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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
5
Revolutionists declare a new republic in Panama as forces reorganize government structures. Authorities and factions move to consolidate power while international observers monitor the transition.
Special to Moline Dispatch from Washington reports Roosevelt will be briefed on a cable from the Nashville commander and orders may bar armed Colombian troops from reaching the Isthmus. Navy and army officers will keep details secret for now as policy implications unfold.
News from Panama reports rapid revolutionary progress with no major bloodshed. The Bogota fired four shots after a failed attempt to subdue uprisings, while the Padilla, armed by insurgents, forced the Bogota from the harbor. Panama and Colon face bombardment rumors as Colombia-wide unrest spreads. The U.S. State Department via cablegram confirms bombardment and a killed Chinese national, with the Pacific squadron ordered to ready at Acapulco for potential Panama action.
On November 4 in Panama and Colon Colombia, a proclamation of Isthmus independence was issued at 6 pm. Generals Tovar and Amaya were jailed in Panama City as thousands gathered with armed men. Reports say the Panama battalion and crew of government transports may back the move. General Obaldia issued a manifesto praising party adhesion amid rumors of a revolutionary march near Penomeme.
At a recent council session held last Monday discussions focused on upcoming developments for the city. Officials outlined possible projects and considerations but formal actions were deferred to subsequent meetings.
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria Illinois made the largest purchase of high grade tobacco in the West for the Single Binder cigar. A written guarantee ensured the entire load was fan selected tobacco, boosting the Lewis factory to lead in the United States for tobacco of superior grade.
Warr rejects large deficits claim and cites clerical errors in twenty year totals. He asserts plant value near fifty thousand dollars with eight percent earnings and vows to reorganize into a stock company. He says association funds funded obligations and creditors of Plowman Publishing Co, with unpaid college accounts noted in reports.
The paving of Twelfth avenue nearing completion will open to the public next week. Alley paving from Eighteenth to Twentieth streets between Third and Fourth avenues with brick will begin, weather permitting.
The saloon at 1819 Second Avenue Rock Island, run by Joseph Parker, is closed by Mayor McConochie due to frequent police complaints of theft and lost valuables. Since baseball season, Jack Brennan the Three-Eye league umpire has been serving behind the mahogany, with locals alleging misconduct and a Knights of Pythias official reporting a missing watch. The mayor cites regular complaints and has refused to allow the establishment to continue.
Daily price quotations from Chicago and New York exchanges show stock values, bonds, and commodities trading. Investors monitor opening and closing figures with notable shifts in energy and industrial sectors.
Chicago prices for Wheat Corn Oats show mixed moves with Wheat down and Corn steady to higher. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts noted with openings and closings described. stock list includes American Locomotive Amalgamated Copper and others with sales to noon at 232.100. Dispatch by W H Raschke, Chicago broker.
In circuit court Judge Graves overruled the motion to quash the per jury indictment of Thomas Cox. The case was set for trial as four jurors were accepted by both sides and court adjourned for the day.
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