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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
5
A vote in ten precincts rejects Alderman Day's proposed grandstand move linked to the economy. The decision centers on polling places and the political impact of the plan.
The city council formalized plans for a special election on raising the saloon license to $1000 a year. Officials discussed ward polling sites, with two precincts in most wards and one in some, to ensure broad voter access under the Australian system. Debate highlighted keeping costs down while preserving free expression and turnout.
The Campbell Island monument near Rock Island rises to 36 feet, with a bronze tablet seven by four feet and a keel boat image. It honors Captain Campbell and 16 others killed or wounded July 19, 1814, in a battle with Black Hawk's men. The project, designed by Chicago architects and carved by a Brown Brass studio, was funded by the state and the Moline DAR chapter, with dedication pending Springfield approval.
New salary scale for the Fire Department includes Chief 1200 plus yearly increments and a 360 annual housing allowance. Annexation and saloon tax vote are delayed due to petition sufficiency and election-law constraints. James Darnell transfers to Fort Worth as superintendent of the Rock Island Road police bureau’s southern division.
Fragments describe audience chatter about the orchestra during a play. Mentions Georgia and Mieke with notes on attention and a wake between acts. The garbled text records reactions to the performance and stage music.
Barney S. Ward of Ida Grove Iowa was knocked down and run over by a Deere Clark auto truck on Twentieth street near Third Avenue. He suffered broken legs a fractured collarbone back bruises and possible internal injuries. The 3800 pound truck carried 1000 pounds of iron and was driven at eight to ten miles per hour by James L Regester. Ward is hospitalized under Dr A H Arp care. Regester was found guilty of ordinance violation and fined. Ward works with Hastings Ward Des Moines on a street sweeper project. poor eyesight contributed to the accident.
The Princess Elopes by Harold McGrath will begin in the Dispatch in early May. McGrath, known for The Man on the Box and Hearts and Masks, is a widely read American author. The story features an illustrated teaser by Doe Wilson and promises lively action for readers of popular fiction.
A reception is planned in the Mo line club rooms after the Ganz concert on June 9 where delegates and artists may meet locals. Miss May Lindsay Oliver reports Herbert Butler the violinist, well known in Moline, will appear in a future concert though the date is not yet set.
Survey work on the Davenport to Dubuque interurban line is complete from Davenport to Maquoketa covering 414? miles, routing via Mt Joy Fid ridge Lang Grove Mound and Elwood. A 35 mile segment to Dubuque was also finished. construction contracts will be let soon. Local leaders met with the Commercial club to discuss city entrance and terminal facilities. Fourth Street is proposed as a key route to minimize street disruption and allow other lines to stop downtown.
Wyrde Ingham of Moline sues Blanche Yngham for divorce alleging unfaithfulness with C H Huffin named as co plaintiff in Davenport. Jacob Walder seeks divorce from Augusta Walder with marriage in Davenport in 1892. Heraclel E Potter of Rock Island files for divorce from Juanita Potter alleging desertion. couple wed January 16 1903.
In a Philadelphia Ledger report a young acquitted woman kissed her lawyer after he stated there should be no fee in the case. He pressed to return his fee despite the stipulation. The exchange underscores tensions around legal costs and gratitude.
Geneseo ministers name Milford H Lyon the chosen evangelist after evaluating other candidates. Rev Sunday proved unavailable for meetings, while DeKalb Mayor’s midweek Sabbath closing order influenced local merchants to close Thursday afternoon.
Stratton, foreman in Molinelli Co's printing dept for nine years, resigns to join Champ Jope srand Printing Press Co. of Ly die, traveling through Iowa and western Illinois with Moline as his headquarters. Alfred Cosgrove of Andalusia is adjudged insane in county court and committed to WaterTown. age 57. medical stress blamed.
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