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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1882
Page
4
A jumble of late 19th century news items describes political maneuvering in Congress over Conkling and court appointments, river flood relief at Chicago and Wheaton, and references to a potential special session. Reports mention Port Grant, mental strain on lawmakers, and the broader national struggle as the Senate weighs appointments and legislative control.
A long dispatch discusses a thorough probe into improper connections between government officers and the Chan Se emotes contracts amid debates over Secretary Blaine. It notes Mr Blaine’s exoneration and urges Congress to examine papers to rebut insinuations of his ties to the claims.
The writer details New Orleans experiences on February 20 1882, describing dirty streets crowded hotels limited elevators and culinary oddities. He visits cemeteries churches and Mardi Gras sights then travels toward Florida noting Gulf coast scenes plantations and citrus growth with insights on oranges imports and local commerce.
Jacksonville dispatch notes Mardi Gras events in New Orleans, reporting that on Tuesday the 21st King Rex appeared at noon with the full royal procession. The report suggests the celebration was nearing its peak but lacks final details.
The writer reports St Augustine sights and Florida travel, detailing hay and grain shipped north, shad and strawberries available locally but sent away, and a State Fair judged by its poor displays. He notes sand roads, fairgrounds, northern-made goods, and plans a river journey to Savannah and Charleston with eager anticipation.
Fragmentary text references Clarkson N Potter of New York Teft to his sister Maria wife of Loiunt Thempsen 100005. Mentions Florence American reapers binders and ships from Baltimore to Cdessa Hueh Galt death in New York and relation to Sir Alexander Po o Galt, Dominion commissioner to England. Describes Bonnat’s imperial robe display and Paris elite attention.
Outlaws Wells and Norris, held en route to Riverton, opened fire on guards on a moving train near Randolph Wisconsin. Wells was shot six times Norris five. both mortally wounded. They had links to the James Younger gang and were pursued by officers Chandler and Wilson.
A freight wreck near Joliet left two men dead and several others fatally injured after a freight train piled into another. A second crash near Homewood, Illinois, obliterated a passenger engine and badly hurt the engineer and brakeman. a tramp was fatally injured in the accident.
A furious customer accuses a grocer of keeping a dog that harmed him. The grocer offers to repair a torn coat for two dollars. The man agrees to pay, then boasts he had previously sold the dog to his father in law.
Dorissy plans to enter the contest for the seat of Senator Davis, which will be vacant next year, and his friends say he will wage a vigorous and earnest campaign.
In a heated secret session, Mr Hour attacked the President’s appointment and leveled personal barbs, while Senator Hoar later claimed his objections focused on Conkling’s qualifications. The President listened as Logan departed in relief and Hoar’s friends doubted his full explanation was understood.
The Court of Appeals at St. Louis rules a note given for a different option deal remains valid when held by a bona fide holder who acquired it before maturity without notice of illegality. The decision appears opposite to Judge Moran of Chicago.
The Cairo area notes water levels are dropping from historic highs as 1815 marks appear fourteen inches under current rise and 1862’s peak sits eleven inches below present. Unprecedented distress grips communities along the lower river with strained resources and worsening conditions.
Past Asst. Eng. N B Clarke before the House Naval Committee outlined a deflecting armor system for ships. He argued angled plates at the waterline could resist gunfire much better than solid steel, reducing penetration and improving vessel safety under fire.
A disruption during a Cov ert cultural cheer rehearsal led to Mr Gregory's surprise as leader for years. A keepsake steeplbeng depicts Emperor Nicholas and court, framed in oak, causing a scene when a deputed member bungled a speech but did not ruin the moment.
Readers note that pacific coast reformers press the Chinese bill while reports claim 2000 to 1400 Chinese are fleeing to San Francisco amid chilly conditions. Public opinion in the pole region urges swift passage of a law to end tampering and impunity.
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