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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1881
Page
2
Local paper reviews presidential incapacity talks amid Garfi eld era debate. Notices estate news shows heirs in a Milliken County case with $24,090 value and fourteen heirs. Oregon Fair plans clash with critiqued county fairs and a gas works venture sparks investor interest. Also reports a dramatic medical scene denied by doctors.
The Governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio urge citizens to attend their houses of worship tomorrow between 10 A.M. and 12 P.M. to pray for the President’s recovery. The moves are likely more publicity than effective remedy, reflecting zeal more than practical relief.
The trial began on the first in Chicago at the First M E Church with limited spectators. The charge alleges dissemination of doctrines contrary to the church articles including denial of inspiration and authority of Scripture, denial of atonement, and teaching probation after death. Public sympathy appears with the accused, as in Swing case, suggesting a similar outcome.
Richards and Soherbeck advertise a new remedy labeled Dr Karl’s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever whooping cough and throat and lung ailments. They offer a free trial bottle or a regular bottle for one dollar urging readers to try it to prove its claimed cures.
Reported clashes with Menominee and Apache tribes spark troop dispatches. Raids on Beckwith ranch in Pena Col and thefts of sheep and cattle inflame tensions. Fighting near Cablaqua Creek leads to casualties. Governor Sheldon plans steps as Nana band activity spreads from Alma to Beloque Mada.
Advertisement notes women widely use Parker's Ginger Home remedy to quickly relieve despondency indigestion and physical discomfort including back and kidney weakness. It cites Home Journal endorsements and suggests it helps with sex related troubles.
The article notes that across government departments unresolved matters demand the President’s action. Cabinet members disagree on the wisdom of invoking a step to fill duties, given Garfield’s weak state and delirious public remarks. Cabinet avoidance is expected for now.
A Moline physician comments in the Union on the press overreacting to events. He argues circumstances vary and warns against condemning or praising actions without full facts, noting the President in charge and referencing the devious act of Guiteau.
The piece condemns media sensationalism and praises Dr Bliss for his perseverance. It cites editorials from the Boston Herald and Springfield Union noting the value of hopeful words in confinement and commends reporters for supporting the physician amid scrutiny.
A reader denounces Hop Bitters as a cure all claiming anecdotes of cures, then shifts to a prairie town issue about grazing cows. The writer urges city council action to remove broken fences and prevent stock from roaming, proposing that salvaged wood be used for fencing.
A historical account argues that government policy encourages Native American attacks by provisioning and sheltering tribes during winter. It cites Custer’s era, the Modoc incident, and a report of Gen. Carr's party ambush by White Mountain Apaches. The piece advocates shifting American-Indian affairs to the War Department and ending pacifist guidelines.
In the Rock Island Union of Sunday the workingmen's meeting is cited as stressing the issue amid grocers forming a protective association and raising prices. The report notes widespread concern over price increases and the effect on consumers.
The letter analyzes price setting by merchants amid rising costs, noting consumer complaints when prices rise. It asserts groceries may cost less in Rock Island and Davenport than Moline, misattributing beliefs to outsiders. The piece comments on local church matters and quotes Mr Morgan regarding community leadership and potential replacement.
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