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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
4
The Wisconsin Democratic platform asserts allegiance to the Chicago platform of 1896. The piece questions whether the endorsement implies acceptance of all its principles and signals possible shifts in stance toward Bryanism Altgeldism and other factions. It notes past local political losses and suggests the Wisconsin convention signals a rare moment of practical sense and potential reform.
A critical editorial critique from a Chicago Tribune source arguing that McKinley should have dismissed Miles and installed Joe Medill to command the army. The piece imagines a flawless logistics and strategy scenario, claiming railways, supplies, and even yellow fever control would have been miraculously solved. It asserts Medill as future commander in chief.
The fragment argues that almost all American warships, except recently purchased ones, were built by inferior mechanics using inferior wood and steel, leading to serious injuries. It claims Spannemwehr ships fair poorly and that battles are fought by choosing the cheapest materials.
A political commentary argues that democratic organs need a scapegoat to run campaigns and alleges the administration failed to improve Cuba's climate following a highly successful war, portraying the move as abuse in the political fight.
The paid reserve to the United States Treasury is at a new peak and continues to grow daily, reflecting escalating balances. This pattern marks a historic high for the nation’s financial position as reserves expand.
Maurice Thompson, a leading Indiana Democrat, has issued a letter denouncing the party over its alleged un-American stance. The move signals a public break and could influence local political dynamics.
Congressman G. M. Curtis of Iowa's Second District has publicly declined to be considered a candidate for another term. The decision removes Curtis from the reelection race across the river, signaling a forthcoming shift in local political dynamics.
Penny Pownni reports from Mexico City on how copper cents and thus low wages shape daily trade. Markets sell tiny portions of food for one cent while laborers earn meager wages, and foreign banks profit from a depreciating currency.
The Town Episcopal convention in Davenport chose Dr. Thomas E. Green of Cedar Rapids as bishop, replacing the late Will iam Stevens Perry. Other candidates included Rev. Dr. S. C. Edsall of Chicago and Honorable mentions to Rev. Ernest M. Stires and Sr. J. Clarence Jones. Green, born in Pennsylvania in 1847, had served major Iowa parishes and previously Grace Church in Cedar Rapids before ascending to the episcopate.
In pursuance of an Illinois Warren county court order the assignee of the insolvent Weir Plow Company will sell on September 15 1894 at 2 pm the entire manufacturing plant in Monmouth including grounds buildings machinery and on hand goods. A second sale on September 11 1898 at 2 pm covers Outlet fourteen East Moline totaling 1685 1 00 acres with specified land strips and improvements. Both sales convey all right title and interest of the company in the plant and lands.
The following names appear on the weekly unclaimed letters list at the Moline post office Roel Isl and county Hillnofa for the week ending Sept. Petes Nugere Mrs Oh W Chure Doodeman Doli Kane Miss Agnes Kolzven Vady Wray GN Lindh Miss Kathrine Linville Miss Eva Leland Harry Sandberg C Ruth J S Sawatoriskys J Sorecack Paul Sheagren Albert Tresize E L Thompson Miss Anna Taylor James Advertise for the letters and give the date of the list. GEO. H. McKINLEY P M.
Toronto reports a complex bridge collapse on the St Lawrence at Cornwall involving five stone piers and three 300 foot spans. Fifteen men were killed and sixteen injured, with victims including W J Cubby Paterson NJ and F F Jackson Columbus OH. Authorities await divers to reveal precise cause.
Report from Sept 7 at Taylorville Illinois on efforts to indict miners who kidnapped African workers near Pana. Talks of injunctions to halt operations, tension around sheriff and governor, marshal rule, and possible federal intervention to arrest officials for obstructing justice.
A Pana report says mayor and business leaders prepared a petition to Governor Tanner urging measures to quell unrest around spring mining disputes. Miners and local officials face charges following a staged confrontation with Overholt and others, with sheriff and constable summoned to court.
The Markets column covers Hogs with receipts about 28 000 and price ranges from 2.70 to 3.92 for various lots and heavy packing. Cattle receipts total 18 900 with steers and cows priced from 3.20 to 5.50 and calves to 7.00. Sheep and lambs see 15 000 receipts with westerns at 3.70 to 4.56 natives 3.00 to 4.75 and lambs 3.75 to 6.30. Milwaukee grain shows wheat gains with No 1 northern 63 64 cents, rye 44 percent, barley 48 cents, oats 22 23 cents. A new story begins in this issue.
The Mississippi River is dropping toward the 1864 low water mark as September proceeds. Water levels along the river, including Reeds Landing, approach records with forecasts of only slight declines left for the month. Ancient marks and anecdotes from Keokuk and Nawathin recount shifts in the riverbed and a curious tale of a Bostonian plan to steal the river with a sponge.
A seasonal powder to shake into shoes relieves swollen nervous hot and wet feet. It cools feet eases smarting tight footwear and relieves corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with trial package free Allen S Olinsted Le Roy New York.
On Sept. 1 Dora Hermann transfers 13.4 feet of 150% lot 12 Hale's addition Rock Island to Fritz Meier for $1,900. On Aug. 31 Rufus A. Smith transfers lot 6 block 7 percent Moline Heights addition South Maine to Swan P. Benson and Ben Benson for $1,000.
Opening exercises in the college chapel highlight the start of the thirty ninth year. President Olsson speaks on The Master Builder stressing character and school as builders, with increased enrollment reported and hopes for more. The annual reception and society meetings follow as renovations and new teachers are announced.
A 10 cent trial of Ely's Cream Balm available from druggist 59 Warren Street offers proof of its merit. The balm stops nasal mucous dripping and improves speaking and hearing. a 50 cent size is also offered by EL JROs in New Jersey City. J W Davidson of Monmouth, Minnesota, endorses its benefits for catarrh.
John Delbert Gordon and Grace Kepple of Rock Island. Thos Ro Gardner and Lizzie Meyser of Rock Island. Arthur Spurbeck of Moline and Alice Hall of Rock Island. Edward Swan and Mamie McDonald of Rock Island. Charles Hauptmann and Annie Chilburg of Rock Island.
Store advertises all overcoats at rock bottom prices located at Meine block on Fifteenth street.
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