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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1882
Page
5
Retired Rear Admiral Strong dies at Columbus Ohio. Railroad rate war continues as Northwest and St Paul lines clash. Porters Omaha line withdraws from talks. Ven us transit urged with prayers. Indiana court reverses Vincennes lottery ruling.
A telegraph between CGubaco and New York reports an agreement among the Roth Island, St. Paul, Omaha and eastern railroads to declare a thirty day truce in the Northwest war. A meeting is planned to formalize terms and start the pause immediately.
Washington November 27 The committee on Appropriations will meet tomorrow and has received the most important treasury estimates. They expect to have three or four appropriation bills ready by the meeting of Congress. A plan to pass the measures before Christmas is discussed while holidays approach. The program depends largely on Judge Kelley who pushes to abolish internal revenue and may accelerate legislative wheels at any moment.
The Privy Council met in Dublin with the Lord Lieutenant presiding and decided to place the city under curfew provisions of the repression act. Police may arrest suspicious persons after sunset and before sunrise. A reward of £500 is offered for information leading to the capture and conviction of Field's assailants.
J P Pattee of Pattee Plow Company, bondsman for the Wells brothers, began a push to secure the release of J Mortimer and Gustavus V Wells held on larceny charges from Phelps Dodge Palmer in Chicago. No new developments reported here. locals maintain confidence in the Wells brothers’ honesty.
Paris reports that the Madagascar envoy party leaving for London faced insult as their flag was taken down. A telegram is to be sent immediately to the French commander at Zingabar directing him to commence war without delay.
Lincoln Nebraska November 28 Gore Republican leads for Regent of the State University with a 279 vote majority Democrats claim their candidate is elected indicating contest over the result and party claims.
The State board rejects Gloucester county vote and awards the congressional certificate to Mayo of the Coalitionist party. The delegation remains six Coalitionists and six Democrats, with notices of contest filed.
Mapison Wis Nov 28 The official State vote for Congressmen gives Democrats 108646 Republicans 04659 Prohibition 1440 A Democratic plurality mirrors last years Republican plurality
Reports from points along the Welland Canal say a shock, thought to be an earthquake, was felt around 6 30 tonight. The tremor extended about twenty miles across the region, with witnesses noting the ground movement in multiple spots near Toronto and surrounding areas.
The Detroit Free Press notes a superstition in New York and Ohio where people carry horse chestnuts in pockets to ward off rheumatism, claiming it is less convenient than a sandall around the neck.
The article surveys ages at inauguration and death of U S presidents from Washington to Grant, noting ages at office, lifespans, and causes of death. It highlights that many presidents were college graduates, with thirteen educated at notable colleges, and comments on longevity linked to the presidency.
Complex Arabi Pasha emerges as a threefold character, guided by voices like Joan of Arc and Napoleon III. The piece traces his surrender attire, mental state, and the hope England would protect him from Arab fury, framing him as an Oriental with fanatic traits and a misunderstood motive.
In a London Telegraph piece, Arabi is portrayed as naive and deceived by Toulba Pasha and Ninet, with Tel el Kebir’s collapse described as a Sedan-like shock. The article contrasts Mahomet Ali’s prowess with Arabi’s caution, noting Arabi’s distant leadership and futile trust in subordinates.
Ex Governor Morgan recalls starting at seventeen in Washington Berkshire County. He worked for his Hartford uncle, progressed from clerk to partner, earning $2,000 profit share at age twenty. He notes wealth shifts, as his uncle’s estate later valued $65,000.
Neilson and three women narrowly avoid death when their wagon is struck by a train on the Denver line near Springfield. The clash hurled them into the air, but all occupants emerge uninjured except the wagon and harness damaged. The incident is reported from San Francisco.
The text notes the global appeal of sables, martens, and minks with Siberian and Kamchatka pelts praised for beauty and durability. It cites annual captures near 100,000 costing 30 to 150 dollars per skin, aiding a market worth hundreds of thousands, with EU and Asian trade and mislabeling issues in the American market.
