Mess Halls and Tents for Workmen Ready for Use
Workers complete mess halls and tents with wheeled shovels and dump carts on site. Ground equipment is on hand and ready for use, marking a milestone in the construction project.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
2
Two Tracks to Natick Yards Diagram of Wapt System
Diagram shows the Wapt System of shops and yard development with plans to have the entire plant in operation within 18 months. It details track layouts, right of way, switching, storage tracks, and anticipated traffic and freight flows to Natick with multiple references to tracks, switches, and future yard expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bse
Wit
Whidgh
Dedicate Monument For First Swedish Settlers In Delaware
A monument unveiled Monday in Wilmington marks the 1638 landing of the first Swedish settlers in America. The Delaware Historical Society and Mrs Charles E McKwaine led the dedication under the auspices of the Delaware Society of Colonial Dames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dela
Wilmington
Justice Lore
Ware Historical Society
Charles E McKwaine
Delaware Society of Colonial Dames
Coat as warmth for the body in need
An advertorial style note compares a coat to SCOTT'S Emulsion helping fragile bodies gain warmth and fat. It invites readers to request a free sample and provides the address SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
River Improvement Drive Aims to Impress Congress on Upper Mississippi
Capt Lon Bryson of the Upper Mississippi Improvement Association urges concerted action to win congressional support. He notes Ohio and lower river groups have long secured funds, and plans to align Davenport convention timing with a congressional visit to St Louis to showcase a uniform channel from St Louis to Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Bryson
The
Upper Mississippi River Association
Lon Bryson
Upper
Wpper
St Louise Wal
Mississippi
Davenport
Bene
Unkome City
St Laue
Minnapolis
Caples
Hypnosis Case Sends Couple to Watertown Hospital
Mrs Mink and her husband from Warren County fell under a hypnotic spell after lessons by a Jackson Michigan hypnotist. The wife raved about a past life and called on her husband, prompting county officials to seek medical help. Physicians and a commission declared her unbalanced and ordered her committed to the Watertown asylum hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Minkoof Monmonty
Watertown
Vhonmonth
Mrs Minh
Warren Counts
Jackson Mich
Oaast Wesson
Lusband
Studid the Wesson
Mink
Hades
Monmouth
Crown Roads of Sweden to Use Electric Power
Plans to power crown railroads in Sweden with electricity based on H Ward Leonard design. Swiss maker collaborates as Europe adopts the American engineer’s system. Sweden to use water and peat energy with up to 100 miles between stations to allow mutual aid in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
H. Ward Leonard
New York
Europe
Promoters Pick Fifth Avenue Site for Theatre Plan
A desirable Fifth Avenue location is secured as a sign of leaders determined to push forward a $4500 theatre project. Holders of the option emphasize progress and potential impact on local culture and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Moline plans $10,000 opera seat sale for 1500 capacity venue
Capitalists in Moline push to solve the opera house question with a 1500 seat, 40 by 60 stage, sixteen box design on Fulton avenue. D J Wehr leads the project promising a $10,000 bonus and a forfeit to charity if the plan fails, with construction to start once the Business Men’s association guarantees the seat sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitali
T- al
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Ano
D. J Wehr
P Fthavenue
Cmera
Busness Mens Association
Associated Charities
Iss
Juans
Deere and Mansur Co hires Keystone credit chief
QO 8B Child credit and collection manager from the Keystone Manufacturing Co in Sterling will join Deere and Mansur Co on July 1. He succeeds J T Penrose whose ill health prompts retirement. Child, active in Methodist church and Republican politics, has five years at Keystone and a broader remit with higher pay. Keystone employs about 175 workers and plans to add mowers to its lineup of rakes and hayloaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child
Keystone Mfg Co
Sterling
Deere & Mansur Co
J T Penrose
Penrose
Keystone Company
Methodist
Indictments Hold Some Counts Stricken In Ejectment Case
Judge Ramsay in the circuit court heard a motion for a new trial in the ejectment case of Mary H. Stowell against J. E. Spencer et al. The February trial yielded a plaintiff verdict and defense seeks a new trial on newly discovered evidence. The matter is under advisement with counsel G. W. Wood for the plaintiff and J. T. Kenworthy for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay
Circuit Court
Mary H. Stowell
J. E. Spencer
G. W. Wood
J. T. Kenworthy
Weather Forecast Describes April Temperature Swings Across Regions
Washington DC March 31 Weather Forecaster Peter Box details an April pattern with warm and cool waves crossing the country from the Pacific to the eastern states. The forecast calls for rising temperatures midmonth followed by a sharp fall, frost risk in the south, and increased rainfall after the 14th. Readers are urged to request a two cent weather ramp for more price insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, I C
W. T. Foster
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Rochies
Great Central
Feter
Washington, DC
Winnebago Supervisors Order Out Bell Phones
The Winnebago county board ordered Bell phones removed from their offices including the county clerk, county treasurer, and circuit court room in Rockford leaving only the circuit clerk’s phone for long distance calls. Officials object that the move would inconvenience offices and clients, though the vote was nearly unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
County Clerk
Rcuit
Rockford
Board of Supervisors
Circuit
Belvidere
Woodstock
Winnebago County
Norton
Ciient
TriCity Railway Announces Pay Raise for Streetcar Crews
The TriCity Railway orders a 14 percent wage increase for motormen and conductors starting June 1. The new pay scales rise to 18 cents first year, 17 cents second year, and 20 cents thereafter, lifting total gains since 1900 to about 36 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TriCity Railway
Molders Clash Over Nine Hour Day Demand
Both sides remain firm as molders seek a nine hour day while manufacturers push for ten hours under current rush. The offer on the table is a wage raise to 2.90 dollars for ten hours, and arbitration is expected with a committee from the Iron Molders union and the National Founders association likely to decide. Meanwhile workers stay on the job awaiting the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Molders’ Union
National Founders’ Association
Secure Mr Bryan for a Chautauqua Date
A favorable reply from the Chau tauqua association program committee says they will seek W J Bryan as an attraction. He will attend during the assembly or immediately after, with a preference for a date within the assembly if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Association
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Civic Beauty Center Opens to Lead Local Improvement Efforts
The newly opened Civic Beauty Center pledges leadership in community beautification work. Officials say the facility will coordinate volunteers and oversee projects to enhance public spaces.
