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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1882
Page
5
The message directs gathering information on railroad freight and passenger rates and sending it to the convention committee for the January 4 Topeka adjourned meeting and for submission to the Legislature. It emphasizes reporting by individuals to support the process.
The Supreme Court rules the act prohibiting federal employees from soliciting or receiving political funds from each other is constitutional. The decision, read by Chief Justice Waite, says the law restricts only exchanges among officials, not all political contributions. Justice Bradley dissents, arguing Congress oversteps constitutional authority. A Washington note reports tariff committee debates on barley and malt duties and proposed specific rates.
Jams Ro Kewney testified that pornerd at New York Monday and phaintaped they do not injure the public. He argued commerce requires fu eet dealings and that speculation is an agent of civilization aiding the west. He said Chicago markets reflect national opinion and objected to labeling Board of Trade dealings as gambling. He warned freight rates are more disastrous than any corner known.
A committee formed by a convention of Kansas legislators met at Junction on Monday to hear a short resacking meat farmers and all others with knowledge of discriminations at places.
Senator Mitchell reports a pension bill to cap agent fees at 25 dollars for prosecuting pension claims, with 10 dollars if no filed agreement. Fees apply only when claims are allowed and cover original pensions, disability increases, restorations, and dependents. A parallel House bill by Mr Joyce aims for swift passage in both Houses.
In the Star Route case Bliss examined Brady's handling of the Rawlins to White River mail route and said he reviewed seventeen indictment routes with consistent statements. An ex Senator witness from the Carpetbag era could not be promised for certain. The fugitive Spencer faces arrest orders and evaded government pursuit by fleeing to Canada while claiming he could not testify.
In Cork yesterday Charles Stewart Parnell urged the government to avoid shipping emigrants to America into poverty. He proposed settling Irish migrants on American land with housing and first year crop support, and urged buying grazing lands in Ireland to repopulate thickly settled districts, arguing resettlement could occur once the panic passed.
Messages of condolence arrive from Washington Indianapolis Chicago and other points. A Tippecanoe county bar meeting appointed committees on resolutions and funeral arrangements. The remains will lie in state at the homestead on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Tax Inter Ocean notes a Saturday with the highest volume and variety of crimes in years. It cites a surge in suicides and murders linked to domestic disputes, underscoring nationwide unrest and alarming trends.
Fire destroys Hickman blocks with $700,000 loss. Convicted Gen Curtis pays $1000 fine. France China ties cordial per Paris reports. Stabbing after temperance meeting in Somerset. Senate tariff timetable slides to January. Forbes linked to resurrectionist indictments. Alfred Clock duped for $8578 in New York. Rochester elopers Doyle Morgan smothered by gas. Regent wrecked and abandoned at sea. Peoria well sunk to 1807 feet. Ohio bribery proof fails. Venderbut Mining Co forms in Milwaukee. Irish laborers demand food in Loughrea. Brush causes petroleum market drop. Wagner kills brother-in-law in Ohio. Adrian lunatic misdirected from Germany. Lovell powder store fires. injuries. New Hampshire earthquake rattles Concord. Mexican brigands seize officials in Pueblo. Russian banking crisis looms. Kaluga fails. Western Brewers plan price rise. Pigeon divorce suit in Richmond. Fran London marriage 1965. Latouchere rumor linked to Langtry.
The Senate discussed the Bonded Spirits provision and its effect on whisky supplies, with Sen Ingalls pushing a 5 percent interest after three years. Debates on the Civil Service bill followed as adjournment loomed. House actions included army and post office appropriations and a Tunis extraterritorial claim.
Senate action includes amendments to the Civil Service bill and military retirement issues. Discussions touch on territorial offices for retired officers, post roads across Missouri, and a tradeoff plan to adjust railway subsidies while Senate and House committees probe Star Roll contractors and land grant compensation.
The debate covers taxation on corporate earnings and land profits, Robeson and Dusenbery amendments, a postmaster general inquiry into railway mail service, and a motion for a thorough valuation of transportation costs. The House passes a bill 168 to 21 after motions and amends pension and enlistment provisions. an Army Appropriation push and a colored soldiers pension expansion proposal are noted. Five members receive absences as the session adjourns.
Reports from London and Berlin summarize varied events including Parnell’s lukewarm reception in Britain, a Mullingar meeting on Irish League formation, and proposed free speech prosecutions. Also noted are Austro German alliance reception in press, dynamite finds in Austria, Lagos massacre of Europeans, exchange rates, and Gambetta health rumors amid Franco Chinese relations.
Dallas residents report a mob abducted George W Jim Fraley and his brother from the county jail after midnight. Their whereabouts and safety are unconfirmed as authorities scramble for control.
Mrs. M. Y. Cady will host friends at her residence on Tuesday evening while Mrs. C. H. Deere will entertain on Wednesday. Pleasant times are anticipated for both gatherings.
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