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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
4
Rough preliminary plans for a new city hall include a second floor room for the Grand Army of the Republic. The council earns praise for recognizing the patriotic organization, though no action is final, and veterans will benefit from the provision.
To aid Dickens heirs a penny stamp is issued for the Dickens centenary fund. It supports descendants, with proceeds to be distributed on the 1912 birthday centennial. Francis Geoffrey Dickens rests in Riverside Cemetery, and stamps honor the author in the US and British empire. The first stamps were shown to King George and President Taft.
The piece criticizes Christian Science and its founder Mrs Eddy, noting a cheerful but flawed worldview. It discusses how scientific medicine and philosophy challenge metaphysical beliefs and questions the movement’s influence after Eddy’s death.
The piece notes Chicago pork packers bought pork for next year at six and a half cents a pound versus nine and a half last year, implying a possible hundred million dollar shift in consumer cost. It argues pork price cuts affect workers and the poor, linking lower meat costs to labor vigor and the social order.
The editorial urges Major Jomaon and local leaders in Bast Moline to form a union of three communities. It argues the towns Water town Silvis and Paet Mote would sacrifice some autonomy but gain prestige and stronger standing. The piece calls for a clear sign of willingness to unify and notes the moment is ripe.
A lengthy discussion questions deer extermination and proposes protected high fenced ranges funded by government. It cites Michigan and Massachusetts hunting seasons, farmer losses to deer damage, and the clash between farmers and sportsmen. It also touches on commuter travel discomfort and shared spaces in trains.
East Moline mayor urges uniting Farnam area cities under a single commission form to gain economy of scale while retaining individual place names. The plan weighs whether Moline Rock Island and others join, with the name Farnam suggested for the new city and concerns about losing established identities.
The piece argues Christians should not demand as much faith as scientists and asserts Mrs Eddy’s influence will endure until a greater appears. It equates the Holy Spirit with Christ’s ongoing presence and notes the Holy Spirit’s promised Comforter role for nineteen centuries, questioning relative permanence of earthly influence.
The text discusses cities considering adopting the commission form before deciding on union plans. It suggests eastern communities may push for the commission structure to influence the overall vote, with the Dispatch optimistic that support for the commission form would be higher with this context.
A letter from Pullman concession debate notes reduced berth rates for travelers who favor Pullman cars, while detractors argue the cuts reflect poorer service. The writer cites washroom reporters and men’s facilities as evidence of declining comfort and spartan upkeep.
An editorial jabs at the antiquated rules and red tape governing congressional sessions. It argues lawmakers are expected to convene next week, but questions whether real work occurs, suggesting every able member would be present if serving private interests.
The article argues Congress lacks a quorum before Christmas and New Year, labeling December sessions as a farce. It suggests starting the session after election day, with six days to settle election result excitement, to restore productive lawmaking and curb business distrust.
President Taft presses economy and fiscal reforms, touting a projected year end surplus of fifty million dollars excluding Panama Canal expenditures. He calls to cut pork barrel spending, create a public buildings commission, and maintain tariff board while ensuring impartial, factual legislation and Army readiness for mobilization.
The plan calls for tolls not to exceed a dollar per net ton after canal opening, finance of the project as a national undertaking, and expansion of postal and judicial reforms. It argues for rules reducing appeals, injunctions without notice, and a streamlined classified post service to curb deficits and improve efficiency. The message also advocates a robust merchant marine, eight hour work limits for government and private contracts, and increased postage for magazines with ads.
Coroner John F Rose narrowly avoided being hit by a Rock Island passenger train at Seventeenth Street crossing. A Burlington switch engine blocked the crossing from the east. Rose drove south and stopped as the train passed at about thirty five miles per hour. He heard the whistle too late and barely escaped. Witnesses say less than a foot separated car and train.
By a nine to four vote the Rock Inland city council defeated an amendment to restrict saloons to one per 500 residents as per the census. The measure, aimed at reducing licenses but not reinstating revoked or retired premises, would have halved the current saloon total.
Clouis Behrens aged 61 a Davenport resident born in Germany killed himself with a revolver after a nurse stepped from his room. He had been under care for erysipelas two days. death occurred fifty minutes later. He left two sisters in Davenport.
The Moline Incandescent Lamp Company calls a special meeting of stockholders at the office of H W Cooper in Moline Illinois on December 31 1910 at 2 oclock p m to consider dissolution of the corporation and other business as needed by order of the directors dated December 1 1910.
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