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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
1
The narrative describes the county convention in Bradwell with disputes over impartiality and seat allocations. Key figures such as Mr Searle and Captain Jennett clash with procedural errors and a single notable disagreement, leaving overall good humor and frankness among participants.
Fragmented obituary notes detail deaths and family ties in Rock Island County. Key individuals include Hart, Melinds Thomas born near Chillicothe, Georga W. Hobertia, Etty Gray, Willian H. Water town, Lemuel, Carrie Palmer of Peoria, and Mabel Marguerite Houck. Multiple marriages and long church affiliation are mentioned amid familial lineages and local death notices.
Readable fragments indicate an upcoming event advertisement with scarce details. OCR quality prevents full extraction of names, dates, or locations.
Herman Moore, a construction mason at the Great Parker Amusement complex, suffered internal injuries after a 40 foot fall from a steep incline while a rubber ball ride loop operated nearby. Claus Lippert received a scalp wound of several inches when a door struck his head while passing under a pully door.
George Hall Vincent of Davenport died Tuesday in a Rockford hospital from chronic gastric troubles. He was 28, employed as a traveling salesman for Fuller & Willer. Survived by his parents, three brothers, and one sister in Davenport.
Watertown residents share travel updates and visits. J J Hogue travels to Anna Illinois to see his ill mother. Miss Minnis Wirth and Miss Bertha Koch from St Louis visit. H W Stephenson returns from Hobbs Indiana. A H K Zimmerman journeys to Valparaiso Indiana with Fairfield stops. Tr H E Miller visits Monmouth. Mrs Matthew Schafer visits from Zuma. Misa Jennie Shepherd returns from Monmouth. Mrs Oldcastle and others travel for relatives and engagements. local names and minor events fill the week.
At a Monmouth convention the Warren County Republicans endorsed Hon. George C. Rankin of Monmouth for congress and urged delegates to use all honorable means to secure his nomination at the Bushnell convention. Memorial resolutions honored late Congressman Marsh and delegates from Monmouth Hopkins and other townships were elected.
Mercer county voters unite in support of James McKinney for Congress at the Aledo Republican convention. Delegates are instructed to back his nomination, with vacancies in the delegation to be filled by majority vote. Names listed include W. N. Graham M. G. Reynolds BH Em tick W I Church Henry Crosby J H Connell D N Blazer Alexander Carnahan Joy E L Emerson and others.
Baker of What Cheer Iowa plans a mine at Blossomburg to open in fall with a Burlington branch nearby. J W Atkinson residence on Highteenth Street sold for 6000 dollars to B R Townadrow, who plans to move in within a month. Mary F Lyford and Bime L Heck adjudged insane and committed to Watertown hospital. Lester Nuit bought the Perky To on Sixth Avenue for 1400 dollars.
A lyrical meditation on the Mississippi as Father of Waters, tracing its course from pine lands to Gulf and its enduring role in American history. It recalls exploration, war, and unity under the banner, celebrating the river as a timeless artery of the land.
Springfield Ill Aug 16 Announced that Dr Austin Drake has won the Drake heirs claim to New York property and will travel to New York to receive 3 000 000 This represents about half the total settlement likely from a lengthy compromise Counsel Judge William L Gross confirms near certainty of funds The estate valued at about 20 000 000 will be divided among many heirs over time The case spanned more than twenty years with various New York attorneys involved
Dr Drake, a veterinary surgeon on East Capitol Avenue, has spent months pursuing a contested New York real estate claim. He leads a group of heirs across the United States who have aided the litigation and organized the effort to secure proceeds for descendants under a compromise.
On a city park near the Coliseum on Eighteenth Street three victims were reported. Ned Dunn, a colored man, was robbed of his watch and a 14 year old girl returned home without her timepiece after visiting the Great Parkey Amusement shows. The thefts occurred Tuesday night at the grounds adjoining the fair.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ended August 16 1905. Names include Anderson A A Baesen N F Bendle David Bauer Carl Curamsh F A Conley Jas Carleon Albert Carlson C EL Carlson Carman Wm Coz C M Cornell Ed Foster Albert De Voss Peter Eastman BN MM Erickson Carl Hendricks Mrs N Hart Wm Johnson Albert Larson Litter F R Mantroy C A Marlice George Neth J J Nelgon Oloft Patridge B 8 Taylor R N Gea MkInley Pr Mm.
A Moline case involves Gertie Earl taking a horse from Stengel livery stable after a Davenport claim she freed it by unwinding the horse. Earl Barclay of this city was picked up in the pursuit. Police arrested the pair near Rock Island and turned them over to Rock Island authorities. Ed Saley known as Blackie Williams faces penitentiary risk after a second petty larceny conviction.
Aug 1 notes show James Donahoo visiting for F G Allen efforts while a Zuma caucus outdoors elected C J Searle 41 to 29 over Allen. Reports mention road surveying by Treichier of Rock Island, singing school kickoff, farm picnic plans, dances, and neighbors visiting kin.
Mrs Oldcastle comments on Mrs Binkleton's new story calling it idiomatic. The hostess notes it may run in the family and mentions a niece who was half-witted. The exchange hints at hereditary traits and humor amid social satire.
Arthur C Dohiman left Monday for Rockford with his father O G Dohiman the painter who was seriously injured in a thirteen foot fall last week at the Rock Island shops.
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