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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1877
Page
2
Distant reports cover hog plagues in Illinois and Minnesota losses, political disputes in Wisconsin, gas vs electricity cost hopes in France, and military cuts in the U.S. Army. The piece notes Pennsylvania and New York election commentary, religious society efforts in Indianapolis, and Republican momentum amid national debates.
Washington dispatch debates Republican gains and Democratic disappointments following Tuesday elections. Analysts note Ohio victories boosting party momentum while skepticism grows over Civil Service and Southern policy effects. Debates surround Bland's banking bill and a proposed government savings bank for post offices.
W A F Coolbaugh president of the Union National Bank was found dead on the Douglas monument steps with a revolver bearing his name nearby. Bank examiners say the bank is solvent and in unusually strong cash condition, and the tragedy is not tied to bank affairs. Coolbaugh, born in Pennsylvania, led a long political and business life including roles as State Sea n Agent and Democratic delegate. He faced personal troubles regarded as unrelated to his bank’s condition.
Reports describe hydrocephalus cases treated with brain puncture and pericardial drainage using tiny needles to remove fluid, extending life by weeks. A Dubuque patient later recovers after optimistic comments spurred by family and physician notes, though the broader medical acceptability is uncertain.
A blaze at Field & Jester's retail establishment on State and Washington streets gutted the upper floors, destroying stock valued up to 1.2 million dollars with about 950 thousand dollars insured. One fireman died and four others were badly hurt. origin uncertain with theories ranging from a pressing stove to an attic fire. The wholesale department was untouched and Field aims to reopen retail operations in suitable quarters. Westward explorer Du Chailly set to lecture in the region with Harper's map noted.
The report notes Sir Edward Thornton will return to Washington in the late part of the month to ready his office for a successor. It also mentions Lady Thornton and her daughter remaining in England and raises questions about commissions for Chicago’s Custom House structure and plural references to U S political matters.
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