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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1881
Page
2
Dispatches report violent rains and floods across Western Pennsylvania and Western Virginia washing away timber and damaging crops and houses. Severe inundations threaten rivers, roads, and towns with record water levels, while Kansas and nearby areas report tornado and cyclone damage.
A severe tornado past Thursday struck Americas near Imperia destroying the Presbyterian church and damaging the Methodist church. Kemporia houses, State Normal School additions, crops and fences suffered extensive destruction as hail and wind caused widespread harm. Southwestern Missouri also faced hailstones and crop damage while a water spout near Carry county swept away houses and goods. Northward, Minnesota and Des Moines Iowa endured similar devastation with damaged buildings and uprooted trees.
A northern storm sweeping east and west struck Minnesota on Saturday night causing wrecked houses and barns and fatalities. Sunday’s cyclone damaged Sumner Sedgwick counties and Floral with deaths and injuries. Des Moines suffered lightning strikes, hail, and wind destroying crops and property. Erickson family injured. bridges and homes damaged. Southern Kansas also endured violent weather.
A tornado near Olivet in the state rips through orchards and fields. Homes barns and furniture shattered. livestock killed and many injured. crops and clothing ruined. residents report extensive damage and fearful losses.
A powerful cyclone devastated communities across Northwestern Missouri and Kansas on Sunday. Ancrew and Nodaway counties suffered severe destruction including collapsed buildings and livestock losses. In Orange County farms faced heavy damage as towns were stripped of structures and vegetation.
A disastrous fire swept a portion of a Quebec city area on Thursday causing extensive damage. Water supply failures hindered firefighting and looting occurred as five lives were lost with more feared. About 700 families left homeless and 1,500,000 dollars in losses reported including a valued church. The Legislative Assembly voted relief funds and aid efforts are underway.
Bradley, who exposed an alleged bribery attempt to secure votes for Depew, faced strict cross examination before the investigative committee. He stood firm under questioning though opponents attacked his character and past. The hearing, centered on the bribery claim, continued with mounting tension and opposing testimony from Senator Sessions related to the payments.
Scribner's Magazine will publish The People's Problem in its July issue, a vigorous laywerly critique of party politics by Albert Stickney of New York. The issue also hosts seven Southern, six New England, and five New York contributors, with scarce Western representation highlighted.
The passage notes Ohio reduces its state debt by refinancing over 4 million dollars at a rate 0.25 percent lower than any other state, calling it the most important event in state finances. It compares to Illinois wiping out its debt as the best action.
A Washington letter argues against relocating the presidency and dismisses the need for a new White House. It cites Mrs Garfield's illness, alleged sanitation problems, and claims that current facilities are unhealthy for occupants and staff. The piece urges retaining the present building and focusing on overall government health and security.
The Nation notes Friday remarks by General Sherman to West Point cadets and Garfield at Annapolis. Sherman urges deeds over words and warns success requires patience, work, and personal effort rather than title or uniform, praising cadets for future leadership.
Maks Mary Barponesi editor of the Chicago Legal News demonstrates energetic leadership by editing and publishing a leading law periodical and after adjournment travels to Springfield to produce an officially bound volume of enactments. The Legislature could honor her by authorizing her to print laws officially henceforth and pay her for the service.
The Crown Prince of Sweden and Princess Victoria of Baden are to wed around October 3 in a royal marriage framed as a historic union. The couple's engagement confirms a pivotal dynastic alliance between two European royal houses.
A Dakota correspondent describes the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway's extension toward Jamestown and Grand River confluence, noting a booming junction town, strong roads, healthy climate, growing schools, Masonry activity, diverse denominations, and promising wheat yields despite winter damage. The piece emphasizes new settlements, land use, and anticipated connections to northern lines.
Agricultural department reports from Pune note a cold backward spring and protracted drought harming corn yields. Central division shows increased acreage vs last year, while northern and southern divisions have slightly lower area of year’s crops. Northern grand division accounts for about one third of total corn area.
Officials of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy filings announce a new railroad line to be named Jonet Rockford and Northern Railway. The route runs from Joliet to Sheridan on the Fox River branch, then north to connect at Rockford to haul coal from Braidwood mines to northern markets.
The text reports fear of a government response after an attempted blow up of Liverpool Town Hall. It notes restrictions on entering the House of Commons with parcels and police vigilance for Cabinet Ministers' safety. The fragment hints at concern over monarchic seals and governance.
RC Deis, Adjutant General of the Army, issues a circular directing officers to forward all records and documents related to volunteer service for current and future needs. The circular specifies the records are to be deposited in Washington for access and verification.
A Washington dispatch reports that Republicans are poised to organize the new House with a clear majority. Nine Greenback members pledge to stand with their party, while several will align with Republicans along with two Virginia roadjusters.
Stern A Perreti, once influential in Illinois Republican circles, is appointed Minister to Peru. He sails from New York on the 30th to begin his duties, with a special task to prevent further Peruvian territorial absorption by Chile.
A new pamphlet from the 4 special committee under the Secretary of State summarizes the latest year’s findings on Acnerean pork restrictions. It targets foreign ministers whose governments have already enacted strict pork measures.
The Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned after 17 days as the State Treasurer refuses to pay beyond 1000 dollars under his interpretation. Lawmakers plan legal action to recover 125 thousand dollars more than offered.
The report states that numerous changes will be made in the working force of the Treasury and Post Office departments at Washington.
At a late Army of the Potomac reunion in Hartford Connecticut General Sherman challenged Davis History of the Rebelion, urging that loyalty must outlast hate and that the nation should forget old grievances. The discourse touched on emancipation rhetoric, party divisions, and the evolving stance toward slavery and race in Brazil. The piece notes political maneuvering by Republican committees and broader wartime attitudes.
Lrapine citizens including President Woolfes of Yale and Rev Hodge of Danbury push to reform divorce laws to curb collusive divorces mimicking improved Massachusetts statute models. Victoria disaster omen noted as affective reminder amid a string of losses on the sea voyage.
The text notes Abraham Poncola’s mother and family in Lane City and Pedy amid references to Abe Lincoln’s politics and associates. Walker Blaine, private secretary to the president, is described as a practicing lawyer from St Paul who plans to settle in Maine and pursue public service. The source reads as a fragmented obituary or personal notice with unclear details.
Fragmentary passage suggests confidence in European peace by multiple statesmen while naming Krupp, Roumania, Greece, Sweden, Holland, the G20, Italy, and others in a disputed or unclear context.
Ambiguous reports note Robert Bonner seeking to dispose of the New York Ledger. Colonel Pred 12 Grant arrives in Houston and begins work on ranro. J M Hall, Boston theater manager, touts 360 000 dollars per seat advertising profits. Mentions various figures, places, and people with scattered references to events in Yorktown and Hartford, and a federal reunion with a naval salute requested by Secretary Lincoln.
The advertisement touts uticura Cuthcura Keasolvent and a Medicinal Jelly sapisted by Curtctnta Medicinal and Toilet Soap as delivering miraculous cures for diseases described as Iichiog Beau and Scrufulous Humorsa in medical signals. It emphasizes internal use vTiet Ra and external applications as combined therapies.
George W. Brown of 48 Marshall Street Providence reports ringworm that spread to ears neck and face was cured by Cuticura Remedies bought at a barber. The condition resisted years of treatments before he found relief.
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