Local Option Debate Splits Illinois House Amid Secret Meetings
The Illinois House debates local option with a committee substitute rejected for a Browne bill seen as liquor friendly. Critics warn of secret meetings and star chamber tactics while urging open proceedings and stronger public accountability. The piece also raises concerns about naval inferiority and the risk of inviting conflict with Japan.
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League
Inofs
Illinois
House
Browne
LaSalle
Ohio
Minority Representation and Liquor Influence in the House
The author argues minority representatives are often unaccountable to constituents and act to please party bosses and liquor interests. Voters rarely control nomination and influence, leaving leadership to a few officials who can sway legislature regardless of district wishes.
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Tustt
Werts
Thi
Who Has The Swag In Mayor Olson Campaign Speech
A critical reading of Mayor Olson’s convention remarks questions funding sources and intended spending. The speaker demands specifics on what will be controlled in the city and who finances the campaign, urging transparency about money behind Olson buttons and campaign frills.
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Olson
Republican Party
People's Party
Tuief
Owen
Dahomey
Legislative evils and the voter league probe
The publicity bureau of the Legislative Voters' League urges scrutiny of lawmakers in Potestihy. Three evils are named as the focus of the drive, with emphasis on public accountability and reform measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Voters’ League
Gbannon
The Need of a Navy and Pacific Strategy
Naval experts urge precaution in base placement and fleet deployment to deter Japan. They argue against concentrating power in Honolulu and favor maintaining a strong reserve fleet to threaten Japan, even if it means risking other territories.
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America
Japan
Honolulu
Philippines
Walch
Mayor’s bid favoritism on Sixteenth avenue paving alleged
A city report accuses Mayor Olson of steering Sixteenth avenue paving to McCarthy Improvement by not opening Barber Asphalt’s bid and starting work the day after accepting the lower bid. It suggests an improper understanding between the mayor and McCarthy, noting the quick turnaround and near-estimate bid.
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Sixteenth Avenue
McCarthy Improvement Company
Barber Asphalt Company
Barber Asphult Company
Tere
Tillmans Frank Statement Draws Southern Criticism
A Richmond Times Dispatch piece accuses Senator Tillman of a uproarious stunt as he tours the South and the North collecting pay for speeches on race. The report quotes Tillman declaring he loves to tell Yankees the truth about Negroes and Filipinos and to charge listeners 50 to 75 cents. The critique notes the senator’s recent public record and questions his motives.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Senator Tillman
South
Tillman
Union
Northern era pays to hear him speak
A brief item notes that supporters paid money to hear a northern era figure speak, reflecting the public interest and fundraising activity surrounding the event.
Prevention of Injury in the Industrial System
The American Federationist reviews The Industrial Berap Heap noting 575000 annual injuries in the United States, with 15000 killed. The Iron Trade Review calls the data credible but warns of exaggeration from distribution. It urges practical protection devices and cautions against overreliance on new laws. It mentions a bill in the Illinois legislature to increase protection.
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American Federationist
United States
Iron Trade Review
Illinois
Ridiculous Moline Water Controversy Over Steel and Wire Plant Claim
An employee of the American Steel and Wire Co visits Moline claiming the city's water is satisfactory. The piece notes questionable expertise, a chemical test showing undesirable contaminants, and widespread reports of a musty taste and poor quality prior to the test. Since the controversy, water quality has reportedly improved.
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Moline
American Steel and Wire Company
Jennings
Arsenal Men May Secure Reimbursement Under New Law
Rock Island arsenal employees who lost private property in a December 6 1904 fire at the storehouse have been notified that a congressionally approved reimbursement bill became law on February 27. The measure covers about forty claimants who lent property valued from 260 to 40 dollars, totaling roughly 1200 dollars. Claimants should write to B F Harper, War Department auditor, with proof of identity to receive reimbursement.
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Rock Island Arsenal
B. F Harper
War Department
Cold Comfort in Party's Caucuses Offices
In a terse report the article notes limited enthusiasm and cautious planning as party caucus meetings convene. It highlights disputed strategy, cautious fundraising, and cautious messaging ahead of upcoming elections.
Residents Nominate Aldermen Amid Sluggish Caucuses
The Peoples Party caucuses on March fourteen named aldermen for all wards with minimal contest. Only the Seventh ward saw a clear margin as Al Douglas led George Hamlet. Mayor Olson whispered to block Pete Olson in the Fifth ward while Day urged reelection policies in the First ward.
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People's Party
al. Douglas
George Hamlet
Ryan
William Ebeling
Ted"Fogelstrom
Olson
Pete Olson
Pete
Billy
Coryn
Henry Hansen
Henry
Axel Brimberg
Gust Holm
Doc. Meyer
Hugh Carlin
Frits Muench
John Wood
Nathan Rylander
Peter Olson
Peter
Wiliam Warren
Christison
Christigon
M. W. Battles
Oscar Hogberg
Aundrew Stamp
W. H. Christison
P. Hicks
Frank
Bevanthe
Henry Vierich
Frank Gustafson
Douglas
Convention Delegates and Caucus Oddities Amid City Ward Politics
A crowded caucus details nominations for alderman and delegates across wards. Ed Brown leads motions while Doc provides comic remedies. Delegates tally operations, with William Warren favored for collector and Al Douglas named for alderman in Bevanth ward.
