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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
4
The article argues that tin plate and Russia iron are now made domestically in the United States, reducing imports from Russia and paying American workers. It credits protective tariffs for fostering industry and jobs, while urging Moline to support the policy.
A historical look at the 1890s tin plate tariff and its political impact. lawmakers argued the McKinley tariff would raise costs for the poor and influence votes as import figures surged before and after the policy took effect. The piece notes timbered import patterns and the Treasury Department’s report on tariff effects.
The article notes a shift from imports to domestic tin plate production in the 1890s, with 640 million pounds produced domestically and imports at 171 million in the year ended June 30. It credits tariffs for job creation and lower prices as production costs fall from 3.1 to 2.2 cents per pound by 1898, while urging readers to resist claims that tariffs are a tax.
Postmaster McKinley notes new order authority from Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith to issue money orders payable at the bank of issue and elsewhere. The change allows deposits and transfers via money orders, enabling residents without bank accounts to pay bills and balance accounts with neighbors. Farmers especially benefit by sending orders to nearby neighbors. duplicates are issued if lost.
The piece argues the county leans Republican due to Democratic fatigue and labor conditions. It cites Huesing and Lees as failed alliances, praises Craile Pleasant Cox and Hemenway, and lauds Hubbard as an efficient county clerk ally.
Mr. Ferguson, the superintendent candidate, is not well known countywide but is thoroughly equipped for the office. He is a popular teacher with solid support and regarded as a strong man on the ticket to keep the schools advancing.
The piece argues the war was a national effort for humanity beyond party lines and endorses US control of acquired islands to prevent a return to Spanish misrule. It credits gains in commerce and global standing and criticizes the Democratic Party for opposing the policy, claiming it hinders Americanism and will be crushed by it.
Eastern states refuse to back the Chicago platform and plan to send delegations to the national democratic convention opposed to free coinage of silver. The convention is expected to endorse free coinage, while eastern delegates may depart for home as they did two years ago.
General Wheeler states he joined the army and will serve as long as the president wishes. Colonel Logan, another politician, entered the army, received favorable treatment, and now seeks discharge. The text notes ongoing differences between the two cases.
The Dispatch invites readers to test the claim that almost no tin plate is imported for domestic use. If any British tin plate is found in the three cities, report the findings for publication.
The Argus asserts Huesing is likely to win the sheriff race, claiming confidence similar to Gordon’s 4 years ago. It warns Huesing to save money as November nears for fuel and clothing costs.
The public grows content with current conditions and resists reform. Voters avoided repeating the costly experiment of electing Cleveland and a Democratic Congress this year.
In a remark promising to skin Tanner’s hide for his campaign, Altgeld’s vow faded after his first speech. The governor’s record remains tarnished by Tanner’s exposure, with Altgeld’s reputational offensive proving hollow as critics point to ongoing political stain.
The Democrats show reluctance to discuss state issues after Governor Tanner’s Golconda speech while Governor Altgeld, in Quincy, avoids state affairs.
Governor Tanner secures orders to bring home the Third Ili nois and to furlough the unit for sixty days after six months in the field. The long campaigning has exhausted the troops and called for a period of rest.
The New York Post backing Roosevelt could curb his expected margin, potentially reducing his majority by about 200000 in the upcoming race. The comment notes Republicans fear over the Post's influence on New York voters.
Congressman Prince will deliver three or four speeches in Rock Island County with Friday evening planned for the Seventh ward of Rock Island. Dates and venues beyond that remain unconfirmed.
A long touted tie between wheat prices and silver values appears to have broken. The relationship once considered stable is now dismissed, signaling a shift in commodity markets and investor expectations.
Other Rough Riders beside Roosevelt appear on the Republican slate in Rock Island County, reflecting party alignment and local political activity.
The message notes Roosevelt guiding the New York Republican push while Democrats fear the Rough Riders may press their advantage.
A Dawson City letter recounts the Rock Island voyage up the Yukon from Seattle to Dawson with 400 tons of freight and 150 passengers. It notes delays from sandbars, a broken engine part, and navigation hazards, details pilots and crew, and describes Derwent’s staking and the Yukon river risks, prospects, and scenery. The writer, T. I. Stanley, also mentions Kahne of Moline at Boundary Creek and a hopeful outlook for mining claims.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a sure cure for croup whooping cough and measles cough. It claims universal success and lists a price of 25e.
The Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat at around 62% for options October December and May, corn at 29% for October December and May, oats around 21% for December and May, pork around 7.70 to 8.82 for December to January, and lard near 4.60 to 4.76. Butter and eggs priced per standard units, live poultry and potatoes listed with regional ranges, and Chicago live stock receipts forecast with hogs around 2.75 to 3.98 and cattle and sheep markets noted. Milwaukee wheat prices are also reported with No. 1 northern at around 60-62 cents.
Haley was arrested in Davenport this morning on a complaint by Mary Paddock, a Davenport music teacher, who accuses him of unbecoming language and vile names. The hearing was set for this afternoon. Haley was fined $10 plus costs, later remitted for good behavior.
Property transfers listed with buyer, property description, location and price across Moline South Rock Island Port Byron and Coral areas. Totals include Bruner to France for 5600 and complex sequences of lot transfers in R Walker Place South Moline and other additions with values from 50 up to 22580.
Ross W. Gould bought sixty five lots and about twenty acres in Walker's addition East Mo line. The property was sold by Mrs. A. L. Carson, who had received it by deed from George W. Walker, the former owner.
The grand jury notes it is too onerous to modernize the jail but urges action on adding a sick ward. The board of supervisors is reportedly considering two steel cells for a hospital ward with ventilation and security features. Estimated cost about 1400 dollars. Cells usable if the building is rebuilt or remodeled.
William Fraser and Frances Tricho wel of Chicago. Arthur Benson and Emma Aawege of Moline. Mathiag Schnell and Hulda Smith. John Mohnssen and Mary Wiebel of Sweetland Muscatine county Iowa. Balthasay M. Fries and Mrs Anna Balerkuhlef of Davenport. David Andrewartha of Cookeville McLean County and Mary Chadwick of Molina. Swan H Forsberg and Nellie EF Rosenquist of Moline.
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