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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1889
Page
6
The Virginia senator spoke as the Senate wrapped its tariff debate, praising Republican reforms and criticizing Democratic criticism. He defended Republican tariffs, noted proposed reductions, and discussed amendments on timber duties and other items while party lines shifted in late votes.
The fragment suggests a discussion of voting for amendments to a gas bill and whether a member was justified or obligated to vote. It indicates debate about payment or whether a duty existed to support the measure.
In Washington on January 23 the Senate debated a citizens’ petition from Orangeburg South Carolina for national protection of suffrage and approved amendments to tariff bills including a 25 percent ad valorem rate on alcohol and a $150 per 1000 feet for white pine lumber. A customs commission was created with five members earning 7500 annually. The session adjourned after the river and harbor bill moved on Portage Lake Michigan funding to 820,000.
Escanaba Mich Jan 24 The double funeral drew the largest crowd for a local state official in the city’s history. Both bodies lay in state at the MacDonald residence before burial alongside the late lieutenant governor. Mrs MacDonald and her daughters were too distressed to attend.
O D O Donovan Rossa sues Henry Labouchere over statements alleging English government stole dynamiters from the secret service fund. Trial would force Rossa O Donovan Reash to London as Tory admission of arrest risk. Meanwhile in St Louis a new line forms the St Louis Saint Paul Minneapolis Packet Company with Andrew Delaney as manager to revive upper Mississippi trade.
A chaotic telegram summary reports the death of a noted French painter at age 14. The text also notes mass deaths in France, a major New York fire, a Roanoke riot with fatalities, and various legal and political items involving railroads and officials.
John Wanamaker, Philadelphia merchant prince, visited President Harrison in Indianapolis. The meeting spurred speculation that Wanamaker may be offered the postmaster generalship, with discussions reportedly influenced by Senator Quay. Harrison weighing Wanamaker’s political money claims and party service as electoral messengers from California and Colorado also visited.
The Minnesota Senate and House faced a turbulent day as no vote on a senator was taken amid rumors of bribery tied to a caucus nomination. Estes testified he was offered a bribe to vote for Sabin, Buckman reacted in a heated, angry exchange, while Washburn gained two votes as Democrats and anti-Washburn forces abstained.
In Springfield on January 24 the Illinois senate considered a resolution for a people’s vote on a prohibitory constitutional amendment. The session saw bills to regulate foreclosures, labor arbitration, wage judgments with fees, textbook bidding, and several other topics. The house supported Palmer’s gas and coal measures. both chambers met in joint session to confirm Senator Cullum for re election.
Democrats move to court over Robertson's status as lieutenant governor. A resolution asks the auditor whether Robertson was paid and from which fund. Republicans defend payment, seek to shift costs to the auditor, and the bill moves forward amid broader actions including a bill against masked trespassers and a German teaching ban in schools. An inquiry into state house plumbing is ordered.
The Minnesota legislature reports show a probe into alleged bribery in the process of nominating a U S senator. The first ballot results list Washburn leading with 107 votes, while Sabin and others trail, indicating no final conclusion and ongoing inquiry.
Illinois legislators longtime renominate Senator Shelby M. Cullom amid a crowded ballot. Shumway backed General Job M. Palmer and Burke supported Sidney A. Kent, with Cullom winning 80 Republican votes to Palmer 8 as several Democrats were absent. Local speeches praised Cullom while Jones supported Palmer.
The Illinois Statesman reports legislative actions with measures penalizing press publication of certain orders and forbidding acts like forcing divorce or prohibiting marriage. Bills include compulsory school attendance, local option elections, and taxation of coal rights. Senate proposals cover loan and building society inspections and a Gettysburg monument fund. An executive session confirmed many appointments as both houses adjourned.
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