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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
4
The article argues Congress should repeal the coal tariff, calling it a revenue tariff that harms the market when coal is stressed. It notes coal is largely imported as ballast and the tax barely affects treasury needs, urging swift legislation to end the duty.
In Galesburg saloons oppose free lunches for customers arguing the policy attracts more tramps and hurts profits. Owners seek a city ordinance to ban free lunches while questioning how prohibition theories apply. The debate questions enforcement and public benefit.
An official report notes Americans are expanding into Indian commerce, capturing about five percent of Indian trade and energizing local bazaar activity. American capitalists eye India as a future field, while British producers face a slow decline without official support. The piece also discusses primary elections and coal legislation proposals, plus global gold and silver production shifts impacting prices.
The passage argues that American agricultural implements, especially from Moline, are found in nearly every country and their use is expanding. It asserts that trade is driven by mutual needs and that people will buy the best available products regardless of origin, challenging free trade assumptions.
The Dispatch argues against a coal duty while acknowledging it would not significantly lower coal prices. It notes the duty is 67 cents per ton and recent increases run five to ten dollars per ton, suggesting tariff impact is minor inland and marginal seaboard effects.
The United States retained top gold output last year with a 4 per cent age world estimate from the mint director placing mined total at 80 million 853 thousand 70 dollars while the Engineering and Mining Journal cites 87 million 710 thousand 189 dollars Australia trails closely in second place as the report notes the trend
In Davenport Judge Wade argues against the idea that Europe buys American goods only to patronize the U S He says Europe buys what it must and will continue if priced right he notes manufacturing growth could reduce reliance on farm exports and envisions a future where U S farmers sell less to Europe if domestic industry expands He concludes farmers will gain if they can compete globally.
An analysis of the five year English preference shows Canadian imports from the United States rising from 78.7 million to 120.8 million dollars while British imports climb from 32.5 million to 49.2 million. The shift suggests limited impact of the tariff on U S exports and hints steel orders could have widened the gap.
A deputation of Indianola leaders travels to Washington to urge Seeds’s reversal of the post office decision. They claim they did nothing to Mrs. Cox the postmistress and that she closed the office without provocation after a mass meeting denounced the president for appointing colored people to office. The group demands Mrs. Cox resign.
Local tensions rise as officials urge resignation of the Indianola postmaster, while government authority defends the office’s continuity. The mayor and sheriff warn of personal risk if she remains, but the president’s power to protect officials delays any replacement. Citizens must choose between accepting Mrs Cox or losing mail service.
The Star Courier of Kewanee reports county understanding that Judge Bigelow will not seek reelection and Enry Graves will run to succeed him. It notes Judges Gest and Ramsay likely renominated and hints at Mercer and Conne counties offering rival candidates for the third seat, with a focus on youthful appointees and long bench tenure.
Senator Fuller of Belvidere will introduce a bill to replace delegate conventions with direct nominations for all offices. Primary elections would be on a single day statewide with regular judges overseeing. Candidates must file and pay a salary percentage to an official to cover expenses. The bill aims to curb trading and give fair access, though cities with large votes could dominate.
Mitchell John Mitchell calls on coal miners to cooperate with operators and for railroads to rush fuel to dealers. He argues any kind of car should be used to move coal until supply returns and prices stabilize, noting dealers cannot obtain needed coal at any price.
Prospective statehood for Arizona and New Mexico favors a single state rather than two. The proposal would create a population barely enough for one congressional district, and two senators would balance with larger states despite many abstentions. The plan aims to streamline admission though concerns about representation persist.
The article argues that Mexican and Spaniard residents in New Mexico resist Americanization and are politically controlled by a Santa Fe elite. It compares their influence to that of Digger Indians and criticizes literacy tests for voting, suggesting some senators support admitting these people to the union.
The letter argues that 16 000 cars of coal lie idle on Chicago railroad tracks while citizens freeze and starve for fuel. It urges the state to seize coal if needed, pay owners, and permit swift distribution to relieve the emergency despite legal hurdles.
The Republican Register of G borg notes an unusually large early season lobbyist presence in Springfield. It claims lobbyists drive corruption and obstruct legislation, urging steps to protect the legislature from influence while wondering about the history of key figures. The piece questions reform prospects amid pressures and threats faced by lawmakers.
Mr Okey, aged 86, died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Julia Cyc ins home. Services were held Tuesday morning with interment at the cemetery. George Stanbro and wife moving into the Gerhart building. Jess Nicholson injured when his home collapsed Monday afternoon. neighbors helped save furniture. Ed Wilson alive in Hillsdale Tuesday amid a busy town day. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at Sarah Merriam's home.
An old line ad promotes Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for impure blood, skin diseases, cancer, blood poison, and eruptions. It touts digestion aid, kidney strength, and new vitality for the elderly, offering a large bottle at $1 and mail order sample letters with free medical advice.
Final administrator report approved waivers of notice to heirs and receipts in full settlement. Oath of executrix and bonds filed for Johanna Carlson with security waived. Will and letters testamentary granted to Louis Oberdorfer. Appraiser notices to heirs for inheritance tax. reports filed and approved. Petitions for administration and probate of wills in multiple estates heard for McRey, Peterson, Rudulph-Guyer, and Goetz guardianship with inventories and conservator reports on file.
Carbon Cliff residents report visitors and moves including Mr and Mrs Glen Fahlstrom and daughter Bee from Kewanee, AIM Ins Bow Schnell from Knois City spending winter with kin, Kinnoff of Hampton moving into Peter Jepson’s vacated house, and multiple local families hosting relatives and purchasing property in Pleasant Valley.
January real estate transfers show multiple parcels traded in Rock Island and Moline. Notable deeds include Peter Holm to Matt Si-Ronen for 40 feet by 160 feet in Sweeney & Jackson, Bruno Caple to John Weckel for lots 7 and block 1 in Weckel Place, and master-seller arrangements including Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann Company properties. Amounts range from 200 to 30,000 dollars with various blocks, lots, and town areas noted.
Milwaukee officials report sufficient anthracite coal in local yards to ease shortages amid ongoing investigations into supply bottlenecks. The finding counters earlier fears of a mine shutdown impact on the area.
New York dispatch reports the steamship Louis of the American line overdue since Tuesday. Agents say the vessel probably suffered an engine issue but do not fear serious damage or loss.
The Villa de Chantal boarding school in Rock Island is under quarantine after a pupil, Carintha Wickert from Wisconsin, contracted varioloid smallpox. Fifty three day pupils and eighteen boarders face vaccination and fumigation as the health department traces contacts and repairs the outbreak’s impact on finances and operations.
The Rock Island County Court of Honor met in Carses hall Rock Island with sixty nine delegates. County Chancellor Fred Bolton opened proceedings and C J Searle presided as temporary Chancellor.
A piano donated to the nurses' home is a McIntosh fine instrument funded by subscriptions. The Woman's Hospital Association met at Mrs. Heimbeck's residence with reports from the treasurer and head nurse. A musical event is planned next Monday to thank donors.
For over sixty years the syrup has eased teething discomfort in children. It claims to soften gums and soothe fussiness with a simple dosing claim.
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