Moline Plans Riverfront Rail Track Move
Moline businessmen consider relocating railroad tracks to the river front to reduce interruptions and grades. A committee presents a feasible plan favoring Colona or Cleveland sites, with strong competition and hopes the bridge will be built for the city’s benefit.
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Moline
Burlington
Galesburg
St Louis
Northwestern
Nelson
Nachusa
Thia
Dixon
Rock Island and
Peoria
Two Major Projects Push Rail and River Bridges
Molloe advances two city shaping plans including a south rock river road from Rock River bridge through Rural township to open Trade with Moline and a Rock River bridge into Henry County to connect merchants in both cities with a large Henry county region. The board of supervisors backs the bridge idea but funding awaits the bridge committee site report on Colona ferry Cleveland ferry Barstow Burrell stone quarry and Osborn crossing sites.
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Henry County
Osborn
Colona
Cleveland
Moline
Molloe
Rock River
Rural
Board of Supervisors
Colona Ferry
Cleveland Ferry
Barstow
Burrell Atone
Burlington Railroad
Towne's Conversion and Philippines Debate Revisited
The article notes Charles A. Towne shifts from anti imperialist stance after visiting the islands. It argues the United States should retain the Philippines for strategic Pacific base and to safeguard Asia trade, while preventing Japanese influence and keeping the door to Pacific commerce open.
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Philippines
United States
Bourke Cochran
Charles A. Towne
Mr Towne
Minnesota
New York
Towne
Aafia
Pacific
Japan
The White Man's Burden Reconsidered in North Africa Revolts
A European correspondent argues that white supremacy fuels colonial rule from England Germany France and imperial powers. He notes Japanese influence shifting belief among darker nations and highlights revolts in India against British rule, signaling a broader anti colonial surge.
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Africa
England
Germany
France
Kipling
Revolt Seeds Echo Across Continents After War Shifts
The text asserts revolutionary energy spreading from the Moors rise to other regions under white supremacy. It notes possible racial wars or diplomatic quieting as outcomes. It links Japanese victory over Russia to a surge of revolutionary ideas in Africa and Asia, with future consequences uncertain.
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Africa
Asia
Commission to Revise State School Laws Set
The appointment of a strong commission with extensive school experience aims to draft a coherent new code for the state. It will consolidate township schools, erect central school houses, and prune outdated provisions, with a view toward smoother operation for the 1909 school year.
McLean Tops Roosevelt Backers in Democratic Opinion
John R. McLean editor of the Washington Post argues Theodore Roosevelt has unmatched popularity and should be renominated. He notes Roosevelt’s integrity and energy, suggests a universal demand for his continued presidency, and discusses potential implications if the party names another candidate.
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John R. McLean
Washington Post
Ohio
Cincinnati
McLean
Henry Watterson
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Roosevelt
Post
No Partisan Debate on Nation's Waterways
The president urges nonpartisanship on improving the nation’s waterways. The Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Cumberland river projects should not be political quarrels as they involve no party principle or economic dispute. Parties may differ on big economic issues like money standards, but not on waterways improvements.
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Missisaippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Cumber Inna
Nonpartisan river and harbor plan praised by states
The article argues for extended river and harbor improvements benefiting all regions and notes bipartisan support. It says Democratic leaders avoided blocking the Panama Canal and preferred broad statesmanship over party obstruction, with cross party cooperation strengthening national progress.
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Ohio
Missouri
Panama Canal
Editorial on Roosevelt and political beliefs in a coming campaign
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues that voting is driven by political beliefs, not personality. It praises Hoover’s patriotism and law enforcement but objects to his Republican alignment. The piece predicts the next election will hinge on protectionism versus free trade and warns voters won’t be fooled by tariff reform rhetoric.
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Memphis
Hoosevelt
Postmasters oppose parcels post act at Springfield meeting
Fourth class postmasters from Springfield district voted against any parcels post act. They warn reduced rates and larger package limits would badly harm small stores with salaries under one thousand dollars. Mail order houses back lower rates to compete, potentially flooding rural shops with cheap catalogs.
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Springfield
Government should not carry large packages at cut rates
The author argues against government express service extending low rates to large packages. They claim it favors mail order houses and harms small merchants, equating such favors to subsidizing monopolies like Standard Oil and urging no government undercost transport for parcels.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
A Question of Choice About Money and Life
An editorial discusses Bishop Hamilton’s advice to quit preaching if salaries are unsatisfactory. It argues money should not be life’s sole aim, praising moral and intellectual fulfillment and citing the Wesleys as an example of choosing purpose over wealth.
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Hamilton
Methodist Church
America’s Shame Navy Depe… Charter and Loot of British Ships
The U.S. navy is accused of chartering and looting British ships to carry coal for Pacific service. Twenty American steamers are claimed available for the task while the government allegedly stretches coast trading laws. The issue hinges on foreign ships engaging in coasting trade contrary to the 1789 law and long-standing interpretations.
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United States
Pacific
Wien
James Mosrog
Debate on a US Merchant Marine and Subsidy Policy
The piece argues Congress must back a subsidized merchant marine to build ships and crew, enabling direct trade with South America and reducing freight costs. It cites the lack of US ships to Buenos Aires, urging government support to boost production, employment, and national independence in maritime commerce.
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South America
England
South American
Congress
President Addresses Mississippi Improvement And Navigation
The president speaks for public support of river improvements to boost commerce and navigation. The waterways commission visited to study rapids and dam with locks plans, aiming to extend navigable routes and enable boats to previously inaccessible areas.
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Mississippi
the Waterways Commission
Rivere Cana
Call for Illinois waterways board to lead state navigations
The Dispatch urges creating a state waterways commission to oversee all navigable rivers and canals, align with national efforts, and push improvements. It advocates reorganizing the canal board, expanding its powers, and appointing business leaders to secure federal interest for Illinois waterway development.
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Waterways Commission
Llinois
Michigan Canal
Illinois River
Rock ‘River
National Commission
Illinois
Beardstown Star on Illinois Senate Selection
The Beardstown Star surveys the Illinois Republican race for a United States senator. It weighs Hopkins versus other cited candidates, praising experience and faithful service while questioning candidates’ readiness for national office.
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Molina
Reviow
Dispatch
Roure Is
Ch Publishing
Lean
America
Messers. Stephens and Price
Moline Plow Company
Buenos Ayres
Buenos Aires
Hal
Supa Syandr Ee
Hans
Deere
Canal Board
Beardstown
Illnois
Léncoht
Cromisy & Etream
Fienator Hopkins
Bat
Sheaf
Mit
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