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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
4
The text notes Bryan in Omaha tried to raise a new national issue but lacked a strong phrase. It contrasts Bran and Prvan, mentioning opposition to territorial expansion and the idea of worldwide coaling stations. It argues future policy will test whether the country adopts such a pole.
The speaker blasts Andrews changing parties from Republican to Prohibition and then Silver Democrat. The narration accuses him of flip flopping and claims his past allegiances shifted frequently across offices and tickets.
The piece mocks Democratic hopes on a presidential bid, notes Dewees’ record, and claims Vermont Republican ties and a split among Republicans. It suggests public support would collapse, leaving a united front for a candidate like Pewee, with insinuations about party lines and loyalty.
A large number of farmers in the vicinity plant sugar beets for testing. Seed is furnished by Deere Butterworth and S. S. Dasily. Ruger test results on beet quality will be conducted this fall. Fields are scattered across townships along the river bottom.
The Dispatch notes Alfred Bastiss is nominated for state Republican ticket as study superintendent of schools. It praises Bastiss as an able teacher with extensive experience and capable of elevating the office to a high character not seen since Dr. Edwards.
A historical report states the United States will emerge with a belt of islands across the world. It predicts annexations of Hawaii, and conquests or cessions of the Philippines and Canaries. Coaling stations are cited as the island vector of policy.
Levi Waterman of Geneseo is urged as a Democratic candidate for state senator. The Geneseo Arena reports he will not consent to run, despite pressure noted at the Rock Island senatorial contention on June 2 where the committee was to fill the place.
A historian notes that the discovery of wireless telegraphy before the current conflict would have left many papers short on telegraphic news, suggesting the war spurred rapid adoption of remote communication.
The piece speculates that editors could end the war in thirty days by conquering Cuba Porto Rico and Spain if needed yet notes none of them are in the army.
Wheat harvest began in southern Illinois on Tuesday in a major wheatgrowing region. Indicators point to one of the largest and finest crops ever, with harvest lasting two to three weeks and new wheat entering markets around July 1.
William Jennings Bryan spoke to about 4,000 people at the Southern Kansas Chautauqua in Winfield Kansas yesterday afternoon urging opposition to territorial acquisition.
The tenth semiannual Rock Island County Christian Endeavor convention met Friday at Memorial Christian church in Rock Island. President W T Kauphe led the opening. devotionals, hymns, and talks followed. Officers for the coming year included President H H Wolson and Miss Pearl Barnhart as Recording Secretary, with Miss Nellie Q Denelt as Treasurer.
Poem reflects on memory pictures hanging on a wall and the wish to claim life scenes kept in memory. The speaker recalls childhood smiles and a stalwart figure, expressing that someday these images will be retrieved from memory's hall. The piece meditates on memory, loss, and enduring personal scenes.
A weekly list of unclaimed letters at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending June 15. Names include MSS Anderson G Clark Clara Miss Jackson Chas Fuller Mrs Davie Halgren Mrs Martins I Olson Mrs Sarah Patterson Mrs Nellie Schell John Stanton Mrs George. Advertised letters must be requested by date of the list.
For over fifty years Mrs Wrkxston's Soornmxa Starr has been used by mothers for teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhea. A bottle sold by all druggists worldwide. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
From Thursday's Evening Dispatch the Rebekah lodge elected officers during a greeting last night Nobly Grand Mrs George W Free land Vice Grand Miss Fannie Cross secretary Mes Ulla Pester The three Rebekah lodges Davenport Boch Island and Moline plan a picnic at Linwood Springs on July 4 Doe Verne Swain will fetch the thers after arrival from Claten in the morning and the Cath of Wanena will escort them back in the evening
Noahs Ark in Moline advertises groceries tinware glassware crackers toys and notions claiming lowest prices in the three cities. The ad touts a new grocery department described as the finest and urges mail orders with stamps money orders or drafts and prepaid express shipping.
A vintage advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies and Hall's Catarrh Cure. It offers a hundred dollar reward for incurable cases and invites readers to request free circulars from FOS Onesty & Co. Also promotes Alaska travel deals via Rock Island Route agents.
Noah’s Ark in Moline advertises the lowest price for groceries among three cities. It claims customers can buy more goods for $5 here than for $6.50 at rivals. Call to confirm the offer.
Through tickets to North Pacific and Puget Sound points are on sale at the ROT. & 1. ticket office at the lowest rate ever offered.
Mitchell, just released from Newton where he enlisted with the Fourth Infantry, faced a fatal decision. He drew a revolver and killed himself as he prepared to depart for Jacksonville, Florida, amid a tense personal dispute with a girl and impending military service.
In Tacoma on June 16 James Bartlett shot and killed Clarence Emery and Tillie Millet at the Donnelly hotel where they were breakfasting in a private dining area. Bartlett then killed himself. Emery was a barkeeper aboard the steamship City of Seattle.
Madison, June 16. State bank examiner reports Wisconsin non national banks show total resources and liabilities at 51 149, a rise of 555,916 over six months. Loans and discounts amount to 2,209,539 with deposits around 48486 4 65. Cash reserve stands at 35 percent of total deposits, edging down since the previous report.
Madrid orders former Spanish officials to leave Canada as talks open for exchanging Lieutenant Hoggan and other prisoners captured when the Merrimac sank near Santiago de Cuba. Government authorizes Governor Bianco to discuss exchange terms.
The Epworth League convention opened with a devotional led by Rev. C. A. Albrechtson of Aurora. Officers were elected: President N. T. Wigren Galva. Past Vice President Reve C. G. Watlenias Andover. Second Vice President Magnus Nelson Geneva. Third Vice President Miss Tiannah Kneeberg Moline. Fourth Vice President Miss Mabel Metin Moline. Secretary Miss Selma Swanson Ratasea. Treasurer Dantel Pearson Anrora. Superintendent Lavaca TDoferen Moline. Delegates and guests enjoyed a Pack Think ride despite bad weather. A closing service and departures followed.
Reports from Chickamauga Park Georgia indicate recruiting offices are delivering full regiment quotas ahead of schedule. Recruits arrived yesterday and are being assigned promptly. Rifles totaling 740 are to arrive today from the Columbia arsenal, with three fourths of regiments expected to be fully equipped by week’s end. Dr. C R Gill arrives with Red Cross credentials and will establish a station. he vows to supply milk to silkholders. The army bakery expands capacity, while a runaway wagon injures several soldiers. Court martial trials are ordered for two soldiers on insubordination charges.
Marshal Moffatt attempted to arrest James Gilmart in a coal mine area when Gilmart resisted and stabbed Moffatt multiple times. Gilmart was badly injured as well from blows during the assault. The prisoner will be held in the city for safekeeping. Also reported Young Wheelman Killed by a Horse in Milwaukee: Joseph Rice 8 rode bicycle into path of a hungry driven by J Hogan. he struck him on the head fracturing the skull and he died later.
The Chicago market shows hog receipts and varied price ranges for pigs and heavy packing goods. Cattle values span from choice to common, with fed western steers and stockers listed, while sheep and lambs show steady quotes and spring lambs noted in the day’s estimates.
A Rock Island reader presents a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and improved function. The account notes slug gish kidneys and dark urine, says relief followed after using the pills, and urges readers to visit Wm. Clendenin's drug store for the product, with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
Annual financial statement of W R Carey supervisor of Hampton Rock Island county Illinois for year ending March 20 1808 sworn June 16 1898 lists receipts including dog tax town tax delinquent tax and town collector Irvin S Coz as sources and notes expenditures details as recorded with totals and dates.
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