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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
4
A reader cites an audience interruption at a Cincinnati gathering where a speaker challenged tearing down Christianity without offering a better belief. The text argues Christianity makes people better, notes scholars’ views on Leavenworth’s liquor issue, and critiques Democratic money and tariff positions with Kansas comparisons.
An Indianapolis News article discusses liquor restrictions and the claim that banning alcohol leads to a thriving boom in cities like Leavenworth Kansas. It cites 142 saloons with a population around 21 000 and notes prisons Army post and soldiers home fueling demand for alcohol. It argues the city shows how liquor remains plentiful despite prohibition.
Readers observed in council proceedings that a several thousand dollar loan was proposed to fund a pact. The editor notes the loan would be unnecessary if saloon licenses were increased for the year's second half, a move anticipated to raise minimal taxes.
A southern Democrat urges the Democratic Party to align with progressive sentiment and adopt a tariff plank. He argues protection for American industries, tied to wage differentials, as a long standing though debated policy, noting GOP echoes and historical positions from Jefferson to Randall.
The president of the United Societies of Chicago visited Springfield to push two liquor law bills that would give Chicago full license control and Sunday licenses. The Senate rejected them as out of order, and the leader returned to Chicago to await developments.
The piece lauds army officers for decisive problem solving. It cites Colonel Blunt rapidly expanding an arsenal produced force to three thousand and the Panama Canal effort, noting Goethals calmly took charge after eminent engineers faltered and achieved steady progress without boasting.
Colonel Goethals reorganized operations and steadily increased dirt moved on the Panama canal project. The pace rose month by month, shrinking the anticipated timeline from ten years to six, earning national admiration for his disciplined approach and potential military honors.
In a New York Times interview Secretary Taft argues young men especially the wealthy should offer their services to the nation. He praises the pure joy of service over wealth, noting the satisfaction of contributing something bigger than oneself and the greater fulfillment found in public service.
The article praises baseball as the cleanest American sport and notes the final world championship series shows Chicago and Detroit teams playing honestly without yielding to personal gain. It emphasizes integrity over profit in the major leagues.
The article argues that Chicago could have manipulated results to boost profits and public interest in Detroit and Chicago games, but chose not to. It praises baseball players and leagues for maintaining high standards, keeping the sport clean, and sustaining crowds across cities. It notes the temptation to corrupt but commends the unaffected integrity of the game.
The piece defends current prosperity under Speaker Cannon's view that the public is thriving. It contrasts past hardship under Cleveland with present full employment, rising wages, and strong farm profits. It argues against sweeping tariff changes and warns that drastic revision could harm the economy.
President Small of the Telegraphers' union says the strike is a failure and disclaims responsibility. He admits they had little money left, boasting without grounds since the start. Strikers insist the strike continues and deny his authority while critics call his actions criminal.
The piece argues national telegraphers and boilermaker strikes harm business and workers. It notes thousands jobless or seeking relief as openings vanish and a shift to other trades occurs. It criticizes the strikes as unjustified and urges unions to curb causeless stoppages to reduce economic damage.
Robert Mather president of the Rock Island Holding Co urges federal oversight of railroads, likening it to national bank supervision to improve credit and prevent fund misuse. He promotes the Mississippi as a potential great shipping waterway, citing Rhine commerce as a model and noting freight volumes of the Great Lakes and Soo ports.
The Mississippi River Improvement Association advocates shifting heavy freight to railroads for higher tonnage efficiency. Water routes, canals, and river systems will support lighter freight while rail carries the heavier loads, a plan expected to advance within a few years.
The longtime leader of the coal miners announces he will not seek re election. He cites surgery six months ago and continued weakness from two subsequent operations. The piece contrasts Mitchell with Debs, praising Mitchell for steady, peaceful leadership and predicting his influence will endure in labor reforms.
Clippings comment on protective tariffs boosting American industry and employment. Mentions salt price manipulation rumors and economic dissent from Des Moines and Aurora readers. References include wage trends, domestic production, and the law of supply and demand.
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