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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
4
The Dispatch urges the city council to adopt a progressive ordinance creating two prohibition districts in the Seventh ward and Stewartville to ban saloons. It argues such districts would curb saloons, aid home life, and encourage nicer residential areas, possibly permanently unless overturned by future councils.
The county Republicans nominate farmer and longtime resident P F Cox for county treasurer. A Civil War veteran, he is described as clearheaded, capable of handling financial questions, and popular among neighbors. The Dispatch stressed the need for a sensible treasurer under the new law and endorses Cox as the strongest candidate.
The speaker asks if the forthcoming democratic platforms implying no retention of newly acquired U S territories would hand back the Philippines and other islands to Spain. He questions whether elected officials will implement this or merely seek votes with a confidence game.
A political appeal frames the desire for the 1893 1896 period's times to come back and urges voters to back the Democratic ticket. The message ties economic and political hope to party loyalty and electoral action.
The piece by Depew recounts a tale showing stubborn endurance in the face of hardship. It emphasizes resilience, grit, and sustained effort as a guiding character trait.
The passage recalls a visitor noting a man in an asylum riding a broomstick as a horse while a lunatic explains the difference between a horse and a hobby. Depew admits ignorance, and the tale closes with the line that a man cannot get off a hobby.
General Palmer writes to Ellis Usher that he will not back any candidate who supports the 16 to 1 silver coinage ratio and legal tender, announcing he will vote for Isaac R. Mills, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois Seventeenth district, on the issue of sound money. The political papers are noted to publish claims regardless of truth.
The text argues that voters distrust Democratic platforms opposing expansion and favor preserving territorial gains from war. It suggests the Democratic Party consistently takes an unpopular, unprogressive position, a habit difficult to break as public sentiment grows for keeping territory and bringing home troops.
Democratic editors spurn Mr. Payne's critique of the case garnishee law and its defects and of the old law. They refused to publish his answer though asked to do so, and they show no inclination to fairly represent the candidates or the laboring men.
The writer faults a Democratic editor who predicted a fall war deadline and would blame the administration for delay. He declares the conflict ended sooner than expected and rejects the notion that the war was easy or a picnic.
In this county the two democratic papers declined to publish Mr Payne's answer to the Tri City Labor congress questions and instead printed garbled reports. The result reflects a belief that democratic votes come only from misrepresenting the issues.
In Rock Island the Democratic candidate Cralle is seen as risking party cohesion while Huesing claims strength to carry the county. Many Democrats believe Cralle has been in office long enough to face renewed scrutiny and opposition.
The current city clerk of Roel Istated will be replaced by a Republican successor after the election. The outgoing official plans to focus on pending duties before the transition and will have time to address neglected business after November.
The article notes three per cent government bonds trading at a premium of 414 per cent. It argues that if the prior administration had trusted the public like the current one does, borrowing at 3 per cent would have been possible instead of paying 4 per cent.
Republicans anticipate a strong turnout as an election nears in Rock Island County, aiming to repeat the extraordinary majority seen two years ago and secure a sizable win even in an off year.
The author questions why newspapers railing about government inhumanity to soldiers do not present their complaints to the investigating committee. The committee has invited all to testify, implying a call for direct evidence and public accountability.
The widespread demonstrations greeting President McKinley show broad public sympathy for his war conduct and Philippine policy, indicating limited support for critics of his approach.
Reports across the country say the Republicans will win a large majority this fall. GOP strength appears decisive while Democratic efforts to organize nationwide are not taking hold.
The piece accuses the war department of causing the Pillager Indiana uprising and criticizes the Democratic party for needing misrepresentation this year.
The piece claims the nation faces hard times and that these conditions burden democratic candidates, framing economic strain as a political hurdle for party nominees.
The article notes Altgeld required funds during his governorship to cover slave expenses and borrowed money at six percent interest to pay those costs. It frames this financial action within his administration.
Tanner sought funds to cover Altgeld administration deficits and borrowed at about 2.6 percent, far cheaper than Altgeld’s rates. He sourced funds from private banks offering the lowest rates to secure a cheaper take-off.
A Fulton candidate for the assembly is criticized for reprinting an 1895 congress letter to claim current principles. The piece argues his outdated views ignore recent national advances and key issues such as island retention, army strength, and commercial supremacy. It likens him to other Democrats stuck in the past.
In Rook Island residents tire of repeated appeals by Hues ing during elections. The persistent candidate, noted for chronic office seeking, faces voter resolve to block further boasting that he can do as he pleases with Gren.
The article notes Democratic papers railing at window-placers strike for higher wages while asking if any wage increases occurred under the Democrats in power. It recalls that prior strikes were over wage reductions and that workers were glad to have work at fair pay.
The text notes a peculiarity of Democratic newspapers' campaign approach in Illinois. It claims the populace is content with the Republican administration and that mentioning issues would heighten dissatisfaction.
