Government ownership of telegraph debated in early history
In a conversation with C R Ainsworth, he recalled the first telegraph message from Baltimore to Washington and noted that his father and many Whigs favored government buyout to run telegraphs. Democrats opposed and the system stayed private. He said if the nation had taken control earlier, messages might be cheaper and broader, but now government ownership seems unlikely though future changes could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Baltimore
Washington
Hearst Likely to Lead Free Silver Democrats in Iowa
Muscatine's Rinehart predicts Iowa Free-Silver Democrats will back Hearst as presidential candidate. He says platform adoption faces a fight but gains among counties with over 400 delegates, and Hearst could win New York California and the solid South if nominated. Boles may oppose yet mass delegates favor free coinage.
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Bryan Democrats
Iowa
Kansas City
Free-Silver Democrats
Rinehart
Muscatine
Boles
Hearst
New York
California
South
Mr. Rinehart
Freesilver Party
England's Campaign for Protection and Zollverein Debate
An analysis describes England moving toward protectionism under Chamberlain and Balfour with a plan for a fiscal union with colonies. It notes proposed duties on grain and imports, a possible pension redistribution, and political disruption as a broad campaign of education unfolds over years.
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England
Champberlain
Balfour
Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Aiterret
United States and Britain clash over trade supremacy
A discussion of imperial reciprocity and commercial policy compares the American system with England’s. The Daily Telegraph suggests Britain could seek favorable terms with the United States under a broader free trade approach, while cautioning against retaliatory moves that would strain principles and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
America
The
Daily Telegraph
Chamberlain
Washington
Indiana Anti-Saloon League Plans Fourth of July
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League publicized a coordinated effort led by Miss Carrie Styer to make July 4 celebrations patriotic and moral. Plans include patrols in front of saloons, mass remonstrance signings against licenses, parades in thirty counties, and staged moral-lesson displays. The campaign targets Hamilton, Tipton, Cass, Miami, Wabash and Howard counties with Methodist support and county-wide canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
League
Kokomo
Northern Indiana
Hamilton
Tipton
Cass
Miami
Wabash
Howard
Postmaster General Considers Revisions To County Post Office Notices
Postmaster General Payne questions the wisdom of a prior order requiring that the licenses of persons on free delivery routes be posted in country post offices. He seeks advice and discussion as protests from country merchants and weekly newspapers flow in. Merchants claim mail order stores from big cities are copying addresses and flooding rural areas with catalogs and literature. Newspapers argue that city weeklies are encroaching on rural lists as a result.
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Payne
Ad Payne
Mail order threat to rural retailers warned by official
Officials warn rural customers face higher costs and lack of product examination from get rich quick mail order houses. Legitimate city dealers argue price advantages cannot beat local rural retailers. Postal service urged to curb mail order lists and direct mail to country communities.
A Vermil lion S D Republican on summer travel and health
Will Chamberlain cites heat as a tough battle for farmers and city dwellers. He argues summer life is bearable with good health, promoting prudent vacations only if affordable and voluntary, and notes Illinois health as favorable for those with asthma or consumption, advising not to rush back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Chamberlain
Lion
S. D. Republican
Sol
Granger
Anon
Illinois
Union
Canada-US Joint Commission Hope Recedes
Reciprocal hopes for a Canada United States joint commission have been abandoned as Canada leans toward British preferential treatment for imports. Washington sources say a Canada US accord may take two years to finalize with uncertain chances of approval, leaving Canada cautious but still advantaged by a future reciprocity.
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High Joint Commission
Canada
Joint Commission
Toronto
Chamberlain
Washington
England
United States
Merry
Public opinion as labor strike arbiter, Darrow notes
Clarence Darrow argues public sentiment determines strike outcomes with unions thriving when supported. The Rockford Star cites that no major strike succeeds without broad public approval and notes coal minors’ dispute as a tested example of public support shaping labor fate.
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Clarence Darrow
The
Rockford Star
Organised labor urged to wiser course in crisis
A newspaper column argues that public opinion rejects frivolous strikes and warns of a looming crisis in U S labor unions. It calls for sane counsel, firm rebuke of foolish action, and unity to promote efficiency and equity, asking Clarence Darrow and leaders to guide their followers toward constructive reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clarence Darrow
Organized Labor
District judicial election shows polling split and party tensions
In the district race voters displayed loyalty drift as Carter and Scott battled amid party tensions. Moline voters tallied 1717 votes and Rock Island 1617, with Carter carrying Moline but Scott gaining in Rock Island. disputes around Judge Gest and Carter seed future party divisions.
