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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1882
Page
2
Reports from the western regions describe mixed crop conditions with some areas damaged by frost. The Kansas Agriculture Department cites winter wheat at 1,500,000. A light Monday frost raised hopes for a large yield as fields stand four feet high and thriving.
Reports from Iowa detail extensive frost damage from Sunday night into Monday in Boone Dubuque and northern counties injuring fruit and vegetation. Keokuk Cedar Rapids and Burlington show varied frost effects while Nebraska and Wisconsin towns report cold to near freezing and light snow.
The Union accuses Gen Raum of using official power to aid a whisky conspiracy aimed at blocking the whisky tax. Peoria Transcript counters with Raum’s record as Commissioner of Internal Revenue, noting substantial revenue gains and removal of bad agents, and rejects the whisky ring accusation as unfounded.
A near miss occurred when attackers placed nails on the tracks to derail a New York to Boston passenger train. Station Agent Way pot was wounded while trying to clear the obstruction and signal the train. Authorities pursue unnamed suspects amid threats of lynching.
A Dallas special reports alarm at Carsizzis Pass as large Apache bands move northwest toward Carnizzis Puis camps. Hunters and prospectors fear attacks while Mexicans offer bounties for scalp of Native peoples. Rangers and local forces prepare. no outrages reported yet. A San Francisco dispatch notes a lawyer's possible next move after a planned attempt to delay execution.
Ex Senator Conkling rebuts Kingston rumors claiming his Senate reelection bid was his own choice not pressed by party allies. He says he went to Albany against inclination under friends’ advice to explain his resignation. He denies any withdrawal proposal or corrupt bargain and calls the Cleveland insult tale false.
Louis searches for his missing daughter and offers a reward for her return, whether alive or dead, in a case linked to A. J. Warkins of Denver who is later mentioned.
A damagely garbled piece discusses Doyle and another man, convicted of counterfeiting and theft from the Treasury, with proposals to bargain for testimony. It questions mercy in exchange for disclosures and notes the Governor of Missouri as a historical example of handling outlaws.
A conference of distillers, brewers, wholesalers, and retailers met in Chicago to form the National Distillers and Liquor Dealers. States including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and New York joined a national organization to oppose prohibition as an infringement on personal liberty.
The Free Press reports a large red cow with a rope in its horns drowned after falling into a water filled sink hole on Peanut hill. It also notes mud up to nine feet deep on Main Street in front of Holcomb’s livery stable, with unverified claims that a bus and two coal wagons are buried there.
An 8KULI of heroic size and sineclas formation was discovered among Red River Valley relics. The mound measured nine feet in diameter and twelve feet high, with bones of about a dozen humans and various animals. The perfect skull and abnormally large body bones suggest a giant. The Historical Society will conduct a thorough investigation of the mound and contents.
The National Committee of the Greenback Labor party held a Tuesday session in St. Louis with 14 members and 28 proxies present. West Virginia was unrepresented. a committee was appointed to draft an address for two million copies, and an address to the nation was adopted by a vote of 11 to 5 after lengthy debate.
Potatoes continue to arrive in New York from Great Britain Germany Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick with unprecedented imports from trans Atlantic countries. Britain and Germany had large crops last year while Britain planted 60 000 more acres. Over 1 500 000 sticks of potatoes have been imported this season and quality varies with some yielding a yellowish color when cooked.
A powerful tornado in Polk County Arkansas causes widespread destruction. Homes and farms destroyed including Mr Turner’s residence and Dr McDonnell’s house. Several fatalities and multiple injuries across families and a church. Damage in Tell and Polk counties estimated around $280,000.
A chaotic street scene reports a clerkt trying to calm a disorderly crowd at a shop. A youth demanded items from empty boxes to almanacs and bottles, prompting a sharp rebuke and eviction. The altercation left the crowd unsettled as tensions rose.
Reported crashes of Jewish refugees in Bondy Tuesday saw a man killed while seeking aid to reach the United States. Russian peasants are ordered not to report or discuss Jewish massacres. Three hundred Brady students departed for Cunwalhy as a Chicago meeting plans rate increases to interior points including Pittsburgh. J C McMullin of Chicago and Alton declines a railroad arbitration board seat. Columbus Ohio Driving Club spring meeting opens.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Springfield, Illinois, read the minority report by J B Blaney from the Board of Publication and ordered it printed. Dr Prime of New York opposed a motion to limit speakers to ten minutes. the motion was laid on the table. Reports from Home Missions and remarks by several pastors followed before adoption.
