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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
5
The act creates five city departments: public affairs, accounts and finances, public health and safety, streets and public improvements, and public property. The mayor becomes ex officio head of public affairs, with each department led by a designated commissioner to ensure accountability and efficient conduct of city business.
The city under the commission plan must publish monthly pamphlets with receipts and expenses and a council summary for public access. An official daily or weekly newspaper will be designated by competitive bid, with local circulation considered, and annual audits published. A penalty applies for overspending by the council or commissioners.
The article outlines recall and initiative rules including 75 percent petition thresholds, council appointment if a recalled official resigns within five days, and elections 30 to 40 days after failure to resign. It also details ordinance submission by petition, timing with general elections, and protections against repeal or amendment without a public vote.
The article reviews Representative Longworth of Ohio arguing for the lumber schedule at a League of Republican clubs event in Washington. He contrasts the Payne law with the Dingley schedule, notes ore duties, and contends the Payne plan lowers lumber duties from $2 to $1.25, easing a burden on home builders.
The Washington Post credits Senator Elkins for a candid approach to price concerns while noting that market forces, not Congress, set prices. It argues supply and demand govern costs, with sellers pushing highs and buyers resisting, leading to automatic price equalization as essential goods drift downward through natural trends.
The text argues against congressional price interference and trade regulation. It stresses that laws should ensure fair competition and a square deal for buyers and sellers. It warns that price manipulation by Congress would be dangerous ground for trade law.
The piece argues that Western civilization declines due to lack of parental reverence. It claims American youths disrespect parents, citing crowded streetcars with elderly riders standing while younger men sit. It warns family chaos breeds social anarchy in the nation.
A Viola meeting urged residents to buy 25000 dollars in bonds and provide a cash bonus to secure a right of way for a Rock Island Southern stub line linking Monmouth to Viola and nearby cities. Alexis also pursues 50000 dollars in bonds to back a similar stub line project.
Robert Lea, who joined the Moline Otis Elevator Co plant from Chicago, is promoted to run the Quincy Engine Works after its purchase. The Quincy plant makes upright and Corliss engines and will employ at least 509 workers. Lea departs when a successor for Moline is chosen, likely from the Chicago office.
At the Swedish Olive lodge meeting, owners on the Fifth avenue and Thirteenth street corner discussed a $3000 lodge share for a widening project. No action was taken, but a vote is expected next week as the potential benefit cited contrasts with a roughly $40,000 damage to the Gus Lindwall property from the widening. Alexander Stromberg has moved to a new home at 403 Fifth Avenue.
James Desmond of Kewanee is identified as the man found dead in the Silvis yards after a switch engine incident. Oliver Smith, foreman, died when he fell between cars while trying to raise a coupling pin. coroner’s inquest censures railway upkeep. Desmond planned to go to New York, left a widow and seven children.
Observer Shelter reports April this year set a new record for high and overall warmth. A March high of 84 degrees and an April record of 87 degrees are noted, with the month surpassing normals by about two degrees. Precipitation reached 3.69 inches, with 13 clear, 6 partly cloudy and 11 cloudy days.
Arnold Liedtke aged 65, son of Max Liedtke of 1633 Thirty-first Street Rock Island, died at St Anthony's Hospital at 6:30 p m Saturday from burns after falling into a tub of boiling water while playing at home in the afternoon.
Louis Koell a 25 year old Davenport resident attempted suicide on a Rock Island passenger train en route from Minneapolis to Davenport. He stabbed himself in the heart with a jackknife in the smoking car at Waverly Junction Iowa and died before aid could reach him. A Minneapolis to Davenport ticket and a bank book showing $155 balance were found on his person.
The city council passed an ordinance to condemn a ten foot wide strip along the south side of Fifth Avenue from Fifteenth to Eighteenth Street to widen the thoroughfare to seventy feet. A majority of Fifth Avenue frontage owners between Twelfth and Fifteenth sought similar widening from Twelfth to Eighteenth Street as one measure. The council may repeal if a later hearing approves the larger project. The Seventh Street widening petition was referred for report. The city would contribute about 124 dollars to macadamizing Seventh Street. an extra 76 dollars funds Chief O M Bisant’s travel to the police chiefs convention in Birmingham.
The city of Moline plans a 100000 bond issue approved at the spring election and faces a broad market. A rep from Halsey Co of Chicago and New York met with officials Monday night as bids will wait until proper advertising. The city’s strong finances suggest a wide bidder field and a competitive sale.
Mayor Olson names standing committees as seven appointments are confirmed. Health inspector Edward Jones among reappointments. flowers and gifts accompany the organizational ceremony with aldermen receiving tokens from various wards.
Miss Fannie Cross formerly of this city, died April 17 in Ann Arbor hospital after pneumonia. She leaves behind parents Mrs Beany Swim and others, and had lived in South Haven and Palo Alto areas with friends remaining in the locality.
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