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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1881
Page
4
Damaging downpour resembles a cyclone as heavy rain sweeps Central New York and nearby areas. The cloud burst floods homes and bridges, devastates rail lines, and strains local services while New York City hotels report high occupancy as crowds seek shelter and repairs.
The turneral services for fruitte Ss Grant were held at Elizabeth New Jersey on Monday. Among the negatives present were his mother Mrs Hannah Grant his brother the breneral and Col Fred Grant Fruoy. Novrith Hert Press Garfield will be 27 years married Saturday November next he will be so years of age. Let's cork up our exhuberance until then and give him a good snugly loyal birthday jubilee. Hox Bipows1N0 formerly a United States Senator and later Secretary of the Interior aid President Johnsons Cabinet. I reported to be Upry it has residence at Quaines TH
The text reports deal companies discussing a temporary suspension of work due to transportation problems. Representatives fear a price rise and market instability as winter approaches.
A. I. Wuhkiver, confidential clerk for J C Wacott & Co of New York, absconded with stock and securities valued at $40,000 and $15,900 in cash drawn on the firm’s checks. It is believed he has sailed for England.
Western rail traffic shifts spark changes as The Wabashi Company seeks new routes from Kansas City to Boston via Grand Trunk line. Analysts note aggressive pricing with a $10 fare, signaling intensified competition on passenger lines west of Chicago.
Texas Governor AS Ber Roberts objects to joining other governors in appointing a national Thanksgiving amid recovery efforts. He warns against church and state entanglement and suggests the President appoint a day of thanks.
The article notes that the recent Senatorial struggle in Albany cost New York state $150000 and asserts that those who initiated the deadlock, including the men who finally elected Mitre and Lapham, should cover the bill.
The fourth annual Ili nois Social Boeke Association gathering in Chicago October 6 and 7 aims to give women a forum while urging modest men to avoid its alleged seductive influences. Juency Brenna of Sioux City Iowa denies knowledge of infernal machines linked to Patrick Crowe of Peoria. Judge Bo, once president of the United Irishmen, says he is no longer in its counsels. A Chicago dispatch notes western railroad passenger rate cuts and Wabash Railroad pricing from Chicago to Kansas City and St Louis to Kansas City, making travel cheaper than walking.
A Chicago gathering of Irish delegates shows persistent internal strife as leaders gain traction but are challenged by rivals. The dispute reflects a chronic issue among Irish factions, where elevation of one figure triggers competing efforts to undermine influence and seize control.
Patrick Krag of Peoria accuses Irish freedom funds of being wasted and stolen. He denounces local and distant factions urging the poor to donate to alleged arcveten schemers.
The 1851 assessment for Illinois lists total taxable property at 74,679,673 with real estate at 575,934,938 and railroad property at 2,069,957. Reports also note Bradly f suffering from rough treatment by British police and possible government concessions as Parliament nears the end of its current session.
Report states Sir Charles Bradlaugh may succeed in having the Parliamentary oath administered to him amid ongoing debates on eligibility and legal restrictions. The outcome hinges on courtroom or parliamentary rulings affecting his seat and role.
The wife of former president Millard Fillmore has suffered a second stroke and lies seriously ill in Buffalo New York. Doctors report the condition is grave and time may be critical.
Several mills and a business district burned causing heavy losses. Janesville Wisconsin woolen mill suffered about 50000 dollars, Amana Society woolen mill Mid dle Amana Iowa 75000, Laughlin nail mills Wheeling West Virginia 60000, and Pawnee City Nebraska business section burned Monday night with 40000 dollars loss, leaving workers unemployed.
The article notes widespread unrest in Kansas towns over prohibition laws with watered temperance debates. It mentions court activity and lawsuits related to prohibition enforcement and social tensions, portraying a state moving toward stricter, contested alcohol control.
The passage notes JT1 calling Gov Foster of Ohio Caheo Charley for staying home from the War. It suggests premature movements for a national jubilee over Garfield's recovery and questions the origin of the effort.
A reader challenges the Inter Ocean and similar papers for singling out Mormonism in Utah while ignoring practices in Chicago. The letter questions motives, asking which race or social element would gain from wiping out Mormonism and replacing it with Chicago methods.
A new feature of the star route mail swindle is revealed with contractors sending worn out horses and dilapidated coaches to carry the U S mails. At times renegade Indians or disguised men captured and burned the equipment while a bill was sent to Assistant Postmaster General Brady for losses, often paid without proper examination under President Hayes.
The Dakota territory grows rapidly and suggests dividing into two states as population concentrates in the north and south. A convention is proposed in Fargo to discuss admitting each portion as a state once population milestones are met.
Anna Ditkisso urged that women belong to temperance work, not men, saying many women need support while some drink to drown despair. She advised focusing effort on women, including those burdened with household tasks, laundresses, and those with leisure to drink.
The New Republican Herald led by F. W. Palmer shows strong footing and aims for unity against internal division. The paper argues banks should back the party’s revived mission and notes widespread business activity despite the usual dull season.
