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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1888
Page
3
In a Shelbyville rally before about 50 000 people the speaker lauds Grover Cleveland and Cleveland’s administration, argues against high tariffs, contends tariffs burden labor, and warns against sectional strife while defending Democratic tax policy and reductions in some tariff duties.
In a monster business men's meeting in New York Speaker Carlisle praises the current administration, attacks tariff plans, and urges tax reductions. He argues continued prosperity, criticizes Democratic policy, and calls for lower taxes on essentials and industrial inputs to aid manufacturers and workers.
On September 6 1883 John Jarrett testified before the U S Senate Education and Labor Committee regarding iron and steel workers wages. He argues wages are fairly paid and attributes this to organization among workers, notably the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers.
Washington special says Acting Secretary Thompson estimates the fiscal year ending June 30, 1889 will show a surplus over appropriations of about 56 million, with broader figures pushing total surplus to around 104 million after including unspent balances and sinking fund. He notes several adjustments for prior-year deficiencies and unexpended balances to explain the higher figure.
The large figure of Long John Wentworth, 6 feet 6 inches, dies at Sherman House after four weeks of illness. Born March 5, 1815 in Sandwich New Hampshire he rose from editor to Mayor of Chicago and congressman. A staunch Douglas ally and sharp editor he led through forceful action and blunt policy. He leaves a widow Roxanna Loomis Wentworth and two survivors, with a fortune estimated at 3 to 5 million dollars. His funeral is held at Second Presbyterian Church.
The gone of Long John Wentworth’s Chicago cemetery monument is completed by Hallowell Granite Company. The 70 ton white granite shaft rises 55 feet from a base 18 by 18 feet. Transported by vessel to New York then barge to Chicago the stone cost about 30000 dollars.
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