Republican Ticket and Veto Debate Highlight Aged Waste
The piece lists Republican judicial candidates for June 1 including Joseph N. Carter and circuit judges William H. Gest Frank D. Ramsay and Emory C. Graves. It criticizes Governor Yates for vetoing bills but argues deeper cuts could save money by trimming salaries for clerks and janitors and reducing state officers and wasted salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Gest
Frank D. Ramsay
Emory C. Graves
Yates
Springfield
Dairying Profits Highlighted From North Dakota Township
The New York Tribune reports LE Hudson of Ellsburg notes dairy profits from a 1200 cow milk supply and a cheese butter factory rebuilt after a 1902 fire. Over eight and a half months sales totaled 44490.88 dollars with dairying showing strong returns despite hard work and climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
LE Hudson
Ellsburg
Minnesota
New York Town
Republicans urged to contest circuit judge race
The text warns Republicans to nominate opposition in the circuit bench contest to avoid being surprised, arguing Democrats could outvote them if no opposition exists. It urges constant hustling until polls close Monday night June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
McCaskrin Aims at Supreme Judge Post in Rock Island
Cartoonish mayoral vote in Rock Island last month led McCaskrin to pursue the supreme judge seat. Reportedly aided by some democrats while Republicans and ward factions quarrel, the candidate treated the result as serious despite it being largely a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaskrin
Rock Island
Guy Scott
Angareo
Local political row over a Scott campaign organ
An editorial criticizes a Democratic figure who previously sought office by touring public squares with wagons and now acts as chief bugler for Guy Scott’s campaign. The piece notes his past failures to secure delegates and mocks the rise of his Rock Island club as an unofficial party organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rock Island
Guy Scott
Scott
Scott seeks Rock Island support after past misdeeds
The article accuses Mr Scott of organizing a mass convention swindle to defeat Rock Island Democrats in a nomination fight. It says he now begs for votes and promises future good conduct. It notes his absence at the final meeting and predicts Rock Island Democrats will reject him at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Rock Island
Rock Island Democrata
Republicans Back Judge Carter in Key County Vote
In a county election marked by partisan tactics from both sides, Republicans rally behind Judge Carter as the only viable path to victory for the party. Voters urged to ensure neighbors vote on election day Monday, June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steing
The
Argus
the Mail
Httle the Argus
Carter
Democrats rally against Scott in Rock Island county meeting
Supporters of Guy Scott are urged to receive a jar as resolutions denouncing him were passed at a district meeting. The gathering claimed strong Democrats, with leaders noted as longtime city merchants and a popular former alderman candidate. The resolutions aim to halt Scott’s perceived tricks and signal opposition across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Scott
Representa- Scott
Scott
Rock Island
Questions on Tariffs and Protection for the American Workman
A Schenectady reader argues for protective tariffs by linking them to higher wages and more work. He asks how free trade theories matter when high tariffs raise employment and real earnings, and whether export surpluses should fund national prosperity rather than shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Senidiee Tak “Cone
Pelrig
Tavlay
It matters to the American workman to keep the Republican Party in office
The passage argues that Democratic convention affirmations and tariff changes would harm protected workers. It questions promises of tariff abolishment and warns that votes in November 1804 could shift the nation toward free trade and lower tariffs. It asserts that the protective tariff requires continued Republican leadership for workers' earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Edward Atkinson
What Are Guy Scotts Qualifications for Judge
A reader questions Guy Scott’s fitness for the state supreme court citing he is a former mayor of Aledo and a lawyer without noted high level achievements at the bar. The piece argues popular support lacks evidence of legal prominence or a commanding judicial record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Scott
Aledo
Moline
Scott
Supreme Bench
Dr. Wessel
Supreme Court of the State
Mercer
Rock Island
Democratic papers attack reapportionment editorial bias cited
The Chicago Chronicle and other Democratic papers denounce the court ruling on district reapportionment as unconstitutional while noting past support for a 1893 measure. The piece contrasts editorials with judges in favor of Republicans and Democrats, urging consistency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Chicago Chronicle
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Carter
President’s Salem speech on religious freedom and toleration
A speech delivered in American Salem Oregon lauds Fundamental Principles and religious liberty. It argues against hatred and persecution of Jews and calls for no lines of demarcation among people based on creed class or occupation. It emphasizes equal treatment under the law and interpersonal tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Oregon
America
Quote on national character and decency in leadership
The excerpt extols the nation’s character and decency as essential to progress. It emphasizes fundamental virtues of courage common sense and fair dealing. It argues that maintaining these values will propel the country upward among the nations.
