Recommended in Rivers Harbors Bill Caliz for 100000 cash
The Rivers Harbors bill recommends Caliz be paid 100000 in cash and contracts for additional work totaling 386000 to complete the project.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
3
The Rivers Harbors bill recommends Caliz be paid 100000 in cash and contracts for additional work totaling 386000 to complete the project.
Announcement credits Henner He Canal with securing APPRopriation totaling 3,000,000 dollars for Mississippi, including 300,000 and 200,000 in contracts. The record notes specific appropriations and contract awards tied to state development efforts.
A Moline wing dam appropriation proposal is sent to Congress as part of the rivers and harbors bill. The plan shows $100000 in contracts and $4000 in cash for Hennepin, with other cash and contract figures across Mississippi work, aiming to fund work as fiscal year begins July 1. The committee notes high costs strain total rivers and harbors appropriations, while supporters push for swift funding and passage despite potential protests in Washington.
The proposal calls for 1 million dollars in cash and another 2 million in contracts for a Mississippi river work from the river head of the passes to Cairo, with three cities showing strong interest.
Linus Odstrom a pearl expert sues Clark J Glenn for 100 dollars or ten percent of a one thousand dollar sale price. The case in Geneseo centers on Odstrom’s involvement in selling a Rock River pearl to Hymen Berg & Co of Chicago and Glenn’s counterclaims for expenses. Attorneys Henry Waterman and Harry Reberd present contrasting statements over Odstrom’s role and the arrangement for commissions.
A fragmentary report notes cigarette production and state distribution issues. It mentions the involvement of county commissioners and local authorities in overseeing the industry and implies questions about miners and labor. The piece references a broader tobacco trade and state regulation.
The certificate of incorporation of The Turst Haron Lime association has been tied to the officer of the county, Terotded the principal officer of the Company which maintains a branch office in Rock Island and Port Byron. The capitalization is $25,000 and the stock is held by David S Creare, AN Heer and Marcella Ro Meta gar. The company is incorporated for the manufacture and sale of lime wheel dealing for aviding material and tu.
A clipped preview details New York fashion patterns for home wear and street outfits. It describes a front panel dress with a waist emphasis, sleeve style, and a variety of fabric grades. Patterns No. 888 and 6190 list sizes from 22 to 36 inches, with measurements for waist and bust.
Plans by Nimmons and Fellows call for a permanent stone mansion at Allendale to replace the Gates Allen residence. The Rhandsomé family will move to a nearby Seventeenth Street lot during summer while construction proceeds, with the new home to be one of the show places of Maline and a lasting river view setting.
The Rock Island railroad paid $4000 to the Kinney family, widow of fireman Herman Kinney who died when locomotive 1465 exploded near Davenport. Coroner's jury cleared the railroad, and officials praised the company’s liberal gesture. The blast was believed caused by a lack of water in an otherwise sound boiler.
In Watertown on January 25 the Boy Patrol elected Alma Swan son as president and Harry Nicholson as vice president. Other officers include Miss Lee treasurer and Miss Allshrow organist. A variety of community notes mention visits from Rev H M Bowen, Matt O Connell from Geneseo, the Schaefer brothers from Zuma, and plans for a livery stable near the Baptist Church.
In response to questions about a mayoral bid J B Oakleaf states he has been asked by many friends to consider running. He does not declare candidacy in this excerpt, indicating attention from supporters and ongoing discussions.
The American Breeders Association plans its second annual meeting February 1 2 and 3 at the College of Agriculture Champaign with talks by Secretary James Wilson and John Dryden of Toronto on breeding for disease resistance and inbreeding in animals. Notable speakers include Luther Burbank on heredity and Drs Castile Webber. headquarters at Beardsley hotel. tickets validated on a certificate plan for reduced rail fare.
A collage of quotes and scenes from early 20th century humor and dialect humor. It blends snippets from conversations in shops and parlors, Dooley jokes, and period newspaper crossovers, highlighting language play, social observation, and regional character. Distinct lines reference Chicago Tribune and Pittsburgh Post style quips.
Auburn J. Gray of Pearis and Emme Nold of Rock Island. Walter Samuelson and Clara Streed of Cambridge. Clinton Baxter of Moline and Harriet Bowles of Moline. Clarence Lickefeldt of Milan and Manile Kistler of Rockland. William Andros of Moline and Mrs James Johnson of Milan. Arthur Cralle of Moline and Mrs Freda Babe of Rock Islands.
County Superintendent S J Ferguson argues rural districts have lagged for decades and calls for a high legislative standard to keep novices from teaching. He cites city students far ahead at 12 versus 16 in the country and advocates training schools, stricter entry rules, and opposition to rural school centralization in Rock Island county.
John Crandall of 618 Twentieth Avenue started the fire by napping after lighting a gasoline stove. The blaze damaged the kitchen back stairway and garret, with losses estimated at 350 dollars. Firemen prevented further damage and the Crandall family escaped without being left homeