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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
4
The Moline Dispatch Publishing Company releases a review dispatch on page 8. McGlynn and Eastman are listed as president and secretary respectively.
The article notes Governor Deneen’s rising strength with the public as the campaign advances. Several candidates fail to gain traction or fully mobilize opposition, while Speaker Shurtleff emerges as the sole figure making a substantive push against the governor.
The article extols the police matron and neighborly charities for protecting helpless children. It argues public and private groups gain most when they collaborate to provide care during early life, when parents cannot.
A garbled page segment mixes financial rate talk with scattered names and phrases. It references prices, trades and a two cent rate, but the legible facts are minimal and the text is largely unreadable.
The piece reflects on Joseph Cannon as speaker guiding Republican strategy in Washington. It argues his leadership will influence whether the party rests or advances, noting his influence on potential radicalism and upcoming elections. It praises his steadiness and duty to steer the party correctly.
The article reports Mr Bryan’s Lincoln interview criticizing railroad regulation. He argues federal law stopped rebates and increased rail profits, claiming the people gain value but railways seek higher returns. He urges profits be limited and rails not allowed to profit excessively.
Opinion piece lauds Emperor William of Germany as a dynamic leader capable of driving universal peace through an early arbitration court. It argues his aggressive, action oriented governance could end wars if European rulers unite, easing tax burdens and freeing soldiers for productive work.
The author notes Jane’s annual on navies ranks the United States second to England in naval strength. The US gains in ships and long range artillery are highlighted, with commentary that peace courts may curb naval arms growth within the next two decades.
The piece argues that tariff policy spurred a remarkable rise in southern cotton manufacturing after the Civil War, noting prewar views that the South would grow cotton while the North and Europe made cloth. It cites 1860 production disparities and postwar underdevelopment.
The piece traces cotton manufacturing expansion from 1860 to 1900, noting a rise to 95 million in value and the southern region’s gains versus New England. It argues tariff-fueled Southern mills boosted local demand, cut freight, and raised farmer prices while urging enforcement of saloon laws in nearby Davenport and Rock Island.
The dispute over arbitration versus strike remains unclear with conflicting reports. Telegraphers face claims wages are low, while public sympathy leans toward avoiding strikes. Confusion over the authority and motives of the strike persists as talks of conference or arbitration surface.
Mayor Schaffer of Rock Island advances law enforcement and civic improvement without drama. The city is described as cleaner and better than in years, with caloons ordered to obey the law and close at proper hours.
The Dispatch recalls the old three cent per mile battles with Illinois rail fares and argues history shows railroads adapt under pressure. It notes no lasting destruction from moderate rate cuts and predicts current two cent rates will still allow profits, dividends, and improvements.
The piece likens Roosevelt to Andrew Jackson in defending popular rights against a moneyed few. It argues the president will prevail over threats and panic, noting stock gamblers’ bluffing and the public’s resistance to intimidation. The aim is to restore confidence as the people govern through officials.
The June vote in Moline favored raising city saloon license fees to 1000 dollars by 1895 to 1215. The council instructed the ordinance committee to draft a law accordingly but no action has been heard since.
Voters favored high license but with low turnout the result split about two to three in favor of low. Council must decide if October licenses should start the new higher fee and whether to push a high license ordinance despite unclear legality. Committee chair Brown can bring the measure forward. public pressure grows. The city asks if the council will honor the will of the voters or deem the election a farce.
The latest Japanese loan failed to attract investors in England amid fears over Japan's inflated postwar economy and uncertain payment prospects. Analysts say money for war needs drives finance, and hesitancy signals possible peace talks as debt mounting and wartime shortages loom.
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