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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1882
Page
2
Sixty to seventy five lives are believed lost in a Ohio river steamboat collision on the Fourth. James Tracy faces a September hanging for the murder of officer Hueb in Chicago. Thurlow Weed, veteran journalist, has become totally blind.
Captain Payne of Oklahoma notoriety says he will lead the largest band of colonists into Indian Territory on July 20 and expects no interference from Secretary Teller. He notes casualties from the Scotia disaster. after eight bodies recovered, 81 more are believed missing. Captain Thomas mourns his drowned son, and his mind has given way. Botha to be arrested. whisky alleged as cause of collision.
The Takartestan well near Canton has reached the St. Peter sandstone layer and aims to bring a flow of pure water. Local observers praise the potential of the experiment and its prospects for the city.
A Council of the Legion of Honor was established in Peoria with broad representation from city and county officials. The roll includes the mayor, city and county clerks, circuit clerks, the county judge, and the sheriff.
Electric lighting in cities grows popular as a high tower system, but a serious drawback emerges. During riots or large-scale unrest, nighttime sources of light can be cut, allowing pillagers to act with near impunity under sudden darkness.
The Advance 18 announces a change in leadership after the former publisher's departure. Rev Robert West takes helm as editor and proprietor and plans to broaden the paper beyond church focus while remaining the Congregational church’s principal organ.
A robbery murder occurred in Chicago on Saturday night. Joel Prescott, an elderly respected resident, was beaten with a hammer. He was found alive at 1 a.m. Sunday but died shortly after. The suspect gained nothing. Prescott had hidden money and his watch in a spot known to himself and his son before going to the basement.
The Re view-Dispatcui published Guiteau’s execution news a full week ahead of every other weekly paper in the state. Readers gained the top fact first, with enhanced detail and timely reporting.
The Sundry Civil bill, last before the House, includes many Northwest items. It funds building projects and reappropriates water power contracts with Moline Water Power Company. Nine thousand dollars is set for Rock Island bridge care.
The article accuses Dr. Lamb of shaping a pre mortem brain report for the Guiteau case without peer review and releasing it in a medical journal. It notes the report is dense with terms and offers no clear verdict on Guiteau’s sanity, while the public focuses on the execution.
The talk of buying and moving the Argus to Moline fades as the concept finds no traction. It notes potential money in the Argus if a bold investor combines finance and political skill, aiming for a Rock Island based Democratic evening paper serving patrons who prefer a later edition and a party aligned stance.
The Review-Dispatch boasts it provided readers with Quitenu's execution news a week early, accusing rivals of theft or purchase. It cites the Argus claim of acquiring Davenport Democrat copies and rushing to publish in Moline, drawing scorn on others while praising its own enterprise and advance.
The Lincoln Republican club asked Maj Grout to allow his name as Congressional candidate. Grout replies he does not consent to using his name or seeking nomination. he supports party reform from within and warns a club is a clique. The Dispatch notes his refusal, urging no clique nomination.
Copper mine refuse has poisoned the river from Reading to Pottstown, endangering riverfront residents who rely on the water supply. The board of health and park commissioner ordered an immediate investigation as thousands of fish float dead along the river.
CoxcressMan Hupsent addresses Geo W Curtis exposing alleged tissue ballots and ballot box manipulation across the gulf states. He vows to strengthen the Republican committee to curb fraud and punish criminals. Curtis is warned he aids southern bulldozers if he cripples the committee.
An editorial notes the suspension of a Rock Island newspaper as a loss to the city’s democratic voice. It argues a stock company or temporary publication plan could have prevented the halt, preserving goodwill and local press balance.
Ragheb Pacha reports Sultan demands halt to fort work unless orders are given. British fleet ready to bombard if work continues. demonstrations cited and plans to resume await Sultanate decision. Admiral Seymour issues ultimatum and orders stop with residents boarding ships. Arabi Pacha allegedly supplying arms to locals.
The Tariff Commission sits in Washington to revise import tariff laws and prepare recommendations for Congress. J Hayes, president, stresses cautious reform rather than radical changes and discusses clerk pay. The panel approves a temporary secretary and later visits the Treasury to pay respects.
Special from Poplar Bluff Missouri reports part of a five man gang involved in a proposed train robbery at Hendrickson station on the Iron Mountain railroad. A man named Brown aided the sheriff and two robbers were captured at Sheffield Hill six miles north after a special train was sent to Hendrickson. The remaining trio fled. authorities recovered revolvers and barbed poles on the scene.
Mr Robeson defended naval spending and shipbuilding, blasting critics while defending his administration. Bayne and Butterworth attacked civil service reform and the president, prompting partisan exchanges. The Senate then considered the Hennepin Canal, with Logan urging national support and Vest, West, and others voicing concerns over costs, power impacts, and constitutional issues.
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