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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1881
Page
5
Senator Logan faced charges of disloyalty before the Civil War and refuted them with speeches and documents. In the Senate he read from era writings to prove his commitment to the Union, drawing praise from Brown of Georgia and other Democrats who say injustice has been done.
The President nominated Gen Jas Longstreet now minister to Turkey and R H Emerson to Utah Supreme Court. Treasury bonds offered at 334 percent, Windom circular. Senator Blair urged a special session to break deadlock and confirm nominees. Cameron criticized the Democrats Mississippi plan and Mahone ostracism in the Senate.
The Rock Islander accuses voters in Cordova Andalusia Coal Valley Rural Rock Island of backing embezzlers and avoiding officer audits. It claims Zimmerman won by two in Cordova and Rawson lost by eight in Coal Valley, implying many “scoundrels” support the result and asks how Coal Valley residents feel about it.
The appropriation committee of the State House recommends $104,000 for improvements and $193,250 for ordinary expenses of the Kankakee Insane Asylum for the next two years. A bill proposes $60 for establishing a Normal school at itchfield. Mr Chafee offers a resolution for a constitutional amendment to allow women to vote on school questions and for school officers. Referred to the Committee on Education.
The Illinois Legislature struggles with redistricting after the latest census. Both parties fear losses of advantage. Lawmakers should promptly address the issue and adjourn, as the public grows anxious for end to the session.
The Paris meeting began at the urging of Mr Evarts with Maginn of France elected chairman. Fifteen nations including Germany Austria Belgium Denmark Spain United States France England Greece Italy Holland Portugal Russia Sweden and Switzerland attend.
A quotation notes the Far District of Columbia lacking a U.S. Marshal and the Indian Bureau lacking a chief, yet asserts that life continues and the world moves forward despite the vacancy.
The Army and Navy Journal reports Major J A Smith ordered to Keokuk Iowa to relieve Major Amos Stickney. Stickney has served on the Mississippi at Rock Island and Keokuk for ten to twelve years and oversaw key work on the Rock Island Rapids. He handled the Rock Island Government bridge piers project when Harvey and Livesey failed to deliver on time, provingpluck and perseverance.
A Washington dispatch reports strong prospects that Mr. Bentley, Commissioner of Pensions, will resign. He is dissatisfied with recent appointments in his department and had no say in selecting the clerks now added to the Pension Bureau.
The case of Alonzo J Ransier of South Carolina shows a dramatic fortune shift. Once wealthy and a Congressman he is now employed as a laborer on Charleston streets. He was Lieutenant Governor, a constitutional convention member, Republican State Committee chairman, and a Grant campaign elector.
A Virginia Republican revocation led by Congressman Jorgensen urged the President on Friday not to recognize Mahone and the readjusters. They pledged to maintain regular Republican organization and reject any affiliation with the Mahone movement. The piece also notes Navy chaplains and immigrant finance details.
Cot Frip Garand resigns his position as first lieutenant of Cavalry and accepts a civil engineer post on the Texas and Mexican Rail Road line. His father, the ex President, and his father in law, Mr Honore of Chicago, are reportedly interested. The Giant family might attempt to control the Mexican Republic within a decade.
A Kansas Committee has failed to provide colored refugees with support as the exodus begins. Authorities discouraged departure, but freed men remain determined to move to Kansas, the home associated with John Brown.
Frye of Maine gave a stalwart Republican address in the U S Senate on Wednesday. The speech stirred Bourbons and opposition to Robertson and other presidential appointees, aligning with Conkling and shaping intra party tensions.
The President appoints Col Har tron Adreon as Baltimore Postmaster. Adreon, a wartime union leader, is praised for his service and expected to be an honorable successor to the late Gen Andrew Woodenton.
The Senate has passed the general appropriation bill funding state departments for the next two years and sends it to the House. The move signals increased legislative attention and a push toward finishing business and adjourning.
Five of the Czar’s condemned assassins, four men and one woman named Sophie Puieoffsky, were hanged at St Petersburg on the fifteenth inst in the presence of a vast crowd. A second woman, Heltman, will be hanged after the birth of her child.
The President nominated R A El mer of New York as Second Assistant Postmaster General replacing Thomas J Brady who resigned. Wm A Grier of Pennsylvania is named Third Assistant, succeeding A D Hazen as Assistant Attorney General of the post office department.
March arrivals totaled 44 125 with 19 000 from Germany and 3 66e from Ireland. Nine months to March 31 total 221 422 with 102 000 from Germany 87 000 from Canada and 33 000 from Ireland. Market premium rises as Windom circular prompts redemption of six per cent bonds. holders better sell than redeem at Treasury.
A Republican senator told the New York Herald that opposition to Mahone is tied to many Southern senators facing expiring terms.Reports to Washington show a 4 percent rise in winter wheat area, mainly in Kansas and Missouri, while March’s freeze thaw damages the crop.
