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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
1
Workers walk out after a dispute over apprentice wages and union recognition at a local plant. Management refused to pay the scale, prompting calls to hire replacements as rumors spread that a noted non union organizer may visit to boost efforts.
Henry Vierich buys the remaining Warner property lot on Fifteenth Street near Twelfth Avenue. W F Dunn of Seventh Avenue bought the Denver-based 724 Twenty Fifth Street lot from Fannie Morrison for 2100, arranged by L Eastman. Morrison is sister to Mrs A H Arp. Dunn plans to remodel the residence. other buyers Wiese, George Christigan, and Dr L G Albright also purchased lots on the same tract last week.
Fragmented OCR text shows a ceremonial or fraternal meeting record with partial names and roles. Mentions Grand Auditor and Grand Secretary with scattered phrases about a grand or royal army presence in Rockford and a council, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
Reports describe severe weather collapsing crops across the real and upland areas. Farmers Timothy and neighboring stewards note corn and other staples have fallen under the strain, impacting market prospects and regional harvest expectations.
The Rev J W Frizzelle pastor of the Methodist church in Galesburg and former presiding elder thwarted a robber named Harry Shea who had fled with stolen groceries. A clerk raised the alarm as Shea fled a pursuing crowd and police arrived to arrest him. The minister, a block away, intervened and knocked the thief to the pavement.
Albany N Y April 18 The assembly today passed with one dissenting vote a bill providing a flat rate of 2 cents per mille on all railroads in the state.
Harmony circle of the Methodist church held a bazar at the M W A hall Tuesday afternoon and evening, with net proceeds of $40.68. Mrs J H Muckle of Davenport visits her daughter Mrs James Allabrow. A.T. O'Donnell of Keysport visits Mr and Mrs W B Keene. J M Benson has a contract to build a barn for Dan McNeal on property once owned by Henry McNeal. The Baptist church ladies plan a bazar at the M W A hall on the 23rd. A concrete walk is being laid from the Schave residence to the street. Thomas Harker of Moline has rented the Dan McNeal tenant dwelling south of the Milwaukee depot.
Cordova voters turned out in strong numbers on Tuesday as the anti wets camp led in the morning with a wet measure appearing uncertain. In the afternoon results shifted, with indications of a close race and a possible win for supporters.
General Manager Lardner announces plans to seek government permission for through cars between Davenport and Moline via the Forty second street bridge as work by Bayne & Hewett of Minneapolis proceeds. Bridge closure expected late July, with ferry service and possible Crescent bridge service as the sole links during construction.
San Diego April 18 Jim Flynn of Pueblo California knocked out George Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts in the eighteenth round. The bout was a heavy slugging contest from start to finish.
Harrisburg April 18 Chairman Fisher of the legislative commission said enough testimony has been presented to warrant Attorney General Todd entering suits over alleged extravagance in the new state capitol furnishings. He noted that certain former state officials would be called before the commission before the report to the legislature.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the Binger Hermann suit is approaching jury selection. The defense and court activity appear to be underway with references to April and ongoing motions. No clear names beyond Binger and Hermann are definitively readable.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places in a cryptic note. No clear event, date, or context to confirm a specific news item.
Rock River area celebrates 85th birthday of Hauer, a pioneer from 1841 who lived as a boy when he first settled here. Family dinner at Mrs. John Leavis's home near Hows recalls his long life and tales of early days shared by neighbors and friends including J We Dewrose of Moline.
Hampton notes list ill Robert Lynn at Rapids City hospital. Ralph Steyers recovers from fever. Frank Wainwright injured on a corn shredder near Weaver farm. Local births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Pardee and a granddaughter for Mr and Mrs Maxwell. Indies' aid society candidate for school board. Mrs Anna Chick to host April 24 meeting. Other items include farm rentals, crop planting, and San Francisco Day preparations in Geneseo, Watertown, and Hampton churches.
