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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
Citizens rail against a city smell blamed on improper garbage disposal over ten days. The health commissioner Dr Arp is bedridden, and critics urge the mayor to stop work that worsens the odor, warning of health risks and a potential death toll.
The article argues for more immigrants from western and northern Europe and fewer from eastern and southern regions. It notes newcomers study English, pursue citizenship, and blend loyally with American life while retaining ties to their homeland.
A fragmented discussion on fireless opera houses and the power of confidence is used to illustrate broader political points. The article then describes liquor control bills in Congress and state legislatures, arguing for state police power to prohibit liquor delivery across borders and curb express company roles in alcohol distribution. It mentions senators Tillman and Knox and Representative LeArmond, with debates on constitutional validity and constitutional limits.
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan advocating a bank deposit insurance filter focused on national banks. It notes Democrats expect victory and discusses the idea of extending insurance beyond national banks while arguing such matters are better handled by banks themselves rather than federal law. It reports on party divisions and campaign dynamics.
A report cites immigrant labor as largely indifferent to U.S. laws, lacking language effort, and reliant on foremen. It notes widespread distrust of conforming to national norms, with few seeking integration and most seeking economic gain through limited engagement in civic life.
The text discusses reactions to reports of a sailing date for an American fleet to San Francisco and Viscount Aoki's role in peacemaking. It notes debates on peacetime costs, military provisioning, and the potential shifts in Asia, including Japan and imperial reach, with speculation on future emergencies and global strategy.
The Dispatch asks the Mayor or council to explain the need for issuing bonds amid reports of a healthy city treasury and expected liquor license revenue. It notes the park purchase is paid and questions the $3600 trolley ent expenditure, seeking a clear official explanation.
Two bills in Congress seek to regulate liquor transport from license states to prohibition states. One measure sits in the House of Representatives and is sponsored by a Democratic representative from Arkansas. The proposed law would ban any transportation company from moving liquor into prohibited regions.
The opposition to Senator Hopkins fails to recruit Colonel Lowden for a run against Hopkins. Lowden declares he will not be a candidate now, praising Hopkins and suggesting a future contest when the field may be clearer.
The Chicago Tribune reprints an Ernest Kieth Helly essay urging business leaders to resist fear and maintain confidence. He asks if sellers will falter like cowards or stand firm, insisting the nation’s backbone lies in integrity and abundant resources despite perceived threats.
The new ordinance on Sunday amusements prompts debate over sacred and educational concerts lectures recitations and singing. Officials may interpret the law literally to determine what is permitted and what is curbed guiding theatre operations in the city in coming weeks.
Roger C Sullivan backs Bryan for the presidency aiming for party unity. Ladd and other opponents may stay out or refrain from campaigning, but Sullivan insists harmony will prevail. Close contests in Maryland Kentucky Missouri and several Southern states could hinge on a few influential men.
Chicago labor unions show strong support for Sunday closing as business agents meet to discuss a unified move. Federation of Labor goals against Sunday work align with this effort, with plumbers union leader Thomas Kearney arguing for the eight hour day and rest on Sunday to boost workers’ value. Authorities note the issue is framed as labor policy rather than religious observance.
The text argues for a six day work week and a shorter workday, claiming seven day labor weakens workers' health and spirit. It cites global practice, a rest tradition predating the commandments, and references Jenkin LloydJones, Chicago Usheral religion, and a business movement supporting the change. The saloon is described as opposing the trend and facing pressure to yield.
The article notes alfa grass, grown in North Africa, could become a major annual paper source. It discusses costs in Oran and Marseilles, its use in coarse wrapping and print papers, and the potential to cultivate this desert plant on U S western plains to ease paper shortages. It mentions Algeria's warm climate and possible adaptation to cooler climates for farm use.
The text argues that repeated mining disasters last year warrant investigations into their causes to improve safety. It notes the public cannot discuss causes intelligently and cites large tolls from mining accidents, including a cited Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania disaster, urging measures to reduce fatalities.
The article stresses strict inspection and safety measures for mines and appliances, noting the need to prevent explosions. It weighs shared responsibility among miners and operators, arguing human carelessness could trigger a disaster even with safeguards, and cautions against pinpointing a single fault.
The Exchanges section discusses funds backing a Roosevelt critique ad, alleging $200,000 spent to oppose administration policies. It critiques claims of foreign threats to the Atlantic coast and contrasts naval power with coastal safety, referencing Pullman dividends and labor wages in a critical, opinionated summary.
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