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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1882
Page
3
The Moline Review-Dispatch is listed with date and postal classification details for November 17 1882. The entry indicates its post office filing as second class matter at Moline Illinois.
A Nebraska ballot measure granting women the vote carried by under 24,000 in a close statewide vote. Supporters touted expanded rights while opponents warned of political shifts and constitutional change.
The Dispatch notes vindication of Widow Butler in Massachusetts, ending a long period of scrutiny of her character. The newspaper frames the development as a final clearance of doubts surrounding her conduct and reputation.
A dispatch from Zanesville Ohio reports Hon Green B Raum visited after a Friday episode of colic amid talk of excessive amour grapes and notes Tefa showed signs of improvement.
Raab, the Democratic candidate for State Superintendent, leads Strattan, the Republican challenger, by a narrow majority of 0 868 in the latest official returns.
State House funding remains blocked as MATOM urges moving the capital to Peoria or another active town to preserve faith with the state. The push emphasizes locating a capital where government activities can proceed despite current appropriation delays.
Ex Skenetany Buatne told a friend in Boston that he will not pursue the presidency or any political office and can be induced to change that stance. He emphasized his clear and firm position on public office.
Twenty surveyors and assistants work on the canal survey with a camp pitched twelve miles east of the Mississippi near the Nock River. The project aims to finish the survey to the Mississippi within ten days.
Charles T. Strattan, the Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, appears certain to lose. His Prohibitionist stance split anti-Prohibition Republicans and led Prohibitionists across the state to support their own nominee.
Secretary Foleen remarks that Cleve rdod’s large majority shows Republicans would have lost regardless of effort. He worries over finding a savior to unite the party and prevent its collapse in the next election.
A careful analysis shows the next Sinois Legislature will lack the two thirds needed to submit the Prohibition amendment to a popular vote. The measure will not secure even a bare majority in either house. Indiana faces a similar situation on the same issue.
The A O U W notes an October membership of over 11 000 with only one death in the last month. No assessment is needed as current funds suffice with a balance of 7 777 70 on hand as of November 2. Carrying 2 000 insurance for the year cost 1 200 so far and will not exceed 18 00.
The writer compares Prohibitionists to a boy who fired a Fourth of July cannon, saying they are as prominent in current events as he was in disturbing an old man’s barn and affecting the family, though they did not intend harm.
Opinion notes that the State House vote on the appropriation rarely appears in returns and that majorities against it are common. The piece argues the State House should be dissolved and the capital removed rather than submit to the moneyed interests in Byringfield.
The Labor parties hierarchy, led by Grand Master Pow and Grand Secretary Layton, break from the Workingman’s Ticket. Layton vows never to work or vote for the party again, while labor forces say candidates will be targeted in single defeats across parties.
The text mocks greenbackers pleased with a supposed balance of power and notes E. M. Haynes as an elected figure, described as a Speaker from a stockyards group once controlled by Independents and Democrats six years prior.
The text outlines a pledge from Fay to vote for the Senate, mentions Fay Basazar as chairman and Briss as secretary, and contrasts support for a straight Democratic line against the idea of a balance of power with Republicans who were swayed to vote for Fay and Greenbacker.
A pool of railroads has invited a fourth line from Chicago to Omaha and West. Illinois Central and St Paul & Omaha refused to abandon their new route. The committee learned the Sioux City line is shorter than some existing trunks.
Tuk Caton criticizes press coverage of votes in Rocksland and cites Fleming and Morris as harmed in different cities. In Moline Gould benefited from neighborly support rather than a formal vote trade, while in Rock Island managers allegedly instructed to target Morris and other Fleming allies to secure wins for the Rock Island ticket.
Intersolily asserts that extravagant appropriations and high taxes burden the people. He calls for at least 75 million dollars in relief, including 20 million from sugar and all tobacco taxes, and urges abolition of internal taxation within a year. He attacks tariff delays and notes infighting among Republicans, naming General Sherman as a likely 1984 candidate.
A Western Republican predicts the party will fracture further after the current forerunner election results. He cites the Stalwart and Blaine wings sniping at New York and Pennsylvania and says 1884 offers two desperate paths: a neutral Garfield-like candidate or a Democrat misstep, with Blaine likely to be pushed to the convention and opposed by his faction.
A large seizure attempt at Col Holloway’s stock farm near Alexis is blamed on a Scotch breeding group seeking to seize property to cover alleged debts. Holloway claims no owed balance, noting a $100,000 remittance and a $44,700 sale with high averages. Scotch claim he owes around $60,000 plus shares of proceeds.
Central Committee chairman predicts 65 counties show Smith winning treasurer with 14 814 plurality. House: 76 elected, likely Wendel and Bradwell, 78 seats total. 77 needed to organize. Senate: 31 elected, Hulbert still in doubt. 107 Republicans on joint ballot, 103 votes to elect U S Senator.