Mr George B Ajvernoxe accepted the Register post at Harod Dakota and resigned as city editor of the Inter Ocean. Mr Armstrong praised by staff who hosted a reception with Mr Nixon presenting a gold headed cane as a token of esteem and friendship.
Letter from Geo. Ropert Carrans recounts a trip starting at Joplin April 15 and a smallpox outbreak. He describes meeting Moffat the white lead king, impresses of Florida Seminole relations, Osceola’s defiant war, Jessup’s capture trap at Fort Monroe, and notes Talmasmico as the narrator.
Reports indicate Agranian and other insurrections in southern Russia amid tension. The text notes a secret convention in Cincinnati and travel increases in Missouri following Jesse James’s death.
The Greenbackers convened in St Louis on Wednesday morning adopting a petition. When it gains half a million signatures the chairman will summon a national committee to arrange a national convention. They also urged the President to veto the bill rechartering the National Banks. It will be a cold day when the convention is held.
Fragmentary text shows a denunciation involving a ladies congregation in Cleveland. The readable parts mention internal disputes and public criticism, but details and names are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A Republican congressional convention in Kansas Third District nominated Thos Ryan for reelection, signaling support for his continued service in the House. Party officials and delegates gathered to confirm the candidacy amid ongoing district campaigns and local political activity.
A fire swept through several buildings in Abbia on Tuesday causing losses estimated at 24000 dollars with limited insurance. Fire crews investigated the blaze as officials worked to assess damage and determine the cause.
Anach bear joined a small picnic group near Rietamer d 7a when a trolick cab watched the event. The scene ended abruptly as someone fired a shot, prompting local concerns and a prompt police response.
SeNaton Lowy s says Miss Sweet will continue as pension agent in Chicago amid opposition. Local officials and community members express mixed views on the lease and staffing. The situation centers on administrative duties and future oversight.
In the dewdesh cemetery, Vaspate have broken down all the fine Mennieuty, as reported by Chinthasten authorities. Local records indicate property disturbance near the burial grounds affecting several markers and sections.
A fragment suggests a Chicago event during a Coma week with reference to a weak Mi RIING rodbond rates. Details are unclear but imply a planned port or bond discussion connected to city activities.
A year old boy swindled the First National Bank of Independence Iowa out of 2500 dollars and vanished. Police pursue clues as investigators review surveillance footage and interview staff to identify the suspect.
A report notes Bes Pathy Poon is in a dangerous medical condition that physicians say they cannot control. The article details the emerging health crisis and the ongoing efforts to stabilize his condition.
A terrible explosion Wednesday evening at Shenandoah Pa hrewischer and Cos colliery sent Sax miners to the surface, with reports indicating several fatalities among the workers.
Two cists of smallpox are reported in Rock Island with Mrs Aussenbrueck and her dangeror among the victims who are said to be safeguarded against the disease spread.
James G Bennett bought all Bennett property at a Monday auction. The holding was spirited and the amount realized was 1,364,000 dollars. The Bennett building on Nassau Street brought 030, 00.
A letter from Govenon Srowa1an of Iuwa argues the prohibition amendment is a state issue and that the real contest is between prohibition and license, stressing it as an important fact for voters to understand.
Lizzie Wartos, linked to P. Devine, attempts to saw through window bars at Decatur jail. Saws offered from outside the building as guards secure the narrow stone cell.
Sunday blaze at the Gillan House stable owned by ORF Gillen and leased to Burritt Oshern destroyed the building with horses saved. Loss pegged at 82,000 with insurance. Fire attributed to dneen charmm believed aimed at Golding Horses and tied to earlier Drawley stable fire.
Barsey Honsman who lived near Lindayelte Indiana nine years ago returned to Germany four months ago to see his patchwork and patrimony. German authorities seized him at Münster on the eve of his departure Saturday last for America. He is a fully naturalized U S citizen. When he first left Germans had orders for him to appear for military duty.
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