16 Jan 1874
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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1874
Page
1
A reader’s column lists post office closing times for routes from Moline to Chicago and notes church services across multiple parishes. It includes sermon times, Sunday school schedules, and Sabbath observances with scattered names of pastors and meeting places.
The article appears as a garbled OCR passage describing a coastal locale near Key West with references to ships, forts, refugees, and a fire in Birdos. It mentions West Virginia politics and a Walker bid for a constitution, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Banhs First National Bank in Moline Illinois reports a surplus of 150000 with 30000 as part of pledged assets. The list includes executives and officers such as Vic President JS Gh DMB COEns and JOS Kevtor along with references to bonds drafts and collections.
The document records a corporation charter and officials listed including John Good H Wonder, L H Boerker, Poweskiener and others. It notes a surplus of 100000 and details about daily open hours and annual percentages. The piece includes names such as Warrick and Geom, with positions noted as president vice president and corber till stees.
The Review supports a canal project linking Lake Michigan to the Mississippi via the Illinois and Rock rivers. Tom J. Hawley introduces the bill in December. it passes to the committee on railways and canals and forms a sub committee with McCrary Pearburt Ulmron Stone and Biss. The plan envisions a vast waterway improving eastern markets with cheaper transport and regional growth. The bill details land takings with appraisal, damages, and court procedures, appoints engineers, and sets construction timelines and toll regulation for a permanent navigation conduit across Illinois and adjoining states.
Text notes that funds appropriated are to be drawn from any unspent money in the U S treasury and remain under secretary of war control until expended or until the authorized work is finished, notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary.
An old black horse at Williams and Cassidy's coal-yard was hung by his neck when a watering cart toppled, then rescued after much effort. The animal returned home after repairs and resumed familiar routines, including playful mischief at the stable. A man later claimed the horse after recognizing it at a tavern.
A stranger directed his dog with simple commands at Perdido and St Charles streets late Tuesday night. The animal obeyed to examine a wagon, search for a tire, mount objects, and even sit in a saloon, drawing mixed reactions from bystanders who noted the dog’s apparent understanding of English.
A long familiar dog at the Fifth street railway line acts as a living inspector. He rides cars alone to various points, boards passing trains, and scrutinizes conductors and crews. The dog visits many cars daily, keeps watch on stables, and has become a popular, loyal employee of the company. The crew even bought him a brass collar and license.
A raven haired terrier belonging to James K. Mar, a veterinary surgeon, alarmed and led the way to a fire at No 169 Orange Street in the early hours Friday. The dog forced the door open and guided neighbors to help extinguish flames that threatened the doctor’s office and adjoining frame structures.
A Lowell Massachusetts Courier excerpt recalls Abram Dodge's horse from Ipswich. The valued pet enjoyed playful family life and summer outings. The horse bathed by a nearby river and rolled on the grass, embodying its carefree nature and bond with the Dodge household.
Mars Wuisins, four miles from Point Sharles, features a tame catamount that recently cleaned the windows. After noticing weekly cleaning, the catapulted routine included retrieving a ladder, entering the kitchen, turning on the faucet, filling a pan, and washing the front windows with its own fur. Walker calls it a notable case of ingenuity and plans to try to outdo it next week.
In a lighthearted domestic vignette, a wife wakes as her husband Prince hurries to catch a train. He frets over the possible delay, reviews his life for faults, and finally heads out after a rushed morning, while the wife remains in bed and later learns the train has not yet departed.
A scene unfolds in a metropolitan home as Mrs Prince and others react to a visitor entering with a carpet bag and a stack of legal papers. The shock leaves them startled and Mrs Prince calls for her husband while another relative steps away to check on a related matter.
Fragmented 19th century legislative debate shows the House passing a resolution with two dissenters and prompting calls to curb federal pay raises for Congress. The text shows strong reform language urging constitutional safeguards to limit future increases.
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