Washington reports Colonel Earl G. Thomas of the Eleventh Infantry in Cuba has been promoted to brigadier general. The Illinois native served in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War and is now elevated while Alfred C. Markley moves to the retired list on age grounds.
Washington reports the executives of the Society of the Army Potomaa announced the May 20 unveiling ceremony for the McLellan statue in the locality instead of May 2 as previously listed.
A fragmentary report notes the battleship Kansas has been recommissioned, with unclear wording about a ceremonial return and a voyage. Further details are missing from the readable text.
In East Moline district 37 which covers the village two tickets have formed for the school board race this Saturday. President contenders are Joseph Dale and Frank D Sible with six nominees each including Eric Larson and W C Sensibaugh. The field emphasizes whether women will serve on the board and features three current trustees on one ticket while Dale and Sible appear on both slates.
Five inches of snow fell in Omaha and eastern Nebraska with ongoing forenoon conditions. St Joseph Missouri reported snow threatening fruit crops. Sioux City Iowa saw heavy snow while Topeka Kansas notes a snow slowed war on dandelions with citizens digging out weeds despite officials.
A steam shovel crossed the Chagres river at Gatun to enable railroad track construction for dam work. When tracks are in place, dirt will be dumped from trains to fill the dam end west of the Chagres, advancing the project progress.
Pr E F Eskey, Republican chairman in Whiteside County, was knocked down and beaten by Rev William Fundston, pastor of Prophetstown Methodist Church, after a dispute over a political sermon. Eskey refused to retract remarks, prompting the assault.
Port Byron items report Chas Beh Rendt breaking a leg while aiding woodcutters at Joe Schafer's and Schafer planning timbering and a barn remodel. Firefighters quickly extinguished a house blaze at Cale Hunt's with neighbors assisting. Sheldon Walker hauled cattle to Chicago and visited his aunt. Funeral for Mrs Ed Gilbert held at Fairchild church. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Skelton. Mrs John Schafer celebrated 78th birthday with 50 relatives. Maria Weiss and sons of Rock Island visited. Ora Maxwell ill with pleurisy. Rev O D Wood brought his mother to Moline sanitarium. Alfred Spaid moved to John Zollinger residence. Sem iannual Rock River circuit conference at Moline. Mrs Kay and Grace Cordova visited Port Byron. Rev Whanga to preach at Methodist Church. Mrs Wm Filbert ill. Mrs Van Order visiting East Moline. Lemm Carr plans to build a barn. Also noted is Hollister's Rocky Mountain SainTeat for children.
W J Rises, who arrived a year ago from Daytona and managed upholstering for the Deere Clark Motor Car Co, has resigned to start his own business. He is respected locally and a prosperous future is predicted for his new venture.
A busy week notes visits and travels among Zuma residents including Dave Swank in Justin and Mrs. Long of Moline visiting Mrs. Mumma and friends before heading to South Dakota. Several locals report illnesses and farming tasks such as Andrew Frels grinding corn for nearby farmers.
A library meeting organized a Campbell Island Monument association to control grounds for the monument. W A Meese outlined options to acquire four six pounders or four twenty four pounders from Rock Island or Watertown arsenals, with costs borne by the group. Trustees from the Daughters of the American Revolution and the County Historical Society were named to secure incorporation papers, and plans for a historical pamphlet by Meese were discussed as part of the project. Immediate steps will prepare the association for a June dedication or postpone to the July 19 battle anniversary.
The Rock River Association of Congregational churches met at Taton Congregational church with strong turnout from nearby communities and city churches. Twenty five delegates attended as W P Hunt and Harry Aina worth spoke on missions from a lay perspective while Flora Starr of the W S B M L discussed China and Japan. An evening feature included stereopticon slides on Asia and a sermon by Rev. W B Millard of Geneseo followed by communion.
An enigmatic note describes a superb prep with unclear terms like off tite and Matera. Mentions Hecky Mountain and scattered phrases, suggesting a fragmentary outline of ingredients or steps, yet lacks concrete names, dates, places, or actions to confirm specifics.
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