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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
2
A man identified as Witt killed his wife on the street then took his own life as their two children and another woman were en route to Easter services. Police said the couple’s children and bystander were spared.
A carpenter, Frank Hash, shot his wife as their three young children walked to church then killed himself after a chaotic scene on a Whiteside street. Reports vary on motive as the family faced separation and custody disputes. Will Waite was wounded and a bystander carried the unconscious child to safety.
The Country Club at Camanche, Clinton Capitalists built five years ago and ran as a popular summer spot but failed financially. Dr. F C Smith of Jefferson, Iowa, longtime manager of the Jefferson Sanitarium, plans to convert the house into a modern sanitarium and open it as soon as possible.
An old newspaper ad urges immediate action against a stubborn cough. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as the remedy, claiming it soothes irritated tissues and heals membranes after the first dose. Samples offered free by Scott & Bowne of New York.
Davenport’s Wm R Benkert outlines a national Christian party gathering for May 2 at the Rock Island Water Tower to discuss direct voter initiatives and a world Christian mass convention in St Louis May 1–2, urging broad public support and endorsement across all groups.
The Retail Merchants Association met to receive incorporation papers. EO Quick elected temporary president PF Schwend view president SOS Hoff man treasurer. Directors named include Hans Wand N E Hobinson Joe Effandt CO Lovejoy Theodore Weigand Eadb Corsn John Swanson. Initiation fee set at 3 dollars and monthly dues at 1 dollar after April 1. A paid secretary may earn about 1000 dollars yearly to manage ratings and advertising.
The Swedish Olive Lodge announced its annual officer installation. John W Johnson was elected representative to the grand lodge meeting in Springfield in November, with Andrew Lindgred as alternate and N. E. Munson holding grand marshal duties. Officers installed include Theo Wahlberg as Junior Past Grand, F. O Nelson as Noble Grand, Otto Forsberg as Vice Grand, and others such as John Hallgren, Wm Ade, Charles Johnson, Emil Johnson, and Axel Klingberg among the roster.
A Clendenin store announces expansion to ten suburbs and declares no competition in the area. The move aims to extend reach and capture new customers while maintaining market dominance. Officials emphasize the absence of rivals as a competitive edge.
East Moline residents push a fire limits plan to seal a brick business district. Clendenin moves his drugstore to the Bronson brick block, occupying the west store and a restaurant in the east room, with removal slated by month end. Bronson plans four more brick buildings in summer.
A Natick boy lost his leg in an accident while near a street end. He was taken to City hospital after being struck and injured during a street car incident. Police report describes nearby traffic and witnesses at the site.
Officer Tom Kearney, a popular city figure, was viciously assaulted Saturday evening near the Pasteurized Milk Co office after arresting Bred Bloch known as Rich Rieck. Bloch and companions fled. two men, Oliver Sears and Chas Bates, were arrested but released on bail with alibi claims.
A pro education board ticket headed by Mrs. Ralph Entrikin retires this year with Mrs. Stella Ainsworth replacing her on the slate. H R Albrecht is named for president with John F Lindvall and G A Shallberg also on the ticket, as the conference of business men backs the group. Mrs. Mary Knowles Entrikin will not seek reelection and endorses Mrs. Ainsworth who will run in the upcoming election.
The McKinley syndicate of Portland Maine buys control of Galesburg street car system. The 15 mile network covers local lines with plans to extend to Knoxville and connect Ottawa to Princeton with a new powerhouse and $100,000 in local improvements. The group eyes lines to Medo Monmouth Moline and Rock Island.
The body of Mumme Peterson, a Davenport teamster, was found in the river opposite Mueller Lumber mill after he shot at his wife on Feb 2 and then disappeared. Eyewitnesses heard shots and police pursued him. investigators believe he jumped into the river to escape arrest.
A Montgomery and S A Thomson were Sunday evening ordained and installed as ruling elders. The pastor preached on The Church of the Living God and led the ordination with Rev. D L McNary of Rock Island present. The choir provided fitting music and the Montgomerys plan to attend the Rock Island conference.
Diamond Jo line steamers begin the season with an excursion from the tri cities to St Louis. The Dubuque will depart Rock Island on Saturday April 28 at 8 am and reach St Louis that evening, staying two days to allow passengers to view the Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication on April 30 and May Day.
Report says bank robbers may be the same men who held up a Rock Island tram near Davenport. Drafts from London via Cambridge insured by First National Bank of Cambridge cover burglary losses and a $100 reward for capture. Six locals split a $500 reward for foiled Cambridge burglary by five men sent to Joliet. sheriff and marshal note a mysterious whispering stranger on the railway car as a possible gang member.
The April crop report from the U S Department of Agriculture Division of Statistics shows winter wheat at 9 73 percent vs 8 21 average, and winter rye at 9 79 percent vs 8 79 average, comparing this year with last year and the ten year average.
The Easter service by Davenport and Rock Island Knights Templar in Moline drew a large crowd at Christchurch. An impressive processional, rector Dr Burrell’s address, and a floral decorum of white tulips and Easter lilies marked the event. Tonight hosts the annual parish meeting and Friday service at 7 45.
Geneseo Sterling Rock Falls and Prophetstown men organize the Rock River Tracton Co in Sterling to construct an electric road from Rock Falls to Moline via Prophetstown and Geneseo. Sterling to be terminal with connections to Sterling Dixon and Eastern Hine. Officers named and 23 charter members. Capitalization set at 26000 dollars with stock offered to farmers along the line. Work to start at once and rights of way to be secured.
The will of George Smith of Preemption was admitted to probate in the county court on April 9. Dated Sept 18, 1902, it leaves $5 each to William J and George A Smith, $n to Emma J Johnston and other daughters, $200 to Losada L Smith and Esther Smith, $100 to Ora Jane Johnston, with the house and remaining estate to the daughters Losada Loo and Esther Smith. Charles E Smith is named executor.
City officials confront a recount push led by a candidate who faces a rejection of his bid. The effort aims to validate results amid disputed ballots and mounting challenges. Local authorities caution against procedural delays.
Rock Island aldermen debated contesting the municipal election with a 103 vote plurality for McConochie after a two hour canvass. Aldermen Anderson Eckhart Willis supported the majority, while Birke and Blochlinger urged more time to probe alleged fraudulent votes including a Third ward ballot by a veteran named Patch who recently moved to Davenport. The council rejected a recount effort and McConochie’s lead stood as the majority reported the results.
TD Kuehl, longtime shipper with Moline Pump Co, leaves tomorrow evening for Los Angeles to begin a new line of work. The move ends his tenure with the local firm and marks a career change.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea, selling for 25 cents per bottle through druggists worldwide.
Readjustment support appears strong in many state camps with a large majority endorsing changes to rates to secure the society’s perpetuity. Michigan leads in backing readjustment while Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri show varied support. Minnesota and Wisconsin favor adjustments and reelections for key officers.
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