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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1889
Page
1
Reports from July 29 describe crowds in Paris and other cities as Cantona faces defeat in major votes, while tensions rise over Hungarian and French affairs. The document notes arrests, court actions, and ongoing political strife affecting rulers and the public amid chaotic street scenes and proclamations.
A royal wedding in a British realm united Princess Louise and the Duke of Fife in a small chapel ceremony attended by close entourage. Queen and Duchess appear composed as Archbishop presides, with a luncheon at Buckingham Palace and plans for a private reception at East Runne House.
A white cyclone swept across parts of Hungary Transylvania and Bukeovinna destroying towns and churches. Hundreds killed and many more maimed as communities reel from the path of the disaster.
The Cocarde published the first installment of documents and depositions from the high court proceeding against General Boulanger. Gen Ferron testified that secret funds remained intact and that Boulanger made many economies while in office, causing a sensation.
Telegrams from Rome say the pope may leave Rome for a safer refuge. Italian government, aware of Vatican moves, stands ready to provide a body-guard to conduct him to a secure shelter and protect him from potential threats.
Washington reports bond sales through July 2 show total purchases of 6,287,796.72 dollars under the government’s 1848 circular. Analysts note 62 percent allocation to a 2,915 Fid criteria and 176 dollars per unit, with new totals varying by date and issue as markets react.
Destructive floods and tainted rivers devastate southern Hungary with Danube and Thiass swollen. Cities suffer vast property loss as churches mills and ferries are destroyed. A crowded ferry between Pest and Buda collapses injuring many and killing some. Local clergy face legal action amid chaotic aftermath.
A gathering led by Hon Columbus Delano and presided over by the National Wool Growers approved Windom Moynard rulings that raise wool prices and set a double rate for woolen waste. They urged Treasury to require custom houses to value wool for manufacture over unwashed wool and asked the president to seek relief from Congress.
Mayor Oxton receives President Harrison's reply to Dublin sympathy letter for Johnstown disaster. The note expresses gratitude and acknowledges Dublin's aid. An official copy allegedly shows signs of tampering with the envelope resealed with a different seal, suggesting interference.
A riot broke out among Italian laborers about twenty five miles from the shore after a foreman attempted to move a crew. Fourteen men refused orders. one man was killed and another fatally wounded while several others were seriously hurt.
The committee of internal revenue led by Mr Mason reports to the secretary of the treasur on operation results for the year ending June 30. Total collections were ? for the year and fully accounted for at the treasury. Cost of collection was 32 percent, unchanged from the prior year.
William Fee, a Wisconsin farmer, was discharged by Judge Manwaring yesterday morning on grounds that a Minnesota state law restricting meat commerce is unconstitutional. The decision hinges on the federal domain of interstate commerce and the Cutted Stubs congress.
Pat Killen the heavyweight boxer traveling to San Francisco to fight Joe Minuffs was jailed after a drunken Sunday altercation. He reportedly knocked out a man who insulted Pat Sheady, then attacked about a dozen men in a saloon, piling them in a corner.
In McRae Georgia on July 29 three members from the McRae and Lancaster families fought amid a long standing feud. Wash Lancaster head of the Lancaster family was killed and Wright Lancaster and Ed Mirae were wounded probably fatally. Both families were prominent politically.
Chicago leaders compile a committee of 100 citizens to back the world’s fair. The group includes congressmen ex mayors foreign consuls government officials and military officers.
Professor Oldmave began from Pembert on Saturday to walk on water to Boston. He arrived yesterday after a fogbound voyage with his vessel striking shore at Long Island light.
In Washington City on July 20 Joseph W. Kirkley of the city was appointed to the civilian expert member role on the rebellion recomps publication board. The board includes Maj. George B. Davis and Mears Lucien Perry. The secretary of war fixed the compensation at $3, agnum. Kirkley’s appointment is noted as a meat-ex one due to his thorough familiarity with the work.
Fragmentary text suggests a plan to form a national association of photographers with names that appear garbled. The readable elements imply organizational intent but lack concrete details or events.
James W Smith, a Chicago railway draughtsman, was found guilty of a crime he denied and sentenced to nine years. In the courtroom he stabbed himself, a knife hidden in his palm piercing a rib and lung but not the heart. He is hospitalized and a new trial is hoped.
Washington July 4 The Cerneau Scottish Rite is condemned as clandestine by Harrison Dingman grand master of Masons in the District of Columbia. The edict bans Cerneau members and visitors from DC lodges and prohibits any Cerneau gathering in Masonic halls. The dispute stems from ties with the grand orient of France which rejects divine names in rituals and recognizes the negro grand of the United States.
Sweyer's hill residents fear a large area over Enterprise colliery workings settled Saturday morning. Officials blame excessive coal removal for the ground shift. A separate report from Pine Ridge describes a young woman and her mother vanishing into a five foot deep hole after ground subsidence. the mother was later rescued, but several houses remain at risk.
