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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
1
A department issues orders to disclose details of a rail line project at Rhinek, with deadlines for public access and potential reevaluation of the plan. Officials outline steps for clarity and accountability while noting community considerations.
Washington reports funding for the Mississippi and Lakes to Gulf deep waterway projects, including lower and upper river works totaling about 14.7 million dollars, plus auxiliary river improvements and harbor schemes. Wanlock post office in Muncer county is ordered closed as coal mining declines and residents move to new towns, ending local business activity.
Congressman McKinney has named Rock Island and George Carl Dick of Kelthburg with Morton L. Savage as alternate to Annapolis. The entrants will take the entrance examination at Peoria in April. The article also notes broader shifts to alcohol fueled engines and a Farmers' Bulletin No. 277 detailing alcohol gasoline in farm engines.
The panel of petit jurors drawn to report in the circuit court on Monday February 11 includes Black Hawk William Walker Fred Jenkins Coe Charles Anderson Michael Murphy Jr Crary John Beeney Joseph Kennedy Anderson Reynolds Edgington Charles H Wayne Frank Clark Omer Batman Charles Bellers William EKrans Hampton Fred Wenks Moline Nik Knaack Charles Thorn bloom Frank Carlson W J Kennedy P H Patterson George W Freeland W J Bergren Port Byron Daniel Eipper Rock Island David Sharp William Guldenzoph H F Lamp George Glass A W Giles N Frank W J Harrold G Elmquist Ban Lemont A Findling Hermen Medine Condon Meenan South Moline Mike Khits Frank Karsteh Henry King Magnus Jenson John A Johnson South Rock Island Chris Koehler Zuma Dan Noah.
Fragmentary report notes four students including Mira Sanderson of Moline winning crises for best pen ta the at a Ridgeview teachers meeting. Corbin-dnt Mrs Wilson Silvis cited in primary room events.
The Rock Island county levee plan envisions a 7.5 mile 21 foot high embankment from the Fourth slough head near Muscatine to Copperas Creek east of the city. About 5000 acres will be reclaimed at an estimated $75,000 with bids to be solicited soon and work to finish by next fall.
Observer J. M. Sherier reports February weather data from Davenport bureau spanning 35 years. Not a forecast, but past normals including average temp about 24F, warmest 39F in 1982, coldest 9F in 1875, record high 87F on Feb 12 1882, low -26F on Feb 25 1905, precipitation averages and extremes, snowfall peak 10.4 inches on Feb 16 1901, prevailing northwest winds, and healthful notes on climate.
The Watertown hospital's annual funding faces a small cut of 15000 in the appropriation bills before the legislature. Proponents argue the reduction targets superintendent housing and staff quarters, with employees already seeking housing in town at state expense. Officials hope the 15000 can be restored, as maintenance stands at 175000 yearly and 220000 for separations and improvements, totaling 570000.
A suit for separate maintenance was filed in the circuit court by Mrs. Blomman Ross against her husband Nathan Ross of this city. She says they wed in Lyons Illinois on November 8 1892 and that he drinks, fails to support her, and threatened to sell the boarding house furniture. She claims he published a notice disowning his wife’s debts. The couple separated January 28 and an injunction was granted restraining Ross from interfering with her or her property during the suit. Judge Gest also abolished rule 12 to confine appeals in such matters to the master’s jurisdiction due to delays in appeals.
Mrs Jul Smith and daughter visit Cordova with friends and relatives while Pastor Keller and family plan to occupy the parsonage. Plays and pension news mix with greetings, birthdays, and local socials including the Dorst homecoming and Bigelow Blough ice reports.
The Central Union Telephone Co announces new toll rates from tomorrow aligning Moline Rock Island with shared charges. Rates drop up to 60 percent in some corridors returning to pre December levels. An earlier error had billed Moline at Rock Island’s rate. auditors corrected the overlap and set a special local structure reflecting eastern county ties.
Byron Webster longtime editor of the Marshalltown Statesman died today in Marshalltown Iowa He was the first editor to suggest the name Grover Cleveland for the presidency He passed away at his home after a long career in journalism
Chicago markets report telegraphed to Davenport includes price updates and commodity trends for the day. Details cover futures shares and market movements with emphasis on early trading indications.
Special reports from Highland and Greeneville Missouri say severe earthquake shocks were felt at 11 30 last night in Illinois towns. The tremor lasted about five seconds with vibrations moving east to west and caused dishes to rattle from shelves in many homes.
A blaze in Chicago damaged the Union Traction company North Clark Street car barges, destroying ninety street cars and causing over two hundred thousand dollars in damage. One life was lost, James Mackus a car cleaner, and three others were injured by a gasoline explosion.
Mrs Peterson on Ninth street is ill. Mrs Willey hosted cousin Mrs G F Johnson at St Anthony's hospital, where Dr Johnson is also admitted. Hospitals and illnesses populate the item with neighbors hoping for recovery.
Sidenbender, a Davenport immigrant four weeks in the city, was killed at the Sixth street crossing when struck by westbound Rock Island merchandise train No. 788. He was dragged about 150 feet, with severe head, skull, leg, and abdominal injuries. The body was taken to the morgue as authorities reviewed the inquiry and the new lantern rule for forward engine crews.
Wound Up New Orleans La Jan 8 An afternoon report says the Honduras Lottery company will capitulate to the US government hunger crisis and dissolve its operations. The firm notified thousands of agents their services will no longer be needed and its operation will be wound up.
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