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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
6
Washington July 15 subscriptions to the new 3 percent war loan of 200 million dollars closed at 8 pm with total offers around 1.825 billion dollars nearly seven times the issue. Individuals provided about 750 million dollars three and three quarter times the amount, while small buyers took 90 million.
At 10 pm the assistant secretary gave early figures on loan subscriptions. Daily letters ne ar 25 000 with about 90 million on the table. most under 5 000 get full allotment, larger amounts receive nothing. Total subscriptions including 500 million in syndicate bids may reach 1.325 billion.
Edward C. Becker, a capitalist, announced that he has bought the St. Louis Browns from Von der Ahe. He stated the sale was completed on Tuesday, the last day Von der Ahe could privately dispose of the club.
The Slino's weather bulletin reports a very favorable last week for haying harvesting and threshing with temperatures near normal in the northeast counties and about 5 degrees below in the south. Little rain fell except in McLean north Champaign and extreme southern counties where local showers are reported. Sunshine was abundant and grains are in the shock or stock, except oats in the northern district where harvest is underway.
Washington reports the number of prisoners taken at Santiago is 22 789. The count was provided by General Toral and handed to General Shafter, showing a larger total than Shafter's command.
Bradstreet reports midsummer calm in markets as fall business starts. Wheat crops point to large yields but carryover supplies keep demand steady and prices likely to rise. Iron and steel show more activity due to reduced output and ample western demand. U S business failures for the week total 238, down slightly from last week.
Springfield July 18. H J Hamlin, state rail road and warehouse commissioners attorney, issues a decision on grain trade that challenges federal taxing power. He argues the government cannot compel Illinois to affix internal revenue stamps to weight or inspection certificates issued by the state grain department. The chief grain inspector is a state officer and state papers are exempt from federal taxation.
Assistant Secretary Howell affirms that local appraisers may question importers under oath to determine dutiable value. The treasury department defends the practice as within law, noting tribunals will rule on relevance if challenged, and final appraisement hinges on the board of general appraisers.
Washington reports Congress backed rural free delivery but over 40 million people still lack home mail service. Efforts expand routes from Branford to Watertown and beyond while state petitions surge. First Assistant Postmaster Heath notes distribution aims to reach poorest areas, with foreign comparisons showing Europe delivering to residences.
A mid priced house design stresses practical planning over facade. The plan features a front porch entry, parlor with open fireplace, library, dining room linked by sliding doors, a large pantry leading to a well arranged kitchen, and a second floor with three bedrooms and a bathroom. Built with rubble stone foundation, brick chimneys, weatherboarded exterior, pine framing, and furnace heating, it can be built in many localities for 1600 to 1700 dollars.
The Northwest Christian Advocate prints bishops Merrill Hurst Andrews Bowman Nide Vincent Mallameu McCabe Newman and Hart opposing the army canteen. Governor Tanner appoints G L Miller Canton to fill a Fulton county judge vacancy after a death.
The internal revenue commissioner rules that bank tax bases exclude U S bond investments and include capital and surplus for tax due. Receipts used as checks are taxable stamps, and banks cannot dodge the tax by using exempt receipts. Also announced: Canadian-American commission heads meet to align US Canada relations with Britain. appointees include Fairbanks Gray Dingley Kasson Foster.
Washington reports the treasury has classified the new bond issue and will award all subscriptions of four thousand nine hundred eighty dollars or less. The move completes the initial allocation phase and sets the method for allotment.
Aeronaut Baldwin of Quincy and Lee Cheng of Bloomington ascended at 6 40 pm from this city aiming for Chicago. Conditions favored a long journey at high altitude but the balloon landed near Colfax, about twenty five miles northeast of Bloomington, after one hour and ten minutes.
In Springfield Illinois on July 19 the furniture store Barkley and Lax was closed by creditors and the sheriff began selling the stock. James H Barkley senior partner led a bridge Illinois National Guard unit and was recently appointed brigadier general in the United States Army.
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