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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
4
The Tribune is accused of faking a poll of eastern editors on the tariff bill after earlier controversy over a western poll. Critics say the eastern poll will not cause much stir once the paper's methods are revealed and compared to Minola and other states.
The Charleston Plain Dealer argues no eight hour day for farmers this year as prices for hogs corn wheat broom corn and beef rise. It says political shift may bring lower product prices and a need to expand output to cover higher costs. The piece links farm overwork to electing a Democratic House next fall.
Four special propositions face voters next Tuesday. The city of Moline submits three measures local option city court authorization and a $100000 bond for a new city hall. The Rock Island county measure seeks to detach part of South Moline township and annex it to Moline to restore township alignment for the Fifth ward precinct.
Bloomington citizens questioned Rockford residents on liquor use after the abolition of saloons. Chief Bargren notes less overall consumption than during license town days, with fewer habitual drinkers and a shift to home drinking. he cites more drinking at home but a drop in townwide totals and fewer drinking boys.
The Star notes a shift toward dry Rockford with fewer arrests and lower fines. It argues local option aims to abolish saloons, citing 1907 versus 1909 alcohol arrests to claim greater lawfulness despite talk of violations before elections.
The Dispatch explains the local option must appear at the ballot foot and urges voters to mark Yes first. It notes the law allows a majority of votes cast on the proposition to pass, and describes election judges’ duties to admit watchers for clear ballot counting.
Chicago federal indictments accuse National Packing and allied firms of violating the Sherman Act and an injunction. Government lawyers expect individual packers to be jailed for the breach as Judge Landis weighs the case. The action follows the drive to curb meat price inflation critics call a public relief effort.
A fragmented Washington Post style column argues for prudence in handling Japan. It recalls Pearl Port Arthur and Russia related battles, questions Japan financing, and hints at alliance options while urging cautious posture.
The passage praises government discipline against illegal price boosting, arguing a strong action could deter others far more than fines over a decade. It urges speeding such punishments to restrain price gouging.
Middling length article argues a city court in Moline would reduce delays by avoiding Rock Island travel for hearings. It claims savings in time and cost for attorneys clients and witnesses and envisions a metropolitan air and local convenience with a court at home.
In Cairo authorities indict up to twelve men for rioting after a February attempt to seize John Pratt a Black purse snatcher from the fall amid citywide fury. Officials say little chance of punishment as public outrage runs high and is blamed on violence by Black residents. The piece notes perceived causes behind unrest including disorder and assaults by Black individuals.
The writer laments slow courthouses and calls for rapid trials and swift punishment to prevent retaliatory violence by mobs. They urge moving Cairo indictments to other counties, and advocate nationwide reforms to speed criminal proceedings and deter known offenders from being acquitted.
The Bloomington Pantagraph mirrors a Dispatch tip from J E K Cowley, arguing that banning slaughter of calves under one year would ease beef prices. It says sacrificing young stock harms the nation’s food supply and finances, calling for enforced restraint as a matter of common sense.
An unusually wet Sunday nine days before the election sparks debate over liquor laws in Moline. The Dispatch accuses brewers of forcing many saloons to stay open Sunday to pressure rivals, highlighting a push to keep seven days of saloon business amid ongoing lawlessness concerns.
A debate argues saloons corrupt politics and tax revenue while claiming dry Mol ine would shift licenses to Rock Island and East Moline. Brewers warn of tax increases, while opponents insist special assessments fund city needs and that immigration influences votes.
A fragmented passage discusses visits growing farther apart and fewer visitors, linking reform incentives to financial and moral considerations. It references Moline and evaluates impacts on business and manhood, signaling a debate about public visits and pacing of changes.
The Dispatch pledges fair treatment by presenting any credible argument for brewers and saloons. It argues no valid points exist in favor of licenses or higher taxes, cites Rock Island Rockford and other cities, and suggests trial measures such as one saloon per 600 people plus two license grades to test conditions.
The available fragment warns against after hours saloon practices and discusses arguments about closing times and customer behavior, mentioning laborers and pay, but lacks coherent facts or names.
The piece argues Democrat Eugene Foss of Massachusetts used the meat and farm price issue to win support and urges Iowa farmers and manufacturers to press politicians for tariff reform and lower food costs. It notes resistance to beef duty relief and predicts hard political work for Democrats if they win the House.
William Soderstrum, aged 64, a former Sand firm partner of Beder Wood and early Civil War veteran, died at the Soldiers’ Home in Kansas after a paralysis stroke. Raised in Davenport, he later moved to Kansas two years after selling his share in the firm to Wood. His niece Mrs. James Clark resides in Davenport.
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