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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
3
A large tract near the railroad plant is laid out for residences for men. Winston Brothers grade new streets and subdivide the area to support housing for workers at the nearby plant.
A triangular tract east of the Unicon Malleable shops in Molines is opened as a large new East Moline addition. State street will run through the area with concrete walks and grading done by Winston Brus of Minneapolis. The Warren tract south of Burlington tracks remains reserved for factory sites, while New Shops houses rise along Rock Island and Watertown roads.
At Cherry Camp M W A Freeport meeting the members unanimously condemn the executive council for creating the office of past head consul and appointing W A Northcott at 4000 a year. They protest the expenditure as unauthorized and unnecessary and note his 12 years of service and prior pay of 5000 plus expenses. They oppose a pension of 4000 a year without legal authorization.
An advertisement claims Dean's Ointment provides instant relief and a permanent cure for itching piles. It urges readers not to suffer and suggests immediate purchase.
The Mystic Workers of the World vote to construct a fireproof head office on the order’s vacant block in Fulton. The 48 by 70 foot stone and brick building will be expandable and serve as modern headquarters for the fraternal insurance order. Supreme Secretary Edward Jackson is to secure plans, while leader Robert Cowan of Rockford is reported improving steadily.
The Swedish Lutheran Young People's society marks its twenty first anniversary with a reunion next Monday evening August 31. Invitations are sent to past and present members. A supper runs 5 to 7 pm followed by organ and vocal solos, a history talk, congregational songs, and a speech by Dr Gustaf Andreen.
Blake A. Mapledoram leaves Moline for Chicago to meet Mankato Minnesota line promoters Colonel Hord and F Y Reator. He leaves his Moline posts behind after finishing work with the Moline East Moline Watertown railway. Uncle Joe Hoffman travels with him as they discuss joining the Minnesota construction venture.
Postmaster T H Thomas of Rock Island narrowly escaped injury after a man followed him along Seventeenth street at 1030 pm Thursday. A stone was hurled past his head striking a tree in front of Captain George Lamont’s home before the assailant fled into an alley. Police were alerted to the cowardly act.
Prof and Mrs A D Rodfors of Augustana Conservatory returned from New York where they attended the Virgil Piano School summer session. They earned the highest grade of teachers and performers certificates, granting membership in the International Society of Pianoforte Teachers and Players. Edith Litsrodt and Frank Frientat are noted as recipients.
The Republic Iron and Steel Co. has added a new continuous 8 inch mill at the Sylvan steel mill in this city, with an investment over 60000 dollars. When in full operation the two mills will employ at least 200 men, producing finished steel from billets and doubling the plant’s capacity. The 12 inch mill now runs and the expanded plant should attract more workers as orders grow. The older mill gained a strong reputation among the company’s mills, supporting this expansion after a prior consideration of abandoning the site. One new furnace was built for the new 8 inch mill.
The North Star Benefit Association board allowed five death claims totaling $5000. Recipients include Axel A. Hammersten of Cokato, Joshua A. Peterson of Galesburg, Vendla E. Wicklander of Escanaba, and Kasimer Zimmerman of Joliet, with claims received in July and August. Organizer G L Peterson returns from Minnesota where he started two lodges in Minneapolis and Forest Lake with about 100 members, including eighteen young men averaging just over 21.
George W. Muhleman chosen by Superintendent Ger ard T. Smith and the School Board’s Teachers Committee to fill the vacancy created by Miss Eva L. Stockley. He will teach algebra and possibly physiology, bringing seven to eight years of Wisconsin experience and a Northwestern University education.
Father J. Kelly of St Mary's church reports that the Paulist Fathers from New York City will visit the city arriving September 18 and staying until September 2. They are on a national tour holding services to explain Catholic doctrines and beliefs to parishioners and the public.
Readville Mass August 25 Lou Dillon trotted to a new world record a two minute mile on a perfect track with Peggy from Paris and Currie Nation as pacers. The crowd watched as the split times 30 and one quarter seconds first quarter and 29 seconds final quarter highlighted a 200 second mile with optimism for an even faster time this season.
A satirical verse laments government red tape and poverty faced by laborers. The speaker, identified as a son of a cook of the sea, works hard in ditches and locks but earns little, bound to Uncle Sam with worn socks and muddy labor. The poem criticizes official limits on opportunity and scaffolds a grim view of policy and labor.
Poem commemorating the eighty ninth to ninetieth birthday of Wm. M. Baker dated August 12, 1903. The speaker seeks divine guidance and salvation, praising God and expressing hope for heavenly reward and eternal life.
Local reader argues for prohibitory liquor law as remedy to social harms. He contends law must close saloons near schools and churches, cites Chicago slums, defends combining legal and moral pressure, and urges action beyond preaching. Brown signs off.
E C Kreitler visits from Owensboro Kentucky to push stock subscriptions for the candescent Lamp Co The firm plans to raise capital from 25000 to 50000 by moving its plant to Moline The initial 12500 in preferred stock is subscribed with another 12500 to be taken up shortly The move seeks to expand production capacity and attract investors locally
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