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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
3
Congress fights over budget and tariff provisions as the Senate finishes a lengthy markup. Compromises on dressed stone and other materials spar with riders. The appropriation bill moves but tariff questions delay final passage, with committees pressed to act and rules under review.
The article outlines suspected frauds linked to armur plate procurement. It cites Greer as a key appointed figure and details ongoing Senate inquiry moves, bribery claims, and investigations into misuse of funds. An emphasis on committee actions, possible open sessions, and hoped-for reports dominates the coverage.
Treasury experts finish comparing the compromise tariff bill with the McKinley law and the house bill. The averages on each schedule show lower rates in the Senate and house proposals for chemicals, glassware, metals, sugar, tobacco, agricultural provisions, spirits, cotton, flax, wool, pulp, paper, and sundries, with detailed figures across present law, Senate bill, and house bill.
A chaotic report links lawyer involvement to Mrs. Martin who vanished two years ago. The tale accuses a New York attorney of using a power of attorney to control her affairs and divert funds, with ongoing claims of efforts to recover property and influence.
Senate finance committee revises the cotton schedule with about 15 percent average cuts on Jones amendments, no changes to the origins bill, and larger reductions on cotton cloths. Mills faces Aldrich and White in a heated exchange over free raw materials and tariff plans, while Brice, Kyle, and Holman testify about bribery claims and investigation progress.
The May 22 hearing of the committee investigating the tariff bill bribery charge featured Major Butt as the star witness. He demanded his accusers’ testimony text and warned he could face jail to obtain it. Kyle Hunton and Kyle Butt’s secretary status complicated the probe, with questions about offers of up to 14 400 dollars and a possible 75 dollar ceiling for a vote.
The report notes temporary abandonment of the Hunt for the family and the return of Niblo and Winters with Deputy Marshal W J Freeman from St Louis. It covers the sixth annual meeting of the American Baptist Education Society with S S Hart opposing sectarian schooling. Cattle ranges shrink as homesteaders claim land. Jackson County backs Shelby M Cullum in the county convention.
The Senate rejected a Jones amendment raising iron and steel rates after eight hours of debate. Senator Walsh defended labor rights while explaining the bill targets train robbers, not workers. Civil service reform faced opposition but passed with near party-line votes.
The report reviews the heated May 2000 Senate debate on the compromise amendments to a tax bill. Republicans and Democrats clash over provisions favoring American labor, with the vote on the resolution going 28 to 88.
In Washington on May 28 the House passed an amendment striking the civil service commission paragraph from the legislative appropriation bill amid strong Democratic applause and Republican cries of spoils. No other major amendments were reported in the session.
Thomas Harrison of Blanchard North Dakota proprietor of Harrison farm manor and notary public reports from Trail county that he cured catarrh by Patee celery compound after grip and winter exposure. He notes many locals use the remedy on his recommendation and offers to answer inquiries about his cure.
A fragmented page shows multiple business cards and listings including attorneys at law connected to Rock Island County and Black-nick stand offices, a real estate agent, a bank reference, a construction manager, and various clerical roles with scattered addresses and job titles in Moline and nearby areas.
Fragmentary text shows electrical contractors in Davenport Illinois with a likely business listing. Names such as Beaters and B BisE Bros appear garbled amid stray phrases and a telephone reference.
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