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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1884
Page
13
Reports from Luxuton and Conmensville detail cyclone strikes causing extensive damage and multiple deaths or injuries. A separate San Francisco earthquake 4:44 pm and 6:18 pm shocks injure buildings while Mississippi floods threaten Louisiana levees and relief needs unfold.
England celebrated the placement of the war sloop Alert lent to America for the Greely search mission. James Russell Lowell raised the American flag atop the vessel as fifty guests dined aboard. Attendees included Earl of Northbrook Lord of the Admiralty and Lord Alcester, with Arctic explorers such as Admiral Francis McClintock attending.
In Whaita Texas on March 26 a robber gang led by Charles E Bagley and John Kinkaid attempted to rob J G James bank. Bagley was killed after a volley from Lieut Schmidt and state troops. Parmenter captured. Hayes escaped. The event also notes a separate murder suicide and a double shooting by a disordered husband in Riley, Missouri.
A fire in the elevator shaft of the new war department building in Washington was discovered this evening. The entire department was called out as flames threatened to spread to adjoining areas shared by the state, war, and navy departments. The blaze was extinguished with only the elevator car ruined and minor roof damage. Loss pegged at $38,000. the fire is believed to have started from a gas jet.
The memorial hall in the State Capitol, housing the battle flags of Illinois regiments from the late war, was dedicated today. Short addresses were given by Gen. W T Sherman Gen McQuernand Gen Palmer Gov Hamilton Gen J O Black and Adjutant General Elliott.
The Northwest report from Minn dated March 26 notes the river in front of the city cleared at 2 o'clock after years with ice obscuring the water. The thaw marks a rare moment of open water on the local river.
The Senate advanced a bill raising U S district judge salaries to 5000 and approved an amendment barring appointments of relatives. The caucus debated ways and means tax relief and repealing tobacco and cigars tax, with Carlisle pressing for reform and a 10 cent gallon cap on fruit brandy.
The Devon cattle breeders of the United States met at Prrrasotan and organized the American Devon Cattle Association. Officers elected include President John M. Miller of Hickory Pennsylvania and Secretary F. W. Reed of Zanesville Ohio. The group aims to import, breed, and improve Devon cattle and keep records of importations and transfers.
A tremor struck San Francisco this morning with reports of shaking buildings and brief scare. Authorities say no major damage or injuries have been confirmed as residents report sound and movement across the city.
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