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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
2
The Rugia, sailing from New York to Hamburg, battled a May 18 fire caused by spontaneous cotton combustion. Captain's decision to release steam and flood areas saved the ship and passengers. About 130 bales of cotton were thrown overboard as officers aided and passengers expressed thanks.
Two women and four children aboard a shanty boat perish as floodwaters split the vessel near the Monongahela River. Mrs Blaine and a Newfoundland dog alert the family. two children are saved, others killed. Across Pittsburgh area, streets flood and homes lose foundations. fatalities reported among railroad workers. In New York, funeral processions face wrecked coaches and frightened horses as the storm rages.
Four men entered Tom's Run mine on Chartue's creek to gather tools before leaving for Minnesota. An explosion of gas occurred, killing Martin Tershook, blasting off his head. John Addlersebrits lost head and an arm. Mike Marlowitch suffered a fatal head injury. Mark Stuedler died from severe burns.
In Houston on May 18 Professor B Clair, an aeronaut, tried a leap from the clouds at Fair Ground Park. He lost his grip on the parachute and fell about 300 feet, suffering broken bones and serious injuries.
At Fort Atkinson Wisconsin a dairy manufacturing establishment and a warehouse occupied by lumber dealers were burned on Saturday morning. Cornish Curtin & Green face losses of 125000 with 46000 insured while Zeugner & Hoffmans lose 5000 with 3000 insured. Also a separate note from New York reports George Brands Train agreeing to appear for one week at a dime museum for 1000 with proceeds to a building fund.
Walker Blaine stated yesterday there is no truth to reports that the Danish government opposed the appointment of Mr. Enander of Chicago as minister to Danmark. The denial was made in Washington.
New York Senators debate trusts as the Senate committee on general laws reports on March 20 1888. The Republican majority sees trusts as new forms of industrial struggle not always monopolies and urges restraint with existing laws pending appellate court decisions. The Democratic minority cautions that common law may suffice but rejects a blanket trust ban and warns future abuses could require stronger action.
Wasyixnatos City May 10 Information was received here of the death at Orlando Florida of Gen WS Harney the noted Indian fighter He was the oldest officer of the United States army and served in the Black Hawk and Mexican wars He married Mary Mullanphy in 1838 and rose to major general before retirement in 1865 The report notes political talk about John A Enander not going to Denmark due to the king’s view of his native country political record.
New York May 11 Kate Drexel, heiress of a vast fortune, prepares to join the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburg. She bids farewell to family in Philadelphia, will take vows of poverty chastity and obedience, and enter a six month probation while relinquishing control of a multi million estate to the church if she remains.
A sudden storm caused panic among a large Barnum's circus audience in Winningspont Pennsylvania. Several performers were injured including Mollie Thompson Nellie Flynn E French and Lillie Duncan while tents collapsed and buildings sustained damage. A cyclone in Easton uprooted trees and unroofed structures injuring Mrs Wariding and her son.
Severe storm damages buildings in Boxspury Pennsylvania. The Clement house collapsed its end into the street and several persons narrowly escaped injury as debris fell around them.
A fierce wind and rain storm struck Portsvinuz Pennsylvania around 4 p.m. yesterday causing extensive building damage. Panic in the silk mill left Sallie Reiohart seriously injured after being knocked down a flight of stairs and work halted for the day.
A heavy late yesterday storm in Prrrspuna Pa caused notable damage to buildings and property. Earlier heat had forced many glass and iron workers to stop work for the day.
A Newcastle report notes a severe storm causing damage in the town. Ex-County Treasurer Reynolds’ house was struck by lightning, leaving his wife and daughter stunned by the shock of the event.
A Polish miner Betz was killed by lightning during a Mahoney City storm in Porssville, Pa, with two others injured but not fatally. In Busquewanna, Pa, William Clapper of Gulf Summit, N Y, died in a later storm. a bolt was likely over a grange in the confession of Pirra Bono.
A Santa Barbara despatch reports the Charleston trial failed due to starboard engine slides heating, port engine fine. Average 107 RPM for 15 minutes, max 5,500 HP, speed 184 knots, vacuum 27 inches dropping to 22 at full speed. Secretary Tracy said the failure may be misinterpreted and blamed fixable issues. A second telegram cites hard spots in steel slides as the cause and expects rapid remedy to push speed beyond nineteen knots. Also, Lieut Henry M. of the US Navy died in New York from dropsy after illness.
The readable lines describe a vague claim of restoring value, strength, and appetite through a medicine or potion. Phrases mention good health and regular digestion, with garbled names and unclear sources or authority. No clear event, date, or identifiable persons are established.
New York May 14 The celebrated mind reader W Irving Bishop collapsed during a dinner exhibition at the Lambs club in New York. He was seized by a epileptic attack while conducting a word-guessing stunt and later died at an undertaker's after attempts at resuscitation.
The governor says the Haxton electoral reform bill is unconstitutional and defective. He would sign a bill for secret ballots with private ballots optional, and opposes printing all candidate names on one ballot. He notes tests abroad and a municipal error that produced many invalid ballots.
The familiar Castoria advertising refrain traces a mother’s care from infancy to grandchildren, claiming the product accompanies every stage of a child’s life. It underscores enduring brand loyalty and timeless use across generations.
Fragmentary verse describes a boy perched on a box during a thunderstorm as lightning cracks. He leaps, falls, and briefly sails, leaving a vivid image of danger and motion amid the storm.
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