Probate Records Highlight May 20 1903 Rock Island County
Final report of administratrix filed for Christian Ehrick estate with June 12 1903 hearing and publication notice for heirs. Multiple probate matters including admissions to the Illinois Asylum for Feeble Minded Children, wills presented for probate, guardianships, conservatorships, and bond filings across estates of Dowar Stengel Withrow Hughes Adrian Hoberg Goettsche and others. Delinquency finding for Clarence Marshall Orange and appointments to boards of review also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ehrick
Rock Island
Ill
Carl Krahl
Illinois Asylum
John Krahl
Oliver Graham
William P Dowar
William FE Stengel
Arthur Withrow
John H. Mueller
Forrest H. Titterington
Margaret E Hughes
Paul Hamilton
Charles F. Adrian
Schuyler C. Thompson
Philip Fuhr, Jr
Daniel Guinty, Sr
Samuel Korb
Anna L. Hogburg
Charles E. Spickler
Nist
Hannah Hains
Evaline Brown
Ben Johnson
Alexander F. Murray
George L. Groth
Gertrude Elliott
Anna Cox
John H. Norris
Robert R.johnston
Robert J. Johnston
Will
Clarence Marshall Orange
Marshall Orange
Illinois Manual Training School
Glenwood
Henry Woltman
B. F. Knox
Henry Frick
William M. Mounts
Anna Mounts
John F. Mounts
Joseph Robbins
John J. Ingram
Board of Review of Assessments
Simon Hirsch
James —. Larkin
Social notes of residents visit and weddings in Rock Island
Mrs Mary C. Rapp from Quincy comes to hear Bishop Hartzell. Mr and Mrs John O Nelson welcome a baby girl. C E Lundeen parents of a 14 pound baby girl. Numerous moves trips and engagements including weddings of Mabel Dweiler to Carl Thoeming, Gust E Anderson and Olga Johnson marriage, and many social visits and travel plans across Rock Island Moline and Davenport areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Rapp
Quincy, NJ
Bishop Hartzell
I. Lb. McCoy
C. E. Lundeen
Seventeenth Street
Mabel Laura Dweiler
Carl John Thoeming
Jacob Ohlweil
J. E. Boughton
Rockefeller Avenue
Everett, Wash
Boughton
Anna Hagberg
Moline
Mr. Boughton
Rock Island Arsenal
Gust FE. Anderson
Olga Johnson
J A Jader
Linnea Bergin
Adolph Penler
Henry Johnson
Stewartville
Pee
Local business and civic notes from Davenport Rock Island area
D A Jones opens real estate office in Kuberg building Fifteenth street with substantial holdings. J H Ells named acting auditor and assistant treasurer of Davenport Rock Island & Northwestern railway, based in Davenport. Rock Island Moline fire and police board imposes height weight age standards for officers. Dr G B Crissman tests new launch We're Here from Rock Island to Linwood Buffalo and Moline with strong speed. Masonic lodges canvass forming a district association and plan a September picnic. Union barbers in Rock Island Davenport close Sundays beginning June 1. Moline barbers abstain for now. County collector's office to close Saturday Memorial day. FE DeVolder of Deere Mansur Co foundry injured. loses a toe.