Twenty five Chinese students from Hartford Connecticut travel through Chicago on Wednesday claiming completion of studies sent for. They note government academies are closed to them and express concern about future access to institutions as they return home.
A report notes that a group of young men sent abroad to England remain steadfast in their American faith. They describe themselves as well dressed, fluent in English, and a creditable group despite their departure.
The article contrasts Spotted Tail’s potential role for the Sioux in Washington with Crow Dog, described as mean and jealous, who shot Spotted Tail in cold blood. Crow Dog is in custody and facing punishment, while Spotted Tail is portrayed as prudent and capable.
The Bankers Convention of the United States meets at Niagara Falls this week with addresses on government finances by Wm Random Secretary of the Treasury and talks on banking currency by John Jonex Comptroller of the Currency. Delegates include Geo S Coe of New York and Dr Ao Simand of South Carolina discussing growth and development, with Geo Thayne of Montreal outlining Canadian banking progress and RO E Palgrave of London presenting on the English banking scene.
Grain in sight in the States and Canada with totals for wheat corn rye barley oats and more. Exports from seaboard ports for last week list flour pork lard bacon and other staples. Chicago receipts show 44 000 bushels via canal and 1 431 car loads by rail including wheat corn oats rye and barley.
The instrument is a flexible tube about twelve to fourteen inches long with five texible wires leading to an indicator. It is inserted into the wound and pushed along the channel toward the ball until an obstruction is met. When the ball is reached the indicator clearly shows the position, allowing precise tracing of the wound.
The Cincinnati Commercial lauds Postmaster General James for rapid reforms ten months after taking office. He identified errors in the star service, canceled improper contracts, and demanded detailed review before signing. His efforts reportedly saved nearly a million and a half dollars for the government.
A Chicago session of the Irish skirmishing fund movement adjourned amid wrangling. Evidence shows managers pocketed funds raised by Irish Land Leagues and allied groups, with Patrick Crowe of Peoria accusing the Clan-na-Gael secretary of acting as a cover for rascality.
A speaker accuses Clan na Gael of corruption and misusing a $92,000 fund. He calls for the trustees to account under threat of expulsion and urges Irish patriots like John Soderstrom to stop soliciting laborers for a fund unlikely to reach its stated aim.
The bulletin updates mix favorable notes with doubts as Dr Hamilton and Dr Agnew visit the White House. Experts warn of potential complications, noting each operation weakens the President. Public fear grows while officials promise progress toward recovery, though cure remains slow and uncertain.
The New York Herald argues for replacing jury trials in civil cases with arbitration. It labels juries as a crude relic of the past, noting jurors are random nonexperts whose unanimous verdicts hinder modern jurisprudence. It contrasts arbitration by panels and judges with the unanimity rule.
The legislature proposed four year terms for all county officers to end the midterm elections. The plan, adopted, aims for a 1854 general election and four year cycles thereafter. Critics say it may conflict with existing constitutional provisions. The Peoria Transcript discusses the legality and potential vacancies during the transition.
The law states that current officeholders retain duties until successors are elected and qualified. Even if elected for two years, they may continue for three to five years if no successor is chosen. The act fixes 1882 as the term end, preventing two year elections and requiring incumbents to hold over until then.
The piece critiques Supervisor Ballard of Andalusia and his reform panel for spending about $3,000 on an investigation and exon erally failing to uncover misdeeds. It recounts hires of an “expert” bookkeeper and legal actions against ex treasurers Thomas Reid Porter, and questions legal fees and overall value of the inquiry.
A call is issued for a meeting of anti monopoly farmers at Utica New York on the 18th. The move is urged as a model for action nationwide.
Astonishing claims promise permanent cures for exhausted constitutions female weakness and general decline. Electric Bitters described as a perfect specific for kidney and bladder complaints and other illnesses. Sold by all druggists at 50 cents a bottle.
A Chicago telegram notes coal, once scarce, now held in ample quantities by dealers. Prices for larger sizes are $7.25 per ton and $7.50 for small sizes, with slight reductions possible for heavy purchases, despite ongoing price hardening.
A crowded item list cites Boer republics, Jewish persecutions in Prussia, stock market jitters in New York, and temperatures in our city. It notes crop prospects in Russia, mass fish deaths in Indiana, high immigration to Arkinnegs, and health issues of notable figures. Reports include legal and political events, accidents, labor strikes, and local incidents across the United States with prices, transit fares, and notable deaths.
A brief tale extols economy as the path to wealth. Quoted Deacon Snyder notes he stopped paying large medical bills after using Electric Bitters, which he claims keeps his health and happiness high for 50 cents a bottle sold by all druggists.
The Herdic Coach company loses the bid to cross the government bridge at Rock Island due to Captain Robinson and his ferry monopoly. The same monopoly blocks horse cars from using the bridge and seeks to curb coach lines. River bathers are jailed by Rock Island police as warnings to youths regarding the controlling group.
An 19th century style tonic touts ABSA PARILLA AND STILLINGIA as a cure for blood disorders including nervous debility and indigestion. It claims to restore natural vigor, cleanse the blood, and improve the liver kidney and skin while easing pain and debility.
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