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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1882
Page
3
Dublin police seize copies of United Ireland. Immigrant arrivals reach 244611 in the year ending November 20. John W Jackson of Jackson Ohio to be hanged April 6 1883 for murder. Multiple scattered items including fires, deaths, and political notes from 19th century press.
Washington reports the Senate considering a substitute on tobacco tax rebates for stock on hand and debating civil service reform with critics urging real reform and opposing sham measures. House actions include troop pay and Army Appropriation bill progress with amendments and adjournments.
Washington reports Edmunds dispatches a Senate bill to ban federal officers and employees from soliciting or receiving political contributions or assistance. It prohibits using official roles for political influence, sets penalties up to 5000 dollars or three years, and repeals a 1876 provision with a saving clause for ongoing prosecutions.
Chicago faces rising crime with thieves and foot pads roaming the streets. Police are seen as overwhelmed and a Vigilance committee is discussed by business leaders. Seventeen assaults and robberies have occurred since December 1, with few cases reported to police. The Lumbermen’s Exchange offers a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of Mr Adams assailants.
A Washington dispatch reports upcoming federal appointments for the new Northern District of Iowa. George D. Perkins of the Sioux City Daily Journal is slated to be United States Marshal. M. D. OConnell of Fort Dodge is expected to become District Attorney.
A stray dog caused a disturbance as it wandered near a public area. Police and constables attempted to guide the animal away, but it lingered, delaying nearby traffic and drawing curious onlookers. No injuries were reported.
In Uniosxtown Pennsylvania at 10 this morning state legislator U 1 Dukes shot and killed Capt A C Nutt cashier of the Pennsylvania State Treasury. Nutt had returned from holiday with his nephew Breckinridge and went to Dukes hotel room after discussing letters believed infamous. Dukes fired mortally wounding Nutt in the left eye. Dukes was arrested as the scene drew intense excitement. The motive remains unclear.
The State Department was notified that Mexico will appoint commissioners to meet the U S commissioner to negotiate a commercial treaty. The Mexican President has named Romro, the Mexican minister to the United States, as a commissioner. The two sides plan to meet in Washington early January.
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