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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1884
Page
11
In Washington and Chicago reports outline Blaine’s northern state gains and opposition lines. Orangeman leaders in Philadelphia defend party unity and the GOP ticket while acknowledging some distrust toward Blaine due to Catholic associations. A Pittsburgh lodge denial follows.
George William Curtis argues in Harper’s Weekly that Blaine’s nomination shows Republican policy will not improve under his leadership. He says the upcoming campaign will test candidates’ character more than ever as no major national peril governs voters. He asserts Republican hopes rely on honesty, economy, and moral reform, and criticizes Chicago nominations as a betrayal of party principles.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on June 13 residents near Delaware Lackawanna & Western No 4 colliery report ground sinking and house collapses after a loud quake like explosion. Within two miles all homes above the mine are unsafe and wells have dropped out causing water shortages and injuries but no deaths.
The Loyt electric torpedo tested at Charles Island near Milford with government observers from Washington and New York. A 30 foot sheet iron craft, powered by underwater electric wires, cruises at 16 mph and can deploy a nose torpedo to strike enemy vessels or fortifications. Officials say it is the most perfect engine of its kind.
June 12 report describes a large Army of the Potomac reunion in Brooklyn with elaborate decorations including a Montague street arch. Generals Hancock Sheridan Franklyn Slocum and Sickles were greeted, meetings and memorial resolutions held, officers elected, and President Newton presiding. Indications point to Gen. Grant being elected president.
A cloud burst on Frenchman creek Nebraska near the Colorado line destroyed a cattle round-up camp last Wednesday. Eleven cowboys from Colorado and Nebraska drowned. five bodies recovered and six men, including J Lindsey and Lon Witherbee, remained missing after a rapid torrent swept wagons tents and horses downstream. Weather reports in Shackelford county and Cisco describe water spouts causing flooding and livestock losses but no further fatalities.
The thirty-second term closing exercises at the Wisconsin Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in DELavval Wis took place in the institute chapel at 10 a.m. Governor J Le Kus k State Superintendent A Graham and four state board members attended. Four graduates John Dahl Hixton Christian Larson Rio Simon Patrick Car ney Rosecranz and Thomas Hagerty Manitowoc received diplomas. Governor Ruak and Superintendent Graham spoke and a reception followed.
The Visalia special from The Chronicle reports a night cloud burst that collapsed the Peter Stewart house. Peter Stewart his wife his mother two children and RL Weisner the sheep herder were swept away. Stewart’s wife and one child and the mother were recovered. Weisner is beyond recovery. The house was destroyed and clothes torn.
James Kelly, a clerk killed in the Hooper building collapse, is identified as dying from firemen tearing down walls rather than the initial disaster. His foot was crushed beneath a safe door as a heavy beam fell. Seven men are now confirmed dead.
The Freeman's Journal publishes a long letter from John O Leary editor of Irish People now in Paris. He condemns the dynamiters and Invincibles as a passing craze and urges Irish to reject their policy as dangerous and criminal. He argues there are other men and means to save Ireland.
The Journal says there is no truth to rumors of a betrothal between a Blaine son and the Chicago Tribune editor’s daughter. Emmons G. Blaine, a young lawyer in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Miss Medill, a schoolgirl, are merely acquainted and no engagement exists.
A. Amplemant of Englewood Avenue quarreled with his wife and beat her. Neighbor Sherman Burns intervened and was struck on the head with an ax, fatally wounding him. Amplemant was arrested.
The Garfield memorial hospital in Washington City reports liberal bed donations after its dedication. Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell contributes $1,000 for a Schuyler Johnson Bell bed named in perpetuity with occupant rights, while others such as Mrs. Hitt and Mrs. Pomeroy’s wife donate beds named Willow Hitt Reynold Hitt and two more. Additional beds, linen, and silver-plated ware are supplied by various donors including Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Walcott, and Wallingford and Middletown Plate companies.
A June 8 law class exam in the South Carolina supreme court saw four colored young men stand out among twenty five candidates. They were commended by the chief justice and associate justices and admitted to practice in all state courts. The four had studied at Allen University and completed a law course.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians state convention meets in Connersville Pa with sixty one divisions represented and state membership listed at 4000.
In Washington on June 13 the senate passed the consular and diplomatic bill by 40 to 2 after debate. The house continued the river and harbor bill with amendments creating a Missouri river commission and provisions mirroring the Mississippi commission. Consideration of the electoral count was postponed as more survey amendments were added.
Was the Hen netop canal project in Wasmagton City? The house rejected an 800000 appropriation to start the work, while the river and barber bill passed with no such funding. The final vote on striking out was 146 to 12 Yeas listed many names, with 157 to 104 passing the bill overall. Efforts will push to insert the section in the senate.
The Society of the Army of the Potomac opened at the Academy of Music in Brooklyn with banners and camp decor. Gen Grant was elected after Capt Foley withdrew an objection, and Baltimore lost the site for the next reunion amid lively debate. A Grand Republic excursion and a dinner funded by local citizens followed despite unpleasent weather.
Several officials of the Russian navy have submitted to the government a plan for an expedition to the north pole using sledges from New Siberian Island. The Times notes the plan seems doubtful given past Jeannette party obstacles.
The emperor awarded Charles Gibson, a St. Louis lawyer and former solicitor general under Lincoln, the second class crown order for his German sympathies and relief efforts for Rhine flood victims.
Erfurm June 13 Kreuz Zeitung reports Germans hold bonds worth 120000000 in weapon ventures. The warning notes dealings and the potential impact on markets and diplomacy from such holdings.
The Democratic State Chairman of New York, Samüel J. Two, publishes a June letter in which he withdraws from renomination for the presidency. He cites advancing age and a desire to retire from public service, asserting the presidency would demand four more years of toil and noting reforms require energetic leadership. He thanks supporters but states he cannot undertake another campaign or administration.
A local death notice reports the passing of Helster Clymer a man aged 18 in Pa. The brief obit notes the era and region with minimal detail.
The bulletin notes recall of German minister Von Eisendecker, Wisconsin Masons elect Oliver Libbey grand master, Berlin arrest of Degaieff for assassination, and Conkling denying Democratic switch. Also ball scores from Wednesday NL games, a 13 year old elopement arrest in Davenport, Ohio, and honors for Elizarth Boynton Herbert and Sarah Amelia Scull.
News from Memphars reports a deadly affray in New Albany Mississippi between R Reeves mayor and editor of The Union County Optic and Lloyd Ford. Both fired five times with Ford killed, Reeves wounded in the leg by a bullet from Ford. Ford on deathbed: I die in peace.
Dr Cosse of Chicago, tied to Ottawa unrest, is connected to the Orillia murder of William Hamilton in a house of ill fame. The case stretches from Toronto to Ottawa and reaches 100 miles north to Orillia, where Hamilton was killed.
Market rounds show weak board for cacao and wheat mixed with slight gains in corn. Live stock prices move lower on hogs and dull on cattle while butter eggs and potatoes show modest moves across New York St Louis Toledo Milwaukee markets with various futures and cash quotes on wheat corn oats barley and related commodities.
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