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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1891
Page
8
A 66 year old Cresco resident suffered eczema since August 1889. After consultations with five doctors produced no lasting relief, the disease spread from ankles to arms and hips with swelling, itching, and pain, causing weight loss. Trials of Cuticura brought rapid improvement in four weeks.
Knoxville dispatch reports Governor Buchanan maintains right to deploy state troops to Coal Creek if needed while Attorney General Pickel backs his order. Miners meet with officials and request more time as insurrection fears mount, and calls grow for an extra legislative session to address the lease system. The situation remains volatile with tensions and public unrest rising.
In Lond on the house of commons committee of supply recommended funding of 60000 pounds for Irish government relief salaries and expenses. Balfour chief secretary for Ireland detailed relief works begun and to continue as permanent welfare measures for Ireland. Tim Healy praised the relief but faulted Donegal neglect. Alfred Webb credited relief success yet lamented ongoing need for aid.
Reports say 4,000 armed miners at Briceville and Coal Creek prepare to clash with militia. Zouave volunteers resigning in sympathy with rioters accuse Lt Lauter of stirring conflict while miners vow to resist troops. Telegraphed danger lingers as authorities await orders.
The article reports a debt dispute in Mexico City where Leonardo Gomes Apafane and Carmen Lovya allegedly killed creditor Jose D Jesus Rivas by a buried well plan. The group rolled rocks to smother him after luring him to the sixty foot shaft. the crime remained hidden for eight days until Gomez’s daughter revealed the truth. The conspirators face trial as details emerge of the brutal act in the San Rafael valley.
News from Barros Ayres reports soldiers stationed in Corrientes capital revolted against the government. After severe fighting four men were killed and the uprising was crushed with leaders arrested.
A mass meeting in Kronk on July 23 approved building a high bridge across the Misalasipyi River to connect Keokuk with the Illinois shore. Congress has granted a charter for the project, excluding the railway bridge.
Gov Merriam ordered action halting the Hall Fitzsimmons bout with Wisconsin undecided. Minnesota authorities declared the fight off as guards protected venues while disappointed fans from across North America faced a canceled event and looming tension.
The planned contest collapsed after Sheriff Bean and Governor Merriam threatened to intervene with guards. The Athletic club board, mayor, and police met and declared the fight off, citing law and order concerns. The pavilion forfeited a £3,000 deposit plus about £9,000 in costs. An amphitheatre and rail options were discussed for potential future events.
July reports from Charleston and surrounding Pineapolis warn of rabid foxes attacking residents in Ten Mile Hill region. Thirteen people bitten, two foxes killed, panic spreads among Black population near phosphate mines, no hydrophobia symptoms yet.
A string of brief items reports 107 year old death, Queen Victoria sympathy letter, earthquake in Atlanta, mass arrivals to Hamburg, Chinese turmoil, a Chicago trust bid for tomato factories, Chicago woman found dead, a Pa murder confession, a Cleveland donation to Western Reserve, a mistaken embezzlement arrest, a hospital matron’s death, embezzlement case in St Louis, London baronial promotion for Lord Mayor Savery, mutiny rumor in Coldstream Guards, Kansas aliens land law effect, New York arrivals including Logan and the premier’s daughter, a New York lawyer dying of cancer, Adkins shooting on the Chicago board of trade, an old lawsuit trigger, and a drop in pig iron output.
English visitors report a highly gratifying reception by the Recluty of Arts Chamber of Commerce and other bodies in Lexpos. Lutterworth admits surprise at the warmth and interest shown in the American enterprise. commissions will proceed to Paris and Ottawa with strong supportive signals.
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