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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1889
Page
6
Investigation into the Cronin murder widens with Coughlin and Sullivan arrested on orders from the Highland Avenue station. Witnesses link a mysterious man named Williams to the rental payments at Sullivan s home, while grand jury presentations seek the truth behind the fatal attack and possible conspirators.
The Herald reports Cronin was allegedly removed by Clan na Gael after a secret trial on charges of being a British spy. A private seven member trial committee was chosen by secret ballot, and only the committee and witnesses knew identities. The article claims a wider conspiracy and implicates eight leading nationalists in Chicago. Luke Dillon and Alexander Sullivan are named as targets of surveillance and political pressure. Police say Cronin’s friends seek revenge and deny Sullivan’s guilt.
Thousands line streets as funeral cortege escorts the body from the First Cavalry armory to Cathedral of the Holy Name and Union Station. Brass bands play as pallbearers from Philadelphia Detroit New York and Chicago lead the procession to the cemetery amid floral tributes and mourning crowds.
The suspect is linked to moving the rig carrying the murder victim from Portage on Tee Avenue to a catch basin where the body of Dr. Cronin was found. Williams refuses to identify the person and awaits the Chicago authorities’ disposition of the case.
Edward Murphy, a temperance advocate in Pittsburgh, received two ominous letters from the White-Caps warning of death after June 18. The notes, signed by White-Caps and decorated with skulls, urged him to renounce the prohibition movement and claim he is under watch in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Murphy plans to pursue verification of the letters and the source of the threats.
Police investigated a foul odor from the apartments of Hanrahan at 319 East Sixtieth Street New York where a resident’s body had evidently lain undiscovered. The distressing case raises questions of potential depravity and mortality within the building.
Washington May 20 The plan to appoint Beverly Tucker of Virginia and Lew Wallace of Indiana as Hayti commissioners faced swift reversal amid questions about Tucker's Lincoln assassination record. Protests at the White House and rival explanations prompted the withdrawal, while Secretary Blaine hosted a Mount Vernon excursion for Sir Julian Pauncefote, Britain’s new minister.
The Presbyterian assembly adjourned after Crosby opposed political involvement and a resolution endorsing no party. Debate covered theological study age, funds for disabled ministers, and investing in railway bonds. Elders Wells urged caution on railway securities as the group planned international talks and meeting in Saratoga in May 1890.
Washington May 29 Gen Richard C Drum aged 64 was placed on the retired list by brief order in compliance with statute. He received visits from comrades at the war department and at noon formally retired from his duties as adjutant general with Ion becoming adjutant general ad interim. He will reside near the city.
About eighty Republicans from across Virginia met at the Ebbitt house in Washington on May 23 to oppose Gen. Mahone's control of state federal patronage. The session ran from 8 p.m. to near midnight with speeches by Riddleberger and others on the political situation. In Washington, May 29, the Indianapolis committee of 100 protested the presidents pardon of Sim Coy, with petition signatures including Bowen and Solomon Claypool.
A cable from the Argentine minister in Paris to the Argentine legation in Washington states that Bolivia and Argentina have signed a treaty to satisfactorily adjust their boundary disputes. The development ends the immediate tensions with South America.
The President left Washington this afternoon for Brooklyn to review the Decoration Day parade tomorrow. Secretary Tracy and Mr. Halford accompanied him. He will return tomorrow evening.
Treasury department rules baskets woven from wool willow and metal are not dutiable as baskets but classified as wool manufactures in part. This decision affects imports at Wasunixaron City on May 29.
United States Treasurer Huston returned from Indiana with praise but notes of a shortage. Newport grand jury indicted ex city treasurer Louis Constans and ex city clerk W. J. McClure for embezzlement. Total farmer shortage about $54,000 and McClure’s $1,600. The case arouses much excitement in the township.
Jefferson Datie faces trial in murder case amid claims of poisoning victims and seeking jury verdicts. Prosecutors detail alleged multiple poisoning incidents while defense questions the evidence and motives.
At Springfield Ohio May 20 the United Presbyterian assembly discussed religious music funding. A memorial from Second Church Xenia Ohio objected to contributions to the board of missions if aid goes to churches using ipsirumen in worship. A committee supported Xenia and the report was adopted.
