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Newspaper

Moline Review Dispatch

Location

Moline, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1882

Page

3

National debt reduced in September report

The national debt was reduced by 10,000,000 during September. The writ of habeas corpus in the case of Sergeant Mason has been denied.

Sergeant Mason

Ex-Maron Wrueren Dies in Jackson ville Asylum

Ex-Maron Wrueren of Quincy died Friday in the Jackson ville insane asylum where he was brought weeks earlier for treatment. Prohibitionists occasion ally oppose prevailing spring political measures as party managers mobilize. Forty join California State convention secession.

Maron Wrueren Quincy Jacksonville California

Freeport Banker Attempts Suicide Amid Unclear Motive

An elderly former president of the Second National Bank in Freeport tried to hang himself the other night. He is about seventy years old, and no motive is known.

Minor Freeport Second National Bank

Folger Leads Garfield Ticket by Wide Margin

Tukmakontents and kickers in New York face tough odds to defeat Judge Folger, who outpolled Garfield by 7,277 votes despite Garfield's strong overall majority.

Tukmakontents Kickers New York Judge Folger Garfield Supreme Judge Bun

Princeton Letter Sparks Citizen Skepticism

The Princeton Republican labels a letter to the Swedenh Citizen published in Moline as having less truth than typical articles, calling the piece a dubious example in a long line of unreliable items. The remark signals ongoing tension over accuracy in local letters.

Princeton Republican Princeton 2Tra Moline

Governor Silas Wicht Elected NY Governor in Historic 144

The Albany Brentag Journal notes a historical fact that Silas Wicht was elected Governor of New York in 144 while withholding his seat as United States Senator. The piece discusses justification in public opinion for not resigning the Senate until after a section.

Folger Albany Brentag Journal Silas Wicht New York United States

Democratic Party Always On the Wrong Side Says Gazette

The Cincinnati Gazette notes the United States has had eventful twenty years and recalls major questions resolved, arguing that, without exception, the Democratic Party stood on the wrong side of these issues through that period.

Tuk Cincinnati Gazette United States Democratic Party

Prohibition stance of Governor Jerome aligned with party

The Michigan Liquor Dealers Association asked Governor Jerome his view on prohibition. He replied he stands on his party platform which favors submitting a constitutional amendment to the people for decision.

No Tuk Liquor Dealers Association — of Michigan Jerome

Board of Equalization Adopts Rock Island Assessments Changes

Ainsworth reports from Springfield that the Board of Equalization plans formal adjournment early next week. The board reduced Rock Island county personal property by 15 percent, lands by 15 percent, and town and city lots by 18 percent.

Ainsworth Springfield Board of Equalization Rock Island

Strike of East Iron-Workers Ends. Massive Losses Reported

The summer strike of iron workers in the east caused losses of nine million dollars to the workers and at least fifty million to business interests. Workers have returned to work, condemning those who urged the walkout despite warnings from their former leaders. The episode is cited as a costly but potentially instructive lesson.

Curtis backs Folger for New York convention nominee

Geo Wm Curtis unexpectedly supports Folger as the NY convention nominee. Folger is praised as a sincere Republican advocating free speech and education, national unity, and the welfare of all. Other strong names are noted, but the choice is made with unanimity and party harmony.

Geo Wm Curtis New York Folger

Illinois Board raises railroad property assessment

The Illinois State Board of Equalization approved its railroad property assessment report for 1882, increasing total railroad property value by about 5 million dollars. The state has 7,539 miles of railroad with an overall assessed value of 56,725,590, detailing values for each company and mileage including the Chicago and Alton, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, Wabash, and Ohio and Mississippi.

Ilinois Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Chicago and Northwestern Rock Inland Pacific St. Louis Ohio Mississippi

Talmage Campaign in New York This Fall

Report notes Reverend Talmage plans a notable fall campaign in New York State described as a campaign of sharp rhetoric. The remark implies strong opposition and a high level of public attention surrounding the effort.

Talmage New York State Gall

Canter H. Sanmson Declines Third District Nomination

Canter H. Sanmson declines the Democrats nomination for Congress in the Third District as the relied upon contingency fails to materialize.

Canter H. Sanmson

Twe Democrats Nominate Cadet Whittaker for Congress

Cadet Whittaker consents to run as a Democrat in South Carolina's black district against Mackey. The party plans to nominate him, aiming to secure a representative who cannot "show his ears" in Congress.

