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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1889
Page
6
The article discusses proposed inter state rail rate changes and a push by leaders to hold carriers accountable. It notes President Adams administration policies, a weak financial balance, and plans to enforce liability for shipments. Local officials weigh the impact on commerce and national transport strategy.
The Missouri Pacific Railway company re elected directors at its Kvastade building office in St Louis during yesterday's meeting. The slate includes Jak Geunki John P Munn A L Hopkins Rustsage E K Sibley Bidney Dillon Eckert George J Forreast Samuel Sian H G Marquand George Joll uul all from New York CB Greeley Ro UH HL Clint and other leaders. The Iron Mountain line election renewed terms for Jay Gotkhl Goo dyould Russell Sage George W Allen L Roots Shether Jolla ’s Ferry Henry Wholay L Ho kink Dusvan Family R J Iknd HGH Clark and John C Brown among of RS Hayes. Directors will convene in May in New York to choose officers for the coming year.
In yesterday’s annual directors election in this city the officers for both the Hannibal and the Kansas City St Joseph and Council Bluffs lines were re elected. Hannibal: President C E Perkins, Vice President and Treasurer C E Peasely, Second Vice President H B Stone, Secretary W J Sapp. KC St Joe and Council Bluffs: same officers except Secretary H G Starnwood. Branch line officers also reelected.
In Springfield Illinois on March 13 the senate recommitted a tax and licensing bill to the revenue committee. A river improvement bill for the Illinois and Des Plaines was ordered to third reading. A resolution praising Speaker Matthews of the House for internal revenue commissioner was adopted. A variety of bills and resolutions passed or advanced, including eight hour law enforcement, pigeon shooting ban at matches, and memorials for veterans and public figures.
A large crowd gathered at Kensington Oval on March 11 to watch Chicago defeat AllAmerica 7 to 4 in baseball. The Prince of Wales attended and praised the Americans, with both clubs cheered. The visit to the Condens house and other high level plans were arranged to host the Americans in Lenilon. The Weavers' Strike at Fall River continues with firm sentiment and boycott calls, while textile production persists. In Idaho, Jerry Flower defeats John Kendall in a boxing bout, Kendall in a coma and likely to die, Flower under arrest.
In Cran Ratex West Virginia a mandamus case Ciora V Wilson is paused as Fleming and Goff dispute who will fill the governor’s office. the legislature must settle the dispute before the Supreme Court can proceed. In Owosso Michigan a man killed his brother in law amid family abuse, Thomas Kelly being arrested for the murder.
Daugherty and Wilson, both Homestake train robbers, and Charles Stewart a cattle thief, escaped from jail by filing through cell bars yesterday morning. Wilson was recaptured after a recent jail break. Horace Gage of Nora Springs Iowa sues The Advertiser managers for damages over a foreigner reference claim.
Indianapolis reports sworn in new police and fire boards. Chief Dougherty and Superintendent Travis refuse to recognize the new boards actions. Attorneys for the boards plan a possession complaint before Judge Taylor, as the city contests the bill’s validity due to missing signatures after veto.
In Evansville Indiana on March 1 the new police board faced the old board and chiefs of police and fire departments as their authority was challenged. The report notes requests and refusals in the transfer of duties and powers between boards.
Washington March 13 eight important nominations and several post offices were sent to the senate. Albert G Porter of Indiana named minister to Italy and George S Batcheller of New York as assistant secretary of the treasury. John A Enander of Illinois appointed minister resident and consul general to Denmark. Five territorial appointments include Arthur Mellette to be governor of Dakota Luther B Richardson to be secretary of Dakota Cornelia Ho Hanford to be chief justice of the Dakota supreme court Geneva V Irvin to be marshal of Montana Lafley No Chambers to be United States attorney for Indiana. Two western port officers named Lyman Mo Ward at Renton Harbor and Richard Hout at Keokuk. All nominations reported favorably and promptly confirmed. The article lists many cabinet and committee assignment prospects and potential future appointments.
A Senate committee discussion on relations with Canada sparks debate about annexation. Senators consider exploring commercial ties and public opinion while avoiding commitment to uniting the two nations. Some favor appointing the committee. others urge caution and focus on business matters only.
Senate committees were completed Monday and reported to the senate yesterday. The chairmanships were assigned with veterans leading the terms and notable figures named among the senators, detailing how principal chairmanships are divided.
Admiral Porter discusses naval strategy in case of war with Germany. He claims the United States could cripple Germany within sixty days, deploy a powerful navy, and protect trade while building ships and enforcing blockades. He asserts American wealth and ships could offset German and British interests and argues for rapid naval expansion.
A Washington Star dispatch reports a northwest city event where an elderly couple, married to a younger pair, witnessed a double wedding. The bride had been divorced for reasons not tied to scripture, and a young Methodist minister officiated after initial hesitation. The six participants, including the old couple and the two newlyweds, stood together for the ceremony. The service, conducted by a liberal-minded preacher, drew criticism from a local Methodist pastor but concluded with all six souls regarded as happily joined, aided by respectable fees.
Rail network expands through Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Dakota with palace coaches and through cars linking Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul and coastal ports. Frequent daily express service, transfers in Union Depots, and routes to Denver Pueblo Portland Los Angeles San Francisco. Officials E St John and E A Holbrook advertise timetables tickets and folders.
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