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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1881
Page
7
Telegraphic dispatch notes the President growing stronger daily, with improved appetite and cheerfulness. Crump the nurse reports signs of returning health, predicting the President may sit up for breakfast next Sunday as he enjoys a hearty supper and steady meals.
A cyclone devastated New Ulm Minnesota killing a family in West Newton and leaving the town of about 3400 in ruins. Losses include Catholic Cathedral and Nunnery destroyed, breweries demolished, multiple stores and churches ruined with total damage likely in the tens of thousands. Many German residents fled to Minneapolis seeking missing relatives and property details remain scarce.
Wastivneros July 16 Guiteau expresses remorse and claims divine ordination, saying he would not shoot the President again if given another chance. He asserts the attempt was not fatal and reflects on divine will guiding the event.
The Treasury Secretary appointed James Law Ithaca N Y Sanders Chicago and E F Thayes Newton Massachusetts to form a Treasury Cattle Commission. The group will investigate pleuro pneumonia in cattle along the U S Canada border and major transport routes to certify cattle bound for export as disease free. Members will be paid ten dollars a day plus necessary expenses when engaged.
A heavy rain and hailstorm hit Bréckville Iowa on July 16 blowing down trees chimneys and fences. Strong winds damaged crops and caused structural damage to several buildings. Local residents report widespread spray and debris from the storm.
A Swiss farmer, identified as Murer, killed his wife during a supposed dispute and then shot himself with a revolver, authorities report a fatal domestic incident in which both spouses died.
Dr Bliss reports a rise in the Presidents fever linked to increased solid food intake and sensitive stomach. He notes fatigue from barber visit, a transient pulse and temperature rise but overall favorable signs. The wound drainage tube revealed a five and a half inch depth, confirming the bullet entered the abdominal cavity and pierced the liver.
Grand Jury at the Criminal Court meets this afternoon to hear District Attorney Corkhill argue for delaying Guiteau’s case until after July 9. Surgeons report President’s recovery uncertain, prompting the court to discharge the Grand Jury until September, delaying any indictment or trial.
The obituary notes the death of Dean Stanley with his sister and Canons Farrar and Jungs among those at his deathbed. He lingered in semiconscious condition for some time, and the living divine will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Syracuse report says the block housing the Wieting Opera House burned this morning. Losses from surrounding buildings and rents reach about 300000, insured for 230000.
A large fire on Main Street, Braproxa Pa, began early morning and consumed about twenty buildings including the W A Express office and two hotels. Fire crews and citizens saved the Riddel House, the city’s largest hotel, with damage estimated around $10,000.
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