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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1882
Page
2
The Tax Democratic State convention of New York in Syracuse nominated Hon. Grover Cleveland, Mayor of Buffalo, for Governor on the fourth ballot, with the convention proceeding as second-class mail matter from Moline Post Office.
A chancery bill filed in Washington alleges Colonel John Hancock defrauded by selling real estate not his own. The suit seeks $3,000. Hancock says the matter is a misunderstanding.
For eight months ending August 31 1882 butter exports fell to 4 728 121 pounds from 10 407 698 last year. Cheese exports for the same period totaled 79 049 559 pounds in 1882 versus 106 548 057 in 1381, indicating a sharp decline.
The Gerald mocks Dr Bliss for his remarks about Garfield’s illness, claiming he would not attend Jesus Christ for $150,000 and joking that the doctor would need a miracle to save himself if the Savior were treated by him.
An observer notes a bright comet visible to the naked eye near sunrise, rising near the eastern horizon about an hour before dawn. The phenomenon stretches toward the southwest and is described as an unusual spectacle, though the editor disclaims responsibility for the statement.
The Democrats of the Third Congressional district West division Chicago nominate Hon Carter Ho Harrison mayor for Congress by acclamation and adjourn ten days for his acceptance. Harrison doubts he will accept. The move bypassed the regular county central committee convention, stirring some feeling.
Milwaukee city finances tie up as comptroller says borrowing, advance taxes and loans totaling 480000 are needed, with over 230000 already spent on overdrafts. Council delayed action, leaving funds exhausted and orders unsigned by the comptroller.
Ronzo Follett, a New York broker described as of good standing and wealth, faced loss risk from Iris creditors. His funds, from investments in railroad stocks and client wealth, contributed to large fortunes of Jay Gould and Vanderbilt and supported a premium clientele in a thriving business.
The piece warns that if Democrats gain control of federal finances Washington will be swarmed by ravenous wolves. It contrasts Pendleton's reform voice with Bayard's conservative opposition, predicting their influence will be overwhelmed by eager, gaunt reform critics.
The Arthur Administration seeks Folger’s election as governor, aiming to signal a presidential favorite son bid for Mr Arthur. A defeat would blunt Arthur’s hopes for a second term and dampen his national ambitions.
The Saturday evening gathering in Washington honored Engineer Melville and companions. Secretary of State chaired, ex-Secretary of the Navy R W Thompson gave the welcoming address. Melville and Lieuts Berry Danenhower Ninderman and Noros stood for audience greeting as the band played Russian and American airs. Three cheers were given for Jeannette and Rogers survivors before adjournment.
Brannen the telegraph operator testified he was overwhelmed with train reports and lacked an assistant. He noted 198 trains pass daily and that wires were burdened, delaying him from flagging a train in time to avert the disaster. Brannen, 18, manages all trains through the company’s t7 line between Eighty sixth and Ninety-eighth streets.
This week records show 100 business failures with five located in New York City and the remaining incidents scattered across several states.
A Treasury statement notes the interest bearing debt fell from 2,881,530,294.06 to 1,437,678,750.00, a 40 percent drop. Total debt excluding cash declined from 2,812,662,178.02 to 1,658,926,171.86, about 41 percent. Interest saving on debt that bears interest dropped from 150,977,607.87 to 54,446,488.50, roughly 68 percent.
Rumors cross the capital about Frelinghuysen’s retirement and a new Attorney General. Montgomery Blair might return as a Democratic candidate in Maryland. Major General Schofield is reassigned to the Pacific division. McDowell retires. Engineer Melville awaits rest on waiting orders. Mexican service pension bill likely at next Congress session with divided support between parties.
The Chicago Herald urges swift vaccination of unvaccinated school children as winter approaches to prevent a small-pox outbreak. It notes reinfestation in Illinois and calls on local boards to enforce vaccination, warning that delayed action could let the disease gain headway again.
