Anti-saloon league bill faces weakened substitute undoing county vote
In Springfield debate over the anti-saloon league Montelius bill stalls on a quorum issue as Morris introduces a committee substitute that omits countywide voting and narrows reach to larger cities. Proponents argue the substitute thwarts majority rule and favors big towns, while opponents urge sticking with the original measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leagne
Pomar
Springfield
Morris
Rinaker
Moline
Molne
Willy Nill
Joan Law
Montelius
Merger Crisis Seen After Supreme Court Ruling
The article discusses government power over railroad holding companies led by Morgan and the Supreme Court decision. It notes Minnesota Governor Van Sant’s stance, predicts holding companies may die, and anticipates relief from Wall Street dominance. Sea Board Air Line’s John Williams endorses the decision as sound legally and commercially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogeeve Tant
Mr. Morgan
New York
London
Wall Street
John Skelton Williams
Southern
Seaboard Air Line
New Orleans
Trust Company
American Bankers’ Association
North and South Confront Postwar Politics in the Dispatch
The Dispatch weighs postwar tensions led by Colonel Henry Watterson’s calls for fairness on negro suffrage. It argues southern whites oppose universal suffrage, explains congressional representation favors the South, and notes Democratic hopes hinge on candidates like Harrison and Johnson amid populist current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fly
Chicago
Culionel
Watterson
Congress
Colonel Watterson
Bryan backs Missouri governor as Democratic nominee
Mr. Bryan proposes Governor Stone of Missouri as the suitable Democratic candidate for president. Stone, not as large as Bland, could still be as good as any nominee and as easily defeated. The piece notes past heroes sidelined after municipal elections and reflects on Cleveland era sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Stone
Missouri
Bland
Cleveland
Ingalls
Democracy
College Education Widens Paths for Future Leaders
Dr Fellows of Iowa and William Smith study well known figures to show college training correlates with high office success. They find 85 percent of presidents and 73 percent of Supreme Court justices had college education, while 70 percent of successful men overall benefited from college. The experts argue college trains for hard mental labor and accelerates achievement, though brains remain innate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Iowa
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Franklin
Lincoln Franklin
Lincoln
William Smith
Virginia
Colece “Jucaten i
Democrats Claim Victory Over Northern Securities Case
The text argues that Democratic papers claim credit for the Northern Securities merger ruling as a Democratic victory. It notes Attorney General Knox prepared and won the case against the trust disobedience, while accusing Republicans of prior inaction. The piece critiques promises versus actions and questions the paper's interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities Company
Cleveland
Knox
Chicago Chronicle
Bea Trol
Questionable blame in Democratic rhetoric parallels Lincoln
The writer argues that Democrats caused a certain outcome and claims credit belongs to them. He dismisses dissent as dull. He likens the reasoning to attributing Lincoln to support populist Bryan theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bryan
English statesmen urged by Canada tariff shift
Canada’s seven month import data show US supply dominating at 67 million dollars versus 32 million from Great Britain. Articles made in the United States meet Canadian needs better, are cheaper, or are favored by emigrants, suggesting limited effect from preferential tariffs on long term trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
United States
England
Ex Senator McLaurin backs southern steel growth at Brunswick plant
The former South Carolina senator, now vice president of a steel firm, champions industrial expansion in the South. He links new factories and mineral development to creating home markets and greater wealth, asserting agriculture alone cannot sustain national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaurin
South Carolina
Brunswick
Georgia
Grunies
South
Senate
Croup Treatment Endorsed by Dr Thom as Eclectric O11
A brief reader item notes a claimed remedy, Eclectric O11, as perfectly safe for croup and recommended by Dr Thom. The claim emphasizes immediate effectiveness and universal safety across drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Thomas
Real estate transfers list with many Moline Rock Island parcels
Apr 11 to Apr 14 entries record transfers of lots and tracts in Moline East Moline Rock Island and surrounding additions. Buyers include E H Guyer S McCabe Otto Pewe Edmund G Jamieson Rolland E Willis and others with prices ranging from $1 to $6,000. Additional notes detail tract descriptions and lot lines in Fairmount Second add Edwards Second add Barth & Babcock’s add and Hale’s add. Burdock Blood Bitters ad ends the column.
