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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
4
The Evening Mall of Galesburg criticizes high school and college declamatory selections as modern and ephemeral, urging more classical works. The piece argues students need access to masterworks of English and American literature, suggesting fewer but higher quality gems to learn and memorize rather than extensive recent writings.
The ruling declares that combinations destroying competition are unlawful and sets the framework for regulating rail rates. It emphasizes that single control of rival railroads ends competition and that no rate agreements can stand. The decision, if sustained, could end multiple merger plans and curb pending suits, with the attorney general awaiting final court outcomes.
A New Jersey commission studied existing laws to craft a primary system. The plan mirrors Minnesota with voter registration, party ballots, concurrent primaries, separate boxes, and certification for winners. Costs are funded by assessments on petitioning candidates.
An editorial in the Freeport Journal challenges the free trade case in a Home-alone style, contrasting it with protective arguments. It questions how a midwestern paper would advise readers to flee to Chicago for purchases, urging readers to consider local implications.
A letter argues against universal free trade warning it would close local merchants doors ruin industries and force workers to seek other jobs It condemns papers promoting tariffs and asserts competition and local buying protect town prosperity urging residents to support home dealers over metropolitan merchants
In a Manufacturers Association meeting D M Parry spoke on labor tensions, urging mutual understanding between employers and employees. He warned against hotheaded rhetoric and division, noting both sides deserve rights to organize and seek their aims while avoiding violence.
The report notes Rinaker voting against committee recommendation and opposing the county feature of the bill. It laments his stance, arguing a strong figure should back a measure supported by many, especially his party, and suggests moral pressures influence his position.
The vessel, 630 feet long and 73 feet 6 inches wide, will carry 28 000 tons of Serueine coal or 280 000 barrels of flour. It aims to dominate the Pacific trade for the Great Northern Steamship Company with rail links to match, as Mr Hill argues for robust US merchant shipping and favorable government support without subsidies.
The article discusses U S steamship freight dominance and possible subsidies to control ocean trade. It also reports a Kansas City trap shooting match with 101 marksmen using clay pigeons and notes the push for laws against shooting pigeons at traps.
The article argues that railroad securities remain undisturbed after a merger ruling. It states there is no reason their value should fall as earning capacity and freight activity stay strong, and profits are likely to remain high despite the decision.
The St Louis Republic argues tariffs restrict foreign markets but expand the home market for farmers. It claims higher prices, larger farm incomes, and cheaper freight improve farmers’ purchasing power and overall national prosperity. It suggests further restriction would still help workers and the country.
Dutch legislation responds to rail strike by making strikes on main government controlled lines a criminal offense with fines and possible imprisonment. The measure treats workers on key roads similarly to military authority, aiming to deter future disruptions.
The article argues that government control of railways would trigger compulsory arbitration and equal treatment for all workers, regardless of union status. It cites federal precedent at arsenals and compares to the anthracite coal commission, stressing no discrimination between union and non union men and universal citizen rights.
The piece argues against removing Hitt from Congress and replacing him with Mr. Smith. It notes Hitt’s national stature and questions whether his focus on local politics serves the district or national interests, urging prudent judgment by voters.
A Chicago Triune correspondent in New York argues David Hill could win the Democratic nomination if he secures New York, while Republican dissents and Wall Street opposition threaten Roosevelt. The piece notes Wall Street financials oppose the president due to trust laws, and forecasts New York as pivotal for any Democrat to win, with Hill possibly hedging for electoral votes though western voters doubt his sufficiency.
With 423 pledged delegates from 15 states including Alabama Colorado Connecticut Delaware Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Montana New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Texas Washington and Michigan the Roosevelt camp appears positioned to reach the 493 needed at the next convention though state actions do not bind final ballots.
The passage notes districts instruct delegates but shows overwhelming support for moneyed interests on Wall Street resisting the nomination. It suggests Mr Hanna refuses the nomination and cites upcoming elections for other men, while asserting the next one belongs to the president.
The main hurdle to extending free mail delivery is poor rural roads. Better roads would allow longer routes and more routes at little extra cost. A plan is being considered by the rural delivery superintendent to improve roads, aiming to avoid burdening farmers while expanding service.
The article notes bids for Uncle Samuel bonds at 102 5 and 101 6 9 yielding about one and a half to two and a half percent. It contrasts Republican and Democratic eras, highlighting a larger gold reserve now, about 641 million, up from 262 million, with a 20 million rise in four months. It argues money is plentiful and disputes calls to revert to Democratic policies.
Ice was supplied to Natick by Union Ice and Coal Co with refrigerated cars arriving for the first time. Eighteen cars were loaded in 50 minutes by seven men, who are new to the work. The plant aims for a rate of 150 cars daily when fully active, with about 100 tons of ice in storage.
List of names advertised at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending April 16 1903. Includes Anderson Mrs J, Baker Chas W, Curtis Frank, Carlson Mrs Lottie, Dally Mrs Fanny, Grimsley W E, Hare Mrs E Hall Adam Hunt Frank Lindberg Frank McClure J T Miller Hd Nelson Frank Nelson Peter Peterson Mrs Peterson Chas Peterson Mrs C Robison Miss Alta Samelson Mrs C Scott Mrs Hillen I Schael Mrs Ida Sederlund Miss Clara Sorges Mrs Samuel Sutton Harry Terpenning W J Webling Gus GRO H M'Kinley P M.
Samuel Gellerman of Rock Island files a $5,000 damage suit against the city of Moline and the Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Co. The incident occurred July 18 on Second avenue when a wagon wheel caught in rails left in the street caused the wagon to overturn injuring Gellerman with a fractured leg and other permanent injuries.
J F McKibben veteran American Express agent in Rock Island resigns after thirty eight years. He started as a messenger between Freeport and Centralia and later served in Kenosha and Rock Island. He will retire next month and receive a pension. he and Mrs McKibben will live in Muscatine.
M S Patch was freed from criminal libel charges after a Rock Island court heard that no proof showed Patch authored the slanderous article. Magistrate Johnson and Justice Schroeder noted lack of evidence and old age of the defendant influenced dismissal.
A list of recent marriage licenses includes Charles B. Olson of Marshalltown Iowa and Lillian Eckhart of Rock Island. James OBrien of Muscatine and Katharine Lama of Plainfield. William Krantz and Gerda W. Young of Moline. Fay C. Marple of Sheffield and Maud Elma Goble of Rock Island. Arthur C. Roberts and Alice O. Phipps of Davenport. Edward Augustus Johnson of Moline and Emma Thompson of Stillwater Minnesota. David C. Green and Mrs Lille Golf of Davenport. August Nathan Rylander and Hilma Carlson of Moline. John Hendrick and Nellie Moline of Moline. Charles F. Ellis and Grace E. Johnston of Rock Island.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson was Nashville's guest during the afternoon. He toured Belle Mead stock farm and dined with the Country Club as his host.
Real estate transfers show Robert Vance selling to P. W. Wardaworth the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter parcel 32 17 1w and H. Guyer selling to Jessie M. Bolton the north alt set of six 247 percent tract of 6 141 feet.
Property deeds dated April 15 to April 22 detail transfers in Moline Rock Island Cordova East Moline and surrounding additions. Parties include Skinner, Morris, Gottlieb, Montgom ery, Tegler, Smith, Davis, Porter, Harr is, Maxwell and others with values from 60 to 10 000 dollars.
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