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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
1
A passenger train wreck near Washington Heights last night left multiple dead and more than a dozen injured. Engineer Wembley reportedly drank before boarding. several passengers perished or were severely hurt as rear cars were crushed and the forward engine derailed.
Reports indicate a Monday storm caused wide property damage across the Jacksonville region with no additional fatalities. Four houses collapsed in West Jacksonville and several structures suffered damage in nearby communities, as authorities begin tallying total losses around 84 000 dollars.
Reported explosion at the Sante Jana shoe factory caused glass damage and a panicked escape. Two workers identified as injured were hospitalized as fire crews contained the blaze and assessed structural damage.
A freight express train struck pedestrians near Rutherford, New Jersey, causing injuries and delaying service. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene as responders worked at the site, with authorities investigating the incident and noting attempts to cross in front of the moving train.
Reported last night a major forest fire raged near Cooperstown and Santa Rosa causing extensive damage. Four men were burned in an explosion near Fitz Bee's sawmill. two workers, Edward and John Fritz, were injured along with others named Brant, while others escaped unharmed.
In Atlanta Georgia September 23 Ernest Willing a pugilist known as the vegra pussist was struck by a blow from Te n Branch last night. Willingbain was knocked out breaking his neck according to witnesses. The incident occurred during a ten wers sporting event as Branc kuee' dl Willingbain collapsed.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Parachatide Of Nevat and The Toys with unclear context. Names like Mattes and Matthovya appear. no coherent event or date is discernible from the readable fragments.
George Train is jailed in Boston amid a debt suit brought by Oscar M. Spiller of Toledo. Train contests a long-ago loan linked to John A. Lant of Toledo Sun and 1872 guarantees, arguing amounts inflated after judgments. He refused counsel and debtor’s oath, urging his stance in municipal court before transfer.
Descriptive report of a Mexican volcano eruption detailing a towering ash plume, dense smoke, and a long ash shower. Observers describe fiery glow, shock effects, and the weathered skies over nearby regions. Locals report tremors and a darkened landscape extending for miles.
Local debates over the Spring Valley coal strike show limited Governor Vance input and rising tensions. Reported sickness and destitution strain families while hostility grows between unengaged workers and mine owners. The committee holds 25 provisos and a $3 wage proposal, with few idle workers remaining.
A large cave trerling with pod silver and sap phiron was discovered on Monday at the Leo con mines in San Petre. The cave runs about fifty feet below the surface and shows promising ore of great value with traces of precious metals and carboc ate.
The Indiana state fair opened yesterday showing top stock and machinery displays. Exhibitors from northern and western states filled large pavilions as crowds gathered to view farm implements and agricultural devices amid a bustling exposition grounds.
A passenger train on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line was halted by robbers eight miles below the city last night. They escaped with at least $100 from the express and details remain unclear.
Fragmentary report notes Rev Barfield Net removed from Canada after a trip to Ireland. The text mentions departure from Livers pool on the Sardivean Aus 3 for Moa tree with unclear context and names misrendered.
A fragmentary New York note reports Lewis Brow & Co and a dry goods firm once in financial trouble failed to pay cents due on Dover stock. Creditors have yet to hear from the firm, and the amount is seen as five cents more than anticipated.
Fragmentary text discusses sympathy for papal dignity and opposition to threats against the pope. It notes a vicar’s damning view of temporal power and a call to bless labor within Congress. The article appears to reflect conflicts over church authority and political influence.
Moorhead Minn Sept 2 J F Saubreiber shot and killed his uncle F J S&breiner last night as he crossed toward Fargo. Authorities believe the two quarreled over money matters. Saubreiber was captured at once by officers.
An abrupt resignation is noted in a brief item with unclear details. The report references a request and mentions yesterday’s events, but specifics such as names, positions, or organizations are not readable.
A Washington examination over Armour of Chicago centers on senate authority to compel testimony in moral and legal limits. Key precedents involve Justices Field and Miller addressing Congress punishing refusals to testify. The discussion also cites Hallet Kilbourn and John G Thompson in related disputes over detention for contempt.
The New York Republican state convention met in Saratoga on September 26 and nominated Chauncey M Depew as temporary chairman and George B Sloan as permanent chair. The platform endorsed the national administration and Republican doctrine including protection for industry and labor and civil service reforms. Nominations were made for secretary of state Martin W Cook comptroller Ira Mo Hedges treasurer James M Varnum attorney general William P Van Remselaer and associate judge Albert Haight. A new state committee was elected from colored Republicans and the convention adjourned sine die.