New Mitchell Runabout Joins Moline Car Boom
Dr. A H Arp buys a two cylinder Mitchell runabout delivered Sunday. Local dealers report unprecedented spring demand with five carloads in seven days and numerous orders across Moline and nearby cities. Total investment near fifty thousand dollars as buyers await more machines this season.
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Moline
A. H. Arp
Mitchell
Tae Buck Automobile Co
Molinera
Moline Automobile Co
Weere-Clark Automobile Co
Moline Pump Co
Former Moline Girl Dies in Phoenix at 34
Mrs Adolf Menken formerly Miss May Murray born in Moline and raised there died Sunday in Phoenix Arizona from consumption. She married five years ago and lived in Chicago for ten years. At death she was 34. Remains arrived in Chicago for interment.
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Adolf Menken
May Murray
Moline
Phoenix
Arizona
Chicago
Twelfth Avenue
Thirteenth Stret
Dewend Family Mourns Loss in Collinwood Ohio
C F Dewend of the Dewend Kuschmann Furniture Co. received word of his mother s death at age six years at her home in Collinwood Ohio. Mr Dewend departed for Collinwood Saturday evening to attend the funeral.
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C. F. Dewend
Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture Co
Collinwood
Ohio
Dewand
Svenlig
Special Meeting to Increase Deere-Clark Stock to 150000
Public notice states a stockholders meeting at Deere-Clark Motor Car Company in Moline Illinois on April 16 1907 at 2 30 pm to vote on increasing capital stock to 150000. Signed by C H Deere president and C B Child secretary.
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UBLIC
Deere-Clark Motor Car
Comany
Moline
C. H. Deere
C. B. Child
Wkyit
Vacuum Vapor Company
Salt Corporation
Sald
Moline Vacuum Vapor Heating. Company
Moline Vacuum Vapor Heating Company
Minnots
Rook
Island County
Ilinois
Bz Toles
Jon Joniey
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Judiciary Committee
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Arsenal
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Theodore Fogelatrom
Charles H Elmer
Charles Frost
W H Christison
Theodore Charlberg
Albert Nelson
Axel Lundholm
Wm. Bobke
R. C . Meyer
A. Bartlett
A. A Samuels
M W Battles
D Hicks
George Reeves
Alvin Youngren
Doc
Meyer
Ward
Theo. Charlberg
Coryn Elliot Charlberg
Justus
Johnson Oaris
Mueller AF
Lockhart
Befflandt John
Dey John, Dyer
John Tetgens
Oscar Lindine
Amil
Nelson
Steinke
Paul Bergendahl
Henry ‘Hansen
Gast Helm
Gust En Ed Nelson
Ed Jones
Alphonse Cant Rueben Youngren
Wm. Johnson S. Hammerquist
Fred Sondeen
Warren Nelson
William Bohke
Theodore Hass
George Morris
Charles Creutz
Amuels
Ed Shalow
Louis Beck
Third Ward
Chas. Goldstein
Oscar Larson
Cas] Larson
John Anderson
Arthur Pears
Bert Peal
John Foley
Rosenberg
Art
Ostlund
Carl Jacobson
Pierce Axel Lundholm
Chas
Erickson
George Morgan
Johnson Antona
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Fritz Swanson
William Bergren
William Hedin Ben Thomas Chas. Lindquist
Henry Pierman
William Wilcox
Louis Hanson
Magnus Olson
A A Samuels
F H Muench
Edgar Owens J H. Wood
Arthur Colberg
Frank Pierman
Olof Hanson
Gust Erickson
Robert Carlson
Herman Albers
Leonard Sundquist
Clifford Owens
Charles Carlson
John Bergendah
Christ Jones
Hans Schwark
Tom Welsh Jr
M W. Battles
Don Stewart
Charles Kuehl
Robert Thornton
Charles Bloom
Andrew Stamp
Eli de Reu J A. Swensen Gust Lage
August Link
Anton van Buren
Crane
Wm. Courtney
James Hasson
Fred Volkman
R. Glenn C Christopher Dan Johnson
D. Hicks
Oh. Christison
Art Abrahamson H Dierks
Thornton Geo. Hasson
W Byck
Enos Hanson
Seventh Ward
Henry Vlerich
Chap Church
F T Windle
Frank Peterson
Nat Reeves
Herman Streed
Frank Gustafson Gustalson
Wm. Edwards
Hedin
Geo
Hamlet Chas. Tambur
Peter Sinclair
W. Regenberg
J H. Mcneever
Ed. Brown
Al.’s
Dispatch
Charles Rost
Charlie
Fred Reimers
Ed Brown
Don Leach
Tri-City
Fey
DR. Arp
E. H
Harry Ainsworth
John W. Good
W. L. Velie
Walter Rosenfield
G. F. Huntoon
Toledo
F. Q. Allen
G. A. Stephens
C. R. Stephens
Cc. F. Dewend
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