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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
3
A company announces immediate sale of structures to clear the site and accelerate construction. The move aims to prepare the area for new development and resume project work without delay.
Burlington officials unveil plans for a large new passenger depot in Moline to be built this fall between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets. The project includes mosaic tile floors, enamel brick wainscoting, pressed brick exterior, and a central waiting area with separate officials. Sales of current buildings on Nineteenth to Twenty third Streets begin tomorrow to clear the site.
A Denver Post item recounts K M Wharry discussing a proposed Colorado lake fishing trip. He teases friends about trout numbers and their biting, joking that the fish are "absolutely vicious" requiring cover behind a tree to bait.
Sinnissippi camp on Rock River was seized Saturday by Painters Local 81 representatives with about thirty in attendance. The day featured a forenoon game where married men beat singles 5 to 3 led by Pitcher John Rice and Catcher William Yood, and an afternoon rematch won by singles 7 to 2. Cooks provided ample noon and supper meals as bosses from Moline joined the outing.
The White Collar steamer Columbia with about 200 passengers ran aground off Pine Creek ten miles above Muscatine on Saturday night. After eight hours of effort the vessel was freed and reached Muscatine then Rock Island by Sunday morning. Passengers spent time dancing and contacting friends before resuming the trip. The Black Hawk remains as the only regular service steamer due to low water.
Labor unions from Monmouth and Galesburg will join the Rock Island trip parade in Rock Island for Labor Day. The trip will include special cars operated over the Rock Island Southern line for visitors from the three cities.
Charles Schreiber of Hampton reports the year’s biggest pearl find. He sold the most valuable pearl to W Gardner of LeClaire for $850. A large slug pearl, about an inch long and half an inch wide, was found by John and Theodore Duchardt near LeClaire and is held by their sister Mrs P T Stone awaiting expert appraisal.
Sanford Brissman found a male skeleton in a slough near the Root and VanDervoort Engineering plant in East Moline at 2 45 pm. Coroner Rose investigated and reported little clothing remains. identification was deemed unlikely due to the long time since death.
Clyde Hartzell, a mall carrier, was bitten yesterday by a dog owned by T Cassady as he passed through a yard. A teeth wound drew blood and tore a hole in trousers. Hartzell escaped after kicking and shouting. Dr A H Arp treated the wound and urged muzzling to prevent further danger. The boy remained frightened by the incident.
J W Simonson of Port Byron has filed a petition to place his name on the primary ballot as republican senatorial committeeman candidate. He is the first and only candidate so far and has long been active in Republican politics, serving on county and senatorial committees and working energetically in multiple party roles.
An investigation by the Department of Agriculture reports that out of seventy birds examined, only four species common in California are doubtful for fruit damage. It notes most birds eat pests and seeds, and overall farm benefits exceed losses. The bulletin urges careful control measures only after proven need.
A comic exchange imagines life in a small suburb where grand plays elude New York yet locals celebrate theater at home. The banter contrasts wealth, marriage plans, and sharp wit as characters joke about money and outlook.
Charles Hannan of Geneseo, age bs, a member of Hannan Kidney & Beanwin, was found dead in the basement of his store today. The death appears self inflicted with a revolver found nearby. motive unknown. He is survived by a widow and two children.
A historical folder from the Knights Templar presents the thirtieth triennial conclave planned in Chicago next week. The publication highlights strong strides by Chicago in entertainment and property, with artful design and reproduced pages signaling attractions and venues.
The report notes a dog involved in a medical inquiry was not affected by rabies after expert testing. Mention of legal remarks includes contempt discussions and social jokes, referencing the Philadelphia Ledger and Chicago Tribune quotes about Mrs Embon as the unknown quantity weighing 217 pounds.
Board awards paving contract for East Moline amid unclear details and disputed figures. The report cites local names and generic project notes with limited readable specifics on companies costs or timelines.
Construction at the Marseilles Manufacturing Co plant in East Moline advances as 200 Leonard Construction workers push to finish within three to four months. Raw materials arrive soon and a new foundry, forge department, and seven story warehouse are planned, with occupancy hoped before winter. Remodeling continues at Bank Island Plant as repairs and inventory updates proceed.
Fermond Stevenson a Deere and Co trucker suffered leg injuries when crushed between two trucks at the Deere plant. He was taken to city hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Mrs Nehlsen and her two young daughters were found dead in their home eight miles north of Davenport. Authorities suspect poisoning following concern over daughter Emma Nehlsen’s involvement with a man from LeClaire and a trip to the Dakotas. Husband discovered the scene during an early morning return from work.
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