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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1882
Page
2
Postoire Moline report cites second class matter Boux accusing the Malleys sisters of perjury. Comparing testimony from the first and second sessions, the charge appears sustained as claimed by eastern papers.
A Mechanical News correspondent urges adoption of a postal card money order system to safely send small sums through the mails. Minneapolis lumbermen donate generously to cyclone victims. nineteen cars of lumber worth 2000 dollars and sash and doors worth 185 dollars donated, constituting over half the total. Springfield convention tax work earns broad Republican support with strong unity in organization.
The Journal notes the Iowa Prohibition majority will be about 30 000, but argues that for practical purposes a majority of one would be as effective as a 100 000 margin, calling it a great mistake to ignore the moral force of majorities.
Tur Review Daspatcu proudly notes it provided a full account of Guiteau's hanging last week marking it as possibly the state's first weekly to do so. Readers in Rock Island county boast to neighbors who must wait a week for Union or Argus editions.
Report from New York notes Democratic leaders consider starting a 2 cent morning paper in Chicago. It would be independent to win working men toward femmes while supporting the National Democratic party. Cyrus W Field is named in connection with the project and enough funds are reported raised to proceed.
The Journal notes Sergeant Mason's controversial act against the farcical proceedings before Judge Cox in the Gulteau case. It contrasts public sentiment, condemns Mason, and suggests a swift pardon would calm conservative sensibilities after Gulteau's execution.
The Chicago Herald denounces executive clemency as a tool to aid condemned criminals, warning it may erode legal punishment and push justice toward vigilante outcomes. Hancock County convention splits spark charges of bad faith and caucus disputes amid fragile party results.
The article argues against local bossism in politics and voices strong support for Col Marsh, criticizing rearfire conventions that nominate candidates like Congressman or county treasurer. It emphasizes loyalty to the front-line duty and hopes Marsh is renominated.
Senator Hale of Maine and Congressman Farwell of Hinds praise President Arthur for uniting Republican factions. Reports note a widespread influx of foreigners from Egypt and strain on transportation. English merchants and money changers depart from a major commercial center citing unhealthy conditions.
Secretary Lincoln notes the case of Lieutenant Flipper received more consideration than if he had been white, as he is the only black graduate from the military academy. It was not proven that Flipper embezzled funds but he was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
The campaign seeks to attract young and progressive Democrats to topple the bourbons. It is believed the effort will erase the color line in North Carolina politics.
The Galveston News notes General Wave will make fifteen speeches in Texas this summer. It comments that some of Texas’ strong, educated men hold to a dead issue, hoping a name remains useful despite decay and bad odors from the grave.
Report says C., R.I. & P. officials bought 200 acres at Colfax including the old spring and plan a mammoth first-class hotel next season to make Colfax a premier health resort in the northwest. Colfax’s springs are praised as desirable and promising with proper advertising.
The Carthage Gazette notes delegates favored Major McClaughry with 106 to 73 in convention as Marines of Marsh contested. A chaotic meeting ends with Newcomb seated as temporary chair, Dallam's bid rejected, and Marsh faction leaving. Autopsy of Guiteau shows brain normal and weight about 49 ounces.
A fragmented text from The Plowman explores breeches of trust and timely trousers as parable. It satirically notes the difficulty of plowing business and suggests moral judgments of characters. Weather talk on June rain and mud appears with a grim remark on execution and life’s finish.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman M A Hawk of Illinois 6th district died suddenly in his rooms at 810 Twelfth Street. He had returned from Illinois recently and complained of heat then cholera morbus. An apoplectic stroke caused his death and funeral arrangements were made with lawmakers Cullen Smith Davis and Henderson summoned to assist.
Trap Assistant Postmaster General Hazen released a statement on postal finances for the year ended June 30, 1882. He cites 1,740,571,088 stamps and $40,978,953 in value, over 1 billion stamps sold, and more than $30 million in postal cards. The department expects to show no deficit and notes 116,222 post offices, up 1,710 from 1881, marking the first balanced year since 1851 except for wartime anomaly.
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