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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1884
Page
3
A Chicago Times discussion argues that profits drive ultra tall buildings and notes the fire risks. It warns that even if structures are “practically fire proof” the contents and surrounding properties remain vulnerable, with firefighters unable to quell blazes above 75 feet.
A Boston trial of a telegraph method uses musical notation and six symbols to convey messages. Bars on recording strips produce a red line, driven by a local battery. Transmission speeds are claimed to be double Morse, with six transmit keys or a six-contact rotating key setup.
After a week at sea the narrator assesses the skipper and mate. Old Windward’s brutal temper and the mate’s bullying are contrasted with a sudden display of menace when the black flag rises during a deck cleaning. A vivid snapshot of life under a ruthless captain.
The crew endures Old Windward's tirades as washing decks and rigging faults are corrected. Miss Franklin appears on the skylight with wary glances and sharp questions while the narrator, smitten, reflects on her beauty, the captain's temper, and the foremast duty aboard the brig.
A fragment notes that he accompanied him on voyages until he himself resigned from the seat. The line hints at a companion departing the role after shared travel.
The crew recalls Deacon, a skilled sailor nicknamed Snizgers for his sneering grins. A devout exterior masks profane repeats, as he drinks after Bayport and hides liquor aboard, while remaining adept on deck. His odd appearance and hidden vice drive curiosity.
Boston Cor. Chicago Tribune reports a locomotive builder has developed a hypothetical steel, turtle shaped siege vehicle. It would be armored, motorized, with guns and dynamite capable of firing thousands of rounds and bombs, designed to breach fortifications, while details remain secret until government use.
Washington corresp notes Michigan members planned to pay a barber to detain Representative Holman during a shave to stall a bill for 300000 in public building funds. The plan failed when Holman emerged as the barber finished. the speaker and observer Democrats watched.
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