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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
1
A report questions whether major corporations paid taxes on capital stock. The piece notes scrutiny of tax practices and hints at broader debates over corporate tax responsibilities and government revenue protection.
County Treasurer Emil Danielson reports real estate tax books show delinquent charges in Moline township. Personal and capital stock taxes remain unsettled, with notices to corporations followed by levies on personal property if payments fail. Danielson has collected more on real estate and personal tax than the Rock Island collector.
Emil Bengston, 40, formerly of Moline, wounded himself with a pocketknife in his Rockford hotel home and was rushed to St. Anthony's hospital where doctors say he cannot live. He cut his throat, Johnson seized the knife, and Bengston’s Sweden-born relatives are unlocated. he had worked as a machinist for Emerson Brantingham Co.
Rock Island and Henry counties consider a Colona bridge project with a $40,000 cost. The board adopts a plan to invite bids from iron and concrete bridge builders to ensure fair competition and protect taxpayers. A special session on April 20, 1910, forms credentials committee and proceeds with the meeting agenda.
The Moline socialist branch reports a paid up membership of 56 with a delinquent list nearly as large and adds two to three new members each week. The rise is linked to a Milwaukee foothold and broader national revival, with locals noting a growing influence and potential for greater impact.
Alexander Kol assistant agricultural commissioner of Russia visited Peoria Rock Island and Moline to inspect U S machinery and farming methods sending samples back for trial He outlined plans to boost corn culture and agricultural efficiency across Russia noting land prices rail rates and government owned roads.
The city mourns Edward Ward Jr nine weeks old who died of pneumonia after a cold. Edward John Ward’s parents Mr and Mrs Edward Ward plan to move to South Dakota with sister Marjorie. Also reported are the sudden death of Jon Sparian in his home on Seventh Avenue born in Sweden in 1828 and death of Evelyn Sarah Christaens age 38 from scarlet fever. Mildred Almquist’s death in Tulsa is noted.
April notes from Cordova report Andrew Marshall starting a new farm house with three carloads of lumber. Chicago meat market opens in Proutty building. Census work, visits from Moline and Clinton residents, and a clam shell shipment to Davenport are mentioned. Pearl discovery, illnesses, and local trades including cement walks and produce wagons are noted amid a state tax debate in Albany.
The United States Lilly, a government lighthouse tender, travels the Mississippi from St. Louis to St. Paul for the annual spring distribution of oil and other supplies to beacon keepers. Light tenders are chosen from experienced river men and equipped with gasoline launches to visit each beacon under their charge.
Chicago April 21 Jack Johnson plans departure to the Pacific coast for hard training in preparation to battle James J. Jeffries. The busy fighter aims to sharpen skills ahead of the anticipated bout.
Frank J Moross and Sadie E Rosenberg of Coal Valley. Paul D Baker of Rock Island and Blanch E Freeman of Dixon. David C Fry and Mary Hawes of Rock Island. William C Moeller of Moline and Anna H Spitznas of South Rock Island. Amos Lage of Moline and Dale Pak Jaland. Delsénrot and Mary Jalaed connected to Rock.
Word reached relatives of John Miller’s death at his Chicago home last night. Funeral from Lawson Residence 1201 Sixth Avenue Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev L A Johnston officiating. Miller formerly lived in Davenport and is survived by his widow Vernie Lawson Miller. Interment Riverside Society Cemetery.
Arthur A Poiser 30 of Silvis was crushed between a coal car and a coal chute at Brooklyn Iowa while working freight duty on the Rock Island East Iowa division. He died early today after being taken to a Brooklyn hospital. He moved from Elkhart last year. his widow leaves for Brooklyn.
The Andalusia Memorial association schedules a Memorial Day program in the village with speakers limited to local residents. Committees, decorations, and invitations are arranged by leaders including John Kane and J G Britton. Notable attendees from Rock Island and Bunnyto are listed, with reminiscences about early settlers and community history.
In Richmond, Eddie Fay and "Little Dick" Harris were sentenced to ten years each in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for the March 27 post office robbery in which eighty five thousand dollars was taken. The ruling followed a plea by Bullty and remarks by federal officials.
The Fire Chief reports the Moline department handled ninety three calls in the year to March 31 and total fire losses of 21 849 85 dollars, up from 17 736 03. Outside aid was sent to Davenport for the Roberta Lomer plant fire on November 27. Equipment remains in good condition with 6600 feet of hose and a staff of twenty one on full pay.
Frank Degler, indicted for the murder of his father John Negler, was reported seen in Salt Lake City last week. Charles Reler, a former Muscatine resident, met the man on a street and spoke with him. Seiler alerted police after a brief encounter but the suspect slipped away.
William J Bryan appeared as an early morning guest with several directives for the meal amid a discussion about Halley's comet. He spent time in Chicago and departed on a train number 5 at 16 bee.
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