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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1882
Page
7
The fragment notes a dispatch from Moline and references a body and a second entry. Readable details are sparse but indicate a report on a body and an ensuing follow up.
A March 14 1882 letter from Aromaho Virginia describes journeys north from Charlestown to Richmond and Washington D C. It notes Columba and James river views the growth of Richmonds Tobacco industry and the cities water power and factories. The author visits churches schools monuments and cemeteries and reflects on secession Garfield and Confederate graves before heading to the capital.
With vast migration from Europe and Canada to the West, the Albert Lea Route adds a fast Express Train from Chicago to Minneapolis arriving next morning. No carriage transfers are needed as passengers land in Minneapolis or St. Paul Union Depots. The line promises sure connections to Minnesota Dakota and Manitoba points and to Kansas Colorado New Mexico Arizona and the Pacific Coast. Send address to E St John, General Ticket and Passenger Agent, Chicago, for the Western Trail illustration.
A prominent Republican and confidant of ex Senator Conkling says Conkling would not accept any office. He notes Conkling has seen the President's letter offering the Supreme Judges position but would not take it, saying the timing was unfavorable.
In a Washington Critic letter dated March 18 1892 Joan A Mason a late sergeant details his eight year hard labor sentence for missing a wretch and his desire for fair play. He attacks military and medical authorities and defends Major Bigelow while blaming prisoner conditions and a Critic reporter Morgan for misrepresentations.
The Allgemeine Militar Zeitung notes Germany increased active peace strength by 34 infantry battalions, 1 regiment, and 32 field batteries plus 1 pioneer battalion due to neighboring powers expanding. France and Russia far outpace Germany in present strength and mobilization potential, with Germany capable of assembling about two and a half million combatants in a major war.
The Glen Cove Starch Factory was seized after a Saturday strike and Sunday takeover. In Lawrence Massachusetts four hundred more workers joined the action on Monday. Eight thousand workers could lose jobs as one thousand looms remain idle at the upper Pacific mill and the worsted department closes. Militia redeployments unfold with two US companies returning from Omaha and four heading to Camp Sidney. Willow Springs Distilleryhalts use new workers. melting company refuses to reinstate quitters and boosts shifts. Chicago trades assemblies denounce Nebraska governor for militia use and endorse a union wage platform.
A recent satirical item in this paper mocked Hon John H Oberly as crazy amid talk of a Dechades wape project. Friends defend Oberly saying he is not crazy and lament the spread of mischaracterizations from dubious readers.
United States Consul Baker summarizes ostrich farming profitability noting birds thrive on various soils, require enclosed pastures, and produce high feather value. A pair may hatch ten to fifteen chicks quarterly, yielding forty to sixty chicks yearly with incubation forty-two days. Feathers fetch strong long-term value, plucked every six to nine months, with potential annual profit well above cost.
A Limekiln Club meeting centers on Brother Scott accused by the President of drunken behavior after a butter breakfast incident. The exchange reveals concern for sobriety, responsibility, and the consequences of drink on family life.
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