A King Wadham county grand jury indicted Walter Ball and his wife for threatening B T Barham and forcing marriage to his daughter Dianed. On Wednesday Ball went to Barham’s room and threatened to shoot unless he agreed to the union. Ball and Mos Bat were taken to Washington where the marriage occurred. Ball was bound over to keep the peace for four months.
A statewide push in Arkansas seeks to require separate passenger coach cars for blacks and whites. The public and press support the measure, with observers noting growing momentum and anticipation of a bill to draw the color line in the legislature.
Paris reports ministers back in the capital as the chamber plans to meet in November. Estimates place the Loly at 30 federate Republicans and 65 Left members, with Boulwater and Dillon’s elections set to be annulled. Republicans with a minority in Sunday’s vote will withdraw in favor of stronger rivals to secure a majority. Haxtrom, Conan Sept 25 Opera House overflowed for a Harriet Beecher Brown tableau salute staged by M rs Cora Stott Pond of Beaton. Livermore to lecture. Mra Isabelle Beecher Hipker performs. Mrs Etowa listed.
Warren and Murphy fought a long bout at the California Athletic Club venue on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Murphy weighed 119 pounds and Warren about 112, with Hiram Cook as referee. The match ended without a purse as officials declared noncompliance with the agreement and barred both men from future rooms. directors later voted to grant purses to the fighters and prohibit further entry.
Reports claim white residents along the Chaos Central railroad line prepare for a general attack with rifles and organized protectors. At Crater Valley 200 men form defense units while ten miles south at Grenals authorities report armed Negro cotton bands intending stricter guards. Current price for packing is 1 cent per 100 pounds.
The Picayune reports Louisiana faces more losses from fraud. A levee warrant drawn years ago for over 657 dollars was presented and paid, raising suspicion that the Jewel fund was never short and that warrants may have been paid more than once. Authorities seek the cause of the duplicate payments.
Five illiterate black voters sue in federal and chancery court over a Durteo style election law resembling Australia’s reading requirement. They argue the provision would disfranchise them as a municipal election looms and the law’s constitutionality is in question.
At a mass meeting of 800 black coal miners in Cardona yesterday the rejection of a 15 cent wage cut was unanimously approved. Efforts will be made to intimidate blacklegs at Mine No Land and Jumbo mines in Knightsville to join the strike. Miners vow a determined effort to halt work across the district.
In Greely Colorado Sept 26 at 6 30 morning EB H Guile Mrs Jessie Gale and Miss Gleason were traveling to Mr Gale’s ranch near Hardin when a freight train struck their carriage Miss Gleason was instantly killed Mrs Gale fatally injured and Mr Gale slightly hurt
A cryptic clipping reports A Bentley Worthington and Mrs Pluhkets eloping recently with unclear details. The fragment mentions scientific study and travel to Australia, but specifics remain garbled.
Mr Kellogg of Findlay Ohio announces New York plans to erect a 1200 foot tower costing about 2 million dollars to surpass Paris. The design features a 859 foot base diameter, seamless steel frame, four elevators, two passenger lifts, and a crowning observatory to be used for public purposes. Local officials expect about 1000 dollars yearly in revenue from the tower.
Chicago pledges funds for a fair drive with substantial subscriptions. Officials announce large contributions from various lines and local executives as the campaign proceeds, signaling strong support for the event.
Debaters vow to block use of any section of Central Park for the world’s fair, arguing the park cannot be sacrificed for the exposition and urging preservation of its public use and green space.
In Chicago, Sept 2s, Conductor Buford Brake and Witte Parker, arrested on a southbound Rocek line near Auburn, are noted as possible witnesses. Engineer Twombley is charged with responsibility for the incident and denies intoxication, while officials dispute the drunken claim and cite a missing rear red light.
Treasury Customs officers disagree with New York Collector Ehrhardt over how the alien contract labor law applies to the international exposition. One official said importation of foreign exhibitors’ workers could not violate the law’s spirit which aims to exclude undesirably foreign competitors.
The president revived Maj. Warners final declination regarding the pension Luretu. Warner had declined by letter on Sept. 16, but the president urged reconsideration and reserved the letter before a final decision. The tour is published. He cites business engagements preventing acceptance despite a wish to serve under the administration and a desire for liberal policy toward old soldiers.
Quebec Sept 26 Two Bradley children were found in the ruins bruised and likely suffocated. Michael Bradley was rescued Tuesday and died shortly after. The body of Mrs Maybury was recovered yesterday with injuries.
The Bennett Brothers clothing firm, a heavy dealer and manufacturer of apparel including overalls, faced judgments and suits totaling 52 000 dollars, with the sheriff lay by the firm.
