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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
2
A fragmented Victorian column surveys advances in surgery with patient cases and expert notes. It highlights early antisepsis debates, dramatic wound treatments, and notable figures like Dr Keen and W. D. Vowell, contrasting progress with ethical musings on earnings and professional ideals.
Iwan Arnold travels to Philadelphia to honor the poet Walt Whitman and to express concern that Whitman is underappreciated in America. He notes Whitman’s ode to death begins with the line Cute, lovely and soothing death and mentions his own translations into multiple European and Asiatic languages.
The article notes the daily flag display at government buildings makes people uneasy until they grow accustomed to it. One observer is reminded of the Fourth of July or an old public tragedy as they adjust to the new practice.
The upcoming trial of Boren Stuart, also known as the Earl of Galloway, is described as highly sensational. Reports claim he faces charges for assaulting several young girls, with public opinion turning against him and calls for full justice if convicted. The arraignment occurred in Domfres Scotland with the trial slated for October 14.
The Washington Heights digester accident on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway prompted a fresh formal inquiry returning to the original jury. Master Mechanic Twombly faced questions over responsibility for the disaster that killed Michael O Connor and others. George F Wilson named acting major mechanic as Twombly resigns pending investigation. Conductor Buford and Twombly received 0,000 bonuses to address charges of partial responsibility.
At a Third District police station a sensational tale unfolds as Captain Slattery lies unconscious after a brutal assault in a saloon. Witnesses describe Hunt striking him down then removing a diamond stud valued at $1,600. multiple arrests follow. Slattery’s mental decline and medical notes loom over the case as investigators press for answers.
The piece notes air cushions as a modern luxury forecast in ancient literature, citing a line from the Alchemist about inflated India rubber bodies. It quotes a 17th century prophetic tone and contrasts with the claim that down is too hard. It also mentions J. D. Read, Western Union’s Morse telegrapher, aged 71, described as vigorous and cheerful.
New Haven voters approved the prohibitory amendment with about 6,700 casting votes. The secret ballot worked well across the Naugatuck valley with factory workers engaging easily. Several towns including Milford and Huntington reported smaller Prohibition majorities while Birmingham carried the Democratic ticket.
In Stantorp Conn Oc it is noted Democrats won their full slate while a Prohibition ticket for town offi ce drew about thirty votes. Approximately 2,300 votes were cast, two thirds of the registered. The prohibitory amendment failed by 70 votes amid praise for secret balloting and concerns over vote tampering.
Early returns from Hartrcorp show a strong margin against the prohibitory amendment with about 3 to 1 in favor of opponents. Only ten towns reported yet, but Hartford County totals read 4,509 for the amendment and 10,231 against.
Waterbury and neighboring towns vote against the provincial constitutional amendment. Waterbury reports a substantial majority against the measure. C. K. Baldwin, Democrat, is elected mayor of the city by a narrow margin.
The Boyle case ends with a guilty verdict for rape and a death sentence. Jurors deliberated lengthy before the judge announced the sentence of hanging. Boyle’s counsel immediately filed for appeal to the state supreme court, a grant of which was reported.
A collage of humor bits and curious incidents from old papers. A highwaysman and traveler moral. a boy claiming speed of thought with whistling. a near burglary misfire by a Michigan man. a girl knitting owls. a digger finding a stripes rock. papers as daily needs amid a Mercer county man forgetting days.
A playful exchange shows Mrs Green praising Ivory Soap for keeping garments spotless and bright while Mrs frown complains of clothes stained and worn. Ivory Soap is credited as the solution, with the laundress boiled by effort but saved by the soap.
A warning notes many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its unique qualities. Readers are urged to ask for Ivory Soap and insist on purchasing the genuine product. Copyright 1886 by P&G.
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