Whittaker Congress Mackey South Carolina

Miln to Star in Chicago Debut as Fusler

Rey Geo C. Miln is booked for an early Chicago appearance in the Fusler role. If his onstage look matches the described character, audiences may react with shock and disappointment, potentially turning away in disbelief.

Rey Geo C. Miln Chicago Fusler

Folger Rumor Drives Treasury Cabinet Speculation

A Privapenruia dispatch states Folger will retire from the Treasury, and Arthur seeks Folger's removal from the Cabinet regardless of the New York section result. The piece notes the sentence hinges on interpretation, while a Pennsylvania man is derisively labeled a damphool halt breed kicker.

Privapenruia Folger Treasury New York Arthur Pensylvania

Hancock County rally supports Marsh in upcoming election

Macomb dispatch notes Hancock county leaders say disaffection over Congressman Marsh is limited to a few men and that he will receive votes next November equal to or greater than previous elections. The piece reflects on party opposition versus popular support and predicts strong returns for Marsh in his native county.

Temperance Attacks Hit Stratton By Liquor Dealers

The State convention of liquor dealers denounces Charles T Stratton Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction over his temperance record. The article notes Stratton lost both legs as a boy after a drunken father sent him for rum, mocking the hypocrisy of attacking his temperance stance.

Cucaca Daly Charles T Stratton Stratton

Useful Swindles in Market Nostrums Exposed by Michigan College

Sophomore students at Michigan State Agricultural College study and expose bogus nostrums flooding markets. The College Speculum is cited with the true costs and methods, listing items like Coaline, Silver Plating Fluid, Fire-Test Powders, and Marie Fontaine's Moth and Freckle Remedy, including prices and packaging details.

Michigan State Agricultural College Michigan Agricultural College College Wisconsin Spear Marie Fontaine

River Horror As Steamer Robert E. Lee Burns Near Vicksburg

Fire sweeps the steamer Robert E. Lee thirty miles below here at 3 AM on its first trip of the season. The vessel, with 500 bales of cotton and many cabin passengers, is destroyed. Pilot John Stout and Engineer Perkins heroically aided in the evacuation as the ship burned to the Louisiana shore.

Wicxspona Robert E. Lee Painter Maysville McClellan New Orleans Adama Baton Rogue William Westmaker United States Mail Lee Vicksburg Point Pleasant Louisiana Yucatan Plantation J M White Wm 8 Perkins Stout John W. Cannon Campbell Perking Harry Carnahan Iot

Local Speculators Thwart New State School Plans

The article describes speculators owning large land tracts influencing school house building in new states. Non residents face hurdles as their interests are sidelined through subtle manipulation of local processes.

New States

Pulpit Politics at Plymouth Church

Rev Henry Ward Beecher denounces party manipulation and supports judging Folger’s conduct. He warns against presidential influence in local governance and urges restraint amid political passions. Rev Theodore L. Cuyler predicts Grover Cleveland’s statewide win and frames Saratoga convention tactics as pivotal.

Henry Ward Beecher Plymouth Church Batafogt Cornell Judge Folger Useman Beecher United States Theodore L. Cuyler Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn Saratoga Grover Cleveland

Inharmonious Counties Meet on Nomination at Dix

Lee and Whiteside counties held a protracted session at Dix to choose legislative nominees. After 24 hours and 1070 ballots without result they adjourned sine die. Lee county backed Mayor John B. Felker Amboy for Representative and Hon Winfield Wilkinson Whiteside for Senator. Sterling's C C Johnson was named by Sterling. Indications show weak support across districts.

Lee Whiteside Dixon Lee County John B. Felker Amboy Hoo Winfield Wilkinson Morricon Whiteside County Sterling Wise C. C. Johnson Sleveneci

Tariff Commission Report Seen Shaping Policy

The National Tribune summarizes an unofficial Tariff Commission report attributed to Postgate, noting testimony from 250 to 300 people, including free traders and industry interests. It highlights views on iron and steel, sugar, quinine, and a general push toward tariff revision and possible duty adjustments to bolster domestic industries.

The National Tribune Washington Tariff Commission Postgate Robert P. Porter United States New York Custom House Everett P Wheeler David A Wells St. Louis Gov Coleman Goolleyman State Grange Missouri National Grange Rov. Coleman

The Broken Broker and Follett's Failing Ledger

Alonzo Follett, the collapsed note broker, lies sick at home while examiners review his books. Liabilities may exceed prior estimates as creditors are concealed to protect firms. The Manhattan Bank holds collateral not yet sold and a large claim by Richardson, Boynton & Co. tied to Follett’s nursery venture looms at $396,477.

