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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1882
Page
3
A fragment from Moline Illinois dated Friday November 16 1882 mentions Pomtottos and second class listing. The readable text is sparse and uncontexted for a full event or notice.
The Nickel Plate route is effectively strangled as the Erie and Illinois Central end arrangements granting Buffalo terminal facilities and access to the depot in Chicago respectively. This reversal cuts off key access points, impacting the line’s operations and logistics.
A sharply worded concerted rebuke condemns the Tax Holiness Band and allied factions as political nuisances. The speaker argues these groups and their church prototypes should withdraw from the party to spare the country further harm.
The passage notes Beecher has lived a large prosperous life with good times and now questions the existence of hell. It suggests he may become a billiard hall proprietor or lead a farm bank as part of his political activity.
Illinois Central officials withdrew from a verbal agreement with Nickel Plate at Chicago to confirm the other party clearly. Ownership of Nickel Plate remains undisclosed and uncertain.
A New York dispatch reports general despondency among Republican leaders with talk that the party should purge its ranks. It claims many true Republicans will bolt and urges replacing them with men of average virtue and patriotism to restore balance and accuracy in leadership.
In Christian county Miss Exaa Bane shows improvement in health and hopes to attend the next court term for the crime against her. Authorities expect the trial of the accused men to proceed as scheduled.
The article reports strange conduct between Melville and Danenhower toward Mrs De Long widow of the lost commander. It hints at a dark mystery at the bottom of the matter and suggests a revelation is forthcoming in an interview printed elsewhere.
A speaker addressed a large Chicago audience praising the Republican record while lampooning Democrats. He asserts Republicans stand for progress and accuse Democrats of reversing history by adopting earlier party platforms. He mocks Democratic shifts on sovereignty liberty free speech and ballot access as they align with Republican achievements.
Violent clashes at Ashland erupt as militiamen defend two murderers. A ferry boat is attacked, the captain killed, and soldiers fire on the riverbank crowd, killing and wounding many men women and children amid chaotic confusion.
Chicago clergyman Dr. Thomas declares allegiance to the Republican party and temperance law. He opposes the Prohibition movement, doubts its principles and practicality, and argues for enforcing existing temperance legislation instead of new laws.
Tuk Chicago Herald invites information from all trades on regular wages, working season length, money wage purse, and how wages are allocated into rent clothing victuals fuel insurance and amusement. Information to Editor of the Herald is strictly confidential.
William Rus sell a 28 year old Penn Company employee and bank teller from Philadelphia vanishes after a $20,000 deficit is found in his books. Investigators believe he stole up to $50,000 with $30,000 more possibly hidden. A woman linked to the case remains in the city while his family awaits his return.
The Independent Republican criticizes pro Democratic voting as wrong and warns against the stay at home voters who let the election pass. He contrasts forehead and sincere reformers and urges Republicans to avoid defeatist approaches that hurt the party in Ohio and beyond.
Chicago politics run hot as United States Marshal A M Jones, Republican State Central Committee chair, is named supervisor of election and vows to arrest fraudulent registrations. Mayor Harrison charges partisanship and orders many special constables, while police say they will curb all skullduggery.
Carer Brooks of the Treasury Department secret service reports $10 counterfeit notes circulating in New York are printed from the same source as those in the West in February. Drumaiond notes three New York banks have seen some of the bills in circulation. A partner is reportedly moving operations on the Mississippi, with $28,000 of the paper used on his property.
The Granite State carrying prisoners Neal and Craft reached Caddettaburg then Maysville amid mob threats. Officers report limited injuries to two men, while gunfire marked by bullet holes spans pilothouse and ship. Major Allen arranged the voyage secretly to avoid mob violence for a prompt landings avoided.
Western Associated Press reports Melville and Danenhower denying criminal charges tied to Lieut De Long and his crew. Mrs De Long hires counsel. Board of Inquiry to hear Capt De Long documents. Melville may testify Monday.
