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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1889
Page
7
The document describes December reductions in public debt and treasury outlays, noting a fall in debt since June 1 and detailing specific bond holdings, pension funds, and interest costs. It cites changes in revenue, expenditures, and the overall fiscal stance for the current year through December, with comparisons to prior periods and mentions of government securities and expenditures.
Admiral Taree briefs Secretary Wihetvev on the surrender of the Haytien Republic through a state port and a New York delivery plan. The December 41 dispatch notes Haitian intent to yield the vessel while reserving judicial actions in American courts.
In Washington on January 3 Congress reconvened after the holidays with a quiet start. The Senate discussed internal improvements coast defense and a census related veterans matter while the House passed bills on pensions engraving and delivery, and debated tariff duties and other appropriations.
Secretary Vilas forwards Powell's report on organizing and funding an irrigation survey. He notes two-fifths of the U S relies on irrigation for agriculture and future settlers will come from these lands. A $36 million appropriation is proposed for comprehensive geological survey work and potential land reservations under proper laws.
Merchants in San Francisco appeal to Congress to condemn German aggression in Samoa. The letter accuses Germany of destructive actions against the Samoan flag and native inhabitants, urging American retaliation and support from the Pacific coast.
Senator Eisenek plans to meet President Harrison in Washington City to discuss New York and related political maneuvers. Senator Frank Heeogk of New York travels to Annapolis for talks on the cabinet and party alignments amid expectations of a Republican shift and potential Har rison administration appointments.
A fragmented 19th century text shows a request by a Grlevngee of United States Marabals United States to alter payment rules for marshals. The note cites freeing funds for deputies, suspending revenue law enforcement in South Carolina, and concerns over account audits and expenses before pay.
Washington D C Ford chairman of the House committee on immigration and labor retires after weeks of testimony. The evidence is said to be of great importance revealing contract law violations. The panel finds no need for more testimony and urges excluding those who do not bear government burdens from prosperity and profits of high wages.
Springer of Winp introduces a joint resolution in the house proposing a constitutional amendment. It calls for direct popular vote for president and vice president for a six year term and bars a second term. It extends congressional terms to three years and sets sessions to begin on the first Wednesday in January annually.
The Fortifications Bill from the Committees on Appropriations was reported to the House. It calls for an appropriation of 8SWu against 188 and an estimate of 89 542,000 for 1890. The largest item covers submarine mints and required equipment at principal seaports, totaling 330,000.
In Washington on Jan 3 Stewart of Nevada urged linking tariff policy to monetary questions and read a lengthy exposure on silver damage. A Colorado senator from Denver led a Republican caucus last night nominating EO Wolcott for United States senator on the first ballot with 45 votes for and 157 against. The caucus was largely unanimous and the election is set for Jan 15.
Fire yesterday morning at a New York dry goods store on Wikteanby street caused extensive stock and building damage, fully insured. An attack on a young colored girl left her blind in one eye. the assailants escaped. Local court cases and appointments mentioned in scattered notices follow.
The czarina has suffered a rise in mental distress since the Borki disaster. Doctors urge care by Professor Leidesdorf in Vienna, hoping a period away from Russia will aid her health amid fears of perpetual anxiety.
A letter attributed to Gladstone claims the pope's temporal power should be settled by international arbitration. Naples reports a translation dispute over his wording, with the Tablet editor defending the English version. The Pall Mall Gazette supports the translation and seeks clarification on whether Gladstone meant international arbitration regarding the pope.
Police and bailiffs stormed the Ouhort estate in County Doflegal to seize a property. A blacksmith O Donnell and several defenders repulsed multiple entries while Leigh Mevomt suffered injuries. After soldiers advanced, the besiegers surrendered following advice from Hather Stephens. Ten people were arrested including Father Ny Falden amid cheering bystanders.
A 45 member committee appointed by the skuptschioa failed to agree on the near constitution due to Radical demands for amendments. A deputation informed King Milan of the stalemate. he warned he would dissolve the skuptedhina and rule the country if the constitution was not passed as is. The committee later voted 41 to 4 in favor of the constitution as it stood.
