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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1889
Page
6
The senate debated Reid's confirmation amid criticism over a letter concerning the Granger company and a freighting machine. Nomination delays and protests slowed actions on New and Grant appointments, with postmasters and naval promotions also noted.
The president announced a slate of envoys and ministers to Great Britain Germany Russia Chile and Mexico plus a list of postmasters and naval promotions. Robert T Lincoln Murat Halstead Allen Thorndyke Rice Patrick Egan Shamas Ryan John Hicks and George B Loring named for major postings with Senate action and debate highlighted by Halstead and Lincoln inquiries.
Charles J. Beattie a longtime Chicago lawyer was sentenced by Judge Jamieson to one year in county jail and a $500 fine for involvement in a fraudulent divorce case. He promised a divorce by a certain day and gave an unentered decree copy to Ada Gordon then allegedly aided perjury by later testifying against her. The judge condemned deceitful acts and granted a stay of execution to allow a writ of error.
A north side warehouse owned by Manierre burned at 4 am destroying a 125 by 100 foot six story building packed with tea and groceries. Loss estimated at 900000 to 1250000 with about 500000 covered by insurance. Manierre suspects incendiary arson and plans to rebuild.
Ed Corrigan the horseman faces four libel suits filed in a United States court yesterday each suit seeks 25000 dollars. Complainants include Attorney Henry P Townsley Archibald R Wilson Mrs J Wilson and James F Winter alleging his remarks at a Fair and Breeding association meeting harmed their reputations over the West Side Dairy Park lease dispute.
Reading Iron Works teeters as creditors doubt reorganization and seek receivership. Director George F Baer warned the plan is impracticable while officers draw nearly 1000000 in annual salaries including president E W Coit at 20000 and secretary Frank Ralston at 10000.
Dundee magistrates issue order banning Socialist gatherings after clashes with Salvation Army. A leader attempted to address about 1000 people in High street defying the order and was arrested as police contended with a tumult leaving many injured by crushing and trampling.
The comptroller of the currency authorizes First National Bank of Moberly to begin business with capital of 100000. This marks the 4,000th national bank organized under the national banking system. The National Bank of Duluth is also approved to start with capital of 100000.
A special dispatch notes ex president arriving from Havdne to attend a political event in New Orleans. The report mentions a cordial reception and routine activities during the visit with emphasis on public interest in the former leader's appearance.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a report involving Mr Lincoln and a ban or order connected to papers or printing. Unclear names and verbs limit specifics but suggest a political or legal action affecting Lincoln. Further readable details needed for precise summary.
In Minneapolis a barnstormer bout between Harry Gilmore of Chicago and Needham ended in the twentieth round with Needham knocking out Gilmore. The match, praised for its sportsmanlike conduct, featured no serious injuries though both fighters ended with swollen eyes and Gilmore winded. Needham won a purse of 400.
Washington March 27 The interstate commerce commission orders the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada to appear at its Washington office on April 4 1889 at 10 o clock a m to answer questions and submit to investigation over alleged rebates on traffic between United States and Dominion points. Officers and agents in Canada and the United States and Michigan Central President Ledyard at Detroit receive copies of the order.
Washington March 7. The general land office requests the attorney general sue the Des Moines Valley Railroad to dispossess it of 20 000 acres granted by Iowa for Des Moines River improvement. Land situates between the Raccoon fork and state northern boundary. railroad sold to settlers but failed obligations. Also notes Scott exclusion case against Chae Chan Ping with dates in 1887 1888 and testimony on certificates under the Scott law.
A tailor in Waixarr00 Iowa tied weights to his feet and drowned himself while fishing Tuesday evening after setting three lines. He died before rescuers could remove him. The report notes unclear names and fragmented references to officials and regional places.
John Bright died at Rochdale at 8.30 am after a long decline. The Birmingham central division seat becomes open. Bright had long led the Manchester school and championed repeal, reform, and anti Cruelty in foreign policy. He served as chief minister at times and advised Gladstone on Irish reform, leaving four sons and three daughters.
Washington reports President issues the lands open proclamation for Oklahoma with April 22 1889 as the open date. It warns boomers against entering before 1 pm noon April 24 and outlines detailed boundary descriptions. Also notes a 1 percent regular dividend from Rock Island Real executive committee payable May 7 with books closing March 30.
Reports from Cincinnati and Baltimore detail domestic tragedy and murder with gunfire ending in the death of women. A husband is sought in Cumberland after Leah Garlitz was shot on the street missing clues in the case. Baltimore receive a fund for a new hospital and Indiana horse sale reports include high prices and notable bidders.
In Bostos on March 27 William G Caty won a verdict for $4,000 for injuries from a collision involving a New York and New Haven line train. The ruling follows a case against the railway operator over damages from the incident.
The report notes E Cummings & Co of Boston assigning with liabilities around 300000. Milwaukee sees Bishop Knight installed with ceremony. A shooting at Lima O Miss Lou Gettman is fatally wounded by Miss Laura Michask after a love quarrel. Central China famine reports disputed. Spanish vessels Minpadiano and Visayas sunk near Mamalan Bay. thirty drowned. Theodore Steinway of Steinway & Sons piano firm died after a Monday pay day in Brondwick.
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