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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
3
Two engineers died in a head-on collision on a high speed road. Investigators said the crash involved multiple vehicles and prompted an urgent traffic warning. Local authorities identified the victims and ordered safety measures at the scene.
A Burlington freight and a double header coal train collided near Opheim Hen ry county injuring Conductor Newberry and a coal train fireman. Engineer Norris of the freight and Engineer McGiensey of the coal train were killed. The wreck blocked a passenger southbound train delaying it past midnight.
Henry County interurban project to connect Geneseo Cambridge and Kewanee with a Galesburg line. Estimated cost 850000 including power cars and construction. Revenue 131000 with operating expenses 55 per cent leaving 72250. Financing includes 259000 preferred stock and 600000 five percent mortgage bonds over thirty years.
A Quincy convention by Democrats from the old Fourth district moves to name Guy Scott of Aedy as their candidate for the Supreme Bench seat succeeding Justice Joseph N Carto. Mandamus actions seek state certification of the nomination for the ballot. The party challenges the new apportionment that shifts counties Roche Warren Mercer and Henderson into the Fourth district.
Sheriff reports disorder at the Commercial House saloon in Rock Island Rowen Island where a January grand jury indicts participants in a gambling dispute. Multiple men named as defendants face trial with fines and costs. observers note lack of a proper proprietor.
A departmental report traces per capita food resources in the United States and shows state rankings in cattle herds over decades. Texas leads by 1860 and beyond, New York and Ohio trend high early, Illinois rises to a million cattle by 1880, with Iowa and Nebraska advancing in later years.
A major fire early Monday near Twenty fourth street destroyed eleven freight cars on siding tracks. Four were completely ruined. seven belonged to the Rock Island line and four to Burlington. The origin is unknown though a hot box is suspected.
Readers face a tough choice as Worthy Opponents loom large in a contest where analysts weigh form, form and narrow margins. Coaches emphasize focus and preparation ahead of a decisive showdown with implications for standings and bragging rights.
The second annual declamatory contest at the First Baptist church crowned Miss Edna Creutz first, Miss Virginia Tunnicliff second, and Arthur Danielson third using averaged rankings to determine winners. Prizes totaled 750, 35, and 250 dollars with winners to represent the school at upcoming Military Tract and Knox meets in Macomb and Galesburg.
The body of Mrs. Napoleon Buford, who died in Chicago last February, arrived in Rock Island on Thursday April 9 for burial in Chippiannock cemetery. A funeral service was led by Rev. Mr. Laurenen, with pallbearers R. G. Chamberlin C. F. Lynde H. C. Curtis H. H. Guyer B. D. Connelly and Adair Pleasants.
Fritz Franson awarded a divorce from Cora on desertion grounds by Judge Bigelow. Arthur Sundblade granted a divorce from Katherine on the same charge. John Bohart pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house and harboring underage girls, fined $29 plus costs. Dowell case held for April 18. Multiple saloonkeepers fined for guilty pleas. Several indictments for renting premises for framing stricken with leave to resistate.
Muscatine ministers propose suspending the burial until a time after the funeral service. They argue delaying interment eases burdens on families and avoid lengthy ceremonial processions. The reform aims to separate service from burial and reduce costs for strained households.
The Rock River Traction Co started a survey Monday from Rock Falls to Prophetstown and on to Spring Hill Geneseo Moline and Rock Island. F E Andrews vice president and general manager runs the survey. The power house is planned for Prophetstown. The line will seek a private right of way from Rock Island to Rock Falls, else the highway will be used.
Lightning struck P J Sundberg’s 2903 Fifteenth Street storage shed and started a fire that destroyed the structure and ruined tools stoves and hardware worth about 2000. The roof collapsed before firefighters arrived and copper wire timing material and other stock were ruined. Carl Larson city alderman candidate’s home was struck with minor roof damage.
In Hampton April a notice reports Frederick Feuchter appointed rural mail carrier on Route No 1 with Emma Feuchter as substitute. Feuchter, previously Wake post office assistant and former postmaster, plans to move into town after selling his Wake store. J F Oltmann, serving as temporary substitute, will stop carrying mail as Easter approaches.
A survey party is in the field south of the tri cities for the new St Louis Short Line by the Iowa Illinois and Missouri railroad. A second surveying gang will begin Monday from Davenport toward Dubuque.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. The product is described as taken internally and acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free by mail.
Anti license and people's tickets nominate candidates at Port Byron caucuses. On five ballots for village board president A H Wendt J W Simonson Dr Bruner and John Schafer led, with Dr Bruner ultimately nominated. First trustee winner A H Wendt. second trustee D Y Allsbrow. third trustee Henry Tomer. Village Clerk hopeful Julius Linke. Police Magistrate JFE Swisher declined to serve.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison eczema carbuncles and related conditions. It features testimonials from Robert Ward and Geo Williams and offers a free sample and medical advice by mail from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga, with sales at The Battles Pharmacies.
At the Tri City Tabor congress Sunday opposition emerged to a bill that would validate rail line franchises on this side of the river. S R Kenworthy urged protest to the legislature, warning of a perpetual franchise. Clarence Darrow may be sought to oppose the measure. Leo Vermere resigned as treasurer. Mr Williams was elected and the Gravel Roofers union admitted but sought no wage-raise support.
A regional conference arrives in Moline bringing discussions on local governance and community programs. attendees include city officials and regional organizers seeking collaboration and public input.
International and state YMCA officials plus delegations from Sterling Dixon Kewanee Galva Galesburg Monmouth Rock Island and others descend on Moline for the first educational conference. Plans call for afternoon business and an open evening reception with local merchants invited. The event shifts spring religious gatherings to fall to focus on educational work and winter study classes.
A Moline reader cites backache and urinary distress and endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. Veteran G M Stoddard, Civil War veteran and local collector at office 314 16th St, claims comrades suffered kidney complaints from weather, marches, and service life but found relief with Doan's pills. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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