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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1891
Page
4
In Ohio Major McKinley focused on silver coinage in his opening campaign speech, arguing against free silver and stressing its impact on prosperity. The speech also touched on tariff topics, with Republicans energized and Democrats likely to respond with attacks in the ongoing campaign.
The article argues that protective tariffs create jobs and new factories across the United States, contrasting free trade opinions. It notes Cedar Rapids cracker works facing shutdown after a purchase by National Cracker Co. and cites a Davenport macaroni plant as another tariff-driven job creator.
Indications that the syndicate had already sold the hands and acted independently of the council emerge. A waterworks inlet pipe project is noted as a new feature while a presumed bond sale by N. W Harris Co of Chicago is cited with a $340,000 purchase of Davenport & Rock Island Railway bonds.
A pump at the channel’s lower south shore operated to drain the water this afternoon. As water receded a large number of fish were netted by local men and boys. The project marks the start of major channel improvements and water power work with a large labor force to begin work tomorrow.
Capt Harrington sells the talking and gentlemen's furnishing shop under the Hotel Keator in Moline to Charles Wheeler for 1.19. Wheeler becomes proprietor and assigns A. Alderson as manager and cutter, continuing operations at the same stand.
A worker injured when a horse bucked and bit the man’s left thumb near Deere and Co on Third avenue. Silas Gambie’s team frightened the workers at noon as the stallion clamped the master's thumb, tearing it and fracturing the bone before being restrained. Dr. Kerns treated the wound.
The Old Settlers Society enters its twenty fourth year and plans a future twenty fifth anniversary. A. M. Hubbard urges eligible county residents to join, noting eligibility was broadened to include those who arrived by 1855 and descendants or spouses of members. The society aims to preserve history and make membership a noted distinction.
The second annual picnic of the F M BA of this county will be at Barstow next Tuesday. Hon H Taubeneck FM LBA member will give the principal speech. Local speakers will talk as the Slow City Brass Band and the Club provide music. Refreshments and amusements will fill the day. all are invited to attend and enjoy.
Mrs Héster Marsellus, age 72, was found dead in bed at 4 a.m. in the home of her daughter Mrs Maria Sperbeck, 1703 Tenth Street. She had been ill for years, with paralysis and nervous breakdown, and had recently been bedridden. The daughter awoke to find her mother dead. funeral arrangements will be announced after replies arrive from relatives in the east.
City council authorized bidding to upgrade water works with a new inlet pipe and pump. Present 18 inch inlet, 8 000 feet to river channel, tested to 800 psi, laid in rock trench. Drain pool since 1883. aim to enlarge capacity for hot weather demand and future city growth.
Prices on Wheat Corn and Oats futures listed with openings and closures across August September and October. Cattle hogs and sheep at Union Stock Yards show price ranges and market activity with notes on demand and quality grades.
The will of Mrs Maranda Adamson admitted to county court probate on Tuesday. Dated Aug 12 1880 the document names heirs James M Murray Maxwell G Murray Henry Adamson Edward Adamson Lucinda E Babcock Mary Porter and Josephine Hughes as equal beneficiaries with property divided among them.
Remaining unclaimed in the office at Rock Island County Hawaii for the week ending August 27, 1841. Names listed include Anternan John Nelana Christina H tdrenaan Hulda Dien Hainey una Booth Billy Whines Aug Teall Mea Lua faeree and others. Pay advertising costs and provide first day date. A split tax sale will occur at the Rock Island court house with County Treasurer Campbell presiding. Property forfeited to the state will be sold to the highest bidder for cash.
Rev S Fr Guajtie leads in Rock Island district camp meeting with Bible reading sermon and baptism of three children. Afternoon session features a missionary program with India experience paper and remarks urging global outreach and funding for Bombay Home. Rock Island district tops Illinois in W M S membership growth.
Miss Jeasis V. Heath daughter of Mr and Mrs O. W. Heath married Henry Dibbern a Milan businessman in a 4 pm ceremony at the bride’s parents home near Taylor Ridge. The couple will live opposite the toll gate on the Milan road where the groom has bought a fine property.
The corner stone laying ceremony for the new Grace E Lutheran church opposite Edgewood Park took place. Rev W Marquis delivered the dedicatory address noting history and the church's impact on community life.
A freight train derailment damaged three ahead cars and a caboose, starting a fire. Railway workers extinguished the flames and rerouted traffic. The incident delayed the St. Louis line about an hour. No injuries reported. only property damage noted.
A strange outbreak in the city leaves dairymen worried as reports of disease fade and authorities confirm no trace of illness. Dr. ee suggests no risk to milk supply, indicating safety for consumption.
James Mirfield of the Rock Island line resigns effective September 13 after thirteen years as master mechanic to return to engineering work on the railroad. William Stocks, previously Stuart Laws, is named his replacement.
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