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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1884
Page
11
Reports from Washington and multiple states detail tests and expert opinions on foot and mouth disease in cattle. Officials urge rigorous inspection and quarantine measures while farmers debate import restrictions and animal health responses.
Marvine Thompson of Cleveland headlined a sparring show at the Natatorium in Outcaco drawing about 3000 spectators. He fought local Brennock, absorbed several blows, and won praise for resilience. A postmatch challenge offered Thompson $5000 to fight John L. Sullivan or another rival, with local figures proposing side bets and possible matches within three months.
Bradstreet reports flood toll on merchants from Pomeroy Ohio to Madison Indiana. Cincinnati losses reach 200000 with Ohio river towns at 365000. Ironton 75000 and Portsmouth 170000 lead. Kentucky towns show 10000. Lawrenceburg 32000 and Augusta 35000 among others. Louisville and Cincinnati excluded. Ontario passes widow and spinster municipal voting bill in Toronto.
Benjamin Rupert a longtime Odd Fellows leader and 1867 Grand Master of Iowa died aged 79 in Dubuque. Andrew Ruesch a longtime resident died while digging a vault. Mercedes the Holstein cow owned by J B Wates died of milk fever. her calf also died, valued at 10 000 dollars and she held record milk yields and a Breeders Gazette cup.
North western Traffic Association managers to meet tomorrow forenoon to discuss renewing the old agreement or adopting a new one. Railway circles expect differences to be settled. Carcano ill. March 17.
A fire in Jackson Tennessee on March 17 leveled King's Opera House and several adjacent business buildings. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars with about 78000 dollars covered by insurance.
Disaster notes report a tornado damage in Saline county Illinois wrecking farms and fences while coal mine explosions near Pocahontas Virginia seal mines to fight fire. Rescue efforts press relief for victims families as officials authorize aid and assess costs amid ongoing dangerous conditions.
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