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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
4
The Peoria county sheriff earns commendation for preventing a mob from attacking in Belleville. The editor argues strong sheriffs with courage and lawful backing could stop such violence nationwide, noting many mobs show a lack of courage and that decisive action would avert lynchings.
The Iowa convention rejected a minority report backing government ownership and free coinage by a landslide 26 to 199, while the silver plank failed 463 to 354. Judge Van Wagenen withdrew from governor race amid Hearst interest. gold forces celebrated the platform, silver supporters left hopeful for a future national showing. Iowa seen as a bellwether for the national convention and Bryan's influence on party regularity.
A temporary Iowa Democratic Convention chairman mocks farmer prosperity and accuses rulers of industry of controlling profits. The piece recalls farmers enjoying high prices and mortgage payoffs, noting the era’s strong farm finances and bank deposits.
The article argues farmers in Iowa enjoyed rising land values and profits with limited litigation, predicting broad electoral support to keep current conditions. It asserts most farmers would not sell at low prices, noting land value increases and widespread satisfaction with prosperity under the present administration.
The mayor may issue a ban on cannon and dynamite crackers as officials warn of a dangerous Fourth. A record of last year shows 31 fireworks deaths and 2 618 injuries from fireworks gunpowder firearms toy pistols cannons and runaways urging parents to keep explosives away and forbidding toy pistols to reduce accidents.
Washington dispatches report the president will send a message to the czar regarding the McGee massacre of Jews in Russia and the B'nai B'rith petition. The piece questions U S protests amid daily lynchings in this country, arguing that law must govern even amid outrage abroad.
The piece criticizes Democratic tariff philosophy urging revenue focused schedules while recounting past national credit shifts. It contrasts Democratic deficits with Republican wartime finance and cites distrust in Democratic tariff framing during late 19th century governance.
Describes Democratic tariff disagreements, the president’s stance on a nonrevenue, nonprotection bill, and its impact on labor and manufacturers. Notes Hearst packing a meeting which was called off and warns conservative Democrats to monitor the Western state alignment ahead of a national convention.
Whitelaw Reid argues the Monroe doctrine has been carried far enough and should not extend to protecting South or Central American states from their debts. He asserts the United States will resist dismemberment or hostile nations settling on neighboring shores.
Representative Richard E Burke seeks to restrain canal commissioners and state officers from spending a canal appropriation. The petition claims funds only benefit pensioners and favored officials, with receipts decades ago exceeding expenses but current tolls far failing to cover costs. It calls for a thorough probe to reduce expenses to align with toll income.
Conservative Democrats say Hearst’s weak task for the Democratic nomination is exposed by active Hearst efforts at state conventions. Agents were at the Iowa Democratic Convention but no endorsement resolution was moved to avoid risk of failure.
A Charleston collector and a clergyman in Illinois denounce lynching as barbaric and inadequate punishment for crimes by Black men. They argue law must deliver harsher penalties, while warning lynching harms the community and fuels racial injustice.
The piece argues Missouri Republicans may win the state next election amid corruption revelations among Democratic officials. It notes a 40 000 Democratic plurality, past swings, and potential voter anger toward current leaders. It also mocks Democratic stubbornness and appeals to party loyalty.
The Republican Register of Galesburg recalls 1895 and 1896 when railroads faced hard times with receiverships and bankruptcies. It contrasts those days with today’s prosperity and rising wages, cautioning that per day wage gains are not the whole story of improvement in rail enterprise.
The text notes that despite small wage gains, working hours were cut by half yet now workers receive daily work all year. Aggregate annual earnings in most mechanical trades have doubled since 1896, with far more men able to work every day, a change described as the crucial outcome.
Topeka general passenger agent says railroads should not run Sunday trips. He notes Santa Fe handles weekday business and mail contracts compel regular Sabbath trains. The Sunday excursion trend continues despite opposition, with little impact on city trips in recent years.
The text suggests Mr. Fifer may not run for governor despite his popularity and political skill. It notes past governors like Oglesby and argues Fifer holds a federal post, making a bid unlikely with a year to go and many rivals. Still, if he entered, he would be a strong candidate.
Judge Thompson bars state treasurer from paying any part of last winter's canal improvement appropriation. Canal commissioners seek dissolution of the injunction, hoping for Supreme Court review. The suit delays funds this season and prompts calls for a full canal board investigation into alleged waste and self serving gains.
The game law aims to shield farmers from unlawful hunters who ignore state rules. After today any hunter on another's land must show a license, though no one may demand it by power alone. Citizens or officers may request proof to safeguard cattle and keep farms free from stray shots.
Obituary items note the deaths of John McGraw age 88 at his daughter Mrs. Ramsey’s home in Rock Island area, Barbara Schmidt age 66 in Rock Island, Anna Lindstrom born in Sweden in 1825, Al Young a longtime Moline barber and Mason, Louis Johnson age 50 in Milan, and assorted estate and probate actions including conservatorships and administrator appointments in Illinois counties.
June 16 probate items list executor and conservator reports approved. Guardianship and minor heirs proceedings include James E. Larkin appointment, oaths, and various guardian accounts approved. Estate inventories, private and public sales petitions granted. Ongoing safeguarding of minors and estates across several cases.
Mr and Mrs J Day visit Magician Lake with friends at Moline. The notice hints at a sale and a catalog offer for Catarrh Cure with a promotional claim.
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