05 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Monmouth Review
Location
Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1889
Page
1
The defense and prosecution rail over witness reliability in a tense trial. Arguments center on James's ten second identification of Kunze and Nieman's uncertain testimony about the suspects in the saloon case.
In Caicaco on December 5 the Cronin trial begins with Mr. Ingham outlining the law and reviewing the evidence. He argues that the jury must judge the sanctity of life and that conspiracy ties all defendants to the crime, while critiquing the defense on circumstantial proof and linking key acts to a cohesive plan.
The Treasury Secretary argues silver dollar depreciation and public sentiment compel joint use of gold and silver. He proposes issuing treasury notes against silver deposits at market price, with redemption options in silver, gold, or silver dollars, and asks repeal of the current coinage act. The report also touches on National banks migration Chinese exclusion internal revenue and civil service.
The 1889 Treasury report outlines revenues of 387.05 million and expenditures of 199.64 million, yielding a net surplus of 57.47 million. It projects 385 million in revenues and 293 million in outlays for 1890, with a rumored balance for bond purchases. Pensions for veterans show large deficits and adjustments. The secretary discusses surplus use, tariff reform aims, and policy on tobacco taxes, merchant marine aid, and silver coinage.
The article reports the filling of a U S Supreme Court vacancy by appointment, detailing a full bench consideration and confirmation process. It notes the selection and the official appointment proceeding with commentary on potential implications for rulings and judicial balance.
Washington December fifth Judge David J Brewer of Kansas has been nominated to succeed the late Justice Stanley Matthews as Associate Justice. Brewer born Smyrna Asia Minor June twenty, eighteen fifty six. educated at Wesleyan Yale Albany Law School. practiced in Kansas City and Leavenworth. served as United States commissioner judge of probate Leavenworth criminal court and later Kansas Supreme Court judge. He was vice president and president of the Leavenworth board of education and five years ago named United States judge for the eighth circuit. He has issued several nationally important decisions.
Cutcaco reports broad endorsements from Western and Southern states and Canadian bodies. New York World notes 26 Washington reporters. among those speaking, 67 favor Chicago, 48 favor New York, 22 for St. Louis, 36 for Washington, while 158 are non-committal.
A delegation of fifty American Hebrews traveling from Chicago to Ogden passed through Pittsburgh en route to Jerusalem to assess prospects for reoccupying the Holy Land. They will seek favorable laws and concessions for future settlers and report back to American colonization societies.
A midnight blaze in Libby’s drug store destroyed more than half the town’s business area in Shell Lake Wisconsin on December 5. The fire spread to roadside buildings, taking Judge Mead’s home, Dr Barker’s offices, Woodward’s store, and the post office, then crossed to the opposite side to burn the opera house and most dwellings except a small brick structure and a frame hotel. The loss runs to about 35000 dollars. Also noted were a forgery arrest in Elmira New York involving Ella C White alias Worth, a major failure of the Love Sewing Machine Company linked to a Pittsburgh bank collapse, the death of Cyrus Fillmore, ex president Fillmore’s brother in Indiana, and a fire at the Western Sash and Door Company in Kansas City Kansas with 48000 dollar loss and 32000 dollars insurance.
The Post says if President Harrison pursues his peaceful and progressive principles, the world will gain. King Carlos will be installed December 28 in Portugal following a solemn proclamation in London.
A Jersey Central labor train accident at Hazel Street crossing near Wilkes Barre leaves two men dead and several others fatally injured. Victims include Benjamin Polsue 60 and William Brent 60, plus Steven Stef fel 30 and Conrad Ernst 40.
At St Louis the Farmers and Laborers Union and allied bodies met to discuss consolidating into a national alliance and potentially allying with the Knights of Labor. F L Livingstone said the goal is an offensive and defensive alliance with mutual advantage. Other items include bank bond offers to Secretary Windom and a notable mining suit settlement.
The United States Senate sworn in Pierce and Casey from North Dakota. A lot determined their term expirations, Pierce to 1891 and Casey to 1893, despite North Dakota legislature designating Pierce for the long term. Washington’s Squire and Allen assigned to 1891 and 1893 classes respectively. Moody and Pettigrew from South Dakota were set for 1891 and 1893. Cullom urged Chicago as 1898 World’s Fair site. Sherman introduced first Fifty-first Congress bill against trusts, mirroring last year’s measure.
Dom Pedro and his family reach Lisbon aboard the Alagoas after leaving Rio de Janeiro. The voyage from St Vincent to Portugal took place under the old Brazilian flag per Provisional Government directives. He expresses gratification at the reception and avoids political discussions, with his physician restricting audience topics to nonpolitical matters.
Mrs Morris and her three children vanish after traveling from Summerville Missouri to Jasper Arkansas. Graves reports leaving them in Jasper but Morris finds they never reached the town. Authorities suspect murder and robbery.
A rapid fire of crime, disasters, and civic events marks the day. Measles sweep Hamilton while fires, drownings, and fatal crushes touch Kansas City, Logansport, Leadville, and Albany. Earthquakes shake New Hampshire towns. Bristol steel and mills face relocations. rail and shipping interests expand to Argentina and Cuba.
Bishop Hennessy dedicated St. Francis Xavier Church in Dyersville with fifty priests present. The ceremony drew a sensation when the bishop read a death threat letter signed "White Caps" from the altar, warning against the dedication.
The Central Elevator Company of Chattanooga has assigned liabilities of 170000 with assets about the same. The failure followed depreciation of grain in the company's elevator. Reports that warehouse receipts are depleted have caused excitement.
Chicago markets report dull flour with varied patent prices and weak cash wheat. In New York bids for wheat, corn, oats firming and active prices for pork and lard, while cattle trading shows moderate activity but weaker demand for common stock. Prices for beef, pork, and poultry hold steady amid mixed futures.
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