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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1875
Page
2
The president has convened an extra session of the senate for March in response to developing events. Beecher plans to address key issues and seek swift legislative action.
Brooklyn Eagle notes Beach and Fullerton will receive only a contingent fee in the Beecher case while Evarts has not secured any definite terms.
Public sentiment renews reverence for George Washington and pauses the Beecher trial for a day. Witnesses resemble Washington Monday by not telling lies.
On Saturday Senator Mod erwell introduced a bill to appoint a three member committee to travel to the Union Stockyards in Chicago and investigate alleged frauds in the disposal of dead hogs.
The unwelcome belief spreads that the trial will endure through winter and spring and perhaps into summer, driving hopeful citizens to long for relief in the hereafter.
Advices from central and southern Illinois report peach trees materially injured by severe weather. The crop is expected to be unusually light making peaches a costly luxury in the coming season.
The Tyre New York Graphic quotes a claim that the canal bill’s defeat in the House is a public misfortune while noting the bill has not yet been brought to a vote.
The passage notes no further senatorial elections this year and doubts any replacement will improve the senate. It asserts no outgoing member is replaced by someone clearly inferior in intellect or ability.
The article suggests cutting household costs by abandoning corn dodgers and eating only wheat bread. It notes cornmeal at two and a half cents per pound and flour at three to four cents, with flour increasing cooking costs by fifty to sixty percent.
The St Louis Globe describes a violent political scene in St Louis where Bowery Boys Dead Rabbits Plug UC ghes Blood Tubs and Thugs mingle with ballots at Democratic gatherings. Voters carry a Bowie knife and a ballot amid calls for manipulation of elections.
The senate on Dariday last tabled the resolution for the admission of the dusky senator Pinchback, ending a long affliction. Democrats, though expected to oppose recognition of Kellopy government, appear reassured by leading Republicans in these states.
The passage notes a musical Sunday at Warners with Dr Ryder from the Universalist church arguing music can co exist with preaching. Robert Collyer is mentioned as planning to hear the music himself, seeing no harm in good music where preaching is absent.
Preliminary papers filed with the clerk of the Cueuteourt at Rock Island claim a stock payment from The Walheur Burnt River Iseljdated Mining and Ditching Company Baker County Oregon. The suit seeks to force payment of stock allegedly subservient to the ditch project and the Oregon campaign chatter of last October is tied to the case.
Thurlow Weed writes a lengthy letter to the New York Tribune analyzing the political scene and identifying back-pay grab Sinbernigm Shepherd the third-term cry the panic treasury imbecility and public domain squandering as principal reasons for the GOP setback. His criticisms are broadly accurate but need tweaks.
The Beecher case jury adjourned after Mrs Morton’s cross examination while the prosecution signaled they would post their case. The abrupt move came as prosecutors admitted they were unprepared for the immediate conclusion of their presentation.
The defense opened its case in a notable trial as General Tracy frames the pivotal arguments. The proceedings, halted until yesterday at the request of the defense, proceed with focus on the core poised issues.
W M Porter editor of the Davenport Gazette reports from Washington on February 20 that he still believes the Hennepin canal bill will pass. He expects the Hennepin measure and the Eads project to advance together, but warns a struggle could push final action to the final hours of the next session.
Hon Jonn 3B Haw Ley ends a persuasive address against partisan distractions. He argues that references to Pacific Mail Credit Mobilier and several railroads are irrelevant to the canal measure and urges the house to pass the bill as presented.
Iowa women lead a campaign against liquor sellers claiming damages from husbands liquor purchases. Courts levy heavy damages on dealers and, if unpaid, on building owners. Property owners restrain tenants as a result, with a prominent Des Moines three story brick block seized under the ruling.
In compliance with the tax meeting at Reese's hall last Friday night The Review publishes the opinion of Messrs Sweeney and Jackson on the legality of the tax levy in the township The suggestion is made that for public notices all papers be supplied with copy to avoid selective publishing and denial of privileges to two papers
A Princeton Republican claims Congressman elect Greg Henderson was welcomed back after Washington visit. He warns the upcoming Congress will see fifty or more ex rebel officers from the South, with indications they may wield power and shape legislation.
The dispute between the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Central railroads may lower passenger fares by fifteen to forty percent. Threats of a New York Baltimore steamer as retaliation could drive freight rates down. Officials warn corporate jealousies abuse privileges, with legislation yet to curb excesses.
The House approved a plan to deepen the southwest pass under Captain Eads’s Getty system. The contractor must reach twenty feet depth in twenty months, or the contract lapses and work shifts to the government after twenty years. Eight million dollars is paid in installments with annual maintenance charges.
The piece reports Catholics intensifying efforts among African Americans in the South by establishing missions and schools to win leaders and persuade blacks to join the Catholic church. It notes no clear success yet and observes blacks forming their own congregations, while Northern Protestants expand theological schools for them.
Sweeney and Jackson advise that city council and board of supervisors lacked power to abate or release taxes for 1873 and 1874. They affirm uniformity requires all taxable persons pay their share, and that releases are void. The committee also finds road tax increases improper and delinquent road taxes invalid absent proper certification and levy. Unpaid taxes may be recoverable via bonds or added to subsequent year taxes by the county clerk.
The March issues of Atlantic Monthly Harper’s and Scribner’s present diverse content. Hoppin on Paris portraits and Twain on Old Times on the Mississippi appear, with critical essays on education and religion. Scribner’s offers Clinton as a politician and Thackeray serials, while Aldine and St Nicholas provide literary and illustrated fare for youth.
Creditors of Mr B F Allen have united to begin bankruptcy proceedings in Iowa. The required number of claimants, totaling more than 400000 dollars, signed the application filed in Des Moines on Monday. Concurrent reports note Sawyer McCracken Co of Nashville failing in Washington county with liabilities around 300000 dollars and uncertain assets, harming farmers merchants and mechanics. Congress advances four major appropriation bills including Indian pension military academy and post office with amended franking. Ernest Ortwein, murderer of the Hamnett family near Pittsburgh, was hanged. two other killers to be executed in Thomaston Maine. A Göteborg Sweden factory fire traps fifty workers. many die or jump to their deaths. Ike Hooper executed in Augusta for December murder.
Special correspondence from Hillsdale reports a festival at Bethesda church with a crowded house and receipts over 350 dollars. Protracted meetings continue at United Brethren church with crowded services. Elderly residents are often dangerously ill. A social dance by Quick Hill’s landlord drew a happy crowd. Beale Brothers report large cribbing business with 25 000 bushels on hand and still buying. A tornado devastated Houstonia Missouri injuring many and destroying 19 buildings. An advertisement extols Dr Boschee’s German syrup for coughs and claims high sales and patient satisfaction. A promotional note urges readers to purify blood with Dr Walker’s vine bitters.
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