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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1894
Page
3
Washington February 3 1909 Wilson tariff bill moves through the House after tumultuous clashes in the gallery the vote ends 64 to 140 with a massive crowd watching and police clearing entrances amid high drama. critics say the act marks a pivotal shift in federal policy and economic strategy.
In Washington the Democratic party now supports the income tax, with factions and leaders from Croker to Cockran driving the push. Opposition mobilizes in the Senate while critics warn of political fallout and a possible law within months as the tariff bill carries the tax amendment toward the president’s desk.
Washington reports quote Republican and Democratic lines on the Wilson tariff bill hearings. Voorhees argues hearings delay reform and favor protection, urging consumers to be heard. The piece notes court of appeals reversal in the Palmetto trademark case against Governor Tillman.
The Washington house passed a resolution condemning ex Minister Stevens actions in Hawaii and upheld Cleveland's current stance. Gen Sickels voted against it and several democrats abstained. Reports from state adjutant generals show 9,270 commissioned officers and 102,912 enlisted National Guard, plus about 9,410,000 in unorganized militia.
Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee visited Wall Street in New York on February 7 and urged prominent bankers to support the income tax. He noted the west and south lost the silver repeal fight and urged them to take notice.
A Newark, Arkansas report states Albert Mansker, linked to the Oliphant train robbery, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Conductor W. P. McNally of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern line. He is the third gang member to receive such a verdict.
In Washington on February 6 the silver Republicans align with Democratic allies to push tariff amendments. Florida and California seek changes on fruit and sugar, Alabama backs iron ore, Louisiana faces potential loss of protection, while the silver faction uses its balance of power to influence the bill and future politics amid treasury concerns. A separate Cleveland incident reports a violent madman attack on Dr G H Fell, resulting in injuries and legal detention.
In Monnneau Feb 7 Mr Seviers a cigar shop owner sued for $200 claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. The defendant Monnneau argued only casual kissing with Mrs Seviers in a disputed incident.
Congress votes sharpenly on the McCreary Hawaiian resolutions and the repeal of the election law. The House adopts the Hawaiian measure after a lengthy fight led by Bland on seigniorage and absentee quorum issues. The Senate approves the repeal amid party maneuvering as debates hinge on constitutional quorum questions.
A Washington senate colloquy on the election law repeal bill features Kay, Hoar, and Cameron recalling 1876 elections in New York and Pennsylvania. Cameron cites his War Secretary role noting fair elections but acknowledges corrupt races. Davenport testimony is cited. calls for home rule and states’ rights amid reconstruction era debates.
The Wilson tariff bill passes the House largely as reported by the Ways and Means Committee and heads to the Senate. Lobby money backs coal and lead ore interests in the process, while key fights focus on income tax amendments and the sugar schedule. President Cleveland expected to sign a bill aligning with Chicago platform if it matches current policy.
A Boston Herald note tells of a Hette girl about three to four years old who asks her mother to hear a prayer. The mother, washing hands, replies she will after. The child insists Jesus can wait, then admits she forgot the words and ends with a shy apology.
Firing erupts when the rebel Aquidaban engages Fort Santa Cruz Fort St John Fort Lage and Fort Villegaignon near Rio de Janeiro. After about half an hour the ship anchors beyond reach of batteries with around 800 shots fired. no damage to the Aquidaban and no casualties among Rio de Janeiro defenders.
An unclear fragment quotes a line about payment and punishment in harsh labor. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are readable to form a concrete report or date.
Naval engagement sees rebel torpedo cruiser Juanabara and Cobra 18 plus cruiser Trojano shell shore batteries protecting the city. Four non combatants die in a city shell explosion as Admiral Julio de Novon assumes command of naval forces.
In Harlan county Kentucky a deadly street fight at the Mount Pleasant barber shop leaves Will Turner and John Turner dead, killed by De Ville Nolin after Turner challenged him. The struggle shifts to the street where Turner is wounded and Nolin reportedly escapes.
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