The Ohio Methodist clergy and peers from Columbus to Chicago debate the Washington inaugural ball. Rev Withrow and Rev Barrows stress American taste and national decorum while others defend the event as a proper honor. Several ministers urge restraint to avoid European court excess.
Thomas W. Viney of Chicago, fully conscious last night, described a dramatic hijack of a Saratoga trunk loaded with about $4 in cash. The trunk was tampered with, injuring him as fellow baggagemen assaulted and tossed him around, and he later escaped to St. Louis before being arrested. He confessed to the incident and identified his pursuer as Tascott, with $3,300 seized at police headquarters. He planned to return to Chicago on Thursday.
Xu Contempt off the Parnell Court. Lape Jan, b v Sir James Hannen, presiding of the Parnell commission, is in London for the purpose of conferring with his associate commissioners in the matter of another contempt rage upon which the commission will act agile next sitting. The identity of the person or persons held to be In coop is not disclosed, and the silence observed on this point is creating a feeling of nervousness in Luch breasts of many per sona who have expressed themselves concern ing the actions of the commission, in print s and otherwise, quite freely.
Gladstone visited the municipal palace in Naples and received a warm welcome from the whale council. He was greeted with military honors and thanked for past services to Italy and especially Naples, drawing loud applause at the end of his remarks.
The Riforma prints an interview with Gladstone arguing home rule would not become an instrument of the papacy. He calls the idea impossible as Ireland’s Protestants resist papal influence and notes his plan to visit the Vatican during an Italian tour.
Dusain, Jan 3. American citizen Brown who had seized a farm from Whicl after eviction became involved in a dispute with four men over occupancy. He was beaten on the highway near Billinadioe and murdered. Police have made one arrest.
Only three non natives receive the Legion of Honor decorations on Tuesday Haribuur of the agricultural department Munson a Texas vineyard owner and Jaeger of Missouri are the sole foreigners honored with the award in Paris ceremony.
A Vienna dispatch reports the scorn syndicate formed earlier has failed and the price of corn is half what the syndicate paid for its holdings.
A discussion in Detroit centers on James McMillan of the Michigan legislature and his bid for the United States Senate. Analysts note his wealth and political standing as factors shaping support in the Jan. period.
Archbishop Walsh quoted a pope speaking to the Catholics of Ireland, noting their long sufferings and urging faith and perseverance. He said Ireland should not be weakened by any actions that would bring discredit to its cause and mentioned a forthcoming gifts program for the faithful.
Rumor spreads in Cincinnati that C P Huntington seeks to gain control of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Railroad insiders view the move as a step to dominate western competition and eventually possess the B&O line. Conflicting notes from Cur Cleveland and London dispatches discuss related financial maneuvers and a London attorney’s visit.
A farmer’s success is not only wealth or big crops but benefit to self family and the world. Mind cultivation, patience, home life, public spirit, and honest effort matter as much as money. True success weighs intelligence brotherly love and genuine hearted right action.
The article outlines curing corned beef by brining the meat for twenty four hours then washing to remove blood. It prescribes a pickle for 100 pounds of beef with six pounds salt two pounds brown sugar and six ounces galtyatee in enough water to cover. Skim scum and reapply when cold, then cool storage. For summer or southern regions use more salt.
Farmers wives learn why sealing ripe fruit in air tight cans or bottles stops spoilage. Microbes in the air cause decay, but when fruit is hot sealed, germs are killed and air outside cannot contact the fruit, keeping it fresh.
Mr Dennis, inventor of the Douglas tainture, provides in Poultry Yard a furrowing formula. Mix two ounces sulphate of iron and half ounce diluted sulphuric acid in a jug with wood. Add hot water to dissolve, cool, then fill a bottle with water. Use a teaspoonful per quart of water.
Three years of stored corn in tight cribs shows dry corn kept in a dry season and cold winter, followed by a drought, can stay sound. A wet following season implies poor keeping. No more tight cribs for us according to Prairie Farmer.
An Indiana farmer praised a movable feed rack and trough as the best feeder in use. He described the rack as simple and convenient, noting how it forms the heat feeder with the trough in the setup.
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