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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
4
The text notes railroads winning battles against a two cent rate in parts of the country, while no bankruptcies or receiverships are reported. It questions why railroads resist the rate, suggesting it may be a stand off against broader regulatory threats.
Debates over a postal savings bank bill argue the proposal would redeposit funds in banks at very low interest. Critics ask why banks oppose the system and whether the government can earn more from banks than it pays depositors, affecting the postal deficit.
Amid town meetings and county planning, Galva outlines a road improvement push. Officials discuss funding and project scope to repair state routes and local streets, aiming for noticeable gains within weeks.
The article describes a heated fight in Springfield over a primary election bill tied to a constitutional amendment on legislative nominations. Administrations press for the measure while the Supreme Court has previously ruled parts unconstitutional, prompting a strategy to separate bills. The dispute centers on how many candidates each party may nominate and the impact of minority representation in a system tied to district delegations. Strong opposition from the minority party is noted as likely to reject any constitutional amendment.
The article notes a surge in diamond prices after a 1907 08 panic and 1906 peak, aided by Beers layoffs and subsequent demand for skilled cutters. Americans buy 60 percent of world output, with higher prices for top grades and a shift of inferior melees to Europe.
The piece notes U S auto plants may produce 180000 cars this year, with Michigan leading output. details growth, counts of makers, and export potential. It also describes a Galva Illinois road-improvement program begun in 1995 funded by farmers, aided by state engineer A N Johnson, improving local infrastructure amid wheat shortages and rising meat prices.
The insurgent press claims Taft aims to crush them but his New York address argues there will be no tariff revision for two years. He defends the Payne Aldrich bill as better than predecessors, noting lower schedules for essentials and higher for luxuries. Net import duties drop about fourteen percent while revenue from tramport duties nearly doubles. The president concedes imperfection but calls the law more perfect than prior tariffs.
The Commercial club of Galva and the city council are partnering to trial a mile and a half of hard roads with several experimental types. They aim to test which road proves best, seeking a cost effective improvement comparable to plans in Moline.
The article notes the United States as the world’s leading diamond market with buyers from all walks, not just the wealthy. It discusses high costs, a push to boycott diamonds amid price rises, yet persistent demand across economic classes, highlighting 1900s era trade dynamics.
The passage argues the Republican stance favors postponing tariff revision, fearing a new House–Senate trade bargain and lobby influence. It praises the Payne-Aldrich framework, credits Taft with avoiding immediate change, and warns insurgents a fresh revision would spark political losses and economic uncertainty.
The Omaha Bee criticizes the Sindy Manufacturers' Association for pressuring President Taft and Congress over the publicity clause of the Incorporation tax law. It argues Illinois manufacturers misfire in blaming campaign contributions and alleges officers implied favors in emergencies, calling the approach ill advised.
A Chicago Tribune poll of western editors suggests most did not oppose renominating Cannon for speaker but feared his role in current dissension. They view tariff criticisms as focused on schedules, not the bill overall, and note Taft’s Lincoln Day address touting it as the best yet imperfect. Many editors may wait two years for scientific tariff treatment before drastic shift.
A U S shipyard secured a global competition contract to build two Brazil bound dreadnoughts at eleven million dollars each. The note argues free raw materials enable American shipbuilding to match world prices. The text includes garbled remnants of commentary and mistranscribed lines.
The text argues coastwise trade should stay for American ships and foreign ships face no competition in that sector. It notes American trans Atlantic and Pacific trades would disadvantage US vessels without subsidies. It suggests subsidies or pressuring foreign governments to stop subsidizing as the path to a robust merchant marine.
Pittsburg discusses millionaire Peacock who exposed two young employees for using his funds. He summoned them to his office, warned them, and sent them back to the street. He weighs whether to pursue penitentiary punishment, feeling he has already reaped some satisfaction.
The house immigration committee unanimously supports Hayes of California and his Japanese laborer exclusion bill. Critics note it aligns with a treaty Japan already accepts. The piece warns of Pacific coast vulnerabilities and urges maintaining defenses as a prudent, lifelong policy.
In a Lincoln Day address in New York President Taft clarifies support for a postal bank bill while warning that Senate amendments threaten constitutional features and the law's effectiveness. He notes potential veto if changes undermine central provisions and Treasury responsibilities.
The speaker argues 3 percent bonds owed to bondholders must be honored without reductions to support national banks. They warn against arbitrary deposits in all banks without federal supervision, fearing a panic and loss of control over postal savings funds. A balanced provision would place excess funds in nearby national banks to bolster constitutional validity and financial strength.
The Rockford Star urges a public discussion on the saloon question amid resubmission of local option. It suggests a balanced program with two saloon supporters and two opponents, inviting all to hear both sides before voting. The piece argues most favor profits from saloons, not the public good.
The Illinois Senate, after passing two primary bills and anticipating swift Supreme Court action, moves a third bill allowing city officials to be nominated by petition if a city votes for the petition plan. Senator Jones may have anticipated a court challenge to this measure.
After 48 hours of deliberation Judge Gest discharged the jury in Isaacson versus the city of Moline. Isaacson sought damages claiming injuries from a fall on a cedar-excavated sidewalk on Second Avenue. The city contends Isaacson failed to show proper care while walking past the site.
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