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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1891
Page
5
A fragment from Corona Iowa and Geneseo region notes daily life events. Visitors travel to Geneseo and Bo field. church and missionary activity mentioned. Local ailments, irrigation remedies, and a coal company reference appear among personal notices and brief social items.
A clergyman wife recounts relief from fixed chores by a visiting mender who repaired coats trousers and linens in a parish home. She suggests a steady daily sewing service could ease mothers nerves, save money, and offer employment to refined women in communities.
Thirteen killed and thirty injured when an excursion barge returning from Coldspring Harbor to Brooklyn was struck by a squall during a thunderstorm. The rotten vessel suffered a catastrophic failure as passengers frantically tried to reach shore, with many bodies recovered in Brooklyn.
An excursion from Brooklyn to Warps Grove aboard the Crystal Spring and barge Republic was struck by a cyclone near the dock. About 600 people were aboard as the wreck tore the awning free and caused a panicked, deadly mêlée with screams and injuries among mostly women and children. Rescue efforts continued amid dark skies and crashing lightning.
Odessa dispatch reports Kaminski, a police agent, dismissed and exiled to Crimea for brutal assault on Kaplan a Jewish tradesman. The punishment marks the first time a high official faces action over anti Jewish abuse amid demands for protection. Kaplan, paying for protection, highlighted the flawed system.
Acting Secretary Nettleton replies to Thomas B. Bryan on how US immigration laws may affect Chinese visitors to the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1493. He suggests deferring a definite decision until Congress can review the issue after formal submission.
In Wastinagun on August 13 about 18 million dollars in 44 percent bonds have been presented to the treasury for extension at 2 percent. About three weeks remain to receive the balance of roughly 32 million dollars. Most bondholders are expected to accept Mr Foater's offer and extend at the 2 percent rate.
Caicaco reports Bartley Brown sewer cleaner died from poisonous gas in the Fifth Avenue sewer at Harrison Street. Fellow worker Patrick Hunt was overcome but revived and is out of danger.
In Rochester New York yesterday Ha Pointer won the free-for-all pacing race finishing in the last three of four heats Johnston led the first heat. Heat times were 2 11 6 2 12 19 2 11 57 2 11 9. Justine and Globo lowered their own record by running the mile in 2 16 4.
A letter from 3d F. Tilman of the National Farmers' Alliance announces Indianapolis chosen for the convention. Delegates will meet at Tomlinson Hall during the week starting November 17.
Lorpon Aug. 18 reports the Japanese government plans to spend 100000 dollars on the Chicago World’s Columbian exposition with 100000 dollars earmarked for government exhibits.
Secretary Tracy says the White squadron may visit the gulf station this winter and, if possible, go up the Mississippi as far as Vicksburg.
At Springfield August 10, Illinois farmers debated a possible third party led by the People’s party. Organizers from Industrial union and Alliance favored it while Grange and Farmers Mutual Benefit Association opposed. Prospective candidates discussed include J M Thompson and State Treasurer Wilson. Ex Governor Hubbard of Texas attended, urging Democrats as a fallback. Patrons of Husbandry Day featured speeches by Thompson Owen Scott Mortimer Whitehead and E A Giller who outlined reform planks. Harder spoke at night urging more money from government and free coinage of silver.
Louis F Mortimer, described as the chief conspirator in a Chicago building and lean swindle, is noted in Minneapolis where his record is described as unsavory. His key act was the construction and arson of a Chicago department house four years earlier, insured for 89000 though its cost and payoff details are unclear. Mortimer collected 15000 in insurance and fled.
The Daily News comments on the Russian ryo ukase noting crops in the United States promise an exceptionally large yield. It says American farmers are masters of the situation and hopes they will use their strength mercifully. The grotesque prose warns that coercing life is inhuman.
Boston reports on Clyde Fitch age twenty five, his triumphs in drama and prose with plays and a novel, his Paris translation of Frederick Lemaitre, and ties to Sardou. Mention of Merrit L. Fernald Harvard botanist at seventeen, and profiles of James Metcalf Clifford Carleton Charles Dana Gibson and Paris salon winners. Also notes on Bastien Leorga Marie Bashkirtseff link and the Irish leadership squabble with Freeman's Journal and a plan for a daily paper in Parnell's interest.
Paris reports extensive forest fires near Toulon causing vast damage and smoke storms. The government has mobilized 1,000 soldiers to dig trenches to halt the blaze amid water shortages and urgent firefighting efforts. Also noted are a Middletown hospital patient once imprisoned at Auvers with mania and recent mob violence in China exposing heads to deter foreign interference.
Detroit August dispatch details the arrest of a violent gang led by Johnny Considine and relatives suspected in the March abduction of Joseph Perrien, a wealthy Detroit miller. The ransom note and checks triggered a high profile investigation, with Perrien recovered after twenty four hours while newspapers stirred public outcry over the case.
Edward Molitor testified at Justice Schmidt's court about the killing of Molitor and his clerk Sullivan on August 23, 1875. Several witnesses described the conspirators secret meeting and the informer HKepkr. Five ringleaders were bound over to the circuit court and five whistleblowers were held on bonds to appear as witnesses. Since the murder the accused have become wealthy and influential in politics and society.
Boston reports a well founded rumor that General Benjamin Butler died aboard his yacht in New England waters. The item follows other late August dispatches noting political and labor developments across the region.
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