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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1895
Page
6
Gov. Altgeld condemns government by injunction and federal troops in Illinois. He outlines reforms for criminal jurisprudence, civil service, and tax fairness, and critiques rail and coal strikes, urging independent courts, rational punishment, and reasonable sleeping car rates.
Governor Altgeld condemns federal troops in Illinois during the strike and attacks the use of court injunctions. He argues federal interference undermines state sovereignty, warns of a push for direct federal protection of corporations, and frames it as a threat to republican government and labor rights.
On the ninth, Mr. Outhwaite presented a rule to close general debate on the Springer substitute under a five minute rule until the th, for report and final vote on the seventh. Bland pressed to strike out the entet ing clause while Springer pledged there would be amendments. Outhwaite rejected amendments and demanded the previous question, leading to a defeat in roll call 122 to 120 and a decisive test that practically kills the measure.
Demonstrations by unemployed workers in St Johns Newfoundland turn riotous twice. They march to the governor’s house seek relief, clash with police, and force entry to legislative halls. Premier Greene threatens resignation if work is not found within three days. The mob then attacks provision stores before dispersing at night.
Uniontown Pennsylvania reports floods surpassing all since 1860 with Fowlerville submerged and residents evacuated two thirds. Downriver towns including Dawson Dickersons Run and Bennings suffer rising waters. In Indiana heavy rains wash away a Monon bridge at Bedford and 300 feet of track on the Jefferson Madison Indianapolis line, delaying traffic.
Washington news reports a memorial from Samuel J. Ritchie of Ohio urging impeachment of Judge Augustus J. Nicks. The judiciary committee is instructed to investigate. Ritchie claims losses up to 6 million dollars tied to decisions affecting Canadian copper and nickel mines.
Eugene V. Debs and fellow American Railway Union officers surrendered at Woodstock jail to begin contempt sentences. They await a supreme court appeal planned for late this week, with likely two weeks remaining in jail before any decision.
A Wheeling & Lake Erie collision east of Smithville killed Fireman W J Ryan and Edwin Longsdorf of Smithville. Conductor Joseph Remus of Norwalk survived a fall with injuries. George Parrish and John Berkhart were seriously hurt.
Claus A. Blix t arraigned in Temper district court for the murder of Catherine Ging a milliner shot on the roadside near the city Defense claims temporary insanity due to heavy alcohol stimulants allegedly given to provoke the deed Trial set for January 27 with attorneys for the defense asserting intoxication caused the act.
In Ottumwa Iowa on Saturday evening two masked men robbed the No 4 express on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line. They bound the express staff, looted the safe, and escaped with a haul estimated near $8,000 though likely larger. Two packages later found showed small sums, supporting a broader escape across the Des Moines river. Sheriff and police formed posses to chase the bandits described as moonshiners and desperadoes from Monroe County mines.
Maprio Jan 14 The council of ministers agrees on a modus vivendi under which the United States obtains the second column of the Craban tariff in exchange for Spain and Cuba receiving most favored nation treatment. The duration is to be decided by the ministers and Mr Taylor. Negotiations will continue for a permanent treaty.
Report from Honolulu dated January 5 notes advisers to the ex queen told her forceful restoration by arms is unlikely and she has sent a petition for annexation to President Cleveland and requests a life annuity from the United States government. Also counterfeit ten dollar notes circulate in the west and a fatal nickel dispute in Carmo. In Connellsville the B&O shop closes to February 1 affecting 500 workers. Three more bodies found at the Delavan House ruins in Albany with no identifications.
R G Dun's weekly trade review notes no material change in business as 184 began. It reports weak demand in cotton and woolens, rising speculation in products, large stockpiles, and modest railroad economy. Failures for the year’s first days show notable manufacturing and trading liabilities.
Chicago lawyer C B Darrow arrives in Washington to urge bail for Eugene V. Debs before the U S Supreme Court. He plans to seek bail while habeas corpus proceedings are argued and will be joined by Lyman Trumbull and S S Gregory of Chicago as co counsel.
Washington Jan 11 The Senate committee on appropriations on Tuesday approved a favorable report on the urgent deficiency bill held since December 1 It will include the income tax provision and exclude tariff alteration amendments The total appropriation is 1 63000
United States circuit court Tuesday heard a suit to foreclose a $6,000 mortgage on United States Senator John Martin s home in Topeka Kansas. Capitol Square property valued at about four times the loan. the case highlights alleged financial pressures on the senator ahead of his March 4 retirement.
A Tennessee Democratic caucus nominated Isham G Harris for the U S Senate E S Craig for state treasurer and James Harris for state comptroller. The nominations were deemed equivalent to election and the body adjourned. Also reported are fraud cases and violent crimes in Georgia and Wisconsin with brief details.
In Prenne New Mexico and Dakota Territory reports, W W Taylor is tied to a 1700000 cash deficit across South Dakota treasurer accounts, with 260000 beyond prior estimates. Major Ruth is accused of aiding Taylor in school lands funds delays, while Brookings College faces continued operations on federal aid. Deputy Marshal Perry captures outlaw Bill Cook near Port Sumner after a long pursuit with minimal resistance.
John A. Mackenzie of Duluth dies after tripping on a landing at the Spaulding hotel and plunging 60 feet to marble below. He leaves a wife and has notable Scottish connections, including an uncle in the British army.
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