Solicitor Hepburn concludes Chinese enlisted as servants on U S war vessels are seamen and not liable under the exclusion act. Acting Secretary Batchellor will likely approve. he holds that foreign nationals serving on U S ships enter U S territory the moment they board.
In Ann Arbor Michigan July 80 friends of Attorney King defend him against embezzlement charges saying he invested fund money for the fund and not his own benefit. They claim the loss stems from incompetence, not willful deception, and no legal action will be taken. The deficit may decrease as accounting proceeds and King remains generally liked.
Beggs Coughlin O Sullivan Kunze Woodruff arraigned in Judge Horton’s court. Beggs seeks immediate trial and admission to bail. Woodrum Coughlin Kunze move to quash indictments while O Sullivan requests venue change to Judge Hawes. Decisions on motions reserved.
Kate Field, lecturer on The Gospel of the Grape, withdraws her resignation to the California Viticultural Commission. She cites support from the commission and California press and notes prohibitionists boasted they forced her to abandon opposition.
In the commons on July 30 Morley urged a grants amendment promising no further funding for younger royal family members. Chamberlain opposed the amendment and Labouchere supported it. The measure was rejected by 35 to 184 with Gladstone Parnellites and most Liberals voting for the majority.
A silk flag believed to be the one carried from Washington to the front was displayed in a glass case in the secretary of war's office. Uncertainty remains whether this flag is the genuine token from the field.
July 29 storm drenched the city with heavy rain and fierce winds. A three story brick building at Twenty first Leavitt toppled onto a nearby cottage, killing four Buck family members and wounding several Ferdinanches, with rescue teams pulling survivors from the wreckage amid thunder and flooding. Authorities blamed unfinished construction as the cause and noted power outages and gas/electric disruptions at multiple theaters and facilities. The city and surrounding towns reported widespread damage from the historic storm.
A severe thunderstorm drenched Chicago Saturday night with 4.12 inches of rain in hours. Lightning cracked relentlessly as residents fled flooded basements and parks. At Lincoln Park incidents were fewer, but Jackson Park saw thousands struggle to reach shelter amid crowds and debris.
Cornelius A. Hubbs died after a Friday shooting at Mrs. Barney's house in Chico Cal. The killer Raymant Bierce fled, then returned with a revolver. Hubbs and Bierce fought, Hubbs was shot twice more, and Mrs Barney, accused of complicity, was arrested.
A shaft fire at Pratt coal mines Tennesse Coal Iron and Railrouad company near Birswingaam Ala began Sunday night. Two miners and thirty mules were trapped by fire and smoke in a 36 foot shaft, died as air failed and exit blocked. Names not learned. cause unknown.
Washington reports 44 051 immigrants arrived in June, down from 65 473 in June 1884, and 43 614 last year. The year shows a 101 201 decrease overall with Britain and Ireland, Italy, Norway and Sweden, Austria Hungary and Germany as the major source declines.
A mob of about 800 striking miners gathered at the Bstar Coal company shaft near Kangley on July 20. They blocked access, roughing two or three men who tried to exit. The sheriff was summoned but could not intervene until a rain dispersed the crowd. further trouble is anticipated.
In Sioux Rapids Iowa on July 8 a court injunction halted the Corneau branch within the Scottish Rite. Judge Preston ordered the grand lodge to sever ties with master Masons in the so called Ceneau faction or face expulsion after a set period. The plaintiff is the Grand Consistory of the Scottish Rite in America led by CE Barnes J C Graves and Henry Bennett.
Fire in Wichita Kansas yesterday morning destroyed two buildings and all stock of the T Cannon Fruit Commission Company and the Wichita Wholesale Grocery Company. Losses include Lesson buildings 45000 dollars, grocery stock 107000 dollars, Cannon stock 17000 dollars, total insurance 75000 dollars.
Dr. Thomas P. Knox a physician noted in abolition days and reconstruction era schools died in Providence Sunday evening aged 635 He was beloved by the colored community and practiced medicine there.
M Thiebaud, a leading Boulangist, admitted the party’s defeat in an interview last night. He said Unger may be a plebeian force but is not an electoral one.
Fragmentary note reports misfortune involving ex editor Weet and a Chicago area incident. The garbled OCR mentions a Thursday night event connected to Jonnen's post and The Times, but details are unreadable.
Western Union Telegraph Company protests to the Postmaster General over proposed telegraph rate cuts for government messages. The document argues current government rates undercut true costs, cites historical rates and legal limits, and asserts compensation is due for government business. The letter claims annual savings claimed by the government are overstated and urges maintenance of higher charges to protect stockholders and other customers.
New York reports the Typographical Union No 6 panel settling a dispute between compositors and newspaper managers. A compromise was accepted after yesterday’s talks averting potential danger and easing tensions at the papers.
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