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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
4
The Moline Dispatch Publishing Co publishes the Molline Review Dispatch and records it as Second Class Matter at the Moline postoffice.
A fragmentary column reflects on local mood with a line about a blind stranger and a blind pig in Galesburg, mentions Sunday in Moline, and comments on political shifts. It notes progressives entering the Republican fold and insurgents fading in visibility amid broader party changes.
Fluctuating deposits of Shurtleff raise questions as this year’s figures plummet from last session. A Chicago senate committee probes bribery and jackpotism in Springfield, signaling issues unlikely to endure through multiple juries.
General Miles foresees planes as key war tools and predicts likely casualties on both sides, citing a 1910 aviation record as evidence that aerial warfare will be costly and dangerous for all combatants.
Reports flag two new battleships in imperial China as Emperor William’s "yellow peril" policy gains steam. Meanwhile New York primaries spark debate on law, party splits, and corruption. Stimson’s governor bid ends sugar trust fraud questions. Lorimer and Clark face cross-examination resistance amid bribery probes and political maneuvering.
The passage notes a shift away from farming toward urban or other work, calling the census a barometer of this trend. It suggests Missouri and Delaware may reflect this trend more strongly, with other states possibly showing greater movement, while acknowledging the trend’s mixed implications.
A chaotic scene surrounds farm and farm product interests as investigations press to value. Broderick of Chicago hides, to testify before senators probing the Lori mer case, while Jackpot Bob Wilson remains unseen. Lee O Neill Browne is missing but reportedly plans to testify. All exhibit evasion, making reliable witness testimony unlikely.
decision to build the new city hall on the Sixteenth street site may surprise many but could push officials to curb Fourth avenue train traffic reduce noise and improve crossing safety It might also prompt urging railroads to construct a bridge to Betten Dorf for that day’s freight moves
Douglas Pattison of Freeport, Illinois, then minority leader, played a prominent part in Lorimer's election in 1907. He reportedly woke house members at night, displayed thousand dollar bundles and pressed for votes for Lorimer. Several refused. how many accepted remains unknown.
The Van De Ganachte saloon case returns to court after a dismissal failed to prove the operator’s legality. Moline’s ordinance limits one saloon per 500 residents and the city has not yet reached that ratio. Helmel’s license at 624 Fourth Avenue expired, ending that saloon, but Van De Ganachte later received a new license for the same building, now under dispute.
The Quincy Whig asks Governor Deneen to explain his stance on direct election of U S senators. It argues the governor should answer in one word Lorimer and notes opposition to direct election is fading as reformers resist bosses and wire pullers influencing legislatures. The Dispatch shift toward direct election is cited as a broader trend.
United States officers recently closed a mining brokerage firm with offices in seven cities on charges of fraud in distributing information and in purchasing stocks for customers. While these charges may or may not be proven, the case underscores the hazards of mining speculation and the gambling nature of the venture.
The piece warns about mining stock schemes in big cities, where promoters tout rich homes and fancy districts to lure investors. It contrasts lucky people who strike it rich with many more who lose savings in risky ventures. It urges skepticism toward distant engineers and their promises and notes the limits of science like X ray testing in revealing a mountain’s true value.
James Henry Rice argues for mallard protection, citing historic abundance in South Carolina and massive past kills in Arkansas California and Canada. He warns the species could go extinct if conservation measures are not adopted, noting the bird harms no one and provides superior flesh to related ducks.
Prominent Indianapolis manufacturer P D Laycock urges young men to base choices on principles such as honesty and integrity rather than mimicking a famous model. He advises starting at the bottom to learn every step of manufacturing, emphasizing patience and perseverance to progress in a career.
A compact assessment notes that energy and thorough focus enable advancement if he solves problems promptly. He should avoid magnifying his own importance and neglecting subordinates. Equal regard for those above and below accelerates success and guards against career ruin.
Water service for the east end moves forward as Deere & Co proposes to cover most of the 14 000 dollar cost to extend a twelve inch water main from Twenty seventh to Thirty fourth Street along Fourth avenue. A sewer main will likely be laid concurrently to form a permanent system. The plan aims to reduce east end obstruction and enable long term assessments, paving, and possibly double tracking for the interurban line.
The text discusses Mayor Gaynor's response after an assassination attempt. It contrasts public sympathy and political maneuvering, noting his choice not to run for governor and his independent stance. It references Father Kückbacker and hints at Manhattan political dynamics.
The piece discusses Mr. Gaynor facing a governor run and potential opposition from supporters of free trade and sound finance while his backers in politics weigh his viability. It notes critics describe him as pale and husky, recovering from a hospital stay, with illness complicating a demanding mayoral and national campaign.
The Burlington Hawkeye recalls Civil War era prices showing high living costs. A Burlington man writes from Oct 28 1864 to a distant sister describing scarce wood fuel at 0 to 7 per cord, potatoes at 140 per bushel, butter 40 cents per pound, eggs 25 cents per dozen, cabbages two heads at 16 cents. The note explains inflated Greenbacks and compares wages and workdays with later years.
John Dietz, once a lumberman turned landowner on Thornapple river, clashed with Cameron dam owners over a ten cent per thousand log toll, sparking lawsuits and a lengthy Sawyer County feud. In 1907 a settlement was reached amid ongoing attempts to arrest Dietz after a spring political attack. Recent reports describe a Winter visit by Dietz kin as officers lay in ambush for a surprise arrest.
The Dietz family saga erupts in gunfire as Clarence and Leslie Dietz confront officers while their father Joe Dietz is pursued. Three relatives wounded. Clarence jailed after being taken to Bayward. Sheriff Madden warns more arrests are possible as authorities pursue justice.
The Dispatch urges quick signing of a petition for adopting a commission form of government with a vote set on January 4 and, if approved, a first commission election on the first Tuesday in April. The plan trims officer numbers, reduces partisan fights, and ends much of the current aldermanic gridlock by realigning terms and offices.
The piece argues that being delayed by trains on Fourth and Railroad avenues irritates pedestrians and drivers alike. Evening crossings waste minutes, causing missed streetcars and longer commutes. It warns that relocating territory to railroads won’t end the annoyance and urges construction of pedestrian subways to ease daily crossings.
A terse description discusses drainage issues on the Second and Third Avenue lines as obstacles to construction. It notes that a Fifteenth Street tunnel would be valuable but longer and more costly, highlighting the balance between practicality and expense in urban transit planning.
Ohio student Stella Ream drives a passenger auto to the railroad to fund a college building fund. The piece contrasts metropolitan cabbies and asks cabbies to improve manners and appearance to avoid negative views from urban readers and college girls.
Interurban railways face lessons from recent dangers as officials note accidents are not limited to steam lines. Several costly demonstrations have been staged recently to illustrate safety concerns and spur reforms.
Chaniler's brother ponders family pearls tossed aside as he christens a prize pig Prince Dolgorovki after Cavalieri's Russian friend who advised on the ante nuptial agreement.
Merchants of Sherrard announce a big October 18 picnic inviting all local merchants to attend. C F Grantz Jr received an invitation from B Mueller, chairman of the entertainment committee, who says Moline merchants are welcome and will be well cared for on the auto ride to Sherrard.
H N Rounds of Rock Island was elected lieutenant commander of the National Naval Veterans at a meeting in Cincinnati. He could not attend due to illness but his election elevates him to the second highest national office in the order.
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