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BBP
Wily Scott
Moline
Carter
Rock Island
Scott
Judge Gest
English unions oppose Chamberlain free trade plan
Principal labor leaders in England including Bell Crooks and To Be Hardie resist Chamberlain's free trade proposal as harmful to workers. C B Shaw supports Chamberlain claiming proposals would lift life standards across the empire. All signs point to a major political clash over the new departure.
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England
Messrs. Bell
Crooks
To Be Hardie
Chamberlain
C. B Shaw
Marriage Licenses Listed For Quad City Area Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Moline Davenport Rock Island and surrounding areas including Leopold DeJaegher with Emma Ver atraete George N Campbell with Pearl Pate Albert S Hamilton with Anna Bersell William Mohr with Pearl Hayes Walter J Cooley with Nellie Weir Emil Isaacson with Augusta Albena Ingelson George Stimuts with Essie Downing Henry Woodworth Clum with Anna Bernhardt William A Barty with Mae Kelley Carl Julius Thoeming with Mabel Ohlweiler Willttienie with Matthey and Howard E Griffin with Sadie Carnaghan in various towns across Illinois and Iowa
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Leopold DeJaegher
Emma Veratraete
Moline
George N. Campbell
Pearl Pate
Sears
Albert S. Hamilton
Manistique
Mich
Anna Bersell
Rock Island
William Mohr
Pearl Hayes
Hampton
Walter J. Cooley
Port Byron
Nellie Weir
Davenport
Emil Isaacson
Augusta Albena Ingelson
George Stimuts
Grenell
Kas
Essie
Local social notes and high school plays in Rock Island and Moline
Friday visitors from Waukegan join Mrs Vinto while seniors stage She Stoops to Conquer under Miss Kelsey. Golf tournament at the arsenal draws few entrants. Mrs Williams wins with 24 handicap and 111 net. General Bell arrives to command at Fort Leavenworth. Numerous engagements, weddings, and travels mark the week, including many local families and alumni from Augustana Conservatory and Moline high school.
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Wagner
Kelsey
Arsenal
G. T. Williams
Rock Island
J. Franklin Bell
Chicago
Castleman
Postlewaite
Kent
St. Louis
M.F Hanley
Minneapolis
Anna Conklin
Binghampton
N. Y
T. J. Buford, Jr
St. Paul
Weed
Muscatine
Brady
Dubuque
L. M. Allen
James Graham
General Bell
Fort Leavenworth Arsenal
General Service and Staff College
Kentucky
Leavenworth
Mrs Ewing Leaves Uniontown for Home After Visit
Mrs Ewing of Uniontown Pennsylvania left for home after visiting her mother Mrs D B Arrel and sister Mrs B H Quick for several weeks. Harmony camp of Royal Neighbors drew 442 people on its Memorial day excursion to Peoria despite bad weather. Mrs R B Laurie departed yesterday to visit friends in the south. Robert Smith of Cambridge, well known here, was in the city this morning. home state and occupation unclear due to torn text.
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George Noyes, Jr
Barnard & Leas
Peoria
Esther Marie
A. P. Brandt
John Fayville
Moline
George R. Noyes
Fifth Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Brandt
Chas. J. Peterson
Norwalk
Pittsburg
Cleveland, O
Fred B. Watt
Moliner
Dallas
Tex
Texas Moline Plow Co
Fred
Kansas City
St. Louis
Mrs. Ewing
Uniontown
D. B. Arrel
B. H. Quick
Harmony Camp
R. B. Laurie
Robert ‘Smith
Cambridge
Chic State Beg
Vpiano
Carnival City Packet adds Silver Crescent to Burlington trade
The Carnival City Packet Co. will place a second boat in the Burlington Rock Island packet trade to alternate with the Heled Blair. Starting Saturday June 6 the steamer Silver Crescent, owned by the company and previously in the Burlington Keokuk trade, will begin running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival City Packet Co
Burlington-Rock Island
Heled Blair
Silver Crescent
Company
Burlington-Keokuk
Union Mission fire reports arson at Aiken Street home
A fire at the Suyis homestead on Aiken Street in South Rock Island is suspected arson. Residents were alerted as flames damaged the property and investigators began reviewing evidence to determine a motive.
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Union ‘Mission
Suyis
Aiken Street
South Rock Island
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San Antonio
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Galesburg
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Macomb
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Deere & Co
Poole
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Troy
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Oscar Rose
Varna
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Moline Plow Co
F. G. Allen
Helen Huntoon
Grace Huntoon
Mc Viners
Carl Thoeming
Mabel Ohlweiler
Jacob Ohlweiler
D. L. McNary
Wm. Ohlweiler
Edna Albrecht
Harry Thoening
Clara Schneider
William Trone
Anna Matthey
Fred Matthey
South Park
C. A. Mennicke
William Matthey
Maggie Raithel
Mra. Trone
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George W. Ross
East Moline Company
Sixth Avenue
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