Alonzo Follett Follett Manhattan Company Bank Bankes Richardson, Boynton ,& Co Erif

Ill Supreme Court rules on railroad freight rate powers

The Illinois Supreme Court held the state may regulate railroad freight rates to out of state destinations and deem unjust charges excessive and unlawful. The decision addresses discrimination between Gilman to New York and Peoria to New York routes and affirms authority to curb rate manipulation.

Illinois Supreme Court United States Gilman New York Peoria Coubtalesio Nets Poiets Illinois

Prohibition debate cited in Sherman interview on Ohio race

The New York Times publishes Senator Sherman’s view that Republicans lead in Ohio while Democrats stay hopeful. He warns prohibition is a local issue used by partisans and praises a temperance stance tied to fair taxation. He expects German voters to back the GOP and supports a general license law for the liquor trade.

New York Times Sherman Ohio Hamton Republican Party Cincinnati Sard Senutor

Garfield Monument proposes National Fair in 1882 rotunda

The Garfield Monument Committee of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland plans a National Fair and Bazaar Industrial and Art Exposed in the U S Capitol rotunda starting November 25 1882 to raise funds for a Garfield statue in Washington DC. A Board of Control Board of Direction including thirty members and an Executive Committee will organize. State Commissioners will solicit exhibits from their states and oversee display logistics. An Award Board will judge exhibits and grant medals and certificates per rules modeled after the 1876 Centennial.

Society of the Army of the Cumberland Garfield Monument Committee Congress U. S. Capitol Washington, DC James Abram Garfield Board of Control District of Columbia Co Ag Board of Directors Monument Fund Philadelphia

Chicago Ball Club Clinches 1882 Title Over Buffalos

Chicago Ball club wins another game against the Buffalos on Thursday securing the league championship for 1882. The victory marks forty four wins with one game left to play as Providence trails with fifty one wins and two games remaining. If Providence wins both remaining games it would overtake Chicago.

Chicago Ball Club Buffalos Chicago Ite Providence

Gould's Push to Control National News Provokes Press Backlash

Amid storms and politics, Chicago Herald reports Jay Gould seeks to dominate the central news network by purchasing New York papers and press associations. The Times and Journal of Commerce denounce the plan, while Western Associated Press ties draw scrutiny. Critics warn such control would end press freedom and honesty.

New York Herald Jay Gould Central News Disseminating Association The Sun Gould New York Associated Press Times and Journal of Commerce Herald Chicago Western Association Western Associated Press Western Union Telegraph Company 77Ribune Timea World Tribune, Music and Haeprese New York Associated Press

Democratic Legislative Muddle in Henry County Nomination Split

The Henry county Democratic delegates to the Senatorial convention withdrew over O'Mara and adjourned to meet at the courthouse. They nominated Major Connelly for Senator and Jenn W. Foy for Representative, creating a split ticket with Rock Island and Henry party lines. Foy, aligned with Greenback voters, may carry the district. O'Mara trails but could gain some of Henry County votes. Connelly is not seeking election and may not win.

Henry County Cauian O' Mara Court House O'Mara Tcket Baying Wan Major HC. Codnelly Rock Island Jenn W. Foy Huppey Beled Hat Party Senton Rock Teland Connelly Foy Henry Major Connelly Congress Springfield Washington

Ford Brothers on Display as Mrs. James Visited Brooklyn Museum

The Ford brothers claim Frank James’s wife visited their Brooklyn museum exhibition on Tuesday. They say she stared at them behind a veil and left in a cab, prompting fear of retaliation for Jesse James’s murder. They describe recognizing her and watching her from the platform as she viewed curiosities.

Ford Brothers Jesse James Brooklyn Frank James Jesse Mrs. James Frack James Charles Ford Io City Bob Frank Mr. Bates

Arsenic Flood Water Alarm In Jersey City Area

Reported flood contamination feared as arsenic washed from Crump's label factory into the Passaic River. Officials confirm rising concerns as Jersey City and Newark residents may be drinking Passaic water until investigations clarify the extent of the hazard.

Jersey City Passaic Jersey Newark Crump Actory Asfair Aptee Homerery ' Ory

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