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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1882
Page
2
Reports show political maneuvers delay Congress and flag a debated South Carolina election. Indictments are quashed in a Port Porter case while naval appointments and observatory leadership shift. Egypt’s unrest, Census hints on manufacturing, and weathered crop prospects appear alongside obituaries and counterfeit bond inquiries.
The Tax Gazette warns that removing postage on second class matter could spur the creation of more papers. It notes the current overabundance in the journalism field and argues crowding harms the industry.
In Rockford a large crowd gathered as 100 armed men and 25 freight cars on two locomotives appeared on the Kenosha division of the Northwestern road. They ripped up 200 feet of new Chicago Burlington and Quincy track and derailed two cars, then moved 60 feet diagonally toward the river, halting the C B&Q from advancing north. The scene sparked excitement with predictions of a future confrontation between the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and rivals.
A New York source within Governor Crittenden’s party says on return to Missouri Frank James may surrender along with others of the James gang. James is in Jackson County and seeks favorable terms. Crittenden aims to secure him within ten days.
Fragmentary notes describe party activities with mentions of state nomination plans and election considerations. The text notes factional movements and potential beneficial outcomes, referencing schedules and regional implications without clear specifics.
The article extols rice as a cheaper, more digestible staple than potatoes, oatmeal, or grains. It explains cooking rice with minimal water, steaming under a close cover, then removing the lid to let moisture escape, yielding snow white, separate kernels far superior to soggy rice.
Local business leaders accept Mr Hemenway's reasons for not opening the Postoffice on Sundays. He cites diligent efforts to expand mail facilities and efficient administration. No Sunday delivery would occur unless a clear need existed, and none was found.
In Hampton the Republican caucus drew outside delegates from Rapids City and beyond as factional lines clashed over delegate selection. After initial ballots a reshuffle produced a separate set of delegates while higher officials in Chicago discussed a fast mail service and Congress debated rules on dilatory motions.
The Republicans temperately amended the rules only after Democrats delayed by a week. Once the amendment passed, the contested election case proceeded and Democrats could argue the merits freely.
In Congress a deadlock and dilatory motions spark a clash over contested returns. Republican Miller of Pennsylvania argued a case built on Democratic precinct manager returns, claiming fraud by the County Returning Board and urging orderly action. If Democrats resist, an amendment to limit history motions may pass to move the case forward.
The piece argues brokers prosper from gambling rings in stock, cotton, and produce exchanges. It claims 14 thousand New York brokers pay huge sums to gamblers, with an annual cost around 70 million dollars. An expert notes cotton and grain speculation widespread in the South and West, shared losses among the poor drive continued speculation.
The Celticé carrying Lt Danenhauer Dr Newcomb Jack Cole and Charles Ling arrives off Fire Island to a crowd of relatives. Danenhauer embraces his parents and introduces them to fellow survivors as tales of Arctic peril and DeLong’s fate are recounted aboard.
Mayday examination of Major Thomas of Louisville discusses whisky production methods in Kentucky and high wine making. He denies influence attempts by senators or newspapers, noting 10,000 barrels in bond and 60 million of 80 million gallons hypothecated. The probe resumes Wednesday.
A man named Peter Durlo was captured near Schraalenburg, identified as TSU alias. The arrest follows a lengthy inquiry revealing serial ties and a history making him a person of interest to investigators. Durlo is of adult age and sought by authorities for more information on ongoing cases.
A fragment mentions Boston ladies smoking cigarettes at informal tea gatherings and addressing each other with old boy mannerisms, suggesting social rituals tied to colonial era conventions.
An 1805 New York detective recounts the theft of a large denomination printing plate for $100 United States notes. The ring used the plate to print currency, while authorities pursued arrests and potential pardons. Exhumed plates and false pretenses of release followed, with millions allegedly circulated before recovery efforts and calls to suppress publicity.
Negotiations have been underway for ten days for the surrender of the outlaw Frank James. Governor Crittenden reportedly promises full and unconditional pardon within a week. Sheriff Timberlake and Police Commissioner Craig, with James family counsel and James and friends, are in St Louis to press the deal as talks stretch over Minnesota and Texas oath hurdles.
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