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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1882
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment covers varied items including college referents in Chicago, tax dispute at Pennsylvania college, execution notes in San Carlos, and political debates. It hints at a debate on unions, press coverage of Susan Anthony centennial, and mentions of figures like Reverend Jemuel Cook and Dean Stanley, but many names and events are unclear.
A New York paper questions Grant's reaction to Shiloh, but notes greater astonishment at Chicago. Opinions vary on Conkling's nomination with some opposing strongly while others praise his jurist prospects and possible support from Democrats. A new rail connection expands travel to Newport News, Richmond, Cincinnati and beyond, prompting warnings about night sharpers and confidence men along the route.
Gossips link Samay Tide to the Widow Palm er at Springholh amid tales of peace talks. Friends insist a definite proposal surfaced, though details remain unclear and the scene is marked by rumor and intrigue.
A weekly report from the committee representing Mississippi Logging Company notes a potential fall season fee of BON 000 OO0, with expected output around 150,000,000 feet. Joggers expect snow to aid cutting and aim for at least 75 percent of their usual yield.
Three freight conductors living in a caboose at Rock Island were found to gamble off duty instead of resting for the next run. They violated the company rule to abstain from drink and gambling. Mr Chamberlain, Supt of RI and PRR, discharged all transgressors, with a pledge of strict enforcement going forward.
Proposals to devote whisky revenue to public schools sparked heavy talk among Chicago preachers and officials. Dr Thomas supported routing funds to schools while Logans plan promises a 75 million dollar revenue this year. A violent clash in Joliet between Burton and Rackard led to a mob lynching and a deadly attack, with Dempsey and others injured.
Tur Diaratell notes that William Henry Smith’s explanation of the Associated Press Sherman matter is weak. Peoria Journaldad suggests the dispatches may be lies or the correspondent deceived, condemning the AP’s handling and accusing Sherman’s supporters of bias. The piece hints at broad discontent and urges dropping the issue.
The dispatch argues for vaccination enforcement during pestilence and invites debate. It notes a counterargument by a legal friend who now endorses the city stance after further study. Authorities appear united, prioritizing public health over individual conscience, and a test case is desired to define council and board of health power.
A Chicago officer recounts a case of a well connected New York bookkeeper from Eries Price who rose high then fell to gambling and speculation. He embezzled funds, fled after a $3700 shortfall, and left town abandoning a life of wine women and speculation.
Judge Smith refuses new trial in Heilwagon case and imposes gallows within jail walls for March 24. Defense plans Supreme Court appeal. Governor or court stay possible. Also letters and affidavits debated amid jury testimony disputes.
A sensational period piece extols Dr Jacob of Baltimore with offices in a cry of praise. It claims instant cures from New York to Palestine, recounts Edward J Douglass and Mrs Angeline Gower as patients, and lauds St Jacobs Oil as a miracle remedy curing inflammatory rheumatism in Brooklyn and beyond.
The Clinton hotel poisoning case deepens as tests show the milk free of oxalic acid arsenic mercury lead zinc croton oil and vegetable alkaloids. The illness appears to be improving and a public resolution seems likely. A wag quips about a tombstone epitaph.
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