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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1881
Page
4
In Maline Illinois January 27 1881 reports accuse Northern manufacturers of using threats and firings to influence votes. Studebaker Bros and other firms are cited as examples with a focus on labor pressure and political impact. The Independent Order of Mutual Aid details lodge activities and leadership during this period.
The Jabonal Women's Suffrage Association in session at Washington endorses exempting clergy and church property from taxation while arguing that all property used for private or sectarian purposes should bear a fair share of public burden. They praise General Grant for advocating equal taxation of church property and question why religious organizations owning valuable worship properties should escape taxes.
Jon Fay aged eighty eight died at Waukegan Sunday night. He was the father in law of Hon. John C. Haines noted for compiling law books on township organization.
A bill sets maximum charges of two cents per mile for rail passenger travel and half a cent per ton per mile for freight. Senate considers adding moral and social science to public schools. Resolutions call for a temperance committee. Arguments emerge over Irish Land Leagues use of chamber space and opposition to external groups in state rooms. State Car nal Committee backs abolishing Chicago sewerage nuisance. proposal for a railroad and warehouse commissioners board with bonds of four hundred dollars.
A fierce Atlantic storm swept the coast from New York west and northward, causing widespread damage. Telegraph wires and poles were blown down, streets flooded, and crossings nearly knee deep, with ice blocking culverts and high tides worsening conditions. The storm toppled trees, damaged boats, and demolished the Mammoth Hotel in Ashbury New Jersey, while other areas reported heavy snow and lost livestock.
A meeting of the Hennepin Canal supporters convened in Rock Island to plan a February session. Attendees urged broad representation from the Mississippi and Illinois valley and pressed for united action to influence state and national legislators. The proposed canal would run from the Hennepin near Houseville to Rock Island on the Mississippi, spanning miles to aid regional transportation and development.
Charles Preston of Genoa explains his 1880 farm year showing cash sales of 1101.04 from pork corn oats flax milk and butter plus on hand wheat oats corn 21 hogs and stock aged one year notes, he invites better performers in DeKalb County to share their results and asserts a small well tilled farm often pays best.
About 7 pm Monday three masked men forced entry to the South Chicago Iron and Steel Works office, gagged the watchman, blew open the safe and fled with $10000. The watchman was arrested for complicity after giving contradictory statements regarding the incident.
The stockholders of the Keokuk Northern Line Packets appoint a new board after factional strife and appoint a receiver. New resolutions denounce the old board for insolvent actions and authorize reclaiming conveyed property from the assignee. The Davidson Mintonty faction holds six seats, Hackins Grav holds three.
A 19th century style report describes a violent snow storm across Europe with London and major ports severed from Brussels Paris Amsterdam. Widespread wrecks and high seas threaten life along the coast as guards struggle to respond. casualties are feared.
The National Women's Suffrage Association in Washington adopts resolutions asserting national universal suffrage as a constitutional right and urges a constitutional amendment. It discusses apportionment of House members, proposing 307 representatives as fair, and argues for educated, virtuous lawmakers over political demagogues.
The first bill to pass the present Hlinois Legislature appropriated $15 600 for incidental expenses of the body including pens ink stationery and postage stamps. The lawmakers insist the people’s interests will not suffer for lack of incidental funds.
A St. Paul dispatch dated the 24th reports Justus C Ram sey, brother of the Secretary of War, committed suicide in St. Paul by shooting himself. Extreme suffering is cited as the cause. He was a prominent member of the Masonic order.
The Senate Reports favorably on a government telegraph inquiry. A new Chinese treaty prompts investigation of publication methods. Debate on women’s rights and relief for Swiss immigration to the U.S. continues. Tariffs, railroad property, and postal appropriations are scrutinized as political battles unfold across committees and chambers.
Last Saturday afternoon the House failed to secure a quorum. The Sergeant at Arms was sent to compel attendance and found only a few members. With little prospect of a quorum, the House adjourned at 6 o’clock until Saturday noon, amid criticism of lawmakers choosing ease over duty.
Local lawyers favor concentrating Supreme Court business in one city, arguing against the traveling Grand Court. Oliver Olsen backs Peoria or Chicago as accessible seats, arguing most work originated there. The group prefers a permanent siting to end the Mt. Vernon Springfield Ottawa circuit. Tax Democrats in Congress aim to block General Grant’s return to Generalship and half pay retirement, recalling past conflicts with him.
Gen Asahel Gridley a Bloomington resident since 1831 dies at over seventy. A colonel in the Black Hawk War and longtime Illinois legislator, he built wealth as a banker landowner and city law proprietor. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
A Washington dispatch notes volume five of the History of the War is moving through the press and will be widely distributed to Congress members. Meanwhile a new telegraph company plans a $1,000,000 capital and a route from New York onward to challenge Western Union, with subsequent branch lines planned. Rives Haven sues major telegraph firms in New York Supreme Court seeking injunctions against consolidation and capital increases.
The President approves a court martial ruling fining J J Ho Newson two thousand six hundred dollars and dismissing him from the army. He is sentenced to two years hard labor in the penitentiary for defaulting as a paymaster.
Damage during the recent storm disrupted card lines around New York and caused serious delays in the transmission of press dispatches.
A terse note notes a series of railway and atmospheric calamities observed in recent weeks, contrasting with Mansill’s theory on the impact of electric disturbances.
Neither Pennsylvania nor Nebraska has finalised a United States Senate choice as Republicans hold majorities in both legislatures. The parties face ongoing deadlock while lawmakers hesitate over a new candidate.
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