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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
4
The president reportedly does not want to enter the United States Senate. He cites defeating his own policies on the floor and personal debate as reasons, preferring to avoid criticism and the ungracious look of opposing his successor or predecessors. He may pursue other public roles after leaving office.
The postmaster general campaigns to win congressional approval for postal savings banks next year arguing government safety and modest two percent interest will attract savers. Several Americans fear banks, but many would move funds to government custody, boosting deposits in small towns and stimulating regional trade.
The Postmaster General estimates that about 788.56 million dollars of U S currency are held by individuals. He argues that if a quarter of this money were moved into circulation it would substantially aid the nation’s business interests through savings bank measures.
A discussion warns that many constitutional questions in the primary election law could trip legislation. It argues for minimal restrictions to ensure fair elections, critiques caucus flaws, and cautions against expansive powers to state committees. The Dispatch supports a robust yet durable primary framework.
The state ships twenty million pounds of fresh fish out of state last year, excluding Lake Michigan and the Mississippi catch, with carp and buffalo dominating and strong demand from New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Illinois River and drainage canal spur the growing industry through steady water flow and cleaner waters.
The Mississippi governor urges stricter police enforcement with separate laws for whites and blacks, asserting federal constitutional limits may be ignored to carry out the plan. He argues races differ and law cannot be identical in enforcement, challenging Southern statesmanship’s long creed of constitutional obedience.
The Philadelphia North American investigates the dish known as chop suey, once thought Chinese in origin but unfamiliar to Chinamen in America. It explains the mystery behind white sprouts and the Incats sequence, clarifying whether the ingredients are vegetable fruit or fungi.
The text outlines a system by which caretakers secure a damp cellar to grow a crop for estate use. Beans are planted in wooden rows, kept at 82 degrees, and watered as they swell and sprout. After a week or so the sprouts mature enough for culinary purposes and the process restarts with fresh beans.
The Panama Canal project sets new dirt moving records each month from July through September and into October. Estimated totals rise from 1 058 776 yards in July to 1 844 471 yards in October, about 75 percent higher than July and near two million overall.
A reader reports Charles K. Ladd of Kewanee, praised as a top Illinois speaker, denounces Bryans doctrine that all corporations are corrupt and warns that Ladds ties to Burlington and Kewanee Tube may bar him from a national convention. The Illinois Democratic machine may try to block Bryans nomination by steering the convention and influencing Missouri and other western states. The outcome remains uncertain as the fight continues.
The piece discusses Bryan's candidacy announcement, noting wavering party support and possible electoral outcomes. It argues many Democrats may not back him as strongly as in 1904 and suggests potential public appearances or Chautauqua engagements could provide income if he does not win.
The excerpt surveys newspaper influence on crime headlines and finance discourse, citing Peoria Star and Memphis St. Louis hubs. It notes calls for responsible press conduct, shifting to visions of canal and harbor expansion and river commerce, with political themes by De Kalb and Quincy Whig.
The article argues for a new canal running from the Witsanet river at Norfolk to southern North Carolina and beyond. It would use bays and sounds, require little digging, and be built on sand, offering a cheap route to avoid Cape Hatteras. It would pay for itself in three years and protect lives and property.
In a recent interview Dr. Thomas argues dirigibles armed with dynamite could destroy forts and seize New York. He envisions fleets over Europe and warns war balloons could target cities from France to Germany, England, and Italy.
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