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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1882
Page
4
A brief imprint from Moline Illinois dated Friday August 11 1882 announces entry at the post office as second class matter. The fragment notes a publication header and archival mailing status for the era.
Wednesday reports from the primaries show McDonough to Marsh and Henderson to McClaughry, virtually settling the district race. Mercer county voters lean to Marsh while Mercer, Warren, McDonough and Schuyler hold 49 convention votes, more than enough to nominate on the first ballot. McClaughry's backers state he will not contest in Mercer and Marsh supporters plan a smooth nomination path.
The Rev Dr Storrs argues for establishing a reformatory to curb crime among Brooklyn’s youth. He plans a blistering lecture campaign across the city to highlight the issue and rally action.
Old members say the adjournment at three o clock Tuesday marked the queerest closing of a session with no quorum. A single objection could block any bill, making action futile as delegates realized nothing could pass. Tak State Prohibition Convention met at Bloomington with 100 of 672 delegates present and endorsed an independent policy. They nominated Judge J J Irwin for treasurer and Professor Andrews for state superintendent, then appointed twenty two central committee members before adjourning aine die.
The Inter Gecan notes the Eleventh District race likely to nominate Col Marsh of Marsh for Congress. The canvas has been spirited and fair, with Col McClaughry's gallant effort earning him many friends despite a probable defeat.
The death of Chas A Vogeler of the A. Vogeler Co is reported from Baltimore where he died on a Saturday morning after illness that began with malaria and progressed to typhoid fever. At thirty one he had eight years as managing partner and his firm’s prosperity grew under his assiduous leadership. The Vogeler firm had strong ties with the national press and his loss is mourned as the loss of an earnest, upright, and sympathetic man.
The Moline meeting adopts resolutions denouncing the Republican state convention on temperance. The editorial argues church groups should avoid turning a moral issue into party politics and warns that harsh denunciations may alienate conservatives. It notes temperance advocates face a long, hard fight ahead.
The Tueapolis Tribune reports 1870 city population 18 066 rising to 48 828 in 1880, a 69 percent increase. It notes Minneapolis growth and details a 1 521st ballot in the Twelfth district Democratic convention at Beardstown with J W Biggs nominated and Singleton, Wike, and Witherg splitting votes.
The Blake under Commander Bartlett conducts dredging and sounding tests reaching three miles depth. Findings show heated water flow persists to the deepest tested level, with the sea bottom mostly ooze and mud, adding interest to the Gulf Stream phenomenon. Separately Republican factions protest Gov St John and Gov Stephin renomination citing anti third term and broad voter objection.
The Chicago Journal outlines the final phase of the long session as lawmakers dispose of large appropriation bills and pass major measures including the Tariff Commission bill and pensions for widows of Lincoln Garfield Polk and Tyler. It notes many bills introduced but most failed to pass and highlights contentious election contests and extensive debate.
John B. Finch reports strong public momentum to submit a constitutional prohibition amendment in Iowa and Nebraska. Chicago liquor interests fear temperance gains across neighboring states and plan counter strategies, including high licensing.
Windom leads a Senate select committee report finding no corrupt use of funds to push the bonded spirits bill. It details large whiskey industry assessments, contributions to promote export protection, and payments linked to lobbying but finds no evidence of misused money or bribery. It notes impressions created by Chicago distillers group and criticizes unfounded journalist accusations.
Chicago Herald reports a looming confrontation between Turkey and England over Arabia and Egypt. Britain demands the Porte declare Arabia rebel and accept joint action in Egypt. Refusal risks recall of Lord Dufferin and Turkish troop landings. Russia readies troops in Constantinople as tension rises.
Engineer Powers of the steamer Gold Dust says the steam gauge read 140 pounds when explosions occurred. The boat carried about 100 on board with eighteen missing and thirteen dead by morning. Five women survived, with others wounded at Hickman. The wreck is a total loss and authorities report 10 survivors moved by the City of Alton.
The August crop bulletin reports Indiana will set a new high in wheat production with total acreage 2,659,813 and 47,182,000 bushels. Oats reach a record 19,592,000 bushels from 685,000 acres. Hay is very fine, corn losses due to recent rains vary by region, and Nebraska and Missouri crops show promise.
The article outlines a custom among affluent Mexicans where spouses live in separate apartments and exchange formal invitations on perfumed envelopes carried by servants on silver trays. Each partner visits the other's suite for meals and ritual greetings, then returns, maintaining a cycle of perpetual courtship and separate living spaces with sacred rooms for the pair.
The Czar's coronation is fixed for September after repeated postponements due to Nihilist activity. Reports note Egyptian affairs may draw revolutionary attention while a separate incident in Paris saw two men killed by an electric wire during fireworks.
Louis Mills son of pianist O B Mills and Miss E L Laty of Brooklyn found the last train gone after a band outing. They wed at a hotel via Rev Father Kearney after a spontaneous decision by Thurman Sam Ward and Oscar Wilde. The bride belongs to a prominent Brooklyn family.
Tax City of Mexico shows the city suffered high health rates from January through June with alarming trends. The article hints at worsening conditions and calls for urgent reforms to reverse the decline.
A London newspaper telegraphs that Russia prepares for war with England. Troops 200,000 gathered toward the Caucasus with stores and munitions ready for a descent on the Bosphorus if opportunity offers. Internal discontent and imperial intrigues heighten fears of a broader conflict and European realignments.
Census data suggest Europe would spur war and the United States could act as a supplier of arms, especially small arms. Egypt already imported about 200,000 American guns and had moved toward a local Alexandria factory, though wartime destruction likely halted operations. American gunmaking dominance is cited by many nations, including Britain Russia Prussia Turkey Denmark Spain Sweden Japan Peru Chile and Mexico. Joshua Bhaw, an American, devised the metallic percussion cap.
The article credits the percussion cap invention in 1822 and notes congressional recognition in 1845. It describes 38 U S firearms manufacturers, five fixed ammunition shops, employing about 7,000 workers with $10 million capital, and annual output around $15 million in finished goods.
Mr Muhlhauser stated Ohio produced about 1,000,000 barrels of beer in the last year. In kegs this is 6,000,000 and in glasses 690,000,000 sold at five cents each yielding 34,500,000 dollars. Consumers pay 34,000,000 dollars and retailers keep 17,000,000 dollars. The state’s beer equals 225 glasses per person. Total brewing capital is 30,000,000 dollars with 4,500,000 dollars plus consumer costs annually. Retail profits equal half the brewing capital returned every three years.
The narration recalls a Chicago coroner who revived unclaimed infant remains for repeated inquests and fees. It then parallels Camden County New Jersey where six coroners compete with country justices of the peace in a costly, fraught system. Rivalries boost inquests, fees, and tensions, as spotters monitor vulnerable elders with heart disease.
The Countess Copper arranged a Wednesday charity concert at her residence No 4 James Square. A banjo band of twelve high society performers led by the Countess performed Oh Them Golden Slippers and Polly Own, with the Countess's superb voice drawing much applause and praise for the agreeable minstretry.
A traveler asks about pensions in the Turkish civil service and a Pasha dismisses the idea, saying a public official who needs a retirement allowance when his term ends is an ass. He asserts the view with blunt humor.
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