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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1907
Page
4
The census bureau report on national growth is broadly accurate but undercounts city gains. Moline shows stronger expansion, with 1890–1900 growth about 4 percent annually, and postal counts now exceeding 25,000, suggesting a larger increase than the average city. Factory-driven growth supports a sharper rise than the national figure.
A fragmented discussion centers on truth telling in a political contest. The text questions feasibility and methods to advance public rule by the people, referencing a meeting at the opera bow and calls for reform while noting inconsistencies.
The obituary recalls Galusha A Grow a Pennsylvania statesman who entered Congress in 1851 and served twelve years. A fervent defender of republican liberty he championed the Homestead Act and the freedom of all men. He faced slander from secessionists and nearly secured the vice presidency, shaping a different path for the nation had he become president.
The Dispatch links Minor Olson to attacks on the Bungalow law defending WA Meese’s summer cottage. It notes Meese’s independent efforts, including appropriations for Hopper von Campbeds, the Nanughte of the American Revolution event, and river and harbor work. The article defends Meese’s achievements and urges publication of parallel records.
Voters reelected Mayor Olson and strengthened his party on the city council, indicating broad approval of his administration. The Dispatch notes the voters endorsed the current policies and suggests the mayor would have council control on future issues.
The Dispatch expresses mixed views on Mayor Olson's reelection citing policy differences yet defends official actions. It urges progress and unity, notes alderman candidate T W Fogelstrom may replace Charles V Johnson, praising Johnson's long service and urging cooperation despite past clashes.
A London cabmen’s meeting denounced automobile use as a threat to livelihoods, arguing labor saving devices always boost employment and goods demand. The piece cites stagecoaches, railways, and sewing machines, asserting shorter hours follow innovation and that widespread adoption raises overall work.
A Chicago mayoral race setback for Mayor Dunne hints that Arthur Brisbane and Hearst's influence failed to sway voters. The Democratic ticket trailed the treasurer candidate, signaling fatigue with Hearst methods and doubts about his effectiveness in Congress and politics.
A sharp critique targets Hearst for failing again and guiding public opinion poorly through his newspaper approach. The piece dismisses his influence and calls out flawed methods in shaping political discourse.
Watertown Illinois reports a village trustees slate from the citizens caucus Ed Axelson William Ebeling and J W Tawson chosen. Postmaster J O Geisler appointed with the post moved to Riverside hotel room. Easter exercises at M W A hall feature a phonograph program. Royal Neighbors initiation at M A hall and local visitations noted. Jericho's drugstore promotes Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea.
A list of unclaimed letters for the week ending April 4 1907 at Moline Illinois shows receivers including Anderson Jose Berg J A Boom Miss May Brown Gee Burton Bures Billy Christensen Dr Carlson Mrs Mary Carlson Miss Viola Dishray Miss Nellis Dumont Adam Dunham Harry Dege Wm Edwards Otto Hanna Mrs Bam Hever Edward Johnson George Johnson Russell Johnson Frank Lyle NP Larson Martin Neimeyer J H Olson Mra Anna Penny Alfred Peterson Misa Rhoda Peterson Mrs William 22 Rodrick John Swan Mrs Frida Gund Miss Marla Thornton Mrs Turnipseed Date Thomas Morley Vanhoedegehem Charles Waters Mrs Gesty Wallin G O Waldman Fred Waldman Geo Waldman John W Weber and P M Feastman.
The column records Augusta Amelia Mueller engagement to William Ferguson of Chicago with May marriage planned. It notes Gustav Nelson and Mary Anderson wed at the groom Axel Nelson home. J A Swanson receives a class gift watchfob. Various locals attend health, travel, and family events with Easter visits, hospital updates, and moves to Oklahoma City and Goodland Kansas.
Chicago market bulletin lists hogs with receipts at 20 000 and steady prices from 6 60 to 6 87, including light to good heavy grades. Cattle receipts around 7 000 with steady values. beeves 4 00 to 6 10, cows and heifers 1 80 to 5 00, stockers and feeders 2 86 to 5 00.
Market listings corrected by Brown and Christison and Duncan and Rensom for Twin City markets. Items include dairy onions cabbage potatoes seed potatoes beets and related weights with prices per unit and bushel figures. Rock Island corrections by C B Benson noted for corn and other produce.
Theodore Wahlberg, superintendent of streets, resigns to join a Deecre’s department as foreman. Appointed by Mayor Olson two years ago, Wahlberg led the street department and served as secretary of the board of local improvements. Council recently raised street commissioner pay to 1200 yearly. changes among Olson appointees expected to be few pending council meeting to canvass officers.
Hampton April 3 The Enater service at M. H. church a complete success Infant class performed perfectly and singing inspired all. Mrs Elizabeth Burrows returns after visits with daughter in Moline plans to summer on White farm. John Johnson keeps Annebissa incubator chicks Wyandottes first hatched this season. Elder Wiley to preside Tuesday April 9 quarterly conference hopes to secure half yearly pastor salary. Rev W S Read to preach at Watertown next Sunday. Sunday school to discuss China missionary Sunday. Mrs Hisel from West Plains Mo visits mother Mrs Edwin Pardee. Mr and Mrs Watts settled in McNabney house from Moline for health reasons. L B Hague returns from Buncomi Mich may settle here again. Clyde Burgston visiting Riverdale farm. Samuel Wainwright worsens with paralysis.
Watertown anti license ticket members named at a schoolhouse meeting Saturday evening. Henry Hilberg James Allabrew and Mr Bradford nominated for village trustees to replace W B Keene H A Newtoft and Henry Hilberg whose terms expire in spring. T B Chambers chaired the meeting C O Hodgson secretary and Dan McNeal Samuel Pinkerton and George Dirreen tasked to fill vacancies if needed.
Receipts at the post office for stamps and stamped paper totaled 21,215.09, the largest three month sum on record. It surpassed the previous quarter by 1,851.00 and was 53,953.19 higher than the same quarter last year.
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