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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1891
Page
2
The piece surveys tariff wars and free coinage talk, arguing against free silver and urging protectionist measures. It cites postal rates, sock debates, and Congress seat changes, critiquing newspapers for bias while noting the McKinley bill's political impact and farmer dissatisfaction.
A Springfield Farm and Home poll asks three questions on the McKinley tariff, reciprocity with South America and Canada. Results show mixed regional support with New England and many central regions backing reciprocity, while the South largely opposes the tariff and votes split on Canada. The survey argues farmers favor protection and expect tariff sentiment to shape the next election.
The piece argues tariff differences shape working class fortunes across nations. It notes emigration to the United States from protected and unprotected countries, driven by land and opportunity. It cites European businessmen and workers favoring McKinley era protection, while capital owners push for free trade seeking cheap labor. It condemns a voter, Ian Cameron, for selling his vote to speculate in silver.
A special Tri City Labor Congress meeting at Norma's Hall endorses early closing and Sunday rest. Delegates 4,000 workers across Rock Island Davenport Moline seek signatures supporting 6 30 PM closing hours and Sunday shutdown. Committees form to circulate petitions in three cities.
The free trade press questions price hikes from the McKinley bill while predicting only short-lived increases. It argues the measure aims to lift labor costs and expand manufacturing, citing a Minneapolis macaroni factory plan that would employ many and lower prices, contrasting past tariff effects.
The Modern Woodman, official M W A paper, arrives by express in bulk. It praises the new board of directors in high terms. The issue appears patchwork like cemetery lots with regular numbers and hints that careful distribution could quell Indian troubles.
The passage extols a certain medicine called Ager's Saraaparila as an incomparable remedy. It claims threefold dress of the body signifies strength from the system and contrasts with those poor in blood or diseased.
The report traces Schwatka's condition after a spinal injury with early dispatches conflicting on his status. It notes he may recover and plans to move him to Rock Island, and outlines his Arctic expeditions, Yukon journeys, and Alaskan explorations plus his military and literary career.
The Rock Island Union reports intrigue as a 72 year old passenger on Conductor Bakers train between Savannah and Mr Carroll vanished then reappeared uninjured. Brakeman found her calmly searching for a lost bundle after the car seemed to stop unexpectedly. The incident sparked speculation of a miracle.
George Wittick owns a remarkable ruby gem said to be among the largest and most valuable of its kind. He bought it from a Navajo Indian in New Mexico and has shown it at the National Museum in Washington. Curators say the stone is very valuable with an 80 percent hardness of diamond but do not set a price. estimates suggest it could command $2000 to $3000. The gem, one inch long and about a half inch thick, is finely cut and admired for its rarity.
R A Smith sold to Charles E White blocks 1 2 3 4 5 6 of H W Candes interest in Moline Heights and ten adjoining acres. Smith White and neighbors plan to open a street connecting to Healeys addition to develop the area.
The Svea Male Choir will present a concert and sociable at Masonic Hall on Saturday evening February 14. Supper will be served. Tickets are 25 cents and available from choir members or at E. Heimbeck's C. G. Josephson's and Holmgren Anderson Co.
Henry Raab, state superintendent, clarifies a 1880 law changing school governance. In districts from 1,000 to 100,000 inhabitants the board of education replaces boards of directors at next annual election. Boards start with six members plus a president, adding three members per 10,000 population until a maximum of fifteen.
A meeting of citizens at Peal's Hotel discussed the new furniture factory project. Over $40,000 of the $50,000 capital stock was subscribed, with some reserved for pre-applicants not present. A second meeting this week will likely adopt by laws and finalize stock uptake. Charles Martin died at his son in law A E Montgomery's residence in Rock Island at 6:30 PM Saturday aged 68. He was born in Prussia and lived here eleven years. He leaves three daughters Lizzie Lillis Martin and A E Montgomery. funeral Monday at 1:30 PM at Chippewa Cemetery Rock Island.
Armory Hall in Moline will receive a new quarter sawn hard pine floor wainscoting frescoed walls and ceiling and repaired woodwork to match city halls. Company F will refurnish the parlors and retain possession after the improvements. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised for health. The Modern Woodmen organ arrives for clerks to distribute to members. The overall impression is the paper notes a cheap-looking sheet.
Advert says Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy cures catarrh in head whether recent or long standing and carries a $500 guarantee. World Dispensary Medical Association risks your being the one hundredth case. trial costs 50 cents at the druggist and begins immediately.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a throat remedy. It claims a thick salve flows from the product and urges readers to use Kemp's All Druggets in large bottles for cough relief.
J E Hannegan announces the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway has assumed control of the Davenport Iowa and Dakota railway and begun passenger service with through connections to Chicago. Trains run Cedar Rapids to Iowa City Davenport and Chicago with through connections and favorable hours to encourage federal patronage. For details contact any ticket agent.
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