Republican Ticket Promises Clean City Governance
The piece endorses May or Skinner and a slate of judges William H. Gest Frank D. Ramsay and Emory C. Graves. It urges Maline residents to back enforcement of saloon limits, defend the mayor, and support a bureau that aims to curb vice while stressing education and fair opportunity for Black postal workers amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Gest
Frank D. Ramsay
Emory C. Graves
Skinner
Shinner
Wideang
Maline
Belive
Davenport
Rock Island
Baye
Moline
Supreme Court Upholds Southern Ballot Restrictions
The U S Supreme Court sustains a lower court ruling in Giles v Alabama, ruling federal courts lack jurisdiction over voter eligibility disputes tied to southern Jim Crow laws. The decision signals states may disfranchise Black voters through educational or grand father clauses, unless Congress acts to alter representation by voter count.
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Supreme Court
South
A J Giles
Aonegro
Alabama
Registration Board
Circuit Court of the
United States
United States Court
Giles
Congress
Federal Court
Department to close rural route over race objections
The post office department halted a rural route from Gallatin Tennessee after white residents objected to a Black carrier. Three top exam results were Black men. the first resigned, the second alleged threats by masked men, and the office remains closed with the postmistress drawing pay while assurances of protection are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice
Gallatin
Tennessee
Indianola
Keokuk dams could unlock Mississippi power potential
A Keokuk meeting discussed damming the Mississippi to create a slack water pond near Burlington and generate vast power for factories and railroads. Engineers favor the plan, anticipating electricity replacing coal for locomotives and reducing smoke, with further dams likely upriver as demand grows.
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Keokuk
Missappi
Kreporth
Brurington
Board of Government Engineers
Mavera
Keoki
Vo Thra
Eis
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Capitalists Buy Lyndon Land for Power Dam Project
Three Morrison capitalists secured rights at Lyndon by purchasing land on Get both sides of the river to build a dam and develop waterpower. They plan to supply electric power to suburban roads and railroads, with other dams planned along Rock River. The venture aims for long term profits despite years to realize returns.
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Morrison
Lyndon
Plac
Rock River
Lyndon Power
Cleveland’s candidacy stance described in Atlanta editorials
The Atlanta Banner letter questions Grover Cleveland’s as yet unclear presidential bid. It notes he avoids explicit refusal or acceptance of a fourth nomination, stating only not desiring to carry the democratic banner again since leaving office, a claim deemed insincere by the writer.
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Cleveland
Atlanta, Banner
Seymour Plots Nomination While Expected to Decline
The text notes Seymour prepared for nomination and many delegates expect he would decline, yet he never does. It suggests Cleveland could accept the nomination in this letter or interview, and predicts a split in the party could force a Cleveland nomination if factions nominate Bryan opposed by another side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Cleveland
Bryan
Scott's Political Scheming for Supreme Court Seat
The report claims Rock Island county will give Democrat Scott a majority to elect him judge. Republicans are urged to resist. Democrats who backed him before will oppose now. The piece recalls Scott's past factional battles and mass meetings that defeated local Democratic choices, promising resistance at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Scott
Supreme Court
Rock Island
Scott
Judge Gest
Gest
Judge Carter
Scot
Manila’s Walled Walls Hold Fast Under U S Rule
The article notes Manila as a rare walled city under United States control and discusses keeping the walls amid past proposals to open them for commerce. Secretary Root vetoed opening schemes. the moat will be filled for sanitation while the wall remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
United States
Root
Harrison mired in weak national bid amid Chicago chatter
The report says Hurst’s Washington visit to back Carter Harrison for president drew little enthusiasm and indicates Harrison lacks a statewide following beyond Chicago. It notes critics question his national policy stance and suggest his candidacy would be unusual without clearly known views.
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Hurst
Washington
Carter Harrison
Carter
Chicago
John P Hopkins
Democratic National Committee
Harrison
Barrett Promises Low Prison Feeding Costs
The Chicago sheriff election centered on Barrett pledging two pounds of meat daily for each prisoner and promising no profit from feeding bills. The Chicago Record-Herald endorsed him, touting his high principles and honesty. Critics question feasibility and fairness and recall prior sheriff costs.
