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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
6
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The article reports a public figure winning the mayoral race in a contested election. It notes the nominees, the voting outcome, and mentions community reaction. Names and exact locations are unclear in the readable text but the result confirms the winner’s selection by the council and voters.
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Fragmentary OCR notes a trial involving Sir William and Mirien in Liverpeach. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are legible. The passage appears to describe a legal dispute and proceedings in a city resembling Liverpeach.
A massive land slide in the Synessbach region of Switzerland devastates villages and forests. Homes are damaged and trails blocked as authorities assess damage and assist displaced residents. Cleanup and recovery efforts begin across affected areas.
The Standant reports Ulster peers and unionist MPs press the government to abolish the viceroy of Ireland files. The move signals push for key imperial administrative changes amid party disputes.
The house of commons rejected a disestablishment motion by 264 to 231. Gladatone was absent, Lonxpow reports from May 15.
Mr Gladstone paid a visit to Cardinal Manning yesterday and the two conducted a discussion lasting an hour or more.
Mary Anderson the actress owns 820 acres in Lafay ette township Knobs about five miles from New Albany. The farm includes an orchard and building site with a view of the Falls cities and the Ohio. She reportedly contemplates building a countryside residence atop the hill in a castlelike European style.
Spokane defeats Provetor Knott by a length to win the Clark Stakes at Lottsville. May 15 crowds witness a bright afternoon, with heavy betting and a fair track. Spokane led late, edged Knotts and finished over a length ahead at the wire in 2 Lis. Other races at the West Sapar spring meeting yesterday produced multiple winners including Irma Hoyt and Dave Heemsy.
A domestic quarrel on Grail River avenue led to a fatal exchange of shots. Peter Harte allegedly confronted by Ian Hart and Wit during a dispute over a prior separation, resulting in multiple gunshots and Harte’s death. Police are investigating the sequence and motives.
The supreme court reverses the lower court verdict in the State vs WWEP, ordering a new trial for the defendant charged with killing Wasery County Attorney Wood Kingsley. The justices found prejudicial error and improper pretrial conduct, granting the defendant a fresh trial and commuting no sentence while awaiting it.
A two day conference between coal operators and miners ended with operators declining to arbitrate. Negotiations appear stalled as operators insist on wage reductions, threatening widespread hardship for thousands of miners across Indiana.
A historic vote reported yesterday shows the legislature defeating an amendment to grant suffrage to women by a margin of forty four to by. The outcome preserves male voter control in the constitutional change debated in the session.
Maputi May 15 A wealthy Spaniard named Buenos donated to the government one thousand dollars for submarine boat experiments increasing support for early naval research amid debates over funding and technology.
The item suite mentions a $100,000 patent failure by Baton boot and shoe makers Langtry Smith, a Chicago hydrophobia hospital plan, a divorce filing by Frank A Flower’s wife, a May party by George Francis Train, a Carthage Illinois heir case, a Weathersfield Vermont tree cross art, a Horace Greeley statue fund at $10,000 with $15,000 more sought, a Waverly banker’s morphine death, a Galena breach of promise suit at $10,000, and other scattered notices across Chicago Denver Pittsburg and New York social and legal matters.
Washtington City May 15 The latest money count at the New York sub treasury shows a discrepancy of 85 dollars out of fourteen million. The shortage arose from acceptance of counterfeit notes and minor silver pieces but was quickly replaced with a full receipt given to ex Treasurer Myatt who was bound for the total amount.
A Norfolk Portsmouth region hail storm caused two foot drifts and widespread damage. Farms crops gardens and vineyards suffered with many buildings damaged and livestock harmed. A separate storm in Southampton and Danville caused further destruction including blown barns damaged fences and injured workers.
A Michigan Car works accident near West Otis afternoon crushed by falling iron. One man Jap Benscotte died at once. three German workers were mortally wounded. All left large families.
A heavy May snowfall sweeps the Missouri region from Bisstane to Almers, continuing from morning to evening. The liberal fall benefits crops far more than rain, a rare event in the northwest’s history, with Dakota recalling a July snowfall. The depth approaches a foot in places.
NY May 14 report states Dr Vincent died in his room at the Sanmitarium while using a contraption to treat spinal curvature. He allegedly suffocated when a pad slipped from under his chin and drew up over his mouth. toes barely touched the floor as he was found.
May 18 report from Los AMELEH Cal states Hale Hart visited after a train collision near San Jose that injured his right leg. The incident involved a tresunate commitment to trade relations with Canada arriving yesterday.