A proposition to purchase all telegraph lines outside the Gould system gains favor among high officials. Offers to sell have come from smaller companies as absorption plans target several lines including Mutual Union and Baltimore and Ohio Cable. The drive cites 4850 miles of public operation and echoes British precedent with backing from New York press figures.
The fragment mentions unsettled districts and unclear iconography, noting potential risks and a pair of goals tied to safety. It references Emma Robes and a situation near a degree of danger, though specifics are unclear from the text.
Broad flooding from Sept 23 to 28 swamped Jersey City Hoboken and nearby towns. Bridges washed away dams failed as remnants of the storm flooded Passaic and Delaware rivers with extensive property damage and multiple rescues. Six people missing near Plainfield.
Rain floods Union Somerset Middlesex counties causing enormous losses to rail and canal companies. Rahway reports 16 destroyed bridges and a crowd crushed arch injuring citizen John Wilson. Patterson, Trenton and New York face continuing damage as floods widen. Anapink creek in Trenton creates a lake a mile long and 600 yards wide threatening rubber factories and mills.
A warning urging landowners and farmers to obtain certified copies of old deeds and mortgages from county recorders. The piece cites past courthouse fires in Iowa, explains how lost records threaten title security, and urges immediate action to secure patents and recorded entries to prevent costly future litigation.
A Harlem local rear ended a New Haven Mount Vernon train in the Eighty sixth Street tunnel. The wreck left many dead and injured, with a list including Sherman Adamson Mt Vernon Eugene Aubert Mt Vernon and others. The tunnel blockage trapped passengers as sirens and cries filled the scene.
A Denver dispatch details a planned duel between six men from each of cattle owners George Howard and John Keeley as they split herds of 8000 and 4000 cattle near Trinity plains. Twelve men faced off with four killed at the first volley before Howard refused further fighting, agreeing to an equitable cattle exchange and burial of the dead.
Report notes that the Early Re' s Press denies the Herald is controlled by Jay Gould or his faction. It attributes the dispute to conflicting claims about ownership and editorial influence, signaling ongoing press power struggles in New York.
In Jiddah, officials announce the Grand Sheriff of Mecca has been deposed and imprisoned at Taiffe. Abdallah Abricoun is named as Grand Shereef, brother of the late Shereef believed killed on orders from the British. The move comes amid regional unrest and shifting loyalties.
The Khedive issues a manifesto stating England has major financial and Suez Canal interests in Egypt and inter ference was for protection, with no intention to annex. He authorizes General Wolseley to restore order and punish rebels, calling on Jaya Egyptians to aid him. refusals will be treated as rebel activity. Parts of the Arab partisan issue retain government posts, stirring comment amid the Suez Canal question with wartime warnings.
The discussion aimed at an understanding that would ensure full satisfaction and security for the future while protecting the interests at stake. This approach appears to be the probable path for settling the canal question.
General managers from Chicago to Omaha and Chicago to St Paul finalize a freight pool. Milwaukee & St Paul joins on equal terms as rates and traffic agreements are signed. Meeting sets Oct 1 start and outlines for Davenport Moline Rock Island traffic and Northwestern St Paul routes.
Riverside officials in Minneapolis and St Paul clash over sawdust disposal from mills polluting the Mississippi. The St Paul Navigation Company seeks congressional action citing navigation hazards from sawdust bars that form with sand, clog channels, and threaten steamboat passage near Red Rock, Hastings, and Prescott.
The Indianapolis Times recalls 1869 when Democratic legislators balked to block a quorum over the fifteenth amendment and cites party shifts on constitutional vote rights and public submission. The piece contrasts past Democratic opposition to popular submission with current stance on a state constitution amendment.
Four female prisoners in Onahia jail undress repeatedly and parade naked around the facility causing consternation among the 41 inmates and guards. Attempts to separate inmates fail as garments are discarded when unsupervised. Officials propose filling the jail with more people to create a sort of constant watch and force clothing on the inmates.
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