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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1889
Page
1
Sullivan defeats Kilrain after a brutal 76 rounds to retain the world heavyweight title. Sparked by Sullivan’s early surges, the fight features relentless exchanges, dramatic knockdowns, and Kilrain's fading stamina as the Baltimore fighter dominates from start to finish. The sponge is finally raised as Kilrain concedes and is carried away.
Reported rounds show Kilrain and Sullivan exchanging blows with neck holds and clinches at close range. In the third, Jake pressed forward but Sullivan avoided the rush. Kilrain attempted two below throws that were ruled illegal.
Kilrain endured immense punishment as Sullivan dominated the bout. He lamented his lack of training and condition, expressed willingness to fight again, and received sympathy from Donovan Stevenson and others aboard the train. Sullivan claimed he would never box again while Mitchell plans a $5,000 challenge in America.
A labor strike in Duluth Minnesota on July 2 escalated into a violent riot. Police and militia fought strikers around a sewer trench, with at least one death and many wounded. Among the injured are officers and civilians. ringleaders Lundgren Frank Carlson Hendblom Phick arrested.
Fragmentary late details from Dolluura Minnesota describe rioting casualties with one confirmed death and four more expected to die. Wounded victims vastly exceed Saturday estimates as police officers suffer injuries and go off duty amid ongoing unrest.
Washington, June 8 The Navy orders flags for the navy to have forty two stars but the treasury department refuses the request. Revenue marine officials say a forty two star flag is not legal and will not be official until the next Fourth of July. The law specifies stars added on admission and taking effect on the following July fourth. A revenue marine official notes private flags may show forty two stars but government flags require legal authorization.
Coroner Evans and jury in Johnstons Pa concluded after six sessions and twelve witnesses that the South Fork dam was not built to withstand overflow and materials were improper. They find owners responsible for loss of life and property in the valley below, a verdict that surprises many locals but satisfies residents.
Wasumoron Cry of the Pnqumatic Gun Carriage company files a caveat for coast defense by converting thirteen Civil War monitors. Turrets would be removed and two large disappearing cannons mounted. sighting and loading would occur from below decks via mirrors and pneumatic hoists. Recoil pulls guns below deck, staying above deck for three seconds.
In London, financiers react to the Shah of Persia’s visit with enthusiasm as Baron Router advances a major Persian bank project. The plan reportedly secures the shah’s concession to issue legal tender, circulate notes, mine mineral deposits, and build railways across Persia, promising large English capital inflows.
Washington announces George C. Jones calls to reorganize the Greenback party on Cooper and allied principles. Voters in states and districts urged to elect delegates and alternates for the national convention in Cincinnati on September 12, 1589.
Hiel D. Miller, cashier of the Malta National Bank in Malta Ohio twenty five miles south of Zanesville is a defaulter to the amount of thirty two thousand dollars and probably fifty thousand. His pretensions extended over years and were carried on by pocketing discounts of the bank daily. He held cashier paying and receiving teller and clerk roles with full director confidence. His sureties pay twenty thousand nine hundred of the thefts and the bank will lose the balance.
Washington city July 8 The following statement of United States bonds purchased from Aug 8 1887 to July 6 1890 has been prepared by the treasury department Four per cent Amount purchased 61718659 cost 700045103 cost at maturity 108749872 saving 29655850 97 Four and one half per cent Amount purchased 112702050 cost 122050507.73 cost at maturity 128234912 80 saving 6184405 07 The total saving on both classes of bonds 35830765 04
Knights Templar triennial conclave executive committee reports a well attended meeting in Washington City on Saturday night. The secretary notes daily requests for accommodations from all parts of the country and says the forthcoming conclave will be the largest ever.
Hussein Ghooly Khan, the Persian minister to the United States, plans to resign and depart for Europe after facing sharp criticism from American press and social circles. The Chicago Tribune correspondent notes no moral breach by the minister, despite sensational coverage and awkward incidents at Washington receptions.
A steamer Wyoming landed 100 Mormons in New York on Friday. In Hoboken N J a First National Bank teller is under arrest for stealing 18000 dollars. Ellensburg Washington Territory suffered over 100 houses burned including the main business district. The U S attorney general named John G Mathis as assistant district attorney for the southern district of Distnois. A Stettin treasury cashier fled with 40000 marks to America. Goodyear and Habber shoe company supplied supplies referenced in the fragment.
A chaotic scene emerges from the Thaxton rail wreck with many bodies found among scattered debris. Names such as John Stevenson and Mr Peyton appear among the dead, while investigators search for missing passengers and confirm fatalities.
A damaged report describes Corporal Lanner at Chhetigen and an Army commission speech. It mentions a statement by Bam and Ga after a concern about intentions and reaction. The text references an administrator and a large number of terms, with hands shaking with the commissioner.
Ambiguous report from Boise City describes a constitutional convention settling contests and naming Jairs WHO Claggett of Sishone County as president. Delegation heads to Voishu to attend a distant Tatnotd dae event, with committee members en route.
Fragmentary text describes units and leaders in a mid conflict scenario with references to locations and opposing forces. Mentions a star fort, a march from Adaoral Kouleris, and reinforcements or casualties described in a cryptic manner. Data appears damaged and partially unreadable.
A statewide gathering of labor representatives in Alabama and Newark aimed to organize labor unions into a united federation. The meeting, held Thursday, seeks to prepare for next legislature and coordinate labor efforts across counties.
Reading fragmentary text shows an acting official of currency referencing a naval or civic council and merchants in Tacowia and Pulaski with monetary capitals of 1000 dollars each. The garbled OCR makes exact entities and dates uncertain.
A fragmented telegram set reports various incidents including towns hit by disasters, a church beer sale ban, a woman in Pennsylvania dying from brain treatment worry, a Deer Park visit, a storm in Kronsberg near Watertown, dynamite planted at an Indianapolis Salvation Army building, a double murder suicide near Palongs City, a minister accused of theft, a special US attorney appointment over Des Moines river land, and Chicago prison arrest warrants ruling.
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