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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
4
A discussion argues public dances threaten morals, urging a nominal license to police dance halls for supervision. Milwaukee adopts the plan, others consider similar steps, with Kalamazoo Gazette noting dances can tempt youth and erode virtue. Constraints target youth exposure and the need for lawful control.
The article weighs appointing versus electing county commissioners. It notes Iowa practice of party nominations and primaries, railroads' potential influence, and argues Illinois should keep governor appointments to avoid undue convention interference. It compares two year versus six year terms and questions long term impacts on governance.
The Manufacturers Record of Baltimore surveyed over 400 leading manufacturers and business men who foresee strong, widespread activity in the near future. They credit rising farm prosperity, higher wages, and increased production while warning that transportation limits could curb growth if policy fosters distrust.
Reports from Shanghai indicate American missionaries seek unity of effort and church union, with Methodist Presbyterian and Disciple schools already pooling resources. Across fields, denominations press toward broader union, while foreign work shows stronger momentum than domestic efforts.
A reader questions Jamestown Virginia’s existence and size noting no post office there today. The piece traces Jamestown to the historic James City site on the James River once expected to flourish but now faded from maps and memory.
The article argues railroads must expand capacity as demand grows. It notes overloaded lines, larger locomotives, and longer trains. Coal cars have increased from ten tons to four times that weight, with sixfold capacity cars on the horizon to replace smaller ones.
The article cites H Harriman predicting major railroad changes within ten years including heavier rails, a six foot gauge, and larger locomotives. It argues freight cars will be all steel, two feet wider and higher, longer, lighter, boosting capacity and cutting transport costs while grades and tunnels are widened to handle increased loads.
The Davenport Democrat editorial asserts that per capita meat intake reaches 179 pounds yearly, citing statistician John Roberts of the Agricultural Department. It notes Americans consume higher priced foods due to affluence and reflects on happiness versus diet while hinting at tariff changes under Democratic administrations.
The Florida legislature voided the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments and voted to disfranchise Black citizens, citing constitutional grounds. The piece recalls South Carolina’s 1882 tariff nullification era as context, noting the broader tension between state actions and federal authority and alleging slavery as the root cause. It mentions possible Supreme Court review rather than secession.
The piece discusses a court case challenging the constitutionality of amendments affecting Black suffrage. It argues the ruling will reach the root issue of voting rights, noting prior state attempts to bar Black voters but claiming no decision has invalidated the original grant of the vote until now.
A citywide clean up is urged with support from the Woman's club and schools. Residents are asked to extend front yard efforts to back yards alleys and sidewalks, creating a contagious standard of cleanliness that spreads through neighborhoods. The piece stresses collective action and neighborly example to maintain a high city standard.
The Dispatch weighs in on allegations about county and state almshouses and charitable institutions. It cautions against assuming cruelty from the display of shackles and notes modern methods show progress, while acknowledging rare abuses and the need for fair representation of these facilities.
The article notes Lieutenant Governor Sherman’s anticipated actions sparking activity as Chicago charter supporters led by Mayor Busse push to repeal the state Sunday law for Chicago. It frames the confrontation as a deliberate strategic move in a broader charter debate.
The article portrays Mr. Sherman resisting plans to make Sunday a Parisian holiday and to insert such a provision into a charter. He speaks to lawmakers, opposing open Sunday, and urges maintaining Sunday as a national tradition. His efforts are praised as curbing Chicago's legislative power and advancing moral leadership.
The debate over a thousand-dollar liquor license centers on revenue. Brewers will keep all current locations, maintaining monopolies, while neighborhoods won’t vanish. Voter turnout decides the outcome. active supporters must show up to ensure passage.
In a state campaign debate, Mr Pattison leads Democrats to push local option while Mr Bryan supports initiative and referendum as essential to the platform. Bryan asserts no true Democrat resists these measures and would make them a core plank.
The piece quotes Illinois Democratic leaders led by Douglas Pattison arguing for local option against liquor interests. It cautions that opposing local option risks wrecking the party, urging moderation and adherence to democratic principles and the will of the people.
A collage of humorous lines and wordplay from various papers. Jokes about Alfa Alfalfa, a physical wreck, museum style captions, and smart quips about marriage, philosophy, and daily life. Light, era tone with multiple one liners and puns.
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