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J. H. Ells
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern Railway
Davenport
Rockford
New Fire and Police Board
Moline
G. B. Crissman
Rock Island
Linwood
Buffalo
Rock River
Henry
Mercer Counties
Eleventh
Masonic District
Som Point
Union Barbers
Moline Barbers
Court House
FE. DeVolder
Deere & Mansur Co
Marriages Recorded in Davenport and Nearby Cities
Marriage licenses issued to Michael J. Rabbitt and Anna Carstens of Davenport Iowa Gustaf E Anderson and Olga John Adolph Buttynek and Eladie Van Hourebeke of Moline Deans H Goldsberry and Celia Dougherty of Savanna William E Wilson and Mary Alice Sawyer of Erie Aaron Peterson and Adelia Emeliz Brissman of Moline Elmer A Swangon and Alice B Tenacson of Hast Moline Peter Yershaw of Kewanee and Mary Bogesrt of Moline Berekmoeo and Lucie Bab-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Rabbitt
Anna Carstens
Davenport
Iowa
Gustaf E. Anderson
Olga John Adolph Buttynek
Eladie van Hourebeke
Moline
Deans H. Goldsberry
Celia Dougherty
Savanna
William E. Wilson
Mary Alice Sawyer
Erie
Aaron Peterson
Adelia Emeliz Brissman
Elmer A. Swangon
Alice B. Tenacson
Hast Moline
Peter ‘Yershaw
Kewanee
Mary, Bogesrt
Berekmoeo
Lucie Bab
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Moline Review-Dispatch
Moline Dispatch Publishing CO
McGlynn
W. F. Eastman
Presiden
GAP Wa Union
Joseph N. Carter
Tard
Social Notes
John O. Nelson
Nineteenth Avenue
E. H Leggett
J H. Leggett
Sixth Avenue
Points
C A. Sundquist
Eighteenth Avenue
Louis Sundquist
Tenth Street
Sweden
New York Memorial Day
Campagna
Cunard Line
Fred Sundeen Agency
C Swanstrom
Seteenth Avenue
Veonica Society
Swedish Lothian
New Homn
Let Egle
Harry
Little Milq'd Egle
Miffday
C. R. Stephens
Pline
J. D. Cadyade
Heyy W. L. Velle
Thaddeus
Byaale
N. Y
Retaves
Mrs. Stella Been
Loring
Harry Ains
Chicago
Thaddo Stanwood
F. G. Allen
Evanston
Be d
Walker
Co. Shipper
Swan Dahlberg
Louisana
New Orleans
Illinois
Gerhardt Raible
New York
Germany
John Stuwichler
Stuwichler
George Gordt
Mandolin Orchestra
L. Swanson
John Swanson
Baptist Church
Baptist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Assam
L. A Turner
H P Gakiey
Fifteenthtreet
Red Oak
J E Poole
Deere & Co
Minneapolis
L. Hoois
Port Byrien
Mses
Margers
Mabel Dunn
Grand Rapids, Mich
Thomas Dunn
Henry Whelock
University of Illinois
Los Angeles
Bal
Norman Warr
California
West
George H. Lindburg
Williams, White & Co
Mary Alice Emory
Miss Emory
Twelfth Street
Lucy Castleman
Margaret Postlewait
St. Louis
Ben T. Cable
Roy Smith
Florence Gilmore
W. W. Willard
First Congregational
Carl Gamble
Silas Howlett
Clara
Sara Stoddard
Davenport Machine Works
Century Club
Young Men's Club
Timothy Gilmore
Twelfth Avenue
Elmer A. Swanson
Alice Isaacson
Mission Tabernacle Parsonage
M. J. Eggan
Martin Swanson
George Swanson
East Moline
J. S
Mamie Peterson
Beatrice Carlson
New Windsor
J. K. Scott
Texas
Peter Vershaw
Mary Bogaert
Joseph C. Hartzell
Africa
Park Avenue +Methodist Episcopal church
Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Hartzell
C. E. Hewitt
Christchurch
Sidney Steenburg
Ottumwa, Iowa
W. P. Ammerman
C. A. Sundquist
D A Jones
Kuberg Building
Fifteenth Street
Mr Jones
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