The London Globe describes Seine laundries where women scrub, pound, and wring linen while men iron, with workers living by piecework and preferring male labor over female. The scene covers daily cycles, balance of power, and social norms as workers move between shared labor and leisure.
A lighthearted sketch depicts Young Smith a bashful theologue from the neighboring seminary teaching at a village school. He faces embarrassment as a female pupil teases him during a natural philosophy lesson with a cheeky response about the eye.
A Detroit Tribune note argues hot drinks aid health by stimulating the stomach and digestive nerves, while cold drinks are deemed less wholesome. Moderate heat is favored for comfort and bodily balance, with hot applications claimed to ease neuralgia and rheumatism and even temper alcohol’s effects.
The Republican newspaper of Washington will issue on December 4 under Frankston’s management with C Snowden as editor and news head. G C Gorman remains lead editorial writer. A full change and enlargement of the staff will occur, and the paper will resemble The New York World in size and form.
The passage notes varied views on Mrs Hangtry's eye color and facial profile, but unanimous opinion on the size of her feet. It suggests her feet are small in comparison to English women yet admired, with pride rising among American women as they gaze at their toes.
Wagner and his children traveled through Munich to Vienna in the King's saloon car and dined in the King’s pavilion. Ex Empress Eugenie also passed through Munich for Vienna in an ordinary car and dined in the station’s second class dining room.
A Chambersburg Pennsylvania man, a helpless paralytic, was seated near a stove last Friday when his clothing caught fire. Unable to move or call for help, he watched his lower limbs burn before firefighters arrived. He is expected to die from his injuries.
A Philadelphia young woman writes from New York that a group in her circle aims to end cigarette use. Their method includes stopping young men from smoking and promoting moderation among others to align with “true modesty.”
A Cleveland dentist asserts women are Constitutionally better able to endure pain than men. He claims men hurry and dislike restraint while women accept it. He says patients include many children and that business is improving with time.
Francis and Anthony J. Drexel of New York have presented a bronze memorial in memory of their father. A tall pedestal already stands on Drexel Boulevard toward South Park. the statue will be installed next spring. The completed memorial costs about $50,000.
Mrs Elroy, sister of President Arthur, explained she owed her time to her husband and five children when asked why she did not become mistress of the White House. Admirers say she would be popular for her gentle self-possession and quiet elegance if she chose to do the honors in Washington.
A judge in Pomerny Ohio named Bredbury showed grit by holding four witnesses in contempt after they evaded truth telling. He jailed them for a night in the dungeon to compel honesty, convincing them it was better to speak the truth.
A Setents American correspondent from an Arizona mining camp notes moonlight so bright it lets observers see mountains seventy miles away, joking that locals in town can see clear to the moon. The Burlington Hawkeye prints the playful boast.
The Elevated Railway Company of New York cannot prevent smoking on platforms and in station houses. The angry American public rejects the company’s prohibition and a lone individual fiercely ignores the ban.
A Chicago story page presents a joke where a deacon’s son recounts bees stinging his father to a minister. The minister asks if stung the elder, prompting a sly prompt to move closer with a whispered line.
A Philadelphia company engineer says reclaiming 11 million acres in Florida will yield ground ideal for sugar cane rice and tropical fruits. He asserts the reclaimed lands will create valuable agricultural opportunities in the region.
A Burlington Hawkeye snippet quotes classmates and long friendship at a commencement ad. The fragment hints at memories, loyalty, and enduring bonds formed over years.
Norristown Herald notes the 00x agent reports higher Bible sales in October and November than in all other months. The article also mentions leaves falling and being pressed during the same period.
The readable bits show a compliment about a necktie and a self referential remark about matching attire. Worn phrases are garbled and incomplete, yielding limited clear facts about people or events.
Text appears garbled and unreadable. No discernible names dates places or events to summarize into a coherent news item.
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