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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
2
A city workshop turned out 36,000 carloads in the year, produced by 7,000 workers. Output valued at 12.5 million dollars, highlighting the city's industrial prowess and labor strength.
William E. Curtis lauds Moline as a premier Mississippi River manufacturing hub. He highlights power from Sylvan water, a government arsenal, extensive rail and river transport, and rapid factory growth. The piece notes Rock Island shops move to East Moline, Clarke era rail jobs, and Deere legacy driving regional industry.
Four divorce suits filed by wives against Oliver M. Baughman of Rock Island allege cruelty and neglect. Mrs C Baughman, wife since March 19 1893, cites extreme distress and asks for injunctions to restrain him from disposing of assets or further harming the two children. Proceedings noted as Wednesday handle with details unresolved.
Fragmentary text notes 750 men and a plan to increase to 1500 by May or June. It mentions preference for employees owning their homes and a concept of a safe investment. The readable parts are disjoint and lack context or complete sentences.
A Moline Business Men's Association committee reports on the Rock Island railroad plan to hire up to 750 workers by January and 1500 by May, most with families, seeking nearby homes. They expect 3000 workers with expanded locomotive work and new cars, noting monthly wages and housing costs, and urging prompt investment.
The Rock Island district camp meeting at Tindall's grove south of Milan shifts to late August to harness the harvest moon, running Friday August 28 through Sunday September 6. Ebenezer camp meeting near Gendsee August 13-24 draws wide attendance from Henry and Whiteside counties and area churches as a long standing Christian gathering.
Miss Sibyl Louise Dart daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Dart of Rock Island wed Deane Prescott Mitchell of Auckland New Zealand Saturday forenoon at the parental home Fifty friends and relatives attended with Dean B F Gee of Galesburg officiating Matron of honor was Mrs Warren Beck groomsman R S Dart After a Burlington train trip the couple planned a California visit then voyage to New Zealand where Mitchell is an engineer and technical superintendent The marriage grew from a romance formed at Leland Stanford University where they were students
Farmers plan the Rock Island county fair at Joslin September 15 16 17 to dodge bad weather. After last year’s losses members funded expenses themselves and organizers hope for a strong race program and fine agricultural displays this year.
The County Court admitted the wills of George Bayter of Taylor Ridge Barbara Rock Island and Enoch O Landy of Rock Island to probate. Bayter named William H Miller as executor without bond. Landy left all property to his wife Jane Landy who is named executor without bond.
Progress on the Carnegie Building advances steadily with hopeful signs that completion will be achieved on time as planned. The report notes ongoing work and anticipated milestones ahead.
Robbers struck the L. S. McCabe & Co. store on Second avenue between McCabe and Ullemeyer & Sterling. Entry was via a stairway roof access on Saturday night, with a rope ladder and skylight raid yielding jewelry, silverware, and hundreds of silver items worth about 1500 to 2000 dollars.
Tri cities electrical contractors announce open shops after August 10. Local union 278 I.O.W. failed to meet agreement, leading contractors to hire non union workers and operate without a union labor pool. Notices name several contractors and firms endorsing the change.
William E. Curtis reports on a Mississippi excursion aboard the Mackenzie under Captain Tipton. The aim is a six-foot channel from St Paul to the Missouri at extreme low water, costing about 25 000 a mile and funded by government support. Passenger traffic drives earnings, with Diamond John showing over 75 percent from passengers.
Fragmentary item notes corn conditions and county agricultural remarks with missing words and unclear names, mentioning Mr and farm terms. The readable portion lacks full context or outcomes.
The theatre season will open August 17 with the drama Sw Clover slated as the season’s first production. Also announced is a second show titled Gods of the Gods, featured in the autumn schedule.
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