The piece rails at war veterans and old GOP backers who blamed leaders after defeats. It argues critics include those who didn’t vote the ticket and praises those who remain loyal, urging unity and reorganization to restore the party.
The speaker urges quieting resentments and restoring harmony within the party. Veterans with factional splits are urged to yield to advisers who can outline concrete steps for reorganizers to improve the party while old guard members bear the recent troubles since 1862.
Con W F EastMan ends his nine year tenure at the Sterling Gazette and will open a bank in Dakota. The move prompts opinion on editors entering banking as a livelihood.
James Wilson, Republican, declared winner by thirty four in the Fifth Iowa District election. Marshall county board overturned Taylor township totals claiming illegality as only two judges signed the books. Republicans call it a Democratic trick to seed a contest.
The Tuk Sterling Gazette claims Gen Butler is the worst abused man on the continent with abuse from the party that nominated him. It lauds his genius and organizing skill and predicts a brilliant Massachusetts administration. The Dispatch concurs, suggesting he could become the party standard bearer in two years, winning votes from veterans wary of his Civil War conduct.
Engineer Melville recounts the Jeannette voyage after leaving the vessel. He describes three days of travel with himself in charge of the labor party and Duanehower supervising the sick. Chipp’s cry for them to continue and his final tears moved the audience of Lt Chipp’s female relatives in court.
A commission studying navy yards has examined East Coast yards and will travel to Mare Island Pensacola League Island and New York to assess closures It is likely one or two yards will be closed temporarily The secretary notes inspector appointments for foreign steamers may be delayed and health reports about him are unfounded General Sherman urges a permanent post system with a million dollars yearly for five years to modernize quarters The Interior Department limits land entries for residence and warns against fraud in certain entries District Attorney Corkhill questions Capt Howat remain hidden in New Orleans
Louis Miouxt, a French revolutionist, began as a school mistress and devout Catholic. Her early poetry and hymns reflected mysticism, but exposure to clerical influence and Napoleon era shifts steered her toward scepticism about eternal punishment.
The Glasgow Clydesdale Breeding Exporting Company seized over 100 Clydesdale horses from Col. Holloway near Alexis Illinois. A special Chicago–bound train with detectives landed the herd after a writ of replevin in court. Holloway disputes remittances and reputation while the company cites agent activity and sales shares.
A band of 111 men led by James L Johnston seized 150 head of Clydesdale horses from Col Robert Holloway’s farm near Alexis, Illinois. The raiders boarded a Chicago Burlington and Quin cy train with two hostlers bound and gagged, then released the horses at the stable. The incident ended with arrests of Johnston Buchanan Potter and others. the property valued at $100 000. The case will be settled in court.
A close ally argues Arthur rejects blame for recent war disasters and notes Congress ignored his fiscal cautions. The friend blames party factionalism and state mismanagement, not Arthur, citing Cameron and Logan allies and various regional troubles that plagued the Republican Party.
In the State, Long Jones and Long John discuss the race as reporter asks for news. Long John hopes Strattan is beaten by about 1,000 votes to allow contests and expose alleged fraud, citing 500 votes cast in First Ward. The two retire to private talk.
Readable fragments describe a local event involving names and places in terse form. The item outlines a public notice or brief report about actions taken by officials, with limited context and no clear outcome. Entities remain vague due to damaged text.
In Kentucky at the Homoeopathic Dispensary a colored man named William Tell underwent a facial tumor removal under hypnosis after ether anesthesia failed. Surgeons Dr. A Smith and Dr. Koehler hypnotized Tell from 0:30 AM to 11 AM until the tumor was removed and Tell reported no pain, though conscious of what was said. The case draws medical interest as an improvement over traditional anesthetics.
In Fort Wayne on a Tuesday afternoon Mrs. W L Pett, widow of the First National Bank teller, appeared dead and was laid out for burial. At 10 pm a cry issued from the casket. she spoke faintly recognizing her husband. Attendants and a physician verified life, administered restoratives, and she soon recovered.
In Lewiston Maine on Saturday a drunken rag man climbed ladders stacked to the top of St. Josephs church spire. He reached the cross placed his hat there and began his descent as two men aided his cautious retreat amid a crowded, fearful onlookers.
Cameron Hay, aged farmer, vanished from his home at midnight and was later found to have died by his own hand after learning he would be sent back to his home region. A large search ensued, with residents and relatives in Glasgow, Scotland, involved, and the body to be returned to Warren, Ohio for burial.
A passenger train on the Bradford Elred and Qube Railroad near Cubs New York ran at high speed Saturday night and failed on a trestle. Details remain unclear as the event injures or obstructs remain unconfirmed.
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