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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1875
Page
2
AP dispatch notes the pope sending a congratulatory letter to the bishop of Orleans on a pamphlet against Freemasonry and mentions the Indians leaving Washington for the west on Saturday with little expected in return. Chiefs appear uneasy away from scalping expeditions.
A package worth 47000 was stolen from the treasury cash room last Thursday. Treasury detectives hunt the thieves as investigations continue. Gov Beveridge has pardoned 65 convicts this year, and the penitentiary faces criticism of leniency. Empress Eugenie dress and lace pieces valued among the world’s richest were seized in New York by a treasury agent, smuggled in October 1873.
Governor Hayah, named by Ohio Republicans as a gubernatorial candidate, has previously held the office twice. His prospects for a third term appear highly encouraging, and the Ohio GOP shows no fear of the third term cry.
Chicago aldermen who pressed on with vote canvassing despite Judge Williams injunction were fined 100 dollars each for contempt. City attorneys who advised the action were fined 2300 dollars each. News from Pennsylvania coal regions says the long strike has ended and thousands of miners will resume work after six months. The industry has incurred heavy costs and suffering, but miners may gain from the outcome.
Miss Mary Telfair of Savannah Georgia died last week leaving about 1 000 000 in her will to religious educational and charitable institutions.
The New York Nation says Griml’s third term is effectively a declaration he is out of the field. It notes the opinion does not absolutely prevent him from office but suggests he does not intend to seek it again.
England proposes to intervene to halt the prolonged Cuban massacres and protect the native population from destruction in response to Spanish actions. Spain appears unable to govern effectively and is blamed for mistreatment of colonists while the dispute continues.
The third term letter draws mixed reactions as Wendell Phillips urges ignoring Grant and endorses Gen Butler, while the paper notes the Fry differences over Butler reflect broader public division on race policy.
Chicago politicians want Anna Dickinson to share her view of the political scene. She is asked whether she will publish her thoughts and whether she would charge a fee or limit attendance. The piece notes 400 presidential candidates tire themselves with uncertainty.
Tips complains that the twelve jurors have endured high fines and low pay. The jurors receive only 10 dollars per week while the law and evidence test them. Brooklyn Supervisors defeated extra juror allowances, a disgrace to them.
Judge Morrill in Galveston Texas found a theater proprietor guilty of violating the civil rights bill for denying two colored women admission to the parquette and fined him five hundred dollars. The Galveston News, a Confederate organ, criticized the judge and has been cited to show cause why it should not be punished for contempt.
Gen. Pillow, amid decors at a Memphis cemetery, honors fifteen thousand fallen Union soldiers. He pledges allegiance to the United States and readiness to defend the flag and government, saying he would fight again if needed.
A Chicago convention linked temperance reform with female suffrage and passed a resolution urging Congress to prohibit manufacture and sale of alcohol in the District of Columbia and U S territories, prohibit importation, require total abstinence by government officers, and push a constitutional amendment to outlaw traffic nationwide.
The Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Central clash continues with no settlement. Four months to April 30 show Pennsylvania earnings down 444,007 and a large net profit drop, likely due to competition. Col. Scott offers to submit the dispute to independent decision. The fight tests how far railroads can endure the conflict.
In a rare display of discipline a steamship avoided disaster after a coal bunker fire. Captain Curtis and the crew executed their fire plan with cool precision while the chief engineer locked in the engine room to fight the blaze, earning praise for heroic conduct.
A Republican house and a split senate in New Hampshire request the state supreme court to settle contested seats rather than use militia orders or federal intervention. Lawmakers await the court decision, promising no drastic action while praising orderly dispute resolution.
A state commission appointed two years ago to address inebriates and vagrants reports for a state work house and major law changes. It recommends long sentences and work confinement, including imprisonment during terms.
The text questions whether drunkenness should be a crime and if repression harms more than it helps. It warns that poor offenders would be punished while rich ones escape, and suggests applying the principle to opiates and other intoxicants would be a logical progression.
The county circuit court reports numerous civil dismissals and verdicts including Moline Plow Co. winning $75 damages against MacBryde McBurney and other assumpsit outcomes. In replevin, Cotton v Rockford railroad dismissed. Criminal section sentences list two-year terms for Lathrop Keeny Dolan and three-year terms for Steward Walsom and Mardath. several larceny cases with varied outcomes and a new trial for Timothy Riley.
The Rock Island county grange held its annual meeting in Rock Island last Thursday with representatives from ten subordinate granges and A C Stevens as master. New officers include Master A C Stevens and Charles Kyte as treasurer with a full slate serving the coming year. Special Rapids City notes report butter scarcity and a new soda fountain while coal shipments are light and local flour demand equals supply. An election was held at the school house to determine future school accounts.
Voters faced a tie on two ballot propositions one to repair the old building and the other to buy and erect a new house. A second election will be called. Also noted: Fourth of July falls on Sunday this year with preparations for Saturday the 3d. Beginning July 1 post offices set new minimum money order fees from ten to twenty five cents based on amount.
County Collector S BR Porter announces the tax sale will begin at 10 in the forenoon on June 14. He will be in his office from seven to nine each evening this week to assist taxpayers. Also offered for sale is Beatty's Golden Tongue parlor organ No 46 priced at $280, made by Daniel F. Beatty of Washington New Jersey, noted for finish tone and durability. Call at the office.
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a universal remedy for severe coughs throat and lung diseases. Claims a 10 cent sample bottle and a 75 cent regular size with three doses claimed to relieve any case. Sold by Dr J W Morey Sentor house drug store.
The centennial commission reports strong state interest and funding from across the Union. Pennsylvania leads with 1.5 million from the state, Philadelphia adds same, citizens pledge 2 million, with potential for deficiencies. Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, New Jersey and others contribute or promise substantial support, signaling broad backing for the grand national celebration.
Isaac Allen of Brooklyn sued the Williamsburgh Savings Bank after his wife forged a draft for 2950 dollars using his bank book. The bank had accepted the draft, arguing bylaw proof of payment. A jury found for Allen, restoring the full 4000 dollars.
A Washington dispatch to the Boston Post states that internal revenue receipts will exceed the commissioner’s estimate by more than 4 million dollars, totaling over 107 million. Customs receipts are also expected to surpass the forecast.
The London Medical Press warns that India faces grim cholera forebodings with deaths already above average for the season and a likely terrible visitation by summer, according to its special correspondent.
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