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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1875
Page
2
The Moline Review dated May 14, 1876 reports local news from Moline Illinois. Updates include community notices, brief political and social items, and advertisements typical of a mid 19th century urban newspaper.
The recalled TuxopORE Tilton, by his counsel, made pointed denials of the evidence on the record. The history shows only two calamities for C110AG0: a fire and a baseball defeat by St. Louis. The Chicagoan will rise from the ashes, but St. Louis’ score remains unanswered.
ANN Evita, No. 19 of Brigham's household, is unhappy as Chief Justice Lowe reserves and annuls the prior action. She had hoped to gain about $13,000 in cash plus $500 monthly thereafter, but uncertainty prevails in Brigham's affairs.
The board of supervisors praises the choice of Hon. K. M. Grenell as presiding officer for the fourth time, deeming the re election a wise and judicious act.
A Beecher case witness argued that sex relations are private to individual will and conscience and beyond legal interference. The commentator asks if others in Brooklyn share this view, noting it may explain much in the case.
A Charleston newspaper won a libel case brought by ex congressman Bowen of South Carolina. The jury sided with the defendant, and Bowen was later arrested and held to bail on the offense alleged in the suit.
Sporerany Liosrow exposes a fraud involving an estimated 6000 barrels of illicit whisky in St Louis Chicago and Milwaukee. The investigation suggests many resignations and removals in the Internal Revenue Service due to neglect and lack of watchfulness. Secretary Bristow is praised for uncovering the case amid calls for further disciplinary action.
At the New York chamber of commerce annual dinner last week Bryant delivered a notable speech urging readers not to drop an honest and well conducted journal over disagreements. He warned that those who abandon their paper mainly hurt themselves and that such papers remain essential to the public.
A lecture by the police judge in the District of Columbia police court commends restraint to workers who quit or threaten others. Three men on strike for higher wages faced disruption of peaceful laborers cann ing daily bread. The judge affirmed the right to decide wages but forbade intimidation or unlawful interference. The piece condemns forcible interference with workers choosing terms with their employers.
In reporting the loss of the Schiller, exchanges grow bitter toward Commander Thomas. The Chicago Journal, usually candid, criticizes the handling of the incident and the official response amid fearful destruction and public danger.
The article urges restraint in assigning blame for the Schiller wreck urging due process. It notes Captain Thomas faced harsh scrutiny yet should be judged only after due hearing and warns against scapegoating the captain or company. It stresses the human toll on families and the limits of human control over nature.
The Schiller disaster near Land's End unfolds with fog, broken masts, and failed rescue attempts. Thirty miles from safety, cabins and boats are crushed, many perishing as survivors cling to masts. Davenport mourns seventeen aboard and the toll rises above 300, with 41 rescued.
Hickory Grove township farmers form a plowing society electing Paul Burmeister secretary S P Matthews treasurer W Meyer and M Connor superintendent The first match on Mapelletich farm near Maysville opens at 11 am with premium bets and open competition Deere & Company wins a $4 690 51 premium for the Deere gang plow in a May 1 trial praising its light draft and ease of use.
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