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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1894
Page
7
Tupin March 21 Louis Kossuth died at 10 55 last evening and expired in his son’s arms while Hungarian Deputy Karolyi held his hand His family and a few intimate friends witnessed the end In Tirpité the municipal authorities offered to bury the remounts in the Pantheon here and arrange funeral details
The aged Hungarian statesman Lajos Kossuth died in Turin after a long life of exile and leadership. Born in Monck Hungary in 1802, he rose as a relentless defender of liberty, leading opposition in Hungary and founding a presses that spread reform. His influence reached the United States and Great Britain, where he lectured on independence and constitutional government.
The aged patriot warns that the world faces a cataclysm and a forthcoming apocalypse may lead to a new race and civilisation. He speaks of mourning memories and bitter experiences, saying life is hard but duty remains his only comfort.
A man using several aliases was caught at a lathe in the Friendship hotel room in Blous City Ia while removing gold from 20 sovereign pieces. He had about 100 in stolen gold and four ounces of jewelry material on hand. Police held him for government officials' orders as he claimed many aliases.
In Montreal on March 21 lumberman Emile Doupousse attempted the Chambley Rapuly race on the Richelieu River. Spectators watched as he rode a log upright from a mile above the rapids. A collision with drifting ice hurled him off the log and he and the log sank beneath the ice. The body is not expected to be recovered.
Harvard announces that punch shall no longer be served at college graduations and class day events. The action from the president and fellows excludes punches and distilled liquors but allows wine and beer at spreads, with class secretaries notified.
A mixed set of late 19th century items reports George Lewis’s five year sentence for larceny at Bullwater, a safety committee formation, a river treasure haul with Civil War era coins, Commodore Whiting’s death from a cab accident, a major mill fire in Philadelphia with heavy losses, and Chicago transit upgrades approved by the city council.
In OsKaloosa two families mourn after 16 year old Etta Shaw and 17 year old John Reed, lovers opposed by guardians, are found hanged near their homes. Parents feared marriage age, the couple vanished Sunday night, unhitched horses, and used a rope to die together. The tragedy shocks their rural community.
Senator Manderson urged municipal ownership of street railways, lighting, and waterworks at the Washington Congregational club, arguing private firms lack residents' welfare motive and profits should stay with the city. He linked reform to citizen action and noted Supreme Court Justice Brower warned New York’s municipal power grew from reform.
The comptroller of the currency announced dividends to creditors of insolvent western banks. First dividend 18 percent for Commercial National Bank of Denver on 641,528 claims. First dividend 25 percent for Citizens' National Bank of Grand Island on 174,215 claims. Burglary hits Iowa National Bank in Canterville with several hundred dollars stolen. identity of burglars unknown. Colonel Allen Bells, age 68, a Sells Brothers figure in eclons fame and Populist activity, dies at his Torgka home.
March 22 in Troy New York coroner’s jury determines Robert Ross was killed during the election day riot by Marthelomew Shea. Verdict states the murder occurred in the polling place melee.
Washington March 23 Colonel A E Redstone local Coxey commonweal army representative distrib uting pamphlets and provisions. He says daily bulletins show growing strength with carloads of aid and Pennsylvania steel works offering wagons. Local unemployed groups form in Washington and an army of up to 10 000 may escort to meet the march.
Springfield Ohio March 21 Joseph Lannest recently released from the penitentiary where he served a term for arson fatally injured Fannie Stewart by pounding her head. The suspect is reported to have attacked her in a violent outburst after his release.
A massive blaze at a South Evanston public school endangers 500 children and staff with five hundred people in peril. Firefighters rescued children from windows as several youths suffer serious injuries, including a girl with a broken leg and possible internal damage.
Chief Justice Bessi ene delivers unanimous opinion on the Jersey deadlock case. The ruling holds the senate must be organized yearly, allowing each senator to participate, and implies bills passed by a Republican senate become law if the governor does not veto within five days, affecting officials including Barney Ford and various judges statewide.
Reports from March 22 describe President Clark urging employees to submit own wage schedules to replace receivers’ proposals. Telegraphers, engineers, conductors, brakemen, and firemen all prepared or submitted schedules, with engineers starting talks with Arbiter Clark on a new basis.
Bandits halted the Fort Thomas Bowie stage nine miles west of Solomonville at 11 o clock. Four passengers were robbed as mail sacks were cut open and a registered mail bag stolen. Sheriff Timey and a posse pursued the robbers after a running fight. one robber was captured with a six shooter while pursuit continued.
The Interstate Bimetallist league convened in Des Moines on March 22 with the forenoon devoted to introductions and caucusing. Noted delegates include Governor Richards ex-Governor Hansen Les Mantle E D Watts W M Thornton J B Toole of Montana Adjutant General Artz of Kansas Attorney General Standish of South Dakota General A J Warner of Ohio Colonel P G Rowan W U H Skages of Birmingham Captain Kalb free silver candidate for governor in Alabama.
Providence dispatch notes Democrats renominated their last year’s state ticket to present a clear issue against Republicans. The contention centers on whether the Republican senate was correct to refuse a grand committee vote count for state officers after the house Democrats unseated two Republicans, leaving old officers to serve pending formal canvass.
Pomaperpuia March 20 John Ham mer of Audenfeld in coal regions was handbagged and placed on the railroad track by footpads. He lost all powers over his limbs and speech but recovered after a near miss as a train slowed within six inches. Also advices from Rio Janeiro report Admiral da Gama to be treated as pirate by Argentina. Missing man Leander Simoneau ex mayor of Saginaw found dead river driftwood aftermath. Asa Guy Gurney acquitted in ObLears trial after theft accusation.
A high railroad source reports a planned union of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway with the Big Four and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas line. The scheme would connect a Vanderbilt system from New York to Cincinnati and St Louis to Galveston, with Rockefeller Standard Oil backing. Presidents Rouse and Rockefeller, plus Vanderbilt representatives, are en route to finalize the arrangement.
In Lansing March 91 Governor Rich appoints Washington Gardner Albion secretary of state James Wilkinson Marquette state treasurer and William A French Bell land commissioner. The Michigan Supreme Court rules the governor's removal power complete and affirms ouster of Joachin Hambitzer and Berry, who sought a stay denied by the court. The defendants plan to appeal to the US Supreme Court.
A secret conference of mine owners near Cripple Creek affirms the original nine hour work day and rejects compromise as the matter goes to court. Sheriff warns governor of possible militia withdrawal consequences while owners memorialize the governor to retain troops for protection. Train wreck near Santo, Texas leaves brakeman dead and engineer, fireman injured. Lucy Hayes Platt announced engaged to Rutherford Platt Hayes, son of ex president.
Residents of Milan Pleasant Valley Rock Island Port Byron and Cordova tell of relief from deafness eye disease and impaired vision after Dr. Coffee treatments at the Harper House. Patients include Will Overman Peter Marks Miss Mary Heisel and others whose hearing and sight improved notably after two to three sessions.
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