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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1882
Page
7
A 1882 column notes liquor dealers funding a prohibition amendment set for June 27 and predicts a Grout victory in Vermont’s First and Second districts. It laments idle workmen, estimates Britain’s naval losses, and contrasts Navy spending with a reformer’s view of government currency.
The Egypt situation has intensified after Sundays riot stirring passions while foreign ships vex those protected. In St Louis the Board of Trade appoints a grain inspector to rate arrivals by rail or barge, risking legal battles as elevator men oppose the move and threaten to resist enforcement.
Henry County officials push for a joint convention to select congressional and legislative delegates. M M Sturgeon drafted the call. E H Johnston signed. George C Smithe to sign as third member. The Cambrige meeting is set for Friday July 19 with 25 delegates, Henry 14 and Rock Island 12, based on 1 delegate per 875 Garfield votes and fractional votes.
Unclear text indicates a strike at the Argus office on a Wednesday attributed to unpaid wages. The Unie cites non payment as the reason, noting that the newspaper’s business has been unprofitable. Costs rose with publishing expenses and a shift from evening to morning edition.
The text notes unnamed men in Louisville and Covington tied to rumors of insecurity and corruption. It claims no irregularity or loss is proven, and support for relief legislation remains despite cries of a Kentucky whisky ring and efforts to boost public suspicion.
The Tan Lincoln Club of Rock Island appointed a committee to seek J M Christy as a candidate for Congress. Christy met the committee and declined, noting his business would require all his time. The club praised his unselfishness and republican work in the county. Christy saw broad支持 from leaders but declined after consideration.
Circulating rumors claim Green B Raum will leave the Internal Revenue post at year end. Some say resignation is demanded, others attribute it to scandal, but confidants of the Treasury say no rift exists between Secretary Folger and the commissioner, and no dismissal is anticipated.
Levi Cralle proposes a rapid fire alert system using town telephones as the signal network. Each telephone would be numbered like city fire boxes and a bell tap would indicate fire with the caller's line number, enabling rapid notification of multiple shops and central offices.
A letter argues library attendance fell after introducing a fenced alcove catalog system in Moline and cites Peoria as a cautionary contrast. It notes 1879 attendance 29 070 dropping to 25 669 in 1880 and 24 110 in 1881, with volumes drawn also shrinking, while access to reference books worsened and debate over regulation intensified.
A letter from Henry Ainsworth accepting a political nomination for the State Senate after a request for his name to be used as a candidate. The document lists signatories and dates from June 9 and June 12, 1882, in Moxixx Ti Moune New York. The tone reflects 19th century political nominating letters and confirms consent.
The town is alive with firemen as a grand display unfolds. Steamers and hand engines contest this afternoon with seven miscellaneous departments and city officers present. State championships feature hook and ladder events and prize money, highlighting a season of strong performance and public interest.
Former Secretary Blaine faced questions on Randall testimony about Peruvian Chilean issues. He denied urging Hurlbut or Trescott instructions and defended his past statements while criticizing British influence and a bogus treaty, noting U S intervention or European action may be needed.
The article links rising quinine use and malaria to expanding settlement and infrastructure. It notes how drainage, canals, and railroads correlate with fever decline in new areas and warns the disease follows population shifts into towns and cities.
The piece condemns Captain Johnson for retiring from the Swedish Citizen, now led by Jos E Osborn. It portrays Osborn as a selfish Republican partisan in control, alleging lack of Swedish delegate support and criticizing Hand for avoiding association with the county central committee leader amid accusations of dishonesty and demagoguery.
Lawmakers press for a substantial cut in internal revenue taxes, arguing that a $16,000,000 proposal from a Republican caucus should move forward and that continuing levies on liquor and tobacco burden daily life. The piece notes opposition from some Republicans who fear treasury depletion may fuel extravagance and corruption.
Workers rallied after quitting time as strikers swarmed the streets near the Cleveland rolling mills. A volley of stones and cinders hit workers and police, several officers were badly hurt, and six stone throwers were arrested. Authorities reinforced security and prepared for further unrest as skilled workers return.
Eight lools men including John Wentworth of Chicago seek Utah commission seats. Mr Kelley demands a tax cut before adjournment while a tariff successor for Mr Wheeler is eyed. A memorial column for Newburg and a peace centennial celebration budget pass Congress. Justice Bradley weighs Habeas Corpus in the Guiteau case. Cameron’s Pennsylvania stance prompts a possible new convention. Smalls of South Carolina declared eligible for a Fifth district seat. Counterfeiter Charles Brockway released by Attorney General order.
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