East End Alley Winner Receives Best Kept Place Plaque
City Improvement league opens season at Mrs G H Huntoon home as officers elected. President L B Kuhn. Vice President Mrs H A Ainsworth. Secretary Miss Marguerite Hill. Treasurer Mrs J S Gillmore. Chief Kittilson commends alley improvements and aids planned cemetery park. Vase for Lincoln School win, placard to be displayed all year. committee to buy vase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Improvement League
G H Huntoon
L. B Kuhn
H. A Ainsworth
Marguerite Hill
J. S. Gillmore
Kittilson
League
Cemetery Park
J S Gillmore
Treasury
G H . Huntoon
W. C Bennett
Miss Schallow Becomes Bride of John Mey in Rock Island
Miss Minnie Schallow and John Mes of Rock Island were married Monday at the German Lutheran church with Rev C A Mennicke officiating. About twenty relatives attended, including Fred Schallow and Miss Annie Mey. The couple rode to Turner ball in Moline for a banquet and dancing with two hundred guests. The bride's family resides at 318 Seventh Street and out of town guests included William Lorenzo and Mr and Mrs Dittmar of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mes
Westend
Minnie Schallow
Rock Island
C A Mennicke
Fred Schallow
Annie Mey
Clinton
Turner Ball
Moline
Firkins Orchestra
Louis A Schallow
Seventh Street
William Lorenzo
Dittmar
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure and Reward
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, explains the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Seal
F. J. Cheney, & CO
Port Byron-Cordova Ferry Planned for Spring Operation
L. H Trent plans a summer up-to-date ferry between Port Byron and Le Claire. Builders convert the boat into a stern wheel craft and overhaul the engine. If power lags a new engine may be installed. A barge large enough for teams will be added. The boat named Lalia will run regular trains and serve pleasure parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H Trent
Port Byron
le Claire
Tent
Lalia
Coal Vein Rumor At Pleasant Valley Farm
A rumor claims a five foot vein of Grade A coal was found at Pleasant Valley near the railway shop, with proofs said to exist for an eighteen acre site owned by A Ecker who has lived there two years. The coal lies eighteen feet underground and investigators seem to support the tale, prompting caution against miscalculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Ecker
Pathetic Lincoln tale told by Miss Bridget Del Rochester
In a court recount, Miss Bridget Del of Rochester recalls a Lincoln era tale. She describes meeting Abraham Lincoln during wartime, handing him a $100 bill, and recounts his tearful moment at the White House as a regiment passed. The account blends a court scene with emotional memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Bridget del
Rochester
New York
Lincoln
Washington
Bowie
Stanton
Lingen
Weonii
Odooncoln
White House
Drs Eves
Virginia
Murat Halstead
Deere & Mansur Co Plans Major Warehouse Expansion
Plans for a spring building at the Deere and Mansur Co plant aim to expand warehouse space and improve shipping. The project adds a one story frame annex joining the old frame warehouse to the brick facility, creating a large loading shed and requires rerouting Rock Island tracks to run parallel to the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deere & Mansur Co
Rock Island
D. M. Sechler Carriage Co
160 Acres Farm Land for Rent Near Coal Valley
Four miles southwest of Coal Valley in rural town. 160 acres available for rent with good improvements. Property located at 1012 First Avenue, Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Val
First Avenue
Rock
Cure a Cold in One Day Patter Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad style claim touts rapid cold relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The short copy mentions a signature and a registration or reference number RG l675.
City’s Welfare Focus Defines Mayoral Candidacy Stance
The candidate pledges clear positions on all issues affecting Yeu City. He asserts his policy stance on welfare matters and vows to address urban concerns once elected mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeu City
Shinner outlines progressive mayoral platform
Candidate P. Shinner pledges a clean city government and progressive businesslike administration. He rejects factional influence, vows teamwork with aldermen, and commits to defeating a desire for personal renomination while serving the whole city.
Home Study Club to Study American Authors
The Home Study club held a meeting to plan an English authors study program. Committee members M Hemenway and Des Attained outlined a fall course, with two more meetings set, including May 11, to finalize the year’s study of American authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clu
A . Wright
Clute
M Hemenway
Des
Ings
Toy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hetye
Rock Island Road
Natick Yards
Wonston Bros
Whit’ Ished
Natieh
Westief
Pope
Steuth Amd
Datus Edboene
Crown Roads
Foster
Winnebago
MR. Bryan
L. B. Kuhn
East End Alley
Lincoln School
Miss Schallow
John Mey
A. D
Cordova
TNS
Leasant Valley Way
A. Ecker
Stan Paign
Shinner
P. Shinner
Klessly
Ald
Conway
Skinner
Foss
Niers
Con- Pate Maltationifree
Henedi Nineton
Coat B. Stevens & Co
Search the Moline Review Dispatch Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Moline Review Dispatch?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.