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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
1
County returns show Prince Rens leading his ticket with a county plurality of 245. The canvass from multiple towns, compiled at the county clerk, follows his countywide tally and lists the state treasurer results for Rock Island.
The Republican majorities in this county are praised as satisfactory though the Democrats claim a lead in several offices. Cralle trails by 1685, Hubbard by 1442, Adams by 1449, Cox by 1096, Ferguson by 1428, with two precincts still to report adding about fifty. Payne is expected to exceed 2100 plurality despite Mulligan’s influence among workers.
Readers discuss local politics with mixed views on county conventions and sheriff nominations. Debates reference the costly election cycle and the recurring push and pull of party decisions as Col Ben Marsh secures reelection in the Fifteenth district.
From Thaursday's Evening Dispitch the Pluralities for Congressman Prince are listed by county with totals. The text explains gerry mandering as packing Republican counties to create Democratic majorities elsewhere, allowing Republicans to win more seats while Democrats gain larger margins in some districts. It condemns the tactic as infamy.
Official vote results from Colona township show party tallies and amendment counts. Republicans Payne Mack Welton Johnston Cole each received 86 or 129 votes, while Democrats McMullen Long Jones and Hurst had 33, 0, or 102 votes. amendment to constitution listed 28 for and 1 against.
The county clerk and returning board present the consolidated results from Tuesday’s election. Republicans lead in several statewide and county contests, with figures for State Treasurer, State Superintendent, Uni Trustees, Congressman, Senator, Representatives, County Judge, Co Clerk, Sheriff, Co Treasurer, Supt Schools, and Amendment votes, showing party totals and pluralities.
An old advertisement touts Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as a universal cure for coughs and colds. It promises quick relief and recovery at a price of 25 cents.
Ammon, a fret child of Mr mad Dre J Patton, was born in Kearney Nebraska last week. The baby weighed eight pounds at birth.
The firm Wonner Ankerson and Ott recently assigned their assets to C. F. Knappe for the benefit of creditors. The move transfers control of the W. A. O. market to satisfy outstanding debts and protect creditors.
Davenport and Rock Island portions of the Tri City Railway push toward ten hour days for motormen and conductors with vestibuled cars planned. New route designations via 10 inch colored discs will aid daytime identification with red Third avenue blue Fourth avenue and green Elm Street cars. The system will receive more vestibuled cars as Hawkeye law compliance continues and track upgrades are projected for spring work.
The Moline Central street railway dispute nears a resolution as Tri-City officials discussed the proposal yesterday afternoon. A joint action by both sides may occur at an upcoming meeting, with movement expected on the pending terms.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a universal lung remedy. It claims quick relief and a price of 15 cents, urging readers to be convinced by the product's supposed effectiveness.
Nisa Sarah Atkinson traveled to Geneseo after a visit in Moline, reflecting a regional movement between Iowa and Illinois towns.
An attorney notes Sears village trustees passed an ordinance for secession of major property holders, but only three of six councilmen voted yes, sparking questions of illegality. With no quorum, the town bears rising expenses and may appeal to the state legislature to dissolve the municipality.
Saturday Evening Dispatch reports Dr J G Swensson sues E E Morgan for 37 toward care of two Company F soldiers in Porto Rico and at the city hospital and Windsor hotel. Morgan contends services by other physicians were donated and Swensson must prove his fee. The case, heard by Justice Webb, was taken under advisement after a defense motion to dismiss.
Judge Webb awarded judgment in favor of E. E. Morgan in the Swenson Morgan suit, resolving the civil action and establishing the likely remedy sought. The ruling confirms Morgan's claims and sets terms consistent with the court's decision.
The Turner Hall will be dedicated Saturday evening with a parade from the Windsor hotel at 7 30. The program includes music by the Light Guard band, key presentation, speeches by Oscar Lohmes J L Haas Gustaf Swenneen W A Meese and A H Kohler, and open social time after the program.
Reports say C H Deere will relocate Union Malleable Iron Works to East Moline with 500 employees. A new steel building complex will be erected east of the old Weir Plow site, while Fuller Mfg Co plans to move operations and hire about 100 locals.
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