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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1882
Page
2
A garbled report notes a presidential approval of a measure to allow banks to cede their charters. The piece then pivots to political commentary on Democrats, Republicans, and national issues, with scattered references to Egypt and various newspapers.
The attack on Alexandria exposes the challenge of building vessels that can withstand heavy artillery. If the fort had shells, the damage to ships would have been greater, influencing advocates of a navy with heavy ironclads.
The Pennsylvania Independents have declined the four harmony propositions from the straight Republicans. They are considering whether to offer a new proposition.
The Chicago Herald reports the State Central Committee offered four methods to secure party harmony. It warns that if the independents fail to accept any proposed option, they should move quickly to join the Democratic camp.
A fragment reports a brutal massacre at Alexandria and demands swift capture and punishment for the perpetrator and accomplices. The text hints at further coverage from a correspondent, signaling a developing, graphic account.
Senate amendment to the legislative bill allocates 800000 to erect a building exactly like the White House adjoining the existing one. The new structure will serve as a residence while the old building becomes offices. Construction may start soon after passage and finish within a year.
Jupan Wit y of the supreme court of the District of Columbia grows impatient with the star route conspirators trials after a month. He predicts three more months of hearings unless the government acts with greater vigor, implying the government's case may be weaker than expected.
Senate discussions show Senator Mitchell’s colleagues and the Independent faction refusive to join the Regulars. They aim to back a distinct third ticket to defeat the regular Republican organization and elect the Democrat ticket instead.
A St Louis cashier asserts no adequate safeguards exist for the proprietors of local institutions amid concerns over protection and oversight. The remark reflects ongoing worries about financial security and client risk in the sector.
A long disputed Republican nomination battle in Hancock County prompts a call for unity. R W McClaughry proposes a three person commission to determine who carried Hancock and which candidate has rightful delegation, or else hold district primaries August 12 to express the people's choice. The letter seeks harmony across counties including Warren and Schuyler, and cites a May editorial urging party peace.
Rozxkr's clerk Ricuanos from the Treasurer's office of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific vanished suddenly from Chicago. His accounts are in arrears with an alleged defalcation near forty thousand dollars, though the precise sum remains unsettled and may not be fully covered by trials.
Senate additions to the House canal appropriation bill include about 200 amendments, notably a $100000 start for the canal project. The House rejected the Hennepin canal provision despite a previous two thirds vote, and a conference committee will decide. Some members faulted the plan as nuisance and unconstitutional.
Joan Brient states his withdrawal from the British Ministry due to opposition to the government's Egyptian policy. He cites the use of force as indefensible morally and recalls forty years of preaching morals as politics. He praises Grant's peace policy but condemns harsh treatment of Arabi Bey, arguing force is required.
The Union asserts Dr McKinnie has effectively bought the Argus and that its Associated Press membership has lapsed. The piece mocks the lack of public backers to “restore” the paper, urging the Dr to proceed despite professional scruples.
The present session of Congress is marked by personal feuds and accusations. Hewett accuses Robeson of falsifying a report and both men attack each other over the Morey letter and related matters. Robeson challenges Hewitt to prove claims as party members jeer and defend their positions amid the dispute.
The report describes widespread disorder as the city is abandoned to rapine and pillage with over two thousand Europeans killed. Admiral Seymour works to restore order amid chaotic conditions and evacuation efforts underway.
Reports from Alexandria describe a violent bombardment and massacre with two thirds of the city in ruins. Arab mobs looted and burned European quarters while British and Egyptian forces attempt to hold the lines and protect the Khedive as Arabi Pasha leads a looming engagement near Port Said.
Reported reunification of control in Alexandria with British American and German cooperation. Admiral Seymour notes rapid police force formation and guarded city gates as Allied marines and sailors disembark to restore order amid conflicting reports of Arabı Pasha movements and renewed Cairo unrest.
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