Fragmentary OCR shows a party nomination event for a governor candidate, with unclear names and dates. Text references Republican nominating activity and secretary of state involvement in a September session.
Gen Sherman heads the procession at Cincinnati with Gen Howard and others. The Army of the Tennessee adopts a constitution and votes to meet next in Chicago for the Grant monument unveiling, with Gen Hickenlooper chosen as orator and Col. Loulon delivering a military paper.
The Massachusetts Republican state convention in Boston on September 26 drew 1,425 delegates. Brackett led the governor ballot with 713 votes, winning the nomination unanimously amid applause. Officers selected include Lt Governor Haile, Treasurer Warden, Secretary Pierce, and Rail Commissioner Laid. Senator Hoar attended as the convention adjourned sine die.
In Indianapolis on September 20 the auditor refused to pay a $40 real estate commission bill sent by Hankle and agents under the recount act. Land agents secured a writ of mandamus directing payment, but the auditor vowed to jail rather than issue the warrant, declaring no stronger arm than his could compel payment. The agents, backed by perceived legislative authority, plan to pursue the bill with court support anticipated.
Washington Sept 26 The Argentina Republic drafts a law to divide 750 million acres of government land in Chubut into small holdings of 400 to 1000 acres offered for sale at 1 to 3 pesos per hectare about two and a half acres per unit. The plan creates ten sections with one for Argentine settlers and the rest for various European nationalities to immigrate.
Washington city reports Secretary Proctor appointed a court of inquiry led by Inspector General Lawton and Captain F P Ebstein to meet at Jefferson Barracks Missouri on October 1. The panel will investigate a spike in desertions and charges by a reporter who claimed men were poorly fed and inadequately cared for at the post.
In Avcasta Maine on September 25 Miss Margaret Blaine confirmed engagement to Walter I. Damrosch after visiting with her sister Hattie. The pair were seen in town en route to Emmons' wedding and received congratulations from friends and relatives.
The News reports that an anonymous donor funded the church construction in Saxos amounting to 110,140 dollars. It identifies the benefactor as Right Hon. William Henry Smith, first lord of the treasury, who arranged the gift.
A Cherbourg dispatch reports the Neversink, the famed oat boat used by Capt. Lawior to cross the Atlantic, has been stolen and put to sea with an uncertain fate. The incident follows the ship’s notoriety in transatlantic voyages.
Tuxnton New Jersey report notes Brigadier General Lewis Perbine who died yesterday was the oldest officer of that rank in service in the United States. His commission dates from 1858 marking a long career with the army.
Masked gunmen boarded the Mobile and Ohio southbound mail and passenger train near Buckatunna Mississippi. They halted the locomotive at a bridge, detached cars, emptied a safe of about 2700, missed 70000 in government funds, and seized a registered mail pouch. Rube Burrows is named as the suspected leader. a $1000 reward is offered by the railroad.
Authorities hear rumors that gunmen carried out a major express robbery on the Gulf Indiana Santa Fe lines near Fort Worth Tuesday night and are believed to have escaped with at least 30.
Interview reveals a controversial project described as a revival effort. Key figures discuss the plan's aims and potential impact on the organization and its followers. The piece frames the issue as a tense test of loyalty and reform within the group.
A biased report claimed a major league power grab by Providence club leaders and Radbourne amid league tensions. The article, published in The Providence Journal as a New York special, stirred excitement by alleging a harmful conspiracy.
John Fitzpatrick known as Liverpool Jack faced trial for kidnapping David Kenneley in May and forcing him into servitude aboard a steamer to Yucatan. He allegedly sold into slavery to a railroad company with endless work and poor living conditions. Authorities indicate seventy one other men were sent to Yucatan on the same voyage.
In New York at Gravesend heavy mud delayed racing with no notable times though winners included Ella C Swift Gregory Castaway Major Daly and Aurania. Chicago West Side course saw miserable conditions and times with Axmile clocked 1:21 as Jed Lauron John By Spalding and Tom Earl won. Louisville Churchill Downs events yielded no notable results and betting favored Heartsease W G Morris Long Brook Deer Lodge Churchill Cia 4 and Bonita.
Michael Davitt, writing from London, says Chief Secretary Balfour’s stance on the Dublin University issue stems from unevenly breaking priestly ties to the National League. Davitt asserts Balfour has not repaid debts to Irish bishops and hints at adding a Roman Catholic college to Dublin University, signaling subtle political maneuvering by Conservative allies.
Fragments show Spring Valley mining group circulating a petition to halt operations at Streator with support from local miners. Other items mention Georgia duelist affairs and Alabama governor actions involving named principals and official dates, indicating a mix of regional notices and political maneuvers.
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