Atlanta GA traced to 1845 by J Edgar Thompson Pennsylvanian RR president. The correspondent notes eleven Atlantas in the U S and reports about Scio Island villages numbering near 1 000. A New York Chicago St Louis railroad is proposed from several lines.
The Presbytery of Rock River, meeting at Princeton, adjourned to the Geneseo Presbyterian church on September 6 1831. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbytery will also hold their meeting at the same time and place. A Chicago socialist reformer named Katz wrote to President Garfield arguing that presidents resemble czars and should be removed similarly.
At Kel logg Iowa a sale of short horn cattle saw 9 females average 51 per head and 1g males at 56 per head. The highest price paid was 185 and the lowest 2.
A renowned Chicago Stockyards commission merchant died by self-inflicted gunshot on Friday after a loud outburst during market activity. Police say no foul play appears involved and the incident is being investigated as a suicide.
Dispatch reports a large movement toward the Mexican border causing concern among authorities. The article notes the concern over agricultural impact as the 1880 corn crop is forecast to be similar in size to the national yield, reflecting a significant share of U S production.
James O Brie and Robert Lindsay pleaded guilty to perjury in the Morey Chinese letter matter. Lindsay sentenced to years in prison. SycRBtaAnyY Lixcils has divested Gen AUD Lerry to distribute supplies and clothing at the Dakota flood sufferers’ relief.
Kansas makers report a favorable outlook for the winter wheat crop and expect it to be the largest ever raised, reflecting strong yields and favorable conditions across the state.
The letter-writer laments river tolls and storm damage to grain warehouses on Thursday evening last. It notes Montgomery Bros and A Fketrom losses, the Buffum warehouse spared, and community efforts to move on. It also mentions directors candidates Captain Bromley and James Ballard and local political tensions.
The report notes a severe Friday gale along the Atlantic coast and another snow storm in New England. It also mentions a decline in Italian government loans by the Rothschilds until France's dispute is resolved, and various regional incidents including fires and labor unrest.
In 1543, Rev Nob Hitchcock preached the first Congregational sermon in Moline. By January 6, 1861, Rev Frederik Oxnard began ministry, with 122 members present in May 1562 and a total “admitted since organization” 334 252, and 2 130 dismissed or died.
The passage features a fat passenger on a train describing an imagined land with echoes of a post office a consulate and looming marshals as well as a vision of never reaching supreme judges in a grand old stepmother of Presidents in a Bob Burdette quotation.
Citizens urged to clear gutters and rubbish from streets yards and alleys to prevent disease. Officials warn filth from winter has festered and should be burnt or removed promptly for public health and city appearance. The call stresses personal responsibility and a city wide cleanup effort.
Father Gavazzi preached at the Congregational church about Evangelical Christians of Italy forming a primitive church with Paul and the apostles as guides. The talk denounced Roman Catholic doctrines and urged simple faith based on the Word without Mary, saints, or papal dogma.
An entry book shows deed transfers including Ho Grover assigned to H A Barnard in tract 33 1S 1M for $2 and Noraham Weaver to Trustees Schou & 17 2M in tract in ew se Br 7 for $35. Other transfers include Martha Porter to T oS Silvis undivided interests in Wy 6 SQ, St John Ranson and Joseph Young to red Walling lots 3 to 7 in block 1 Riverside area for $460, Wm Pratt to Dakota for $4,000, Juha Vandine to Andrew Anderson in block 2 Edwards addition to Moline for $360, Baikey Davenport to Elizabeth Hamler in Davenport second addition to Rock Island, Ho Grover to EE Wo Treeson in Hills second addition to Moline, and several other parcel changes noted with prices and parcel descriptions.
The notice lists several land transfers in Hodges and Muline areas and notes a pine tree cut in Clearfield Michigan into timber pieces. It reports five men drowned in the Rock River at Beloit while attempting to save a paper company bulkhead.
Post Master Gevarat James proposes a probe into the Memphis Tennessee post office and its mail agents. The move aims to uncover irregularities affecting mail handling and departmental oversight. Proceedings could involve internal reviews and potential reforms.
The Geneseo Republic notes waterfowl presence as ducks and geese swim the sloughs in the nearby area.
An aged Connecticut clergyman is invited to dine by a parishioner. After several toasts with Jamaica rum supplied by deacons the minister sermons imperfectly due to intoxication. He explains the misstep was mixing deacon supplied liquor with direct importer rum, and the trial ends quietly with no further action. The piece notes weddings once required wine and abstainers were rare in pulpits.
The article surveys early watches from the 15th to 17th centuries, noting large, richly chased pieces in royal and noble hands. It cites Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, and Mary Queen of Scots, detailing novel forms such as skull and duck cases, ring watches, and silver-brass dials. It mentions holdings in the British Museum, South Kensington, and the Scottish Society of Antiquaries, and recounts Charles I and James I timepieces with distinctive features.
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