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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
4
The Moliné post office list marks its Second Class matter status as part of ongoing publication duties.
Republican voters of Rock Island county are asked to send delegates to the county convention at the Rock Island courthouse on May 15 1898 at 1am to express preference for a congress candidate and to appoint delegates to the Republican congressional convention. Also to choose state senate and house candidates and county officers and to appoint delegates to the state convention in Springfield June 14 1898. Delegates allotted per township by presidential vote of 1896.
Republican voters of Rock Island and Honky counties are asked to send delegates to a convention at the Neck Island court house on Saturday May 28 at 1 o'clock A M to nominate one senator and two representatives for the thirty third Senatorial district and to transact other business as may properly arise. The representation basis is one delegate for every 40 votes cast for Win chi lle y for president in Ish towit Rock Island county.
A lengthy roster displays marriage licenses for numerous individuals from Davenport and surrounding cities including Chicago Rock Island Moline and South Park area. Names such as Fred D Hoffman Corinna Lee Minnie Moeller Florence Stewart and many others appear with varied locations and affiliations. The item ends with a generic endorsement of Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula boils and pimples.
The Disvarcy profiles five young hopefuls for Congress from Rock Island district. Charles J. Sfarles, born 1866 in Fort Smith Arkansas, educated in Chicago Campbell Normal University and Iowa University, emerges as a leading Republican with early legal success. James W. Brock, 38, Iowa-born, longtime Mercer County attorney and former mayor attracted votes by steady law practice. George W. Prince, born 1854 in Tazewell County, rose from humble beginnings to Knox County official and legislator, now a prominent banking and currency committee member. Hand, Jud C., Cambridge native and former U S attorney, is described as a polished lawyer with strong Republican/people-first stance. Charles Sparle, the youngest candidate, is said to be a notable legal talent and early party reader with deep county roots.
The meeting adopted resolutions praising the Modern Woodmen of America for waiving restrictions on members serving in the army or navy. Moline Camp No. 38 will cover dues and assessments for members called to service. The note also mentions local bids for a wing dam extension and the Maine bridge over the Hennepin, plus brief biographical details of candidate Brookfield of Sterling and unrelated ads.
The Daily Chronicle in London prints Sir Frederick Pollock’s letter arguing against a formal Anglo American alliance. He says such a union would be unnecessary and could trigger European interference in American affairs. He favors U S Canada cooperation and Monroe doctrine support to maintain peace and deter foreign involvement.
MP Sir Charles Dilkil argues the decisive war will be fought at sea. He says American victory ends the war, Spanish victory begins a long struggle. He mocks Spanish city raids and favors limited access to coaling stations for both sides. He notes Kingston coal runs and contraband protections for ships and cargoes at sea.
Reports show the War Department mobilizing naval and land assets across the country. National guardsmen are to be enlisted first, with a $1,000,000 fund allocated for troop movements and balloon reconnaissance. The Sixth Cavalry departed the city while officials oversee efforts to acquire ships and artillery for auxiliary cruisers.
Seventy five Cornell students from Illinois at Ithaca met last night and passed resolutions offering their services to the governor of Illinois in case of war.
Washington reports that Britain’s coal contraband ruling aims to curb war supplies but allows ships from Spain or the United States to load coal at Kingston or West Indies ports. Once clear of port, the coal becomes contraband only if carried by a belligerent vessel and at their own risk en route.
A Pueblo Colorado woman recalls a years long battle after an abscess caused blood poisoning and rheumatism. A doctor prescribed Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, leading to recovery and renewed activity including attendance at school. The account underscores risks of improper treatment and praises the pills as a tonic and lifesaver.
The article reports a tense recent clash over defense needs at Kindoph county with Sheriff Mii and Deputy responsibility. Governor Tartot is urged to provide a state militia or armed support as tensions rise. The piece references plans to deploy troops and questions about harbor defenses for Havana amid the Maine tragedy.
Reports from Wisconsin recount Florina Raschin organizing armed bands near Appleton while a Sauk County settlement fuels conflict with Staniards. A Vienna decree blocks American fruit imports amid San Jose House probes. Spurgeon’s Tabernacle in London burns. Chippewa Falls Educational Hall is set ablaze with three suspects arrested.
A condensed portrait of Joaquin Crespo, a key Venezuelan political and military figure, detailing his ascent to power, leadership roles, and lengthy influence amid factional divisions. The report notes Crespo's rise, terms as president, and the turbulent era shaping Venezuela's early republican history.
Reported in Monroe that a young girl vanished after leaving school and may have been abducted. Police describe a suspect linked to a man named Dr. Badman, divorced, with ties to Detroit politics, while detectives pursue a possible lead in the case of Gladys.
Non irritating nasal remedy claims quick action and safety. Elly Brothers advertises Dream Balm as the best catarrh cure with instant relief in acute cases and prompts cleansing of passages to restore smell. Available at druggists or by mail for 80 cents, with full directions for use.
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