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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
2
Homer T Russell a Watertown carpenter shot himself in his bedroom after a quarrel with his wife over visiting her parents. He kissed a neighbor’s baby before the fatal act, prompted by domestic troubles and his wife’s plan to go away for a few days.
Judge Olmsted opened the county court docket clearing proceedings with numerous earth cases listed for trial the week of April 24. Cases on the docket include multiple defendants such as Margare Beers and Russell, with trials scheduled and appears to involve neighbor disputes and domestic incidents linked to ongoing community offenses.
The first district of the International Good Templars schedules a steamer trip on the J P Pearson and a Woodward River picnic for June 23. The Davenport meeting arranged the event with four Iowa counties listed in the district.
In East Moline a new school board ticket led by Mrs Willey and Mrs Woodworth won the race. Frank Sible and Joseph Dale headed the opposing slate with Aldrich winning the presidency by a wide margin.
The May term juror list shows numerous names from Rock Island Moline Cordova and surrounding towns. Panels report May 6 with many jurors including Hutchinson Griffin Litman Denhardt Adams Johnson Groth Gripp Palmaniet Yocum Atrahameon Hrawn Martin Ranberg Medier Foster Frazer Qrogan Ohlweil Larence Hutchings Collide Stengel Elhi Stoddard Buffum Both Berpe Verhale Whillerton Gaethje Bojiinger.
The Home Fraternal League supreme council will convene in Moline May 14 15 with 50 to 75 delegates and officers at Metropolitan hall The gathering includes W G Brown of LaSalle supreme president Charles J Kinney of Rockford and Dr A R Beal of this city as supreme medical examiner and off to return from South Dakota ranch duties
Announcement states T B Murdoch retires from the Murdoch Neassey Co ladies furnishing store on Fifteenth Street. The detuations completed Saturday rename the business as J B Newsley & Co with Mr Murdoch’s interest sold. He has made plans for the future.
Contests swirl over Milan Village polls as challengers claim candidate 1% A. Smith lacks residency to hold office. The petition cites irregularities and blank ticket signatures amid a heated race and potential write ins under tense conditions.
Mrs. John Allison, wife of a Mo Nee Plow Co. worker jailed after Christmas, seeks pardon for her husband who escaped Jackson penitentiary years ago. About 400 signatures on petitions plus letters from employers and influential citizens. The pardon board in Jackson will hear in the coming month. Allison is described as reformed and law abiding since his escape. Original offense was bank robbery.
A mistrial struggle unfolds in Davenport over Johannes Arp’s death linked to a sponge alleged in his abdomen. Jurors faced claims of misconduct and conflicts of interest as proceedings extended into Saturday, with debate on evidence and juror qualifications shaping the trial’s fate.
PLAN REDNON OF COUNTY VETERANS M T STAFFORD AS LEADER Rock Islander Elected President Or ganization Committee to Meet May 15th Committees from R H Gshampoat and Graham Relief corps of Moline and John Ri iford post and Buford Re lef corp of Rock Island have com pletedrangements for the proposed old soldiers eunion which is to be an annual feature for the old soldiers of Rock Island county The officers for present year have been selected and are President M T Stafford Rock Island Vice President S L Wilson Moline Treasurer Thomas Campbell South Rock Island Secretary E E Wheelock Moline A committee to consist of the offi ce renamed and two ladies from each relief corps was ordered the duty be ing to formulate constitution and by laws The relief corps ladies appointed are Mesdame Ziegier and Beatty of Moline Mesdames Cleland and Norris of Rock Island The organization committees will meet May 15 in the military officers headquarters In the Skinner building The purpose of the annual county reunion is to give the veterans who have not the opportunity to attend state or national encampments the ad vantage of social gathering with com rades in the county
A rural route carrier clashed with railroad workers on his delivery route near Marlington road. He confronted a Burlington freight train crew, was warned off, and later faced warrants. no hearing occurred as the case proceeded toward trial.
Supreme Court ruling issued April 28 holds that issuing street railway certificates to fund waterworks violates constitutional debt limits. The case, Pope v East Moline, influenced Chicago’s related decision last December. Attorneys in the Chicago matter drew heavily on the East Moline outcome.
Two damages suits totaling 45000 were filed in circuit court by W R Moore for John Jasson of Moline and Prudent Van Damme of East Moline. Jasson seeks 20009 for a Burlington freight car accident February 17 1906 injuring his left knee. Van Damme seeks 25000 for the loss of his left leg after a November 2 1906 crossing incident at Union Malleable Iron Co plant. Attorney Jermine notes no venue change for next trial.
Fred R. Crane describes practical concrete use for farms at the Illinois Farmers Institute. He outlines four mixtures for cement work, recommends sand and crushed rock choices, and details proportions, mixing order, and curing to ensure strong, economical concrete for walks, foundations, floors, and posts.
Frank A. Walker and J H McCartney of Rock Island County were indicted for conspiring to defraud the U S government. Both pleaded guilty in Peoria and were fined 200 dollars and coats. McCartney, editor of the Hillsdale Post, had earlier aided Walker by exchanging rural mail carrier exam papers. The scheme unraveled after McCartney told his wife, triggering disclosure to local factions and federal officials. They had already posted bond.
A coroner's jury in Alpha opines the unknown man found between Alpha and Ophelm died by attempted death by own action after deliberating for a week. The body showed no clear identity. Mrs Catherine Mauser of Peoria believes the deceased may be her son Charles, but identification remains inconclusive.
Zilma Van Visenderen of Moline files for divorce from Isadore Van Visenderen plasterer alleging being thrown on a hot cookstove and frequent beatings during the brief marriage begun January 12 and ended April 9. She seeks to resume her maiden name Zulma Kerres.
The article notes Sidney Steenburg a candidate for the track team with admirers expecting him to rival past performer Jétin, once a Moline High School member and point-winner in the MldPY meet. It mentions steady runs in the 100 and 220 yard dashes.
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