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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1882
Page
5
A muddled reflection on how news leaks and puff pieces shape reporting. The author criticizes noisy insiders and memory joggers while urging reporters to reveal solid facts and timely information to serve readers.
Tax Chicago Journ questions which district fills the State Board of Equalization vacancy after J A Ainsworth resigns. It notes Rock Island would hold one seat, districts reassigned, and asks whether the governor appoints from the state at large or another district under the new reapportionment.
The Ohio Association suggests buying the Garfield residence for their headquarters, arguing it should remain in public hands rather than private. Real estate men value the property at about 10000, though it is listed at 15000.
Rob ert R K Hitt former secretary of the legation in Paris and a Washington official last year won the Republican nomination for Representa tive in Congress in Illinois sixth district. The convention united behind him despite rivalries praising his experience and character. Hitt, a Mount Morris native from Ogle County, is in his forties and known as diligent and studious in politics and statesmanship.
A Maryland speaker described his approach as easy on "Sellers' Liver Ha" and compared them to a family member like bread, indicating a familiar, homely stance in the dialogue.
Francie Kxy, author of Btar pangle banner, is to have a 60000 prize monument in Francisco. Money was any of the pury by the late James.
The Twenty first District meeting at Cambridge chose W H Sheppard as chair and nominated Thomas Nowers Jr for Representative, with W J Edtrikin and Capt H C Clevelandalso named by acclamation. A three from Henry and two from Rock Island counties formed the legislative committee, while Ainsworth Nevers and Cleaveland spoke to express thanks amid applause.
The river continues to rise and weather remains cool and pleasant. Reports mention bridge work starting soon, street railway switch near Wagnerville, sparring exhibition next week, city race, onion crop prospects in Scott County Iowa, and local observations on daily life and incidents.
Coroner Morris received a telegram at noon Thursday announcing that Alonzo B. Clapp, a 74 year old former Port Byron grocer, died by suicide in the river. An inquest found he jumped from a steamboat wharf into shallow water and drowned after wading out. He left a wife and daughter and was known for a benevolent character though rumored to be unbalanced. The funeral was held Friday at the M E church in Hampton.
A public remembrance honors a noble woman who comforted the afflicted after the Fredericksburg wound. The account recalls Dr Bliss saving General Garfield’s damaged face and the First Lady’s daily visitation with flowers and conveyed sympathy, her memory lasting in those she aided.
The readable portion shows a tax assessment mention for a person named Brox i Bloomington on $100,000. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear details about the assessed party and security or collateral.
A Xenia Ohio man writes of recovery after using Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparila. A San Francisco physician warns that leprosy is appearing at lips and tongues of people who smoke Chinese cigarettes, with over 170 infection cases noted by doctors.
A garbled health message mentions bad taste mouth yellow skin and appetite issues, implying liver-related symptoms. No clear patient name or date is present, making specific diagnosis or guidance impossible from the text.
Fragmentary text discusses relief and cure, mentioning purgatives and their mixed effects. It notes temporary relief but warns these remedies weaken digestion and prolong suffering for those afflicted.
The movement to back a waterway with the Mississippi gains Chicago and St. Louis interest as the River and Harbor bill moves to conference. Editors urge reform of Senate amendments and urge Republicans to unite for the canal.
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