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Apnl
E W Hurst
E H Guyer
S McCabe
Fairmount
Moline
Elsie J Thompson
Otto Pewe
Stickney
Rock Island
Wiliam H Corbin
Bridget Hen- Nnevan
Joseph Hummer
Thomas H Brown
Evaline Brown
Edmund G Jamieson
Benjamin Johnson
F OW Gould
J W . Devinney
East Moline
Frank P Maucker
W. C Maucker
S. H. Welie
William Jackson
Albert F. Johnson
Wheelock
Fifteenth Street
G. M. Babcock
Barth & Babcock's
Martha A Rodman
A. C. Dart
H. Curtis
Hale
Charles W. Fuller
E. B. Morgan
Metes
Bounds
Margareth Boman
George L. Benson
Atkinson Park
Henry Krueger
Hazel Dell Methodist Episcopal Church
Metes and Bounds
Frank D. Sible
Rolland E. Willis
Edwards
Daniel Gordon
A. S. Wright
G. H. Chase
Edith Wenks
Permella S. van Laningham
E. Oc. Cooper
Carrie E. Beal
Webber
C. H. Pope Et al
W. T. Dilley
Odd Fellows Hold Memorial and Patriarchs Militant Session
Moline hosts the fourth annual Department Council of the Patriarchs Militant with visiting dignitaries from across Illinois. A grand parade and degree work are planned, with sessions June 12 to 14 at Canton Moline and Riverside cemetery services on June 14. Local officers anticipate 200 visitors from Cook County and note concurrent events for the Ladies Militant and Rebekah lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Odd Fellows
Riverside Cemetery
Order of Odd Fellows
Moline
Department Council of the Patriarchs Militant
Order
Canton Moline No 60
C M Leckner
Canton
Cook County
Grand Fortress Ladies Militant
Patriarchs
Voline
Patriarchs Militant
Springfield
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Fairhall
Danville
Moline Canton
N E Munson
Canton Moline
Odd Fellows
Fortress Victoria
Department Council
Northwestern
Andls
Iowa
C M. Seckner
R. C. J. Meyer
Wm. S Frost
James H Harris
C M Lytle
Decatur
J. R. Kewley
Joseph Fairhall
Rock Island Arsenal
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
M A. Ramey
Council
Oak Ridge Storm Destroys Bridges and Hail Blocks Roads
A severe Sunday storm in the Oak Ridge area brought hail as large as hickory nuts, strong winds, and lightning. Torrential rains swept away many bridges and culverts with widespread damage. residents attending services in Motte reported hardship from the high waters.
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Motte
Easter Storm Impacts Ridgeview Activities
Ridgeview April 13 residents report Easter events canceled as storm disrupts church entertainment and rain floods a cellar. Local men install and plan telephones, repairs and home improvements advance while neighbors visit, host and attend social gatherings and a school teacher visits from Byron.
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Ridgeview
Lilia Lemmon
George McKinley
Forty-first
John Kittilsen
Robert Kerr
A Graham
Myrtle
Rock Stand
Winnie Day
Winnie Colegrove
Barstow
First Congregational Church
Mercedes Ritter
Anna Eipper
Mr Fuller
Hoos Cox
Wilcox
Marengo
Iowa
Mr Long
Columbia Park
Edland
Midway
Fortieth Street
Fourth Avenue
Mr Kerr
Futer
Fay Woodward
Byron
Eliza
Rose Durhin
Ridgeview School
Watertown Notes and Social Movements Reflect Local Life
In Watertown and nearby towns residents recount visits and relocations at hospitals and homes. Mrs Maude Fritsch resumes hospital duties after vacation while Mrs T S Craig returns from McDonough county. many others travel to Geneseo Moline Rock Island and Chicago for visits weddings and work. A baby boy named by Mr and Mrs George Stange marks a new family milestone.
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Watertown
Maude Fritsch
T S Craig
McDonough
David B Sherhine
Theresa Leasen
Kate Blanford
Mary Blanchard
van Moline
Rast Moline
Miry Hartman
Genesee
Frank
Cam
O Donne
William Keene
Frank Sherbine
Kewanee
Fritts
Geneseo
F Craig
E Tink
Helen Nelson
Tri-Cities
D McFarland
Hamilton County
Frank Hamblin
Rock Isand
F McLean
Rock Island
G Young
Dan McNeal
Moline
Lena Thomas
Alice V Oswald
Chicago
M O'Donnel
Carbon Cliff
Colona
B Briggs
Indiana
W.C Tetts
IW = hospital
George Stange
To Mothers In This Town
Children who are delicate feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the atomaph act on the liver making a sickly child strong and healthy. A pinkmint cure for we Sold by all druggists. 260. Sample Free. Address Allen S. Olmaced LaBoy N.Y.
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Cross
Opposition to Local Option Bill Reveals License Issue Flaws
William H. Anderson of the finais Anti-Saloon League argues the substitute for Representative Morris would force issuance of licenses if prohibition fails, by requiring a majority of all votes cast at the election. He warns the measure enables wards or precincts to trigger saloons despite wider prohibition trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Anderson
Finais Anti-Saloon League
House
E H Morris
Dramshops
Mr. Anderson
Hyde Park
Evanston
Anderson
Cook County
County Doctors Elect Officers Enjoy A Feast
The Rock Island County Medical Society held its regular monthly and annual meeting at the Harper house in Rock Island. A banquet preceded the session with two papers on puerperal conditions read by Dr. Ludewig and Dr. Lamping. Officers elected: President Dr. W R Freek Cor dova Vice Presidents Dr C C Carter Rock Island Dr Dunn Moline Secretary Dr Lamping Moline Treasurer Dr Louis Ostrom Rock Island Official Reporter Dr G L Eyster Rock Island Delegate to State Convention Dr A M Beal Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island County Medical Society
Harper House
Rock Island
W. H. Ludewig
T. J. Lamping
W. R. Freek
Cordova
C. C. Carter
Dunn
Moline
Lamping
Louis Ostrom
G. L. Eyster
A. M. Beal
Edna Creutz Chosen to Represent at Galesburg Meet
Miss Edna Creutz winner of the high school declamatory contest at the First Baptist church selects the Galesburg meet on May 9 under Knox College auspices. The second place winner Miss Virpununni cliff remains in Macomb to compete in the same selection event.
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Edna Creutz
First Baptist Church
Galesburg
Knox College
Macomb
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Harrison
Mtr Hl
Democratic Party
Burdock
Carrie Sagewich
Maline
Effie
Esther Swanson
S W Hakinson
Andrew Hanson
Oak Ridge
Allen
Wm. H. Anderson
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