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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
4
The Dispatch lauds Moline for adding a first class hotel to the city and reducing travel to Davenport or Rock Island for samples and lodging. It notes the end of a long-standing anomaly and urges local support while predicting a future first class opera house to replace the lost venue.
President Roosevelt reached Washington and ordered a comprehensive, searching probe into Post Office Department affairs. Postmaster General Payne backs the effort, pursuing facts over sensationalism. Seven arrests have been made and officials dismissed as investigations proceed.
A middle aged Roads farmer links quick marriage to proving marriage is not a failure and compares it to good roads. He cites Gallia County Ohio bonds issued to macadamize roads, totaling 335000 dollars for 153 miles of splendid roads, with tax impact only 25 cents per hundred dollars valuation.
Officials urge Rock Island County to implement a systematic and scientific road program. The message predicts early benefits and argues that future generations will approve the wisdom of this approach.
Secretary Wilson, back in Washington after a western tour, testifies that westerners are overwhelmingly for Roosevelt. He cites trust busts, railroad cases, coal strike relief, strong navy, army reorganization, militia reform, and open door policy as reasons for support.
The Chicago Waiters Union refuses arbitration with hotels and restaurants, insisting on a signed scale. Older unions seek to curb the strike wave, urging adherence to contracts while employers organize substitutes as food service risk grows. The federation has invited Gompers to help halt the labor wave.
Officials report a $120 million rise in savings deposits over six years, signaling broad prosperity. The piece links higher deposits to lower borrowing costs, cites past prosperity under Harrison and McKinley era policies, and urges continued support for savings expansion.
A historical editorial argues the protective tariff under the Republican program rebuilt industry after four years of recession. It credits factory reopening, job creation, rising bank deposits, and a strong dollar, while warning against free trade and a return to 1893 tariff experiments. The piece links money quality to prosperity and notes Democratic voices diverging on asset currency.
Local merchants proud of city efforts to decorate for the Odd Fellows gathering. Visitors left with pleasant memories and urged creation of a pocket souvenir booklet showing factories arsenal East Moline and New Shops to promote the city and its industries.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports the Democratic plank for Indiana emphasizes monetary policy as the solution to economic issues. It asserts the party recognizes the growth of standard money and its impact, presenting a comprehensive economic stance with no gaps identified.
The Times questions if farmers are sleeping as they note a seven year run of prosperity under Republican rule. The piece contrasts past Democratic hardship from 1893 to 1897 with current high wages and strong demand, predicting farmers will vote to maintain the status quo. The call is to watch the farmer become active on election day.
President Roodatdlt and other officials reportedly reject railroad passes while traveling the country. The piece argues passes influence officials, noting he pays his own fares and remains free to act officially. Railroads are depicted as business minded and scrutinizing passes for potential returns.
The article argues for a sensible Fourth of July in Moline with joy and rational limits. It notes the Chicago Tribune’s historical list of casualties from cannon and dynamite crackers and warns these devices injure users and bystanders with loud shocks and danger to the nervous system.
The text notes many places for pleasant Fourth activities and baseball games, but urges avoiding explosives that maim and kill. It says the mayor will issue a proclamation banning cannon crackers and hopes all observe the rule.
The decision bars clubs in prohibition towns from obtaining liquor licenses, labeling them evasion devices akin to blind pigs. It may close clubs in license towns or raise city revenues, while profitable clubs will continue selling liquor but with tax, altering revenue streams and the club model.
Washington reports a continuation of drought through late June with heat waves and low rainfall. Disturbances cross the continent June 18 to 22 and again late June, bringing high temperatures and limited rain. Corn crops face stress. showers may follow toward month’s end with a shift to cooler, wetter weather.
Watertown June 18 an abundant water supply was reached at 1391 feet on hospital grounds and drilling was stopped. The article notes the value of a steady water source for the institution and lists community updates including visits, real estate moves, employment, and social calls among residents and visitors.
List of marriages shows Fred H. Wells and Emma J. Johnson of Moline. Edwin R. Dade and Mary McConochie of Rock Island. August F. Hillstrom of Chicago and Augusta J. Gustafson of Moline. Robert W. Brookman of Andalusia and Cora M. Schneider of Taylor Ridge. Julius W. Krell and Mildred F. Sauerermann of Rock Island. Rolla A. Davis of Raymond, Missouri and Ina Boughton of Rock Island. Ian Mayer and Lola R. Boyer of Illinois. A G Johnson and Georgia E. Aikers of Glebtiae, Texas.
Springfield June 15 Special The canvassing board declares Guy C. Scott of Aledo elected judge of the Fourth supreme judicial district by a margin over Judge Carter. Carter, age 44, says he will accept the result despite friends urging a contest. The Republican committee debated contesting but left the decision to a five member executive panel.
Ridgeview residents report guests from Moline and Joslin visiting this week. Mrs Stitt returns from Kansas after visiting Harry Larman in Walker station. Elmer David of Joslin and the Rev Wm Story of Moline were seen in the area. John Devinney Jr house projects progress as Almindinger builds and starts new homes.
List of names of letters advertised at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending June 18 1903. Names include Mrs Ruby Anderson Geo Kerns Arkdbauer Hiram Bartley James Bothan E D Butts R N Curd Geo Davidson H Demerett Rev J W Hagger Albert Hearne Frank Housel Charley Johnson J E Johnson Oscar A Johansson E Keeley E L Larson C Magoth C Magnuson W B Martenssen Nils Morris John Morganroth Frank Nilsen John Oleson James Stevens C T Taylor Mr and Mrs G B Tubbs Mrs Emma Warner W B White ER D Wilson Mrs Nellie Wood W GEO H M'Kinley P M
Fragmentary market notes list commodities including oats dairy butter cheese and onions with scattered prices and times. The text includes distorted vendor names and unclear figures but references a sale or price roundup in Moline with multiple entries and a late afternoon quote.
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