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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1880
Page
4
The public favors a general act of Congress granting a lifelong pension or annuity to former Presidents, including Grant, to assure financial security after office. Supporters argue this avoids life tenure posts and keeps leaders independent from want, reflecting gratitude for past service.
The piece reports that US revenue officers face lethal risks in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia as illicit distilleries operate with tacit political support. Deputy Marshal John B Hardie was killed in Marshall County, Alabama, and Deputy Collector Horace J Bone wounded while Deputy Young escaped. A strong federal response is urged, including troop deployment to seize distilleries and arrest violators amid ongoing defiance of federal authority.
Senator Withers urges a bill to replace current pension application exams with a single hundred and twenty pension courts nationwide. He also talks of an appellate pension court and a staff of solicitors and clerks as part of an expensive judicial scheme.
A Springfield telegram reports a ruling in the Rock Island and Mercer County Railroad case changing classification and declaring a coal contract with Coal Valley Mining Company against public policy. Accusations arise that copies of the people's pleading were printed then suppressed by the Rock Islander and Union, allegedly due to bribes to hide facts from the public.
The editorial argues against political betrayal by party rivals in New York Aldermen who removed John Kelly from office for independence. It claims no corruption or gross incompetence is proven and credits Kelly for safeguarding the nation and state from Tilden era corruption, while condemning party betrayal.
The United States Engineers report to Congress for 1886 requests river improvement appropriations. Principal works between the Illinois river mouth and Keokuk rapids total 5.6 million dollars, with 0.6 million between St Paul Davenport and Keokuk rapids and smaller sums at Hannibal Quincy Alexandria Fort Madison Burlington Rock Island Dubuque and snag boats. They seek liberal support for reservoir systems and Croix Chippewa and Wisconsin rivers projects.
The 1881 calendar predicts five Sundays in January May July and October. February and March share the same Sundays in each pair. Two solar and two lunar eclipses occur, with a total lunar eclipse visible locally in June.
The text notes public ridicule of Grant for nominating Geor Robeson from New Jersey as Secretary of the Navy. It then praises Robeson as a capable debater and suggests he is rising as a Republican leader in the House amid electoral count debates.
Gen H Thomas of Chicago is named the coming man for Speaker. He is praised as a fine parliamentarian with pleasing address and dignified bearing. The piece argues Representative Col Mock of Cambridge is equally qualified and may be a better presiding officer.
A Tuesday motion seeks to quash the indictment against four individuals linked to the Truth newspaper. The defendants are charged with criminal offenses in a case that centers on alleged disseminations and related conduct.
A Dublin dispatch reports growing violence and organized tenant and laborer groups press the populace toward open resistance. The Times notes rising gravity as a cabinet council is summoned, while sympathy from Americans and liberals supports eventual resolution through lawful channels.
The article cites the American Medical Association in New Orleans arguing for prevention over cure and praising Ben Franklin’s proverb. It notes many doctors focus on existing diseases while few address prevention, with criticism of sham physicians and a call for stronger sanitary science in public health. It references England’s Registrar General on preventable deaths and the need for preventive medical work in the United Kingdom.
United States Supreme Court Justice Strong submitted his resignation to the President on Tuesday to take effect immediately. The resignation will be accepted and a new appointment made at an early day. The condition of Justices Hunt and Clifford remains about the same, with Clifford reported somewhat better today than in the past three weeks.
The article notes Massachusetts has thirty one cities above 10 000 population while Georgia has five, illustrating how manufacturing boosts town growth and creates strong markets for produce. It links industrial development to population and commerce patterns between the two states.
Jupee Kelvey proposes refunding legislation to issue 400 million dollars of 3 percent interest notes. The notes are redeemable at the government's pleasure after one year and mature ten years from their date. The act limits redemption to the sinking fund amount each year.
The prosecution did not succeed in quashing the indictment. Forgers’ case will be heard in the next term of the court of Oyer and Terminer in New York, following continued legal action and appeals.
Extensive preparations underway in Springfield for the governor Sullom to move. A display and related arrangements are discussed as part of the buildup, with local officials coordinating the event.
The text argues that the Twelfth amendment fixes presidential vote counting and that Democrats seek to empower the House to decide contingencies, seen as a constitutional violation. Republicans vow to oppose the proposition by proper parliamentary means, stressing a principle with potential long term stakes. The discussion is heated and ongoing.
A series of major fires last Saturday caused extensive damage from Irvington New York to Pensacola Fiona and Cincinnati. Jay Gould’s conservatory in Irvington 480 feet long with rare plants valued at about 150000, Pensacola losses exceed 1 million including the customs house post office and other public buildings. Cincinnati bucket factory of John P Gay. Five firefighters died Homes district. An overturned stove on an Ohio railroad destroyed contents of a baggage car. Two African American children perished in Memphis. A shoe factory in Sharon Massachusetts and a saw works in Newark New Jersey burned. Chas D Fisher residence in Baltimore burned with the family escaping and two servants killed. Omaha noun store destroyed by fire. Estimated total losses mounting across the nation on a day described as peculiarly fatal.
