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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1882
Page
5
The article notes appointments on Tariff and Utah commissions confirmed, Gov Cullom calling a special election for July 25 in Seventh Judicial district to fill Judge Burr’s vacancy, and census figures showing 4 090 000 Americans over 22 cannot read. Storm damage reports rise with many farms destroyed buildings wrecked crops ruined livestock killed.
The New York Tribune reports the Chase family authorized payment for letters of General Garfield to their father which were obtained by the press without consent and published without their knowledge.
The Republican State committee announces that the Alton Wabash and Illinois Central railroads will sell round trip tickets at one and one third fare to delegates attending the State convention on June 28. Tickets are valid June 26 to 29. The Ohio and Mississippi line will offer round trip tickets at two cents per mile on the Springfield division.
A Caycaco jury convicts Tracy of murder for slaying a police officer and sentences him to death. If the court allows the judgment and the governor does not interfere, a hanging in Chicago may proceed.
Hon J B Grinnell spoke in Chicago urging immediate help for Iowa cyclone survivors. He described Grinnell’s devastation including deaths and vast property losses while praising Chicago’s generosity and urging lumber nails furniture clothing and cash donations to rebuild the college and homes. He noted towns sending lists and pledges and announced committees to coordinate relief.
An 19th century-style discussion defines a cyclone as a rotating storm with a central vacuum and outer winds. It notes typical diameters around hundreds of miles, speeds from two to 30 miles per hour, and describes the central rising air, surrounding inflow, and increasing rotation. The piece discusses atmospheric pressure, anticyclonic and cyclonic disturbances, and uses a basin analogy to illustrate vortex formation and escalating wind speeds. It also mentions the unknowns about origin and the role of latent heat and electricity in cyclones.
The excerpt describes a colossal storm about 1,000 feet in diameter spinning at the edge at 800 to 1,000 miles per hour. It explains how such wind would strip bark from trees furrow roads tear feathers from fowls lift loaded train cars and smash substantial houses into kindling wood, citing Grinnell and Malgolm as sources.
The Argus explains office troubles are not financial but stem from sustained costs and market pressure. A critic notes daily papers require heavy investment and patient support, with anxieties over return, while the Argus vows to survive and hopes for Democratic backing in a key district.
The final session reports a protest against the Res cue hose team of Muscatine for using professional runners, leading to expulsion from the State Association. The Champion hose team of Muscatine refused second prize and withdrew. Sweepstakes drew many entries with the Atlantics winning the hook and ladder prize in 46.9 seconds and the Rescues of Muscatine taking the 600 prize in 40.4 seconds. The Decatur Rescues won the hub and hub race over Muscatine on Saturday.
Manager Matlock of the Telephone Company proposes a fire alarm system using a call bell or telephones at Dimock Gould & Co to trigger the fire department during work hours. After hours a whistle would be used, with no need for a costly independent system, aiming for a seven minute setup and a district like fire alarm in major cities.
Dispatch reports Melville's search party locating the DeLong Ambler group bodies under snow near a riverbank, noting a pyramid-like wooden mausoleum and a cross bearing the dead’s names. The team, extending through the delta toward Cape Borchaya, plans further checks and a finish before rivers thaw, with Melville absent at the time of this update.
Tuesday evening a caucus of Republican congressmen decided to report the Kelly bill with provisions on whisky tobacco and bank capital stricken out. The amended bill would abolish internal revenue taxes on bank deposits bank checks matches proprietary medicines and other items listed in the schedule.
Reports describe a tornado that began in Boonesouly and moved through Jefferson, Grinnell, Irish Ridge, Brooklyn, Henry County, and Mount Pleasant. Professor Macomber estimates a sixty mile per hour wind with trenches carved in ground and scattered farm damage including barns homes and cattle.
During a house debate on fixing the tenure of the revenue collector, J Bayne of Pennsylvania denounced the administration. Bayne had failed in several efforts to secure the president’s removal and his denunciation drew little sympathy for his motives. He was interrupted in mid speech by a colloquy with Demotte of Indiana questioning his claims.
The Pennsylvania State Republican Convention reconvened in Harrisburg to fill vacancies and harmonize the ticket amid Independents’ grievances. On a first ballot Marriot Brosius won the nomination for Congressman at Large with 116 votes, defeating Lilly, Todd, and Jacobs as others supported by delegates.
The Sioux City Journal reports crop outlooks from over one hundred Western Iowa and surrounding regions show favorable conditions for small grain, with corn stands strong and acreage up significantly. Dakota counties report corn area up 800 percent from last year, signaling a historically abundant harvest, while Illinois and Indiana areas face mixed conditions with some flooding and damage.
Workers at the Iron and Steel Company warn they will not back down amid ongoing labor disputes. Union leaders press for better conditions, while management faces mounting pressure as strikes persist and tensions rise across production sites.
Jury finds James Tracy guilty of murder in Chicago and sentences him to death. Apache prisoners shot in Chihuahua field after recent clashes. Miss Lillie Wagner dies from fright near Bellsville Ohio. Garfield Memorial Church cornerstone to be laid in July with addresses by Hinsdale Willis and Pettibone. War Dept announces Lt Henry Filpr’s removal from army effective August 30 1882. Johnson Harvester Works Brockport NY burned with 500000 loss and 400 jobs lost. one man perished.
General and ex Governor John M Palmer commented on Rosecrans publicizing the Garfield matter. He praised Garfield as true to Rosecrans, questioned Rosecrans motives, and urged the Democratic party to nominate a man other than a “grave-yard ghoul” for 1884. He stressed war and peace conditions shape opinions.
Washington distillers press for extension of bonded period arguing no basis for charges against them while lobbying to amend Kelley’s Internal Revenue bill to five years. Tobacco interests also seek relief as Tobacco Dealers Association plans a meeting and Democrats and Republicans show interest in reducing tobacco taxes.
Four prisoners escaped from La Salle county jail in the early hours. Maurice Kelly alias Thomas Garrity and John McGowan both from Chiiury are noted as expert safe blowers jailed for store robbery and safe blowing. George Tryon is described for malicious mischief and Patrick Mulvey of La Salle for theft. outside aid included steel saws and a rope.
C E Perkins president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy reports no encouraging signs for crops in Illinois and Iowa while Nebraska and Kansas show promise.
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