Moline Harbor Boosts Likely River and Harbor Support
The piece argues for J Rimer to the rivers and harbors committee and Col Marsh to appropriations to secure a lock and harbor for Moline. It notes the president’s call for needed but prudent spending, and predicts Senate action on a river and harbor bill within three years, aided by Marsh’s influence and Lorimer on the committee. It also discusses electoral delegate disparities and anticipated reform at the coming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.rimer
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Colonel Marsh
Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Reeves
Dammet
The Right to Labor and Individual Liberty in Market Rights
A strong push for liberty in labor and property rights. Every person may use their capital muscle or brain freely as long as they do not infringe others rights. Capitalists should avoid monopolies while workers seek fair pay in competitive markets.
Representation Change at Republican Convention Proposal
A plan to modify how delegates are apportioned would give each state four delegates at large plus one for every ten thousand votes for Republican presidential candidates in the prior election. It aims to reduce southern influence under the current system where delegates equal twice the number of senators and representatives.
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Iowa
Georgia
Mississippi
Iown
Illinois
National Committee
Congress
Treasury report details receipts and expenses for the year
The treasury report shows total receipts of $6,914,621,764 and disbursements of $4,009,900,728 leaving a large balance. It notes post office and pensions as major expenses, customs changes due to war tax repeal, and a rise in expenditures by over forty-eight million. It also cites 1,765 national banks with $25,000 or $20,000 capital, a total banking capital of $766 million, and $419 million in circulation. The debt falls by over $16 million, with per capita money at $29.36, and calls for district reform.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Postoffice Department
Pennsylvania
Texas
Galena
Rock Island
Obedience Vital to Curb Youth Crime Warns Editorial
An editorial argues that youth crime stems from widespread law disobedience in homes and schools. It cites mob violence and a recent Indiana incident where a teacher was tied and submerged in icy water, illustrating erosion of respect for authority.
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Moline
Chicago
Indiana
Obedience and Lawbreaking Among Youth Spotlight
The text argues that harsh obedience in homes and schools teaches unlawful methods and fuels crime. It warns the problem is not isolated, urging that strict lawfulness by parents and teachers could reduce youth crime and future criminals.
General McArthur Warns War With Germany Far Off
The article cites General McArthur predicting no imminent war with Germany. It argues Germany could not win a war against the United States given Atlantic and Pacific barriers. It notes German sympathizers in the US and Kaiser’s pacifist-leaning posture while keeping wartime readiness.
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General McArthur
Germany
Philippines
United States
Atlantic
America
Pacific
Anti bath theory gains traction at Chicago meeting
Professor John Dill Robertson argues against bathing claiming it causes pneumonia and colds and that cleanliness can be maintained by daily clothing changes. He cites a bathless two year period and a Greenland tale to support his anti bathing stance, while critics warn of odor and health risks.
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John Dill Robertson
Chicago Eclectic and Surgical Society
Chicago
Robertson
Greece
Rome
Greenland
Boston
Hearst papers blamed for discontent amid prosperity rhetoric
A speaker argues that Hearst newspapers seek to sow dissatisfaction to topple the current administration, claiming real prosperity under the present president and Congress. They condemn cartoons as brutal, unartistic provocations aimed at undermining conditions.
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Rty
Democratic Party
Hearst
Congress
Hearat
McKinley
Moline Savings Deposits Aim to Boost Local Banks
The Dispatch urges Moline residents to keep savings at local banks now offering four percent interest. It notes prior deposits at Davenport banks drew four percent too and calls for $3,000,000 in local savings within a year, predicting $2,000,000 more soon. Civic pride in local finance is urged as money is kept in Moline institutions.
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Moline
Davenport
Mr Prince’s Bill on Municipal Bond Purchases
The discussion critiques Mr Prince’s bill authorizing the United States to buy municipal bonds at two percent interest. It questions why the government would pay below market rates and warns that selling such bonds later to the highest bidder could force sales below par, harming the treasury.
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Prince
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Senatorial Bluff Stirs Calls for Higher Office Inquiry
A senatorial bluff is cited as evidence that senior post office officials linked to fraud remain uninvestigated. The text argues for a congressional investigating committee to uncover them, urging Gorman to present his proof to authorities or the press and noting the president’s pledge to pursue every clue.
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Congressional
Tee
Gorman
Sid
No crime calls for sterner reproach than corruption in public life
The speaker urges the accused to present evidence or face accusation, stating the presiding view that corruption by either bribe giver or taker harms state safety. He insists citizens must unite against corruption, placing party differences aside to uphold honest government.
Prince's Financial Plan for Government Bond Purchases
The article explains Mr Prince's bill to have the government buy state and municipal bonds with treasury surplus to keep money circulating. It argues the plan could benefit the country, reduce banker deposits, and strengthen local governments while avoiding favoritism to banks. It notes potential political challenges and cites Aldrich principles on revenue and credit. It also discusses current treasury holdings in state bonds and ongoing party dynamics around the presidential nomination.
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Prince
Coxey
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr Prince
Congress
John Sherman
Democratic papers oppose Roosevelt for GOP nomination
The piece notes Democratic and even some independent papers want any other candidate than Roosevelt. They argue he is too strenuous and risks Panama and trusts issues, but admit no Democrat could win against him. Only New York might change the map, yet Republicans could win without it.
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Republican Party
Leaan
Hanna
Platt
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Panama
New York
Railroad temperance rule spreads to all employers
The Lake Shore warns that railroads will not hire or keep drinkers, citing safety and property protection as the motive. Editorials from Cleveland Leader echo that sober conduct is a cold business policy, arguing temperance should apply to all employers who rely on responsible workers.
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Lake Shore Road
Fcleveland Leader
Old Geography Describes Mississippi River Bounds and Towns
A Connecticut exhibit at the St. Louis exposition prints an 1820 geography describing Louisiana country with towns such as New Orleans St. Louis Arkansas St. Genevieve New Bourbon and New Madrid. It notes Mississippi River as principal river, its origination beyond the U.S. Northwest, and annual floods reaching forty or fifty feet, deluging wide areas.
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Connecticut
Louisiana Territory
New Orleans
St. Louis
Arkansas
St. Genevieve
New Bourbon
New Madrid
Mississippi
Red
White
St. Francis
Missoulana
Convention to Nominate IXnox Slate for State Offices
IXnox proposes a convention slate with Mayor Shumway as lieutenant governor, M. O. Williamson as secretary of state, and E. J King as attorney general. No governor candidate named yet, but time remains before the state convention.
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Teenth
Ixnox
Mayor Shumway
M. O. Williamson
E. J King
Tariff praise from English economists bolsters U S protectionism
The article cites English economist praise for the Dingley tariff as masterful economic legislation and notes Chief Irish Secretary Wyndham's support. It argues that protective policy strengthens U S industry, highlighting steel plate production, domestic mills, and workers benefiting from kept wages and home demand.
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United States
Wyndham
England
Kentucky Illiteracy Debate Threatens Voter Rights
An article cites Kentucky illiteracy figures showing 65 517 white illiterates and 36 990 black illiterates to argue against disenfranchising whites for political gain. It notes white voters’ strength and discusses education’s role in citizenship and party power.
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Kentucky
Mississippi
Arkansas
Elizabeth News
South
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