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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1881
Page
3
Gov Curios forms a committee of prominent Chicago citizens to collect subscriptions for a Garfield monument fund aiming to raise about $20,000. Several donors, including Hines, are listed with $100 contributions.
The Convention of Chiefs of Police in the United States met to discuss organizing an interchanges system for criminal information among cities including large ones. The session faced weather and road concerns as members prepared routes, while the Senate debated reconversion of the three percent bond act and related fiscal limits.
About 100 towns adopting a state license policy for resorts costing $60000. The aim is to curb drunkenness and crime, with the expectation the move will be watched for moral impact and may lead to similar measures in other towns if successful.
A floral stage and Spanish moss sea decor framed a reception at the Chamber of Commerce Hall for an Atlanta party promoting southern products. Speakers included the mayor as the band played Dixie and Columbia amid cheers, signaling growing North South unity.
The Brooklyn Bridge, designed by John A Roebling, faced escalating costs from an initial estimate of 4 000 000 to 7 000 000 and then to 100 000 000 after his death. Taxpayers bore the burden as trustees prepared for another construction appeal, with a potential new appropriation looming.
Senator Muar offered a resolution in the Senate for a special committee on women’s rights, opposed by Senator West for economy. The debate touched on committees, reform, and constitutional questions, with references to danger of delay and party dynamics.
A historical portrait asserts Jay Gould commands nearly a third of the nation's railways, with Wabash, Delaware and Lackawanna, and Erie ties. It notes his grip on the New York elevated lines and the entire telegraphic network, affecting press and markets, while outlining Gould properties and real estate holdings.
The article condemns concentration of media ownership led by Jay Gould and his partners. It notes Gould aims to control the Associated Press by obtaining full ownership of seven New York journals that supply national news. It contrasts past editor courage with today’s alleged pliancy.
The excerpt praises The Mouine Datty Dispoxtrna and Yue Review Disparcnu for representing Moline’s manufacturing community. It credits publisher Sam Kennedy, veteran printer, for enterprise and liberal patronage that supports the papers. It mentions a well appointed tobacco business aligned with Kennedy’s ventures and printing.
A Caldwell Kansas disturbance escalated as cowboys fired on police and bystanders on Mimin street. Marshal Mike Meagher was killed. George Speer was wounded while attempting to saddle a horse. The pursuit led into timber near Deer Creek with several cowboys wounded or uninjured as they fled south toward Hunnewell. Citizens and lawmen formed a search, seizing horses and tracking the raiders through the night.
The Hon James Wilson lecturing on Civiliz ation How did it Begin in Laporte amid a note on a Blackhawk county farmer selling six hogers totaling 2325 pounds for 12.87 dollars. The Eastern Town Horticultural Society meets in LeGrand on December 28 1880. The State Teachers Association gathers in Os kaloona December 27 28 with lectures by Bighoe and Wilson. The Principals and County Superintendents Associations also meet in Oskaloona.
An explosion at the Abram Mining Company Orrell pit in Englandsoils Lancashire area killed and trapped many workers. Early reports cite up to 180 dead at Orrell with about 200 men underground. Arley pit also hit with twenty seven rescued. Rescue efforts continue as officials assess losses.
Editor argues against the claim that vaccination transmits syphilis and cites authorities like Trousseau and Hutchinson. The piece favors animal vaccine virus as safer, noting cases of syphilis linked to humanized lymph, and cites Lyons and Paris medical essays endorsing animal matter for vaccination.
Fragmentary letter discusses whether inoculation is safer than vaccination despite possible syphilis exposure. The writer urges readers to decide for themselves which option offers a riskier path and notes the issue remains unsettled.
Illinois plans three new praan clos ttors to be erected in Peoria next spring. Judge Caton of umway tees sh ved twenty four live oth tre othe dou te ha trope. A society with Sie tase Cpetl under Judge 1 S Krom ar President organized to prommerme ommipes tion into Southern deaths pretases to send avents into Roane pe to emigration in that direct o. The cattle disease has affected Me vie ity of Galena, Davess county, and many coms and Caves fave wea tremats effects Ore turmer hin fost ten mod of cattle within the past week. Phere see tie to be na huodwn rome dw for the disease. A SAN ANTONIO Lente special says from Presidio Del Norte after Crret Aranpatti sed thirty of his tro have been captured by Maarir traces. These are the main remnants on Vachon desperate band.
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