An English company purchased Mann's Michenfelders Goebel's and Eudriss breweries in Detroit on May 15 and merged them into a single establishment. Negotiations are under way for two more breweries, with additional capital to be subscribed. The Detroit brewers received $426,000 for their property.
Yale law school announced the Townsend prize speakers for commencement William H. Cowles of Chicago Henry Brant of Ashland Ohio and Frank D. Jackson of Banesville Wisconsin were chosen yesterday in New Haven Connecticut.
RioHMont Virginia May 18. Hoger A Pryor Jr arrived and published a complete refutation of the desertion charge against his father Gen Pryor. He cites eye witness affidavits and statements of several generals. A minister quoted a boy in the gallery urging to shoot the lion and the preacher framed it as the summary of his sermon.
Chicago police report Frank G. Woodruff arrested for horse stealing after confessing involvement in hauling a woman’s corpse in a wagon tied to the Cronin case. He alleges Cronin, William King, and Dick Fairburn jointly arranged the deadly trunk transfer at 54 North State street, with body later dumped near Lincoln Park. The tale sparks broad police scrutiny and competing theories about Cronin’s whereabouts and motives.
At Churchill Downs on May 10 the crowd saw a chaotic stretch drive as Spokane and Proctor Knott battled neck and neck. After multiple breakaways and a dramatic finish, Spokane prevailed by a short head with Knott close behind. Hindercraft and Bootmaker followed in the top places. Time near the world record pace drew the fastest race ever run on the track.
Over 15 000 spectators at Gravesend witnessed the Brooklyn Handicap won by E21 Le A with a rapid 2 07 2 finish. Jockeys and horses like Terra Cotta Hanover Prince Royal and Juggler vied for the lead through a fast track noted as dusty on top. Staged at Gravesend in New York on May 16, the event featured a tense stretch drive and a strong crowd reaction as the field sprinted to the wire.
A gang attacked a paymaster party traveling from Wilcox to Fore Theos. Eight of eleven escorts were fatally wounded or disabled in a half hour running fight. Paymaster Wham and clerk Gibbon survived as $20,000 was stolen and attackers fled toward the mountains with a pursuing cavalry from Fort Grant.
In a light turnout across Dakota, early returns show strong approval for ratifying the Sioux Falls constitution TS85. Of 1,007 votes, 983 favored ratification with only 23 opposed, signaling broad support despite low general interest.
Election of delegates to the constitutional convention in North and South Dakota was held yesterday. In this district two Republicans and one Democrat were elected. Springer’s minority representation scheme was used and met with public dissatisfaction. It ensures the election of twenty five Democratic delegates.
Montana reports show an uncertain race for the constitutional convention with Helena listing five Republicans and four Democrats as the tally progresses. Meanwhile Washington notes the comptroller of the currency has ordered a nationwide bank condition report as of business close and sets a due date near May 18.
Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme Court left Washington by afternoon for Norfolk Virginia and will travel to South Carolina on his district tour.
At the Woman's Board of Mission meeting in Boston on May 15 the officers were chosen. President Mrs J N Crouse. corresponding secretary Miss M Burdyte. recording secretary Mrs Ho Thaxemiler. treasurer Mrs R B Donnelly.
Fragmented OCR recalls a Fasly horse sale with odd wording and unclear results. It mentions low prices and a crowd at Paap with lingering names, but specifics are unreadable.
Nasuville Tennessee May 10 Deer Lode won the mile race yesterday with unclear time. The report mentions Toomile Ly Angelus and other runners, and notes crowd attendance of ladies. The text also covers a state vote on a new county name and a veto by Governor Law on mortgage taxation reporting.
Jobo eo Bride of Columbus and National Miners Progressive union leader spent two days in Streator seeking a conference between soft coal miners and northern operators to avert a strike over pay cuts. Miners’ policy aims to unite Lincoln, Ohio, and Pennsylvania workers to support Indiana miners, pressuring operators to match last year’s wages. Several major coal firms laid off workers as talks proceeded.
A well dressed young woman was found on the sidewalk before Capt Isaac Bunn's Rahway home and died shortly after discovery. No identification on the body. Authorities fear another foul crime.
In Hernna Montana on May 16 the number of Democrats elected to the constitutional convention appears to be about forty of seventy five and possibly forty two. Democrats celebrate a shift in territorial sentiment since last November.
Since the discovery of oil at Terre Haute the town of Brazil Indiana is gripped by oil fever. A stock company with 10000 capital and coal operators among its members is being formed.
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