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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1882
Page
5
The Moline Review-Dispatch is entered at the Post Office as second-class matter, indicating its official mailing status and distribution handling. This notice confirms the publication’s registration under postal rules and its continued availability to readers.
A vein of coal five and a half feet thick was found two miles northwest of Le Mars Iowa at 800 feet depth. Experts call the seam high quality and a company is formed to sink a shaft to develop the mine.
The Chicago Horse Fair schedule spans September 16 to 23, 1882 with the aim of a premier western exhibition. Organizers pledge liberal premiums and a display worthy of Chicago and the Great West.
Two Republican lawmakers Amos Townshend of Ohio and Wm Hellman of Indiana will not seek reelection. Hellman won his seat from the Democrats and has held it, but with his retirement the Democrats expect to capture the district.
The Rock Islander notes unsettled debts from Dr McKinnie who bought property at Redman Avenue, with promises to pay overdue for five years and for advertising his professional card. Critics say a prosperous speculator should settle printing debts and his Greenback campaign expenses, while others defend his standing.
The Peoria Journal notes a petition to pardon Win Meese a young Moline lawyer jailed five years for embezzlement. Critics say signers are motivated by personal losses and question morality while defending Meese who lacked courage to face consequences and could have built a respected career.
The letter argues against MacVeigh’s suitability for the District position, questions his ties to reform rhetoric, and recalls Dorsey’s relations with Garfield. It notes MacVeigh’s past as a Pennsylvania railroad lobbyist and asserts concerns about his influence on policy and legislation.
The speaker accuses Wayne MacVeagh of corruption and of manipulating the Louisiana legislature to support Hayes and stay in power. He calls MacVeagh a bribe-taker who cloaks crime in reform rhetoric and notes he is the son-in-law of a prominent figure.
Mt Pulaski reports a brutal triple murder at a well off farm. Victims include Chag McMahan and two farmhands, with the house ransacked and $2090 missing. A discharged hand named John Rush was arrested, detectives press on, and a $200 reward is offered for the killers.
Prohibitionists met in Warren County with ministers and women active in the crusade. McClaughry supporters and other factions debated party alignment while declaring movement not a split from major parties. Almon Streuder and other nominees featured. speeches by ministers and Robert Followay highlighted temperance themes amid broader election concerns.
Hartwell editor recounts a tale of a local man who bought a parlor rifle with 1000 small bullets and hunted at Benson's mill pond. He supposedly shot a large frog seven times landing twenty six bullets in its mouth. The frog survived but appeared by turns angry and morose.
Morning incident in Peoria as a teamster stored hollow clay balls filled with explosive ash. One barrel burst, scattering staves and debris like cannon fire. No injuries reported though the worker was badly frightened. authorities note the balls are for shooting matches.
Chicago Herald argues Illinois has poor farm roads hindering commerce as it praises a push for road reform. It notes $13,000,000 spent on roads in 64 years with little improvement, criticizes current laws, and endorses replacing labor tax commutation with statewide funding allocated to counties.
Captain Brown, agent for marine insurers, reports the bark LE Cann abandoned near Vera Cruz, towed to Norfolk, and found to have fraud attempts. He claims nineteen holes were bored in the hull with seven pierced by an auger and eight by a tool. cargo valued at 1200000 was insured as coffers, sugar, rubber, tobacco, oats, and other goods, but actual cargo was junk. Consignees Thurber firms and Vera Cruz correspondents deny knowledge, and heirs to find guilty parties by sending to Mexico for investigation.
Wil Kernan once a Democratic writer for the Okalona States arrived in Sioux City as a Sac county delegate to a Lemars district convention. He reportedly drank, wandered the Rock Island yards seeking a train, and faced a larceny charge after a brakeman claimed a lost packet. He was released on bond and later proceeded to Lemarthia where the convention had concluded.
The New York Herald reports a morgue demonstration where an embalming fluid injected into the femoral artery restored an unknown woman’s decomposed corpse to near life size. A prior experiment on a man, seven weeks old, showed no odor and preserved features, claiming decomposition can be arrested and outlines preserved for recognition after months.
Dexven August 22. Rymer suspected in the stabbing death of McGarvey near Fort Lyon last Friday was seized from West Los Animas jail on the night of the 20th and hanged by a mob of 400 to 500 masked men, possibly fort soldiers. Major Brayton at the fort continues hunts for those involved. Athens Texas August 12. Lightfoot rented a farm to a Black man who harvested a fine crop. Lightfoot invited the man to a party and the body was found decapitated with three gunshot wounds. a bill of sale is claimed. Laramie City Wyoming August 21. Last night at Rock Creek a mob hanged Gibbons after a shooting that killed Robert Aiken, a clerk for E. E. Clays. Citizens then hanged Gibbons to a boxcar.
A fragmented report from North Carolina references a Dramone and a Suspect Siale with a 47 year old connection. Mrs Barnet is noted in relation to the ongoing case though details are unclear.
Baltimore prepares a two part pageant with floats from New Orleans to St Louis and a Cecilia reception. Lord Baltimore will arrive by steamship to Broadway as local militias and city squares join in a grand parade. Special trains planned and a low B&O fare ensure large crowds for the September 4 event.
Friends of Secretary Folger weigh his possible nomination to succeed Governor Cornell. A confidential ally says Folger would accept if offered but won t press for the post or let his name be used by factions. Ex Senator Conkling is seen as more favorable to Folger than Wadsworth.
On the Boston Concord and Montreal line near Woodsville a train hit an obstruction placed on the track as it rounded a curve on a twenty foot embankment. Engineer Gov Pebbles applied brakes but the train plunged down. A boy and others were seriously injured. robbery suspected.
The fragment notes eight mammals and mentions hotels and a place called Wievern with actions of being allied or idle for the first time.
The article notes the British seizure of the canal positions near Shaluf with minimal losses and strong emphasis on secrecy. It credits Sir Garnet Wolseley’s approach and predicts continued British pressure as Indian troops arrive at Suez and Cairo approaches are prepared against Arabi Pasha.
A Treasury Department Secret Service gallery in Washington displays about 2,000 counterfeit items. A large safe holds $800,000 in bogus money while a press used by German engraver Charles Ubineb illustrates methods. Exhibits include stamped notes altered to higher values and Chinese counterfeit work with raised money and checks altered to large sums.
Reports say a triple murder at McMahan's farm prompts a wide search and possible arrests. Rush was detained then released with no reason given. Suspects include M P Hall John A Peetz and Oliver Hall as coroner holds an inquest with doors closed. A $1,000 reward is offered by the county and governor plus private offers totaling $4,100.
Baltimore prepares a three day festival led by a grand military parade on the 12th. Lord Baltimore and a carnival court head the mystic procession, with four hundred bearers and lavish costumes. The Baltimore & Ohio offers half fare round trips and extensive rail service to accommodate visitors.
Monday evening at Lake Minnetonka Miss Emma Walker daughter of Pr Walker of St Louis rowed a boat toward the point near the camp and has not been seen since. This morning her shawl was found on Phelps Island shore some distance away and it is feared she has committed suicide.
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