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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1884
Page
10
In Washington the Senate and House discuss tariff policy, subsidies, and postal telegraph projects. Debates cover free trade versus protection, land patents, and financing river improvements, with leaders citing costs and national interest alongside proposed measures and appropriations.
George Jeffrey and his wife faced charges over the child’s murder with Jeffrey confessing to killing the infant by twisting its neck after holding the body between his knees. He planned such cruelties and believed he could escape guilt before breaking the neck. Mrs. Jeffery claimed she was present and felt no solace while the child lived.
The Transcontinental Railway Association held sessions in Crwane with most focus on Union Pacific proposals to admit eastern lines to the pool. Votes faltered on extending membership to Chicago and rivals feared an Atlantic Coast reach, prompting threats to withdraw from the agreement and triggering related rate actions by trunk lines and railroads in Kansas City.
Funeral services for identified victims of the Belleville convent fire were conducted at St Peters church this morning. Bishop Boltes of Alton presided with Rev Father Abbe lin of Milwaukee, aiding by many diocesan priests who delivered English and German funeral orations.
Three men entered the office of money changer Hisert to change re roubles killed Hisert and fatally injured his two children and the governess. Liason and another child were mortally wounded as the assailants rifled pockets and fled. Separate reports note steamers auction and a German Emperor peace letter.
The remains of Captain Webb who died in an attempt to swim the Whirlpool were buried at Oakland cemetery with Masonic rites. Mrs. Webb attended the ceremony in East New York on January 10. Stewart's Claims involve John Stewart of Jackson Vermont seeking a share in the late Alex T. Stewart's New York estate with testimony taken by Judge Tait in Granville.
In Hull Township a clash between Chippewas and Potawatomi bands led to the wounding of two Chippewa officers, a Potawatomi death, and several combatants killed in a subsequent engagement after both sides encamped nearby.
A fatal incident near Britain last night killed Jacob Heidelberger aged 28. He was found wedged between bumpers. 25 workers were present in the cut, all others accounted for.
SREVITIES reports John W. Tower a Boston dry goods merchant has failed. Terayer elected Vresident of the French Scoute. Wa, BSuth nominated by Republicans of Paladelphia for Mayor. Buohivy & Co. of Otrea N . deal erpan dry good sale Linbil tacs 200000 assets 200000. The Corporate of the Mwolfii Waser phasatts district base reminited Col- A. O. Woodwork for Congram. A rigid investigation into Woduc-dap nights accident at Britoon Pa will be made by the Pennsylvania Company. The Scott Iron Works Reading Pa informed their employer of a reduction 16 to 30 percent. Medical Director Grinnell U S N likely Surgeon General to succeed Wells. Catholic prelates national council opens Cathedral Baltimore Nov 9 1884 Archbishop Gibbons presiding. Nathan Schwubacher son of a Peoria man jailed in Chicago for forged checks. Bridget Cronin sues Rev F McCarthy Brooklyn for 30000 damaged for alleged assault. She jary allowed her six cents.
New York markets show mixed shifts across grains and meats. Wheat and corn futures rise while oats and flax hold steady. hogs, cattle, and dairy display modest gains as cash markets edge higher amid ongoing demand.
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