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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
1
The Republican ticket stands largely dominant in the local election with gains in most races. Only three alderman posts, a supervisor slot, a collector position, and an assessor race show non Republican outcomes among the contested offices.
In Moline on Tuesday Charles Skinner captured the mayoralty with broad ward support and a large majority over rival C A Barnard. The victory underscored Republican unity and signals continued progress for the city’s manufacturing-led growth, with Skinner pledging citywide service and careful finances.
Carlson held a decisive victory with a 369 plurality over his rival Creutz in the city clerkship contest. The article notes strong support from Citizens ticket backers and notable labor union backing for Creutz, especially in the Second Ward. Carlson previously defeated Hullman by a smaller margin in 1895.
South Moline voters endorse the full Republican slate for the first time in township history. Large majorities back every candidate on the ticket as reported in local returns.
Rock Island friends of E. W. Hurst boost him as a candidate for judge of the state supreme court in the new Fourth district, noted as Republican favored. Hurst dismisses the push, aiming at the gubernatorial prize next year.
Marriage licenses list couples from Coal Valley Davenport Moline Rock Island Colfax Iowa and Chicago. Names include William Peters Christina Hodge David Garner Minnie Johnson James Foster Hat tie Green John St Clair Jennie Augustine Thorwald Knudzen Aula Johnston Emil Siemsen Hannah Brewin James Ut and Etta Rapp with ambiguous nearby details and transcription errors.
In a dramatic city election, McCaskrin lost to a Democrat by 98 votes as total ballots reached 4 565 the highest in city history. McCaskrin accused Wm McConochie of using convict labor and publicly proclaimed himself mayor elect from a Second Avenue window amid a heated campaign that featured a large turnout and strong party opposition.
The Springfield rolling mills of the Republic Iron and Steel Co will reopen May 14 after years of shutdown. President Thompson ordered the reopening. Over $250,000 has been spent on remodeling the old mills.
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