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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
1
A civic notice reports that MOTE 15.10-8 relates to Cooke and charges made about the Hamlin Opinion. The document Save-aurometar is described as part of the campaign instruction sent to election boards.
Springfield house committee on elections ordered a recount of the 3 votes per square interpretation affecting McCaskrin and Cooke for the minority seat. About 1500 ballots are involved as Dalley chairs a five member panel to supervise the recount with county clerks from three counties to produce the ballots. City Attorney Kohler represented Magill in the contest.
The House committee on elections ordered a full recount of house contests including the McCaskrin-Cooke and McKinley-Gaumer cases. Supporters claim McCaskrin will be ousted while others insist he will win the Rock Island mayoralty.
Ilinolg woman daughter of the American Revolution backs Mrs C H Deere of this city for president general at the continental congress in Washington on April 19. Chicago support signals party unity after Illinois regency clashes and Deere’s strong management of state affairs.
Articles of incorporation for the Rock Island Moline and Davenport Suburban Railway Co are filed seeking to build from the Mississippi River through Moline and Rock Island toward county limits and to connect with interurban roads. Davenport C G Hipwell H J Daugherty B S Ausderheim J W Walsh and Chicago figures John W Greene Stuart Spaulding C H Soule Jr W A Rawson are named as incorporators with a $6000 capital. Hipwell and Green attend a Washington hearing on crossing the government bridge with opposition from Tri-City Railway Co. The Arsenal island hearing is set for February 1 with opposition from Joe R. Lane and merchants in Moline Rock Island and locally.
Washington Feb 2 Senator Quarles introduced a resolution directing the census bureau to gather statistics on marriage and divorce in the United States.
In Rock Island Mercer Henderson counties totals are listed with grand totals and unofficial figures. Names appear with multiple vote counts across counties, including Rock Island and Mercer, reflecting a contested legislative vote across three counties.
The Chautauqua association will elect six board members next Monday evening in J. H Hausberg's office room 5 McKinnie block. Four terms expire. HB H Wilson resigns. J W Atkinson has died. Eligible members include Dr W G Hay W A Jones Carl Gamble and R W Entrikin. The program committee has contracts for most of next summer’s talent and closing work may proceed.
At a Tuesday afternoon athletic meeting John Hall was elected captain of Augustana indoor track for contests with Lombard Monmouth and Hodding colleges this month. A strong bid to strengthen the team was noted as efforts to arrange meets and improve performance proceed.
Fragmentary OCR text references Binks s Peay GOES-710 and a wall in Kansas City. Mentions Leelee ie and Conran math with possible Denver performance. No coherent names, dates, or outcomes established.
Fragmented weather forecast describing a storm period from February 1 to 9 with rain and snow, followed by cold fronts from the west and northwest. Notes a high barometer and temporary warm spell, then further storms around the 14th to 16th, and active winter systems on the 19th to 21st. Ends with rising barometer and warmer, cloudy conditions toward late February into early March.
Dr Wessel of this city Tuesday was elected treasurer of the state board of health. Dr George W Web wan of Chicago was elected chairman and Dr C Q Egan of Springfield secretary. Plans for the board crusade against tuberculosis were mapped, and a bill to establish a state hospital for consumptives was approved.
Fon du Lac Wis Feb 2 A Northwestern jet and passenger collided nine miles west of the city today injuring eight persons but none seriously. The crash disrupted rail service and prompted an investigation by local officials and railroad authorities. Emergency crews transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment of minor injuries.
Trial of Blake and Murphy versus Sisters of the Visitation dominates Rock Island circuit court. The prepared docket lists cases in order: Miller v Miller chancery 6744 law Brureis Gomish Burns Co v Cornish 199 law McCay v Keyser 32 chancery Moline Building and Loan Assoc v Gaylord 1664 law Herbert v Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway Co 163 law Nelson v Moline Stone Co 121 law Hedberg v Moline Stone Co 168 chancery Snyder v Snyder 193 law Waters v Conn Casualty Co 215 chancery Wynes Weaton 227 law Crawford Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway 468 chancery Blakemore v De St Croix 208 chancery Estate of Samuel M Boney deceased 246 law Vreeland v Molise printing Co 111 an Gocrity Ley and Hillier.
In Mission the revival series at the First Methodist church drew growing attendance as preacher Clark spoke with fervor. The assembly, praising and praying, indicated readiness for renewed work and outreach, while a choir led ongoing singing.
Firefighters battled a wood ceiling and west wall fire at the Machine Wagon Co office after a ceiling wire short. The blaze, found at 7 20 am, required minor woodwork removal to stop spread. Fire memory recalls February 1899 two major city fires and extreme cold hindering hoses. Nearby deaths and obituaries are noted in this aged, dense issue.
An obituary summary lists multiple deaths and services. Electa Haley of Davenport, born 1834 in Sacketts Harbor NY, died after strokes. funeral to be private at 2008 Sixth Ave. Family details include sons Willam, Harry, and James. daughters Guy R Frazelle and Mrs George D Marshall. Michael Ebener, born 1815 in Germany, died aged 74 in Davenport after long service. survived by a daughter in Warsaw and four grandchildren. Angeline Steene, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Steene, died at 17 days. Henry Ladehoff, long-time Moline Wagon Co. employee, died of cancer at 10 am. Burial plans and locations vary. services held in Davenport or Jackson as noted.
Rock Island and state farmers anticipate the tenth annual Illinois Farmers Institute gathering in Joliet February 21 25. Secretary AB Hosletter of Springfield issued the program outlining sessions for farmers horticulturists dairymen and gardeners plus women groups and homemakers. Open rail fare is one and one third for round trip with directors from even numbered districts to be elected for 1905.
A harsh cold snap dropped to 22 degrees below zero at 8 am with forecasts of 15 below tonight. Groundhog shadow sighting is disputed while the weather observer foresees no relief soon. Mercury readings trace a record-like plunge akin to February 9, 1899, as residents endure a deep freeze and consider superstitions amid biting wind and coal smoke.
Telegram reports Representative B F Marsh seriously ill with pneumonia at his rooms in the New Willard hotel Washington. No prior illness noted, but he had recent communications about Congressional legislation.
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