Washington lawyer and tricycle rider Briva Lockwoop faces court questions after she swore to owning 12 000 dollars worth of property. District Attorney Corkhill reveals the correct assessment is 18 000 dollars with 16 000 dollars mortgaged, casting doubt on her claim.
Rumors of a gleaming eyed, black haired apparition have rural residents in Clear Creek Township alarmed. Dozens of farmers, some mounted, chased a naked woman like figure through woods and swamps over days, with reports of a bleeding knife and fear that she may be a hunted halfwitted woman hiding from society.
About 800 spectators witnessed Yellow Dock and mate defeat Billy D and mate in a fast pacing race at Narragansett Park. The winner set a new record, with times around 2:11 for the mile and strong early lead by Barnaby’s team, amid favorable weather and enthusiastic crowd. Murphy trained Yellow Dock’s pair, while owner Alexander celebrated with a hat wave as the mare triumphed.
The Soteldo trial concluded with the jury returning a not guilty verdict after defense and prosecution closed arguments. District Attorney Corkhill and Mr Taggart debated bail on the indictment charging intent to kill Clarence M Barton. The court adjourned following judge Wylie's charge and an absence of about twenty five minutes.
The Star from San Carlos reports General Crook held a final morning conference with the Apaches. He urged self support and self governance, noting little progress toward civilization. Chiefs would oversee cultivation on a reservation with soldiers among the tribe. White troops would guard only if needed.
In a St Louis courtroom an altercation occurred between former U S Senator Henderson and Henry Cunningham during a case with both as counsel. Henderson struck Cunningham thrice after a heated exchange, shoving him into a pillar and to the floor. Judge Treat called it the most disgraceful incident in 24 years on the bench.
A Treasury Department group and others have compared notes over the past ten months and urge Congress to correct heraldic errors in the Great Seal. They have prepared a memorial for the next session asking that the seal be changed to be accurate in heraldry. They are determined to see the seal put right if possible.
Orrin Skinner of Quincy Illinois was arrested in Idaho Springs for obtaining money under false pretenses. He used a letter of introduction to mining expert Frank OBrien to secure a $25,000 draft on a New York bank, had it stopped, and later restored the amount plus $500 in pursuit expenses after authorities found deposits in a Georgetown bank indicating fraudulent intent.
Gen Butler, Mayor Creen, Caleb Saunders and the captain escaped drowning when their boat, cast from the steamer Cr Mather four miles below Lawrence, was sucked under by a swift current. Crew pulled Butler and party back aboard after the boat swamped. he lost a hat and received a net.
Six years ago a Spaniard living in Keokuk died in Spain last August leaving a 12 year old daughter. He named Geo Bland a Keokuk blacksmith as guardian and set strict conditions for a will that grants $68,000 to each of them if met. The guardian receives the same amount while the child would obtain $300,000 plus diamonds and jewelry. The guardian travels to Spain to manage the estate.
Rev. A D Mayo states education brings Southern black and white children together and predicts eventual unity. He notes higher classes view this change favorably and that many young descendants of Confederate leaders show reduced biases. He asserts educated Southern girls will match their Northern peers.
Paittie Matthews of Belleville Illinois was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his sweetheart Annie Geier last May after she refused to renew an engagement following his dissipated habits. The trial stretched over several days.
A Pitts burg Dispatch story recounts a youth saved from scandal when a bank cashier stole 15,000 and plotted suicide. The protege Ray helps cover the crime by framing the robber, while a detective later exposes the truth linking Ray to the Westport bank theft. A woman, Miss Moree, aids by identifying a perfume used at the crime scene and the culprit.
A London lady’s attempt to sell so called sunny jewels reveals why many rubies and bracelets may be bogus. Jewelers test pieces and find fakes often slipped past owners. A diplomat’s wife bracelet proves lead filled, while a marriage gift proves many buyers misled by skilled forgeries.
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