreth's Pills as improving digestion.
A partial list names Alphonse Richarda Mary Green Rock Carl Frehse Alvina Schlen ter South Rock Island George D Medill Julia Harris John Seivers Mary H J Staaler Charles J Nelson Flora Henring in Rock area.
A quirky ad touts Hacktion's Aroha Salve as the best for cats and human ailments from bruises to ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists a 2 cent price per box and credits Wm Clendenin as the seller.
List of letters remaining unclaimed to the post office at Moline Rock Island for the week ending Thursday April 2307. Names include James Albright James Lambert Carrie Peterson Fred Potter John Holt Pete Johnson and others. Please call for these letters and say advertised when inquiring.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Wixstow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used by mothers for teething pain, gums, wind colic, and diarrhea in infants. It claims quick relief and recommends asking for Mrs Wixstow's preparations at druggists worldwide.
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