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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
7
The dispatch recalls a May 2 New York visit with a presidential parade and crowd scenes at stations along the line. It notes reactions of officials and veterans, the president’s carriage arrival, and remarks from Gen Dally and others about railway travel progress and approvals. It also mentions related events in Cleveland and Chicago rail matters.
In the May 2 parade, public school boys impressed observers with steady, well‑preserved lines, even surpassing many militia units. President Harrison praised the school children’s marching, noting it was superior to other military groups. An elderly veteran, Gen Abram Dally, aged 93, nearly assisted by aides, saluted and handed his card to the president as he approached the stand.
Dr Samuel Cooper Charlon editor of The Masons Chronicle The American Odd Fellow and The Knight of P died Tuesday evening of heart disease after a year of illness. He held leadership roles in many societies and was nominated to succeed Townshend. In Hawnee Town Isia Judge J R Williams was named by the Democratic convention to fill Rep R W Townshend’s vacancy.
Lincoln Neb May 2 The city of Wahoo twenty five miles north seeks a legal definition of man for saloon licenses The Slocum law requires an applicant of good moral character Several applicants are wives of former saloon keepers barred for law violations Temperance supporters say women cannot be licensed Opponents warn of unconstitutional class discrimination The case heads to the courts.
B P Shillaber known as Mrs Partington says she endures rheumatism with pen paper pipe and pills waiting for a better life. She promotes the motto let us have p s as a cheerful note to friends.
The United States plans participation in the Paris Exposition centennial marking the fall of the Bastille and the first French republic. Despite limited European attendance, Washington will showcase a strong representation with officials McLane and Perry Jimoot to Paris and Spain respectively. Belmont leads the foreign affairs committee push, stressing republican ideals and formal recognition.
Washington May 2 The public debt decreased in April by about 3 07 2H and for ten months of the fiscal year totals 6 270 228 The total debt now stands near 41 148 000 000 with 305 000 000 interest bearing Navy pension fund bonds and Pacific railroad bonds put into bonded indebtedness The net cash in treasury is about 55 007 14 and gold balance down by 600 000 last month Silver fund down under 5 000 000 to 21 US 0d Government receipts for April reached 31 405 Te and expenditures were 2 457 741 versus April 1888.
May 2 report from Washington describes a man calling himself secretary of war seizing Proctor’s desk, issuing orders to deploy troops to Chicago and Oklahoma, and being taken to a station by police. Officials doubt the Sioux cession commission will secure favorable terms, with land offered at 125 per acre, Indians seeking higher payment and agreement awaiting congressional approval.
Washington May 2 Patent Commissioner Mitchell held the patent office may grant a rehearing motion after a case has been finally disposed by the predecessor without proof of fraud discovery of evidence or error of computation. The rule is regarded as a significant new principle in patent law.
Commissioner Tanner announced he will sign no more two dollar pension certificates. He contemplates creating a three dollar minimum or raising current two dollar pensioners to four dollars. The New Comptroller His Post. E S Lacey of Michigan became comptroller of the currency, took oath at the treasury, and assumed duties.
Secretary Blaine was worse yesterday and only sat up for a half hour in the morning. He expects to be at the department for a short time today.
In Sprinerszip May 2 the legislature debated admission to the Soldiers' home amid a Quincy G. R. protest. Bills advanced include flour and meat weight standards, teaching alcohol effects in schools, and deer turkey waterfowl seasons. The stock yards bill failed to advance. A lottery drawings publish ban passed and a savings bank bill moved to third reading.
Reports from The Herald and Sun describe a disgraceful scene at the Metropolitan Opera House cen ter nial hall after 1 am with heavy drinking and intoxicated attendees without tickets. Doorkeepers admitted many. police cleared the supper room and dancing area using clubs as crowds scattered after 4 am.
The remains of Grand Trunk wreck victims have been identified and removed. Names include Morgan R. Scullen of Chicago identified by A Colvin and H So Haltan Evansville Ind, identified by son in law Henry Fringle o of Chicago. Mrs George Grummells will be sent to Chicago. Six bodies still unaccounted for.
Boston May 2 creditors of Thomas F Scanlan doing business as the New England Piano Company met yesterday. Scanlan showed direct liabilities of 235401 and contingent liabilities of 259168 a total of 474569 with assets of 566131. He blamed overexpansion and said the trade was good and with an extension he could pay dollar for dollar. Messiah Blanchant George Faxon and James Cumston were appointed to examine Mr Swanian's affairs and report.
A Cumberland jury was seated to try Melvin C Garlitz for the March murder of his wife. Samuel King testified that Garlitz fired four shots at his wife in the street as onlookers watched in shock. Joseph White, her father, sprang toward the defendant shouting in grief but was restrained by police.
The Southern Manufacturers association met at Augusta on May 2 with headquarters there. H H Hickman was elected president and five vice presidents chosen. Representatives from cotton states attended as resolutions urged government subsidies for ships to South America and Mexico and pledged a 10 cent per 100 pounds premium for cotton bagging over jute bagging.
Lord Dunraven’s yacht Valkyrie was launched yesterday. She features steel frames teak fittings and deck, with bottom planking of hard wood. Length about 70 feet lead water line. Tonnage and other measurements are given as twelve and a half tons?
A. J Hommell, a grocer, was fined $40 here yesterday for selling lemon extract. The case ruled a sale of intoxicating liquors without a license. Several prominent firms face arrest for similar offenses.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 2, Michael Flynn 50 Patrick Hatchford 56 and Martin Regan 28 were killed yesterday afternoon when coal fell in the Hyde Park shaft at a colliery. The tragedy is noted as a shaft accident with three fatalities.
Report from Guanajuato, Mexico describes a clash where soldiers and police killed about 200 residents during a march to free five Jesuit priests who had been imprisoned after delivering sedition. The priests remain jailed.
Cronstadt police expose another plot against the czar and seize a Nihilist storehouse filled with arms and explosives. Several arrests are tied to the discovery.
The North German Lloyd steamship Weser from Baltimore to this port arrives with yellow fever aboard. Several officers and twenty eight crew are ill and three men died during the voyage.
Interviews with operators and leading miners indicate valley miners will keep working and accept the seven cent per ton rate as the summer schedule took effect yesterday.
The sermon on Mark chapter 13 explains future tribulation, the signs in sun and moon, and the coming Son of Man. It emphasizes watchfulness, prayer, and fidelity until Christ returns to establish the kingdom and gather the elect.
San writes Rev Sasa Jones voices despair over baseball on Sabbath claiming the sport clashes with sacred rest. The piece reflects tension between religious observance and community athletic events.
The ad touts a new line of carpets described as affordable and adaptable to the purchaser's purse in the tri cities. It asserts proven success in supplying new carpets to seekers since starting this venture, inviting buyers to test the carpet's value.
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