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars opened its thirty fourth session in Chicago at the First Methodist church. Delegates from England Ireland Scotland Denmark Sweden India South Africa Nova Scotia and the Americas attended. Reports showed financial strain and 750000 total members. A local reception followed and delegate William M Ogilby died in the city.
Euphnia May 20 A fierce afternoon wind storm hit near Clements thirty four miles west of Euphnia. Four people are reported dead and many injured. Names confirmed include Milton Brown, a farmer, who was killed, while his wife and son are badly hurt. Wires are down and only rumors reach from a stock train just arrived.
Testimony in Ciurenco clarified the case as Iowa and Kansas City packers prepare further evidence at a 4 City hearing on the Bist inst. The city-state proceedings continued yesterday with additional witnesses to be called.
In Bridgeport on May 29 a coal train collision hurled brakeman Charles Olds between the tender and engine, tearing his body and leaving him shredded between the two cars. Local rescuers rushed to extract him from the wreckage as coal spilled across the rail.
London reports the yacht Valkyrie finished third behind Trex and Yarana in a Harwich to Southend course along the coast. Valkyrie trailed by over twenty three minutes and faced rigging problems that left her at a clear disadvantage.
In New York on May 29 a sale of 12,000 cases of flannels conducted by Actioneer Wilmercing for Fapikner began yesterday. The sale drew strong demand with many jobbing houses reporting substantial early orders and a broad margin above last year’s levels.
In Baltimore on May 2 a clergyman Rev Henry Greenfield Schorr died by his own hand after sending letters and a woman’s correspondence to a newspaper. The case centers on Mrs Margaret M. Smith and alleged letters exposing a complicated love triangle and claims Schorr made about her.
A man calling himself Morris Fleckenger, later identified as James Lee or John Cart, was arrested after posing as a customs officer to swindle more than a hundred housewives in Milwaukee. He claimed a parcel at the custom house needed duties paid immediately to save the consignee money, but no goods existed. Chief Justice Fuller’s runaway daughter was among his victims.
In Braidwood Illinois on May 20 a rumor of 800 armed Italians marching toward the town prompted a militia and sheriff to search houses for weapons. About 100 Italians at a camp were arrested and held, but no guns were found. leaders of the strikers face grand jury indictments.
A senate committee investigating bribery charges against senators and reported by The Chicago Tribune concluded its inquiry. The panel found the Tribune’s claims that the anti-trust bill was defeated by bribery unsupported, noting the Bann interview added no substantiation. The committee described the interview as unhelpful and dismissed the matter.
A partial OCR fragment reports a mail robbery in Cuacaco with officials involved including a clerk named William Tally. The text is garbled but indicates an official registry or posts noting the incident and persons connected to it.
In Rashwood workers report about a thousand armed Italian strikers, passing through the area with the United States flag, ordering deputies to disperse workers, filling mining shafts with props, cutting telephone and telegraph lines, and proceeding with loud shouts as authorities mobilize. The Fourth Regiment is ordered to report to Brasiwef amid labor trouble warnings.
Striking miners armed and blockading at the Ceng Vitmigion and Viimilben works in Braipwoop. Sheriff Tuson and Governor Fifer were notified as the mob threatened to kill and prevent work. Deputies guarded the shaft while miners retreated to trains, then returned with stronger force. guns trove all employees from the mine and digital windows were smashed.
Streator and Bloomington report detachment movements of Illinois National Guard units from the Fourth regiment. Companies A and G depart with Lt. Matlock and Lt. Kinsman and Capt. Butler to Gartner near the Braidwood coal mine disturbance, amid crowds and miner sympathizers. Fifty officers and men of Company H head to Braidwood at night.
An attempt to derail the militia train near Gardner Stones was foiled when the saboteur weighed down switches. Had the train been moving fast a severe disaster could have occurred, but the obstructions were discovered and the train proceeded without further incident.
The Presbyterian assembly faced censure of its publication committee led by Judge Wilson who threatened resignation rather than yield. A committee will confer with the publication board and report at the next assembly. A movement to suppress the liquor traffic was urged, with clerics urged to join in the action. Dr Crosby and others championed active religious involvement.
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