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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
1
John Park of Reynolds is elected president as new officers are named. Prize awards are announced in grain and foodstuffs at the Reynolds institute meeting.
University of Illinois experts Dr Cyril Hopkins and Miss Harriet Rinaker spoke at the Rock Island County Farmers Institute in Port Byron on soil fertility and food problems. Hopkins urged crop rotation and nitrogen knowledge while Rinaker outlined an ideal supper, and prizes were awarded for student and youth farm projects.
Molines east end park will keep the free municipal ice skating rink through winter with periodic flooding to preserve a smooth surface. A guard will supervise and snow cleared. electric arcs may light night skating. Hundreds of children have already taken to skating and a masquerade is planned during the holiday season.
In a farmhouse blaze near Rusgell Pennsylvania last night a 5-year-old girl, daughter of Alfred Nelson, died. Two younger children were severely burned and expected to die.
Mrs Jennie Soenens of 4696 Fifth Avenue Rock Island and Constant Wanzele were arrested on illegal cohabitation charges after husband Peter Soenens accused them of living together while she had wed Wanzele. Soenens says his wife Jennie Heyde married in 1908, left, and later married Wanzele while claiming first marriage existed. police seek to determine truth and draft bigamy charges.
Miss Sar B Hillier of Rock Island petitioned Judge J S Bell in probate court to name a conservator to manage her finances. She requests Central Trust and Savings Bank of Rock Island as conservator, facing opposition from her sister Mrs James A Weed and husband who favor Mr Weed. A jury ruled she is entitled to a conservator and one will be named by the court Saturday.
Joy White opposed to Thomas J for president of the United Wine Workers of America appears to have carried Illinois by a significant margin, according to Illinois officials. White likely wins about 50 to ? with other race outcomes including Walker reelected as Hindis organization head and McDonald along with Lawrence reelected to senior posts.
In Milwaukee in circuit court yesterday judge Halsey refused to add three ciphers to the four grandchildren's bequests. The will as filed left each grandchild $25, but the intention was $25,000 for each. The error was admitted as careless. The widow Mrs FE P Allis, founder of Allis Chalmers, is the testatrix.
J M Fotch of Moline reports a lull in Honduran political strife while on a three year contract with American capitalists building a railroad in Honduras. He notes no danger to himself during summer unrest and says ex rebel leader has shown repentance.
Fireman Joe McQuaid of the Rock Island road saved a woman at Rock Island Third Street depot from being drawn under a fast eastbound Californian Limited. Witnesses say the woman, rushing to board, missed by inches as McQuaid intervened, pulling her to safety before the doors closed again and the train halted briefly.
Steward Wylie on a business trip discusses the county farm advantages noting per capita weekly costs between 150 and 175 dollars since the prior year. The report highlights low costs compared with the county jail and mentions inmates, births, demolitions, and improvements like a double corn crib, buggy house, and barn remodeling.
Thieves break into Miss Cora Evelyn home and steal jewelry worth 250 dollars. They also remove the ashes of Charles Patterson, fiancé of Evelyn, who died a year earlier in Bloxhamton NY. The act shocks the grieving woman as she recalls their childhood bond and Patterson’s last wishes.
A reading aloud crowd reported a theft as a woman’s purse and $96 vanished from her bag during a visit to a venue linked to a Cuntts aired CM rr arena. Police urged witnesses to come forward and provide any descriptions of the suspects or the incident occurring near the dose stratated fay VM oM.
Frank Schaefer of Portflycon has purchased a livery stable in Watertown. The deal, reported by local officials, marks a notable business move in the port town during the current term.
Two hogs about 30 pounds each were taken from a Geneseo butcher shop during a recent night. The thief or thieves remain at large and the butcher laments the loss, joking that someone has made a hog of themselves.
The Modern Woodmen of America executive council met in Rock Island this forenoon to consider routine matters and a budget. Northcott of Springfield launches a complaint against Denison and others over alleged acts harming a neighbor’s reputation, with no decision yet. Investigators will likely call Northcott, Denison, and others at a January meeting as the organization awaits the state insurance department’s exam results through December 21 1910. Examiners will return January 6 to finish figures before a public statement late in winter is released.
East Moline Mayor G F Johnson proposes a joint pumping station on the upper Mississippi River between Watertown and Rock Island to supply Moline East Moline and Watertown with shared outflow and cleaner water. He argues current flows are contaminated by city sewage and seeks a sanitary unified solution with a river outlet to improve downstream quality.
George Somerson of Coal Valley dies of blood poisoning after a raised foot injury in the Volunteer Coal Mines. He was born 6 August 1858 in Coal Town, survived by widow Sarah Schroeder, two brothers Robert and John, and sister Mary Beatts. Funeral planned Saturday. burial in Coal Valley Cemetery. Edmund Albn Hoover of Rock Island dies after typhoid complications. married 1901 to Nettie Shipp. Survived by mother Clarison Hoover, two sisters, four brothers, and graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery. Mary Shaw of Moline dies in Chicago. funeral arrangements to be announced. Multiple notices reflect local deaths and hospitalizations with scattered family details and burial plans.
A court reports women entering guilty pleas and facing substantial fines. The legible text notes Pret ia Ragsoe and others connected to the case, with details obscured in places. The charges, amounts, and exact names are partially unreadable but indicate court action and financial penalties.
The East Moline club discussed social activity aims and recreation plans at a meeting. Speakers included Me Porter and Milne who outlined rates and a new ceremonial plan for state events. Officers to be elected at the next regular meeting, with emphasis on Growth of East Moline line in 1910 and plans for Wallertown.
General Frederick Funston, then at Fort Leavenworth, is transferred to command the Luzon Department in the Philippines, with the Peace Base report noting his new appointment and duties.
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