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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1882
Page
4
Dispatch reports slow vote returns in Londa's Fifth Judicial District. Judge Craise likely trails by about 1 1500 to 1 1000 in a light poll. Reported tallies: Peoria 853, Knox 590, Woodford 200, LaSalle 1400 for Craise totaling 3043. McCullough: Stark 391, Grundy 140, Marshall 0Jesureau 100 totaling 644.
The Ways and Means Committee weighs a tax per pound amid delay by General Raum who analyzed the issue but has not reported. The stalled report appears tied to local opposition from Illinois manufacturers during a Benatoria dispute, with speculation that fear of angering saloon interests slows action.
Reep asked Judge Wylie on Tuesday morning to correct a single inaccuracy in the Guiteau indictment claiming the President died in the District of Columbia. The judge denied the motion noting the court cannot amend based on vague counts without direct knowledge of the record while the general verdict rested on the cited counts.
Debates over a special government funded train for Congressmen to Cleveland during Garfield's funeral sparked charges of excess and misused funds. Reports allege $30,000 authorized for entertainment of French guests and others, with much spent on wines hotel bills and steamboat use related to the Yorktown trip.
Rumors say Blaine of Maine faded as a presidential possibility and party bosses balked at signing his name to a Garfield administration bid. The letter signals he will stay active in politics though unlikely to secure the nomination in 1884, as observers weigh his renewed influence and past defeats.
A string of rumors claimed that impounded plates in the Treasury were tampered with and that counterfeit duplicates could be produced. The Inter Ocean notes no dollars of bogus money have been returned, arguing the charge is fake amid wide opinion variance. Hundreds of millions of legal tender notes pass through the Bureau annually, with bills enduring long lifespans.
The record notes that currency redemption requires matching numbers between redeemed notes and issued currency. It asserts that no fake notes could reach the Redemption Bureau undetected, implying strict detention at the entry.
The re election of Hugh Riddle to the presidency of the C R P Co shows rumors of management changes in spring were premature.
The Supreme Lodge is in session at Cincinnati as officials debate the Relief Law and its potential to disrupt order, with Rep Morris thanked for copies of the reports from Sup M W and Sup Rec.
A Congregational minister elect faced a prolonged council examination on the Bible's inspiration at 6 pm and was declined for installation. Differences cited include scripture inspiration, atonement, and post death state. In a separate note, Jennie Dixon eloped with John Curtis from St. Louis, plans divorce, and a scramble to arrange custody and return home ensue. Curtis family contemplates future actions as a divorce suit proceeds.
Interview with Uncle Jessy Staungixe of Chicago, a Senate candidate, criticizing the National Convention’s district delegate plan as impracticable. He favors mutual concessions for harmony and supports President Arthur, arguing that public doubt should not split parties and that Arthur’s sincerity is evident amid political hurdles.
The Republican state convention convened in Columbus on Wednesday with large attendance. The platform condemns Jewish persecution, demands taxable liquor traffic to bear public burdens, and supports constitutional amendment to control liquor law while ensuring a free ballot and fair count. Nominations and resolutions follow, honoring a late president and pledging continued efforts at the ballot box.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent recalls meeting William McMann who has reached 100 years. Born March 7 1782 in Aniskillan Ireland his life spans major wars and migrations to the United States arriving in 1865 to join family in Iowa. He remains vigorous despite age and helps with farm work at Andrew McMann’s farm near West Liberty while maintaining abstinence from vices.
The Cleveland correspondent reports Bishop Gilmour's excommunication threat to women at Ladies' Land League meetings drawing fierce criticism from Land League members. The issue sparked calls to boycott Catholic churches until the bishop's action is withdrawn. Mary Rowand, president of the ladies' branch, vows the movement will persist despite the excommunication threat.
The article notes Georgia rapidly spawning new enterprises under an industrial surge that highlights the state among Southern peers. It mentions a rising belief that a majority of these ventures are ailk cult with experiments advancing with keen interest.
Washington dispatches report explosive claims in the Doyle Brockway bond counterfeit inquiry. Samuel Felker, a famed detective, allegedly offered to surrender an original transfer plate for 1881 bonds to influence the Doyle case. Secret Service, Treasury officials, and engravers are cited amid letters of endorsement and debates over the plate’s authenticity and source.
A sheriff s residence raid uncovered a complete set of counterfeit notes and a forged instrument in a North Homestead location. Authorities recovered the items and jailed several suspects awaiting further charges.
The Wisconsin organization seeks a prohibitory amendment and enforcement, holding its first meeting last night with officers chosen and plans to organize counties and towns to raise funds and advance its aims. News items report major fires near Marrilgt n Wisconsin, a deadly tunnel explosion in Texas, a Brookfield bank robbery, a farmer’s murder in Vienna NL, a Harris Station Missourihouse fire tragedy, and other distressing events.
Senate committee weighs extending the bank oath and adding Sherman reform provisions to permit gold certificates as bank deposits for circulation. Reports allege irregular juror selection in the Star route case and claims that tissue ballots shown in the House were printed in Washington. Authorities pursue counterfeiting cases with renewed bond calls and Utah commission maneuvers continue amid political tension.
The Chicago Island and Pacific Railway annual meeting elected directors for three years: David Dows Sidney Dillon H Bishop R Cable and Hugh Riddle. Bishop succeeds W L Scott who declined reelection. Of 419 508 votes 34269 were cast. The year ended March 31 shows earnings 13 967 000 operating expenses and taxes 7 238 000 net earnings 5 044 000 up 1 810 000 from war. net revenue up 617 000, expenses up 648 000 taxes up 44 000. mileage operated 1 865. New officers named Hugh Rifidie president David Dows and R R Odble vice presidents Francis Dows secretary and treasurer.
In Chicago the Southland bridge makers have rejected the compromise and demand a return to work. The North side yards operate and hope others will follow. A lock out hit Murray's iron works with fifty five molders demanding discharge terms. the company refuses and men are affected.
The Moline Public Library directors presented their ninth annual report detailing improved facilities including a renovated Library Hall and reading room, with costs totaling 539.67 funded by Library and Wheelock funds. They request a $1,800 yearly appropriation as funds dwindle and note a small decline in visitors and circulation alongside added volumes and a $156.04 cash balance.
The Executive Committee adopts a system to prevent imports of smallpox and reduce epidemics. Vessel owners receiving émigrants must inspect and refuse those exposed to smallpox. Onboard passengers will be isolated in castas. no landing without reinspection, vaccination, and baggage disinfection as needed. Inspectors will operate on railroads to check immigrants and vaccinate and fumigate baggage. Dr Rauch is inspector in Springfield Illinois. Drs Starkweather Bundy Kiernan in Chicago. Dry Corner in East St. Louis. OS
A woman decorates her room with bric a brac and pictures and places her husband's photo on the top wall. She sits to admire her work and remarks in a mistaken bliss that everything is lovely and the goose hangs high.
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