Anti Tammany aldermen backed by Republicans defeat John Kelly for reappointment as comptroller. Allen Campbell succeeds Kelly amid protests from Nibernian supporters. Kelly retires with a large pension and may not stay quiet.
In Dubuque a Mr Holbrook an express agent shot himself in bed. The bullet also struck his two year old daughter sleeping in a crib beside him. Holbrook died four hours later while the child’s life hung by a thread. Health is cited as the cause of the fatal act.
Raiders remain near Hunnewell Kaw with U S troops across the line opposite them. No clash yet as raiders grow discontent over delays. They sent a representative to Washington to seek talks with Congress and the President for a peaceful resolution.
Georgia electors met Wednesday and one protested the phrase We have met in obedience to law, moving to insert We have met in obedience to the order of Governor Colquitt. All electors agreed the state law should be changed as mileage and per diem for members reached 1,562 dollars.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports after interviews with all legislature members the tally shows 147 votes for Secretary Sherman as next U S Senator, 25 for Governor Foster, 9 for Stanley Matthews, 3 for Judge Taft, 5 for West, with the rest scattering or undecided.
A catastrophic explosion at Penygrig colliery in the Rhonda valley Wales collapsed tunnels and caused 86 deaths. The blast was so forceful it was felt miles away and hindered rescue attempts for hours. The mine reached depths of about 1500 feet as families mourn the loss.
Jason Wilkesson advertises in the Davenport Democrat seeking a wife age 18 to 25 who is also a mute. He states he will do well by her and notes the condition limits his search. If not for this requirement he would have no trouble in finding a wife.
Anomalous OCR fragment mentions November and Saturday with no clear event. Readable words include From Is fo Deven. No identifiable people or organizations.
The Senate passes a bill authorizing sale of Indian reservations in Kansas and Nebraska with proceeds to tribes and new reservations to be provided. General Hazen and Miles confirmed for Army ranks. Fort Dodge land disposal to settlers approved. Senate also reviews papers on Bragg and Polk and debates statehood for Dakota. General Howard assigned to West Point. House actions include pensions, postage, and harbor defense funding.
General notes report Congressman-elect E B Taylor in Garfield's district seated after territorial changes raised eligibility questions. A House resolution opposed a Panama Canal project seen as a Monroe Doctrine violation. Myars seeks Treasury detail on US payments to Ulysses S Grant from West Point to presidency. Ireland labor reform sympathy resolution passes unanimously. Senate debates Fitz John Porter rank restoration with no vote. Fort Pierre train tragedy leaves 330 aboard. one night breakdown in extreme cold causes no injuries. Chicago streetcar tax upheld. $50 per car yields over $100,000 yearly. House pension bill set at 50 million dollars. Wade Hampton travels to Mississippi to settle his son's estate. return after holidays.
Flour receipts for 1880 amount to 2 003 974 barrels and grain to 142 174 963 bushels. In 1879 flour totaled 3 201 528 barrels and grain 115 728 511 bushels.
For the first time since 1876 a Government agent in Chicago fails trust as clerk Thomason vanishes with 3756 dollars in Internal Revenue funds. Commissioner authorizes a 500 dollar reward for his arrest and recovery.
The Democrats, whipped in the 14th District dispatch, retreat from the electoral count resolution. With Republicans blocking progress, Mr. Bicknell says the resolution will be postponed until January as Republicans celebrate their opposition's success.
Secretary Thompson leaves the Navy Department on the 26th and is to be followed by Secretary of War Ramsey acting as Secretary of the Navy. Mr Thompson will accept the Presidency of the American branch of the Panama Canal.
The Major Generals in rank order are Lan Cock Schofield McDowell. The Brigaders in order are Pope Coward Terry Augur Crook Miles.
President Hayes will appoint replacements for Secretary of the Navy Thompson and Supreme Court Justice Strong, both vacancies created by resignations, signaling a significant reshaping of the administration and judiciary.
Since January 1 live hog receipts at Chicago's Union Stock Yards in the southern division totaled 6 623 279 this year versus 6 222 364 in the same period of 1876, indicating a notable increase in supply.
Senator Lamak of Mississippi is health compromised due to his wife’s illness which keeps him from duties in Washington, affecting his ability to serve.
R James Abernathy notes Chicago surpassing St Louis in population after two counts, yet praises St Louis as a solid city with growing landmarks. Describes the Chamber of Commerce building, the post office, the Southern Hotel, flour mills, and beer industry competition with Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Suggests Missouri becoming Republican would secure future progress.
Joliet residents press for action as sewage from Chicago via the canal creates a sickening effluvia after being confined under ice for forty miles. State Canal Board lacks clear authority, Gov Cullom to urge legislature for a remedy. Desplain es river water diversion proposed as solution.
A fragmented account describes six years of bed rest and illness, with annual costs totaling about $200. The passage notes a maritime incident or stoppage tied to three bottles of Hop Bitter, suggesting a historical remedy or misfortune connected to drinking.
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