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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1889
Page
3
A boiler explosion at a Cleveland rolling mill injuries and fatalities ripple through the south city. Debris destroys houses on Graham and Mary Vargo streets, with several residents injured or killed. Police deter crowds. curfew and martial mood rise as Chinese residents face threats and evacuation fears.
Dispatches published yesterday report five French agents in Yellowstone National Park implicated in a disorderly incident. General Passenger Agent Chases St Fee and Superintendent Lamartine dispute the tale, while a Russian nihilist linked to the case claims plans to incite rebellion.
Derued Michigan residents Barham Bek and Phillips publish a claim that elicitment of Tortecar cattle at Chicago stock yards yielded three being badly offered amid chatter of “pumpy jap.” Chicago inspectors deny wrongdoing and urge action by Michigan authorities amid concerns over lumpy cattle. In New Haven John L Sullivan returns from Bridgeport with a night of bar hopping as police vow to arrest any first sign of violence.
A readable fragment from the Chicago Tribune shows a conversation where a woman rejects a marriage proposal in favor of preserving friendship. The scene hints at a delicate balance between affection and future commitments amid social expectations.
Washington March 12 The department of agriculture's March report shows corn on hand at 3.6 percent surplus totaling 785,000,000 bushels with seven surplus states holding 411,000,000. Merchantable corn average 82 percent. prices down from December. Wheat on hand about 112,000,000 bushels, lowest state percentages led by Ohio Minnesota Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska Dakota. March stock lower than recent years.
Washington City March 12 The interstate commerce commission issues the order requiring common carriers to publish advances or reductions of joint tariffs. They must be printed in plain type and posted at every freight and passenger station ten days before an increase and three days before a reduction. The railways of the trunk line association have been cited to appear before the commission to explain their export rates and how they are made.
Wiasassetos City reports that the Navy Department is expected to award contracts for eight new war vessels shortly after the new year begins. The ships will feature modern armor, high speed, and heavy armament. One ironclad a large battleship is planned, with four more cruisers to be constructed this year.
Sixteen torpedo boats are in course of construction for the German navy. Six thousand weavers at Fall River Massachusetts. Miss Lulu McKinlay of New York, a student at Wamsar College, died of hemorrhage. Queenstown reports a terrific weather. various notices include a fire at East Division Street and a bank authorized to begin business in Lebanon Kentucky. A German engineer reportedly discovers new explosive types. a Reinberg family survives religious fervor. Clifton Hall hotel at Lakewood New Jersey reports guests refused due to fire. Lena Anderson in Chicago kills herself over a quarrel. copper syndicate trouble in London and New York. Iron mill rumor debunked. U.S. District Attorney Watts declines resignation remarks get to prorogative.
A bold bank robbery occurred Saturday at Norwood in St. Lawrence county. Charles Phelps, a post office clerk, locked the cashier in the vault and fled with about 274 dollars in paper money after rifling the drawer. He was captured on a midnight train. about 11 dollars remained recovered. A separate federal action appointed W. K. Ackerman as receiver for two western railways, restraining disposition of the property due to non payment of interest.
Heavy winds forced the fireworks show to be abandoned. About 20,000 visitors had gathered in the white lot behind the treasury and White House to witness the display.
Mr James W Ellsworth of Chicago supplied the funds to keep the institute open to the public for day afternoons and spoke on the matter. He emphasized broad access and continued support to maintain community facilities for visitors and local residents.
A fragmented chat recalls a betting quip about women and luck. The lines reference a wager between Jinks and Miss Do Pink, with playful remarks on how women claim victory and celebrate their win.
Washington notes the first White House list of appointees includes three posts abroad for Palmer Swift and Washburn with Tichenor as assistant treasury secretary. The postmaster general’s top aide seat prompts a tug between Clarkson Clark Carr and political pressure as the administration balances influence and acceptance.
The piece notes Postmaster General Wanamaker leads a 150 strong Bible class in Philadelphia with strong appeal to young men. Applicants face an examination and pledge, then receive an official commission. Some Washington residents plan trips to observe the class.
Washington March 12 President shields from crowds with a restrained schedule. Only a dozen entered the office in the forenoon as officials called to bid farewell before departure. Windom Noble Blaine and the vice president met briefly for department talks and a later handshake session with about 200 in the East room. An afternoon conference followed with Representative Reed of Maine.
Washington city notes the death of Representative Townshend of Illinois. A large gathering at Willard's hotel heard eulogies from Ex Congressman Townshend’s longtime allies and Illinois delegates. Resolutions expressing sorrow were adopted by the American Slipping and Industrial League officials. Townshend's body was to be buried in Brawnestown, Illinois, with Mrs Townshend ill and unable to travel.
Guidance on preparing rich mellow soil for lawns, including drainage, lime application, and sown seed on a fine surface. Recommends Kentucky blue and June grass with red top and white clover, and compares sowing to turfing with careful cutting and placement for a smooth green carpet.
An Ohio Farmer design adapted for a sheep barn 78 feet by 20 feet with an eight foot basement. The plan includes a root cellar, feed alleys, a movable floor, and a hay storage bay above the upper alley. It describes sills of eight inches, cross bridged beams, and a vertical section showing a trapdoor fed system and adjustable doors for feeding.
The text argues that natural incubation makes the duck a fine setter and mother but notes a hen excels for brood care. It describes ducklings hatching and rushing to water, the mother’s reluctance to hover, and how foraging trips or penned confinement affect survival and recovery of the brood. It warns that unattended swimming can stunt young ducks and reduce their recovery potential.
A poultry note asserts the terrier, especially the Scotch variety, is the most active and pugnant rat hunter. It describes black and tan types as wiry, small terriers that can enter tiny holes. Experience shows a single terrier can protect a coop by destroying enough rats to repay its cost in chicks.
The note suggests not chaining dogs to posts or kennels. It proposes using two posts with a twenty five foot gap and a wire between them to allow the dog to run back and forth for exercise. It also mentions water and timing considerations.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions young people and a candied rose motif with references to waiting and death. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events, dates, or clear subjects to identify a definite news item.
The design favors a non conductive wall, two stacked chambers with a water tight divider and melt water pipes. Ice on top yields colder air as it descends, with refrigerators sized for butcher shops from 10 by 6 feet clear space. New York manufacturers offer customizable units shipped ready for quick setup.
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