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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1891
Page
2
The text discusses the impact of silver coinage on gold, arguing that unlimited silver would erode trust in currency, raise prices, and hurt creditors. It notes how cheaper silver coins would effectively devalue debts and questions whether nationwide legislation changes the honesty of such manipulation.
The General Secretary of the newly organized Young People's Baptist Union of America, Dr F L Wilkins, received a large Davenport Rock Island delegation at the First Baptist Church. A rich program featured vocal and instrumental numbers and welcome addresses. Wilkins outlined plans to form a tri city union and begin his organizing work.
A Sheffield pearl hunting camp operates along Green River near Geneseo, moving to follow scarce dams. They labor daily, wading and soaking in the river with quiet persistence, believed to be earning a reward from their pursuit despite lacking a ready market.
At the WC 1 t convention in Prairie City Miss Mary Mahon was reelected president with Mrs Metzgar as vice president and Mrs Lancashire as secretary The trio lead delegates to Moline for the convention An evening gold medal contest crowned Masterraham Stewart of Alunmouth at age twelve Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a standard blood purifier and build up medicine receives endorsements and sales claims.
Principal witnesses describe August Sterling trip and Rock Island shopping with Theodore Wood. Mrs Findley denies improper conduct, claims motive to trap her. cross examinations focus on alleged ring exchanges and hotel timelines. Jury to decide on extreme cruelty and related issues in the divorce case.
Attorneys argued the case as the jury deliberated overnight. At 2 PM the jury returned a verdict finding the husband cruel and granting Mrs Findley a divorce and likely custody of the child. The court prepared the chamber for the next case.
The American Israelite quotes the ex rabbi Freuder of Davenport denouncing Judaism. A harsh remark from Sima Mater of Rabbi Freuder follows, claiming Freuder will seek repentance and Jewish charity. The piece calls Freuder a worthless deadbeat and says Jews should be done with him forever. It also notes other pulpits contain morally unfit men and hints at public records to come.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Peterson were riding a cart along Sugar Hollow road when a frightened horse, triggered by an approaching electric car, reared and bolted. The animal dashed into the iron fence in front of the Congregational parsonage, breaking a section. Mrs Peterson was bruised and dusty from the fall, while Mr Peterson escaped with minor injuries.
Joseph Wainwright and family drive a McEnary Bros. team when a dropped dlevis-pin loosens a whiffle-tree causing a runaway. The wagon overturns in a stable alley. a boy suffers a severe facial injury while the others escape with minor hurts.
The Business College and School of Phonography announces a new issue devoted to phonography, shorthand, reporting, and typewriting under Prof G Broblem. It praises the publication for quality English and typography, with four annual issues starting in March June September and December.
Dr F L Wilkins closed his Davenport pastorate at Calvary Baptist Church after nearly six years of service. He delivered a farewell sermon and departs for Chicago to lead publishing work and correspondence for a religious society. The new church edifice at Perry and Pearry streets benefited from his leadership and zeal, with a cornerstone laid Sept 20, 1889.
A Davenport correspondent reports a noted constable’s first marriage anniversary amid letters fromCid Allen a Davenport woman accusing Bonham of skipping a meeting. The tale spirals into rumors of faithfulness and a potential suit for separate maintenance as attorneys weigh in.
A six story Deere & Co branch house at St Louis burned Saturday night soon after fire broke out in a nearby warehouse. The stock valued about 225000 was largely insured. The Tiffany real estate company owned the building valued at 150000 with 100000 insurance. Origin of the fire unknown. Mon Elles resumes business Monday under unclear circumstances.
Mr Wheelock and Mr Bryant returned from trips to Minneapolis and Omaha, attending annual meetings of the Moline Melbourne and Stoddard Co. in each city. In Minneapolis they witnessed a grand harvest festival with judges for a three hour parade. The floats featured extensive displays including logs piled pyramidal and a large lumber wagon. The procession also showed a fire hose cart and period pieces, drawing admiration from observers.
An inquest held Monday concluded that John died from a self inflicted gunshot wound to the right breast. Coroner Hawes presided as a jury found the death caused by his own hand after a description of jealous actions and a fatal act leading to the tragedy.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Wreightox Crusby and a sympathetic acknowledgment. The text references names like Teer Bosal Ba and Wm. Clendenin and includes garbled phrases about heart and nervous conditions. No clear event or outcome is established.
Fragmentary text lists medical terms and names including Dr Franklin and Antonine with vague references to nerves headaches and remedies. The passage reads like a jumbled medical or personal note with no coherent event or outcome.
From a medical notice the text proclaims a new principle linking the liver stomach and bowels with the nerves. It promotes Dr Miles pills as a speedy cure for biliousness and related ailments.
A garbled note hints at Beltaod Appliances being set on trial with references to Barr Co and a person named Mick. The text is incomplete and unclear.
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