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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1884
Page
9
The article reports a political tirade by Townshend over the Post Office appropriation in Washington. It outlines arguments and opposition, detailing policy stakes and the reaction from lawmakers and observers.
The record covers March proceedings in the 48th Congress with debate on the Morrison tariff bill and the effects of the new tariff law, committee reports on revenue impact, and proposed post office budget increases. It notes speeches by Townshend, Belford, Horr, and Morrison, plus Keifer Boynton hearings and Senate discussions on pleuro pneumonia and Porter case.
Attorney General Brewster issued a circular to United States attorneys and marshals urging diligence to prevent offenses described, though no proof has been shown. A Senate subcommittee discussed restricting meat imports and inspecting exports, and the whisky bill faces another push after the post office appropriation. A telegram reports Kansas cattle disease linked to clothing from Scotland.
On March 12 British troops reached Baker Pasha's Zariba at midnight and camped near the rebels. Abyssinian scouts report Osman Digma is ready with a large rebel force. About twelve miles from Suakim, five hundred enemies were sighted, signaling an imminent battle as the British advance in a square.
Vermilion County Republican convention endorses Oglesby for governor and Hunt for attorney general. Logan is named for president and Arthur endorsed. Elliott Bondinott of Danville and Charles A. Allen of Rossville selected for Representatives. Cannon supported for Congress with road-aid resolution approved.
Neosho Faris Kan March 12 reports quarantine committees appointed by the base convention held a meeting to stop the infection of infected herd and premises. No new herd infected today. Committees expect to enforce regulations for a few days, though lacking legal authority to long sustain.
States veterinary surgeons are busily engaged and give the committee all the possible aid in their power to support the inquiry and outline recommended measures.
A noon blaze in Hoffmans grocery at Allegan and adjacent blocks destroys twelve stores on one side of the street and eleven on the opposite side including the Sherman House and a newspaper office. Loss estimated near 400000 with insurance about 160000. High winds hindered efforts. aid came from Kalamazoo Muskegon and Holland.
The Woodstock snow slide claim ten child victims named George Alexander Michael Shea J Cashwell Jan Tracy Andrew Christopher Martin Kate Marsilla and Maggie Doyle all children of widow Doyle. Rescue efforts continue for Mise Dillon and Hugh Alexander. Other victims include Operator J G Brown Joseph Rivers and John Mulhollard not yet recovered.
In the East the coal miners district convention reassembled and proposed a weekly assessment of one dollar for strikers. An alternative 15 cent per 100 bushels levy was approved. The measure targets workers striking while measures to support those still at work include pay of three dollars per day and provisions. Boston reports the Meigs elevated railroad bill passed the Legislature authorizing limited Meigs system railways with local approvals and an experimental Cambridge to Boston section.
The Burlington fast mail reached Omaha on schedule at 7 PM after sixteen hours from Chicago, delivering Chicago mail and papers fourteen hours sooner than before. Crowds greeted the Union Pacific transfer at Council Bluffs, with cheers for Hatton and Gresham as the train departed for San Francisco.
The Hon. J. H. Yager State's Attorney of Madison County announces to friends in Rockford his Republican bid for Lieutenant Governor. He positions himself as a reformer and seeks support from local GOP members.
The Deere Wire Check Rower is designed for Deere and Moline Rotary Drop P and works best on these Planters. It claims superior adaptation to its own planter, with components matched at the factory and avoiding common attachments. The message notes favorable reception in spring trade of 1883 with letters from buyers like W. B. Cum.
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