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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1881
Page
4
A historical letter argues against forced vaccination for smallpox and favors use of available kine pox. It cites past cases of harm from doctors using inoculations and warns about unscrupulous practitioners seeking profit. The writer suggests preferring smallpox over vaccination risks and questions public health mandates.
An article in the National Democrat by S J Vinaren recounts a Sunday attack on editors Mickel Brown and others by gamblers amid charged tensions. The piece cites threats against reformers and notes retaliation to alleged Civil War era oaths and Reconstruction politics.
The article argues against widespread licenses for businesses and saloon keepers, noting zero revenue for public services while crime and poverty rise. Backers claim licenses would curb crime. opponents warn of political ruin and fiscal disaster for Chicago if reform is blocked.
Coldwater Michigan police arrest the Chief Engineer and four firefighters amid a conspiracy to arson fire buildings to boost wages. The case echoes a Danville Illinois pattern where firemen allegedly set fires for higher pay and calling for better compensation.
Reposted Guiteau trial Tuesday includes stale testimony from witnesses and the usual railing by the proposer. Tax Atlanta Cotton Exposition remains open through December 31.
Mr. Pendleton defended a civil service reform bill tracing Guiteau's motive for killing the President as a result of office seeking. Debates covered pensions fraud questions, Chinese immigration limits, river improvements, tax reforms, and pending bills, with criminal cases and a juvenile incident also noted.
Two lovers walk through a New Jersey forest as morning light and birdsong frame a wedding day mood. The man finds a white kitten in a hollow stump, but a grim fate follows, prompting a letter remark about an impossible sweet smell.
Kita Humegri, heir to a royal house, considers extraordinary practices to pay his father’s debts. He has attempted to sell several royal palaces to raise capital, drawing attention from observers of the royal court.
A prowler followed a woman's daughter to a home in Brooklyn. The mother calmly kept him inside, rang the burglar alarm, and a police officer arrested him. He spent the night in custody and paid a fine for disorderly conduct, praised for the prudent reaction.
The London Times notice in New York announces a new watered lard product. A firm markets watered lard due to high pure lard prices and offers samples and prices to buyers nationwide.
EnwamoS Stoxes, described as the slaver of Jim Fisk, has earned substantial wealth in California and now leads an extravagant life in New York. He owns two large houses on Twenty fourth Street and is linked to Hoffman House as a part proprietor. Josie Mans field in New York leads a quiet life on her own means.
Federal agents in Dallas have seized bondsmen property tied to Wi and Henry Collins of the 1878 Sam Bass gang after they jumped bail and were killed by an officer. The bondsmen plan to seek an injunction to halt the sale, claiming release from obligations.
Art Chester during the steamer Montana landing night clashes with mate Philip Snyder who strikes pantryman Wi Brooks with a large file. Brooks dies within hours. Snyder escapes before authorities arrive. A second note describes two Philadelphia mechanics discovering spring driven street cars wound by an engine at trip end like a clock.
Reported defalcation of funds at a Poughkeepsie bank unsettles staff as cashier Halloway is said to be in a state of extreme nervous prostration and threatened with brain fever.
Railroad presidents in New York report a general reduction in grain and provisions rates to Baltimore 12 cents Philadelphia 13 cents New York 14 cents and Boston 20 cents. They say an agreement to end the rate war has been reached though Vanderbilt reportedly refused and asked for arbitration.
Rome clerical journals report the question of the Pope's departures is seriously mooted. His Holiness consulted bishops who had come to Rome for a canonization ceremony.
In a Reno row a man identified as W. Orner was mortally wounded. A Black man was killed and two others wounded on the Houston East and West Texas narrow gauge railroad line. The incident notes a violent clash with deadly outcomes.
Reported in informed circles Vanderbilt is near retirement from active duties, with practical administration to be handed over to Cornelius Vanderbilt who will take charge of property management duties.
A witness testified in New York about Guiteau’s ties to the New York Life Insurance Company. Guiteau angrily denounced false testimony and insulted a witness as a thief while disputing loan claims connected to a consulship. the court adjourned as jurors struggled to concentrate.
At a Board of Health meeting Drs Piper and Dunn with Messrs Fish and Entrikin reviewed rules for households with contagious diseases. They reported no scarlet fever cases for weeks, delayed action on the vaccination ordinance, and plans to require all licensed doctors to vaccinate with aid rules for those unable to pay.
The notice reviews a campaign style Civil War history series with volumes by Roper and Webb and praises individual works. It advertises Jeanette Scistnerna novel and Great Salt Lake adventure by Mapami La Toth, noting prices from 1.00 to 2.00 with bindings offered.
The post office at Moline lists week ending December 15 1881 with many names of customers or recipients. A letter letting service asks to state the advertisement date and receive shore letters. Also quotes praise for Lydia E Pinkham and notes Fry concert troupe dissatisfaction and a new Rock Island directory by Holland Publishing Company.
Davis Mon Mond Axj, from Hamp ton, lingered about saloons for more than a week and drank from keg bung holes. He was warned to leave town, brought before Esquire Grover on Thursday, fined 3 dollars plus costs, and ordered to work on the stone pile at zero daily pay with prison board until the fine is paid, at least ten days.
Yesterday the U S Clothing Co unveiled a new artistic sign and today they added an improvement to show windows to better display silk handkerchiefs mufflers gloves and neckwear for holiday trade. The program of the Organ Concert at the Swedish Lutheran church begins at 7 30 this evening.
Chester W Co announces opening of a large holiday goods department featuring Majollea ware tea sets toilet sets crystal glassware toy furniture hobby horses wagons and many mechanical toys. The stock is unusually well assorted with prices very low for the season.
A derailed Wald train on Hanniwal road near Bow caused several injuries and property damage as residents recount the event amid a neighborhood calm. Community members recall the aftermath and discuss safety concerns while sharing notes about a nearby jewelry store incident.
Myron D. Puerps of Brazos Trum bull county Q shot his eldest son William through the heart after an argument during a playful push against a wall. The incident details indicate a fatal domestic shooting with authorities investigating the event.
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