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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1898
Page
4
A garbled OCR excerpt shows Judge Adams praised and discussion of voting for the president and Republican ticket. Mentions Madrid police and various names, including Joe Lane Scott, with hints of campaign methods and congressional bold majority rhetoric.
The piece notes Evers Day expanding Craile's support as a candidate for Sberath. It mentions campaign ads, meetings across Wells region, and the Go Colona and Tes N gharans school house at 19th street as polling sites. Democratic papers worry about Payne, while Republican majorities in the county loom large.
Fragmentary text suggests a political filing or campaign note with references to candidates and deputies. The legible phrases indicate dissatisfaction with promises and potential misstatements about county positions and duties.
The text notes that Democratic papers and workers focus on Hpn esing and Lees while giving little attention to their other candidates, showing apparent disregard for the rest of the ticket.
The Journal urges the Dispatch to reveal where 44000 dollars in state money from the National Guard was sent. The Dispatch notes no mischannel but questions whether funds were diverted to cover a 1550000 steal tied to the Altgeld administration.
Mr Johnson answered questions from the Tri City Labor congress and pledged to vote for repeal of the Allen law. He will back a fair exemption and garnishee law that protects laborers while delivering justice to debtors and creditors.
The piece urges Republicans to vote straight ticket to support the president and war policies, arguing Democrats rely on suppressed turnout. It claims improved conditions could yield a large Republican majority if all voters participate and condemns Democratic opposition to the Spanish war and fiscal policies.
A lengthy, contested recount of Democratic and Republican voting across houses and states is presented, arguing over the accuracy of reported tallies for a bill and contrasting Democratic majorities with Republican influence. The piece mocks sensationalism in partisan newspapers and contrasts with economic wrap stories.
The article urges all citizens to sustain the administration through votes and to back the national policy of preserving conquered gains by the army and navy. It argues for a strong Republican turnout and a county-wide majority of at least 2,000 to greet the president amid Spain negotiations.
The Argus states the Democratic party lacks principles in the current campaign, noting the Dispatch’s request for reasons to vote Democratic yields only that candidates are good fellows. It argues the party once fought for free silver but the McKinley era shows otherwise.
The article argues the Aris party shifted from free trade to tariff criticism, then moved to attacking the administration during the war. It claims such Democratic generals Wheeler and Lee discredited that line, leaving only a single aim: to win offices, which the party will not secure.
The piece cites Martin B Madden praising Republican gains over the last two years and argues Democratic policies hurt workers. It quotes Morgan on Hawaii annexation and urges voters to back the Republican ticket to ensure prosperity, national unity, and defense-driven economic growth.
The city faced a major ordinance dispute over railroad tracks with City Attorney Oakleaf and Corporation Counsel Moore leading the defense. The appellate court sustained Judge Adams' decision, a rare feat in his twenty one years on the bench, drawing wide legal interest nationwide.
In the eight months to August 30 1898 US exports reached 764 889 011 dollars, 237 961 418 more than imports. For 1897 the margin was 546 325 777 and 83 086 471 over imports, and 471 232 299 and 95 984 687 in 1896. The roughly 150 million surplus funded American workers earnings, yet some urge workers to oppose the policy that kept this money at home.
The government negotiates the war’s outcome while Spain blocks settlement to influence the fall elections. Democrats in their state conventions oppose retaining the conquered islands, keeping the question open.
A patchy local interview records a man switching from Democrat to Republican talk. He cites changes under Cleveland and argues against party leaders, noting past failures and a desire to vote the ticket from the top down. The piece captures town sentiment and rival views.
A reader questioned the claim that tea made in the United States matches English tea in quality. Hardware and rooting establishments reported similar tin qualities on both sides, suggesting United States tea could be sold as well as English brands, though some shoppers doubted this.
The Dispatch urges voters to compare the two parties, study the candidates character and conduct, examine their records in office, and then vote for the Republican ticket which the paper argues is clearly superior.
The Dispatch says it will support candidates like Mr Cox or Mr Cralle who are thoroughly competent for the offices they seek. It argues the paper will cheerfully back those in the field who support a policy that has prosperity for the nation and jobs for workers.
A political column warns voters that backing ardent Democratic candidates may lead to out-of-date laws harming workers, contrasting with the previous Democratic administration which allegedly left workers out of work.
The Democrats of Indiana are waging a determined campaign to keep the state’s soldiers from voting this year. They claim to be friends of the soldier while opposing their ballot, a move viewed as an effort to influence the military vote.
Workingmen greet Mr. Cox as he travels, noting a broad hard hand from daily labor. They shake his hand warmly, praising his toughened grip though his skin is not as bright as his opponent’s, a contrast they overlook in support.
The Dispatch argues that Democratic papers failed to discuss political issues and claims every prophecy they made two years ago proved false. The piece asserts the papers did not address key topics and frames their predictions as incorrect.
The Arena magazine, once suspended, returns under editor Paul Tyner with a promise of independence. Republican candidate Ferguson for school superintendent gains broad admiration, while his opponent is more active in canvassing. The piece critiques free silver and tariff policy amid McKinley era politics.
The Journal states it approves Hluesing s methods of compiling as clean and honorable. Editors question if his new associations are affecting his judgment and morality.
The report notes Huesing's difficulty maintaining footing as mounting political energy grows, with the public leaning toward direct, unfiltered politics this year and broader voter engagement increasing.
An extraordinary complaint targets Democratic sheriff candidate Huesing. Mrs Kolloff, janitress at Rock Island Public Library, faced a menacing remark and pressure over political loyalties. Kolloff recalls a harsh past remark tied to administrative changes and job loss.
Wheat and corn futures mixed with December and May contracts. Livestock prices show hogs cattle and sheep with wide ranges across packing and feeder categories. Potatoes apples berries and dairy prices listed with regional varieties and units.
State's Attorney C J Searle urged in Moline that Pleasant F Cox the Republican candidate for county treasurer be chosen under the new law as supervisor of assessments. He praised Cox for integrity and fairness promising unfriendly stance to friends or foes and guaranteed honest, unbiased tax rolls.
Colona W W Cole of Geneseo and Thomas Nowers of Annawan traveled Friday toward Galesburg. Rev Prof Hess of Wilton Iowa stayed in town Saturday to Monday. Mr and Mrs E S Kane drove to Davenport Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C E Pomeroy visited Moline Wednesday and Thursday. Rev C W Saitoher returned from Chicago and traveled to his father in Kansas. William Richardson returned to Iowa last week. John Emmett injured his right instep cutting wood. The week saw fine corn picking with large wagon loads. H C and John Baum bagged ten wild ducks Thursday. Miss Hattie Baker of Moline visited old neighbors Thursday. Voters are urged to cast a conscientious ballot next Tuesday.
List of letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending November 2 in Moline Rock Island County Illinois. Names include Miss Elle Chin Barcase Miss Ethel Fres Mrs Clayton Hendricks Miss Ellen Johnson Mrs W M Johnson Chas Lynd John Lyon Mrs Lavina Lyon Mrs Ellen Lundquist Mr Mavia McClure Charles Mfg American Sweeper Nelson C Nelson 8 Oberfell John F Park James R Peterson ieo M Peterson Chas Pundy W C Peterson C A Swanson Axel Shuman Mrs Jennie Swenson J H Sholes J Swenson Hilma Taylor George Turner Geo Wilson Winwood. Please call for letters with advertise and list date. GEO H McKINLEY P M
A state circular guides election judges on cumulative voting for legislators. If a voter marks one name, that vote counts as three. two names count as six total. three names count as one each. The ballot format reflects whether the number of votes is prescribed or omitted in nomination papers.
The speaker compares persuading a man to back the Democratic ticket to claiming two plus two makes five. He notes the man knows the idea is wrong and refuses to waste time debating it.
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