Democratic county candidates asking Republicans to vote for them offer no clear rationale for breaking with their party. This lack of persuasive argument correlates with limited electoral traction and voter appeal among GOP-leaning constituents.
The speaker argues that if the commission investigating the conduct of the war would interview some Democratic country editors, it would learn much about the war. He says hundreds of editors know more about the war than Generals Wheeler and Lee.
In a state senate race, Mr Mulligan the Democratic candidate declines to detail his legislature record. He acknowledges it would not compare with Payne and remains notably silent on the matter.
A reader asks what core principle the Democratic Party represents that would persuade any voter to support it this fall. The question seeks the party’s foundational values and why a man should advocate them in this election.
The message questions Anstian on restoring specific items labeled limes of 104 P04 ISOS and Iaud. It suggests voting again at the Republican ticket and notes those times were not Republican.
A large democratic disaffection in Rock Laland weaknesses support for Huesing as the candidate struggles to maintain courage while campaigning.
A statement urging the government to preserve land gained by U S soldiers through diplomacy and endorsing the policy favored by the Republican Party and widely supported by the people.
A comment argues that while candidates may enjoy spending, funds should be divided more fairly as some workers do not receive their fair share.
A pointed critique suggests that democratic editors failing to truthfully portray wartime conduct show a fundamental flaw in their reporting range finders.
P. F. Cox, the Republican candidate for treasurer, tours the county to solicit votes, described as just the man voters want. The Democratic sheriff candidate leaves his Rock Island city clerk post to run, prompting questions about managing the sheriff’s office by others.
The passage presents garbled commentary on foreign policy and domestic politics. It references Sultanate and Turkey, Uncle Sam, and uprisings, with unclear quotes about officeholders and a sheriff candidate. Names and precise events are unreadable, offering only a snapshot of confused OCR text.
Andrew Donaldson, a longtime Rural township farmer and respected county figure, died suddenly at his Rural home on Sunday morning after a history of stomach trouble. Born March 2, 1831 in Washington County, Pa., he moved to Rural in 1853 and built a prosperous 510 acre estate. He served on the township board of supervisors and as assessor and was survived by his wife Ellen M. Titterington and eight children. Funeral arrangements were announced.
Davenport Business Men's Association seeks tri city participation with Moline and Rock Island for a Tri City Day on October 26 at the Omaha exposition. A $5 round trip fare is arranged with return options two to three days later, plus a potential program featuring the three mayors and other Tri City leaders.
John Ziegler of Rapids City was declared insane in county court Friday afternoon by a jury and Judge Adams ordered his commitment to Watertown hospital. He is 43, ill for months, and has a history of typhoid fever. He believes his wife and relatives plot to poison him.
The Wednesday evening Mothers meeting at Mrs. J. F. Huntoon's drew twenty ladies despite bad weather. Mrs. B. D. Poole read a Bay View article by Walter L. Hervey on The Child in the Home, stressing family life’s educative influence and testimonies from John Fiske Bishop Vincent Timothy Dwight and Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The piece links physical and psychological unfolding to outward influences and urges parents to cultivate abundant life and view parenthood as a vocation.
The Second Congregational church planned to call Rev. W. A. Eliott of Grand Ledge Michigan but learned he has accepted a call in Streator Illinois. The church now searches for another pastor to lead.
A medical claim touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a prompt and permanent remedy for dyspepsia. It is advertised to regulate and tone the stomach.
Chicago live stock receipts 81 000 with hog prices 2.70 to 3.75. mixed, heavy, and packing lots listed. Cattle receipts 4 500 with steers 5.50 to 5.80 for choice to extra and various others. Sheep and lambs receipts 16 000 with westerns at 3.70 to 4.70 and lambs 4.26 to 6.35. Milwaukee grain: wheat up with No 1 Northern 66 to 64c, No 2 Northern 68c. oats higher at 25 to 26c.
Davenport readers are urged to beware counterfeit five dollar gold coins offered by merchants and others in the area. The note warns that the pieces look real and ring similar but are lighter and fake, suggesting customers test or cash them at a bank before accepting.
A soldier notes how quickly yellow fever strikes from health to death and burial within hours. The account warns of rapid decline and urges strengthening the body with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic.
List of marriage licenses issued including Sarah M Atkinson to Albert G Carlson for property in Atkinson Park Moline and others from Davenport Rock Island Milan Sherrard Freeport Bowling Buffalo N Y. Names include Hoffman Evans Rank Pierr Norton Normoyte Sheppard Malmberg Knauel Lorenzen Humes Williams Turner Tindall Freeburg Kennedy Kohra Mattuuch Hammer Hanson and more.
Exhilarating sense of renewed health and internal cleanliness follows Syrup of Figs use. Warns against old-time medicines and cheap substitutes. Promotes the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
J. J. Roach former Rock Island attorney now in Aurora Nebraska has been nominated on the fusion ticket for state's attorney on the county ticket.
An early advertise promoting Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as the best remedy for coughs and grippe in every household priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes its suitability for coughs and colds and targets family use.
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