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Sheriff Barrett
Chicago
Barrett
The
Chicago Record-Herald
Healy
Mr. Barrett
Record-Herald
Cook County
County to Cover Meat Costs Questioned
The county is pressed to pay as much for meat as claimed and no complaints from prisoners imply the inmate funded the meals himself. The Record-Herald reports that Mr. Barrett will barely break even on expenses.
Feeding Molasses to Horses A German Experiment
The German government tested refined molasses as a feed for fifty three cavalry horses. Mixed with water and straw and oats the molasses proved economical with equal or better results than other feeds. Horses show a natural preference for sugar, suggesting sugar rewards could aid economical feeding overall.
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Lucee Tle
Growth of American Plate Glass Industry and Tariff Support
Four Minneapolis firms circulate a piece arguing that protected growth of U S plate glass reduced prices and expanded use. It warns that European producers could cut prices temporarily to squeeze Americans, then raise prices. It notes tariff-driven domestic factories and competition, including Pittsburg Plate Glass, now supply about 85 percent of national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Science and faith join in seeking a creator
Lord Kelvin and Prof Henslow spark debate on whether science supports a creator. Kelvin argues against a purely material origin, asserting that atoms alone cannot form life or beauty without a divine first cause. He urges freedom of thought while noting science increasingly aligns with Christian belief.
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Lfe
Henslow
University College Christian Association of England
Lord Kelvin
Commentary on Muller bill and statewide reprint drive
The Dispatch relays from the Springfield Journal a copy of the Muller bill and the ar- guments for Harrison and against it before the governor. The motive for sending this to all state papers is unclear. The country shows little interest in the bill, the Dispatch notes, though Chicago seems eager for its passage.
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Dispatch
Springfield Journal
Harrison
Chicago
Governor urged to veto Chicago traction bill
The article argues the street railway bill is a bluff by Carter Harrison and predicts the governor should not back it. It warns that supporting the bill could lead to Harrison’s election to Chicago mayor and potentially governor of Illinois, while noting little interest among cities to invest in street railways.
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Chicago
Carter Harrison
Illinois
Tariff debate shows impact on unprotected trades and builders
The argument notes that free traders point to carpenters and blacksmiths as unprotected workers harmed by tariffs. It argues protected industries keep overall employment, since shutdowns would deprive building trades of work and ruin cities like Moline, citing 1892 1894 shifts in public opinion.
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England
Plymouth Rock
Moline
United States
Probate records show multiple estate actions and probate hearings
On May 6 1903 probate filings include sales of personal property for Hannah Haines Gust Weden Wilhelmina Mueller and Lawrence Wynn with inventories appraisals of widow's awards and transfers. Ada Morse granted letters of administration with bond and oath. Willard Colegrove Lucinda Colegrove and John H Norris estates show notices petitions appointments and hearings. May 8 9 cover heirs guardianship and ward real estate sale with distributions and discharge of administrators.
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Hannah Haines
Gust Weden
Wilhelmina Mueller
Lawrence Wynn
Peter de Morse
Ada de Morse
Ada Morse
Willard Colegrove
Lucinda Colegrove
Leonard F. Baker
John H. Norris
Andrew O'Brien
van E. Norris
Andrew O’brien
Asa W. Fitsch
Daniel W. Johnson
F. W. Fitsch
Elizabeth Bradley
William Schnell
Elizabeth Brayer
Ward
Mary E. Hughes
Estates and guardianships as May court actions listed
May 11 to May 13 filings show letters of administration guardianship probate and final reports. Hearings set for May 20 and June 2 on admittance to Illinois Asylum and probate matters. Several estates closed with executors discharged and guardianship releases recorded. Durable details include guardianships for minor heirs of Ford Eldridge Baker and McCreery with bonds and oaths filed.
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John H. Hughes
Paul Hamilton
Carl Krahl
Illinois Asylum
John Krahl
Gustav M Ford
Supreme Court of Honor
Ezekiel C. Downs
John W. Lawhead
Sarah Lawhead
Bessie W
Nina W
Edward W
Jessie W. Edridge
Mary E. Eldridge
Dr . D. Paul
Charles L. Wickstrom
Executrix
Mary E Eldridge
Bessle W Eldridge
Henry D Folsom
Henry 1 Folsom
W W Bradford
Am Gordon
Edwin B Knox
George W Smith
James G Blythe
Alice J Baker
Porter Robert D
William McCreery
Advertised Letters At Moline Post Office May 14 1903
A list of names advertised at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending May 14 1903 includes Claus Anderson Becker Selma Bloyer Henry Crawford Frank C Daniel Julius Davis Miss Eveland Chas Hubach Mrs Roman Herbert W B Hill A W Holm Aviline Ivins Mrs Ida Johnsen Olga Johansson Frederik Johanson Howard Keegling C A Lees Miss Winnie Magnuson J A Miller B B Ortman Nels Peterson Claus Reynolds Rosa Rexnard Jas M Smith Miss May Vortrie A Jacobus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ortman
B. B. Person
Nels Peacock
R. C. Peterson
Claus Reynolds
Rosa Rexnard
Jas. M. Smith
May Vortrie
A. Jacobus
Cure the cough and save the life
An advertisement touts Dr Wood s Norway Syrup as a remedy that cures coughs and colds and promises to halt consumption at the verge. The claim is presented in a period marketing voice urging readers to purchase for health.
Verdict awards De Yeager 2750 against railway firm
Trial in Davenport circuit court ended Wednesday with a jury verdict for De Yeager against the Davenport Rock Island Northwestern Railway Co for 2750 dollars. This is the case's second trial after a prior dismissal by Judge Ramsay and attorney Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Yeager
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway Co
Ramsay
Moore
Socialists Nominate Darby for Judgship
At Turner hall Rock Island the Socialist group nominated H. L Darby secretary of the Tri City Labor Congress for supreme judge in the new Fourth judicial district. They noted filing rules show a thirty day window for district nominations and will submit papers to the secretary of state in Springfield.
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Turner Hall
Rock Island
H. L Darby
Tri-City Labor Congress
New Fourth
Mr Darby
Springfield
Growth of Royal Neighbors Reported at Indianapolis Session
Supreme Camp of Royal Neighbors met in Indianapolis to report a growing order. Membership reached 126,391 across 3,646 camps, with 71,335 beneficiary members, up 18,599 in two years. Receipts over two years totaled 156,754, with total funds on hand near 205,287 and a benefit fund 597,910. Death assessments paid 518,300 leaving 79,610 on hand. overall funds stood at 135,533 on December 31, 1902.
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Supreme Camp of Royal Neighbors
Indianapolis
Carbon Cliff Social News Highlights
May 13 entries from Carbon Cliff note visits by Miss Ber nice Esker and brother John from Mo line and Mrs Ed Frary of Rock Island staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Scott Kennedy. A baby boy born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Revo Phelps. Utica resident R O Donnell visited family. Henry Crumbeck and children from Noline visited. Cartright and Hennegan bought new graphophones. Laughery family and Julia visited Cable. Verda Beckwith hosted a birthday party for friends Friday.
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Carbon Cliff
Bernice Esker
John
Moline
Ed Frary
Rock Island
Scott Kennedy
Revo Phelps
R. O'Donnell
Utica
Henry Crumbeck
Noline
S H. Cartright
J. Hennegan
Laughery
Julia
Cable
Verda Beckwith
Ridgeview News Roundup at Ridgeview May Update
Ridgeview notes Merryman and Lemmon family visiters Ed Cox and Reed Wilson stopped by Port Byron Ed Condo improves from pneumonia Miss Georgiana Serene and Clara Rasmussen recoveries Henry Bilgeshausen visits Emil Groth and James Paton families New homes under construction lots sold outlook strong Miss Edna Cox visits from Zuma township Final exams at Ridgeview Saturday at 7 30 a m Paul Lorenz and C F Rathban scouted town yesterday
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Ridgeview
Mr. Merryman
John Lemmon
Adélaide Peterson
Arek
Ed Cox
Reed Wilson
Port Byron
Ed Condo
Georgiana Serene
Clara Rasmussen
Henry Bilgeshausen
Hampton
Emil
Paul Lorenz
C. F. Rathban
Hillsdale
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted For Digestion Health
An old ad copy urges readers to try Burdock Blood Bitters to aid digestion and overall health, claiming benefits for stomach comfort and body wellbeing through a tonic remedy.
Ads Deliver Real Results for Local Sellers
A compact notices brief highlights how ads drive outcomes for Pispatch Sh Sah BA Ok and other locals, emphasizing effective reach, customer engagement, and measurable sales impact.
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W. F.eastman
Presiden
Union Arcit
Joseph N. Carter
Brown & Christison and
Durean & Ransom
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Hutter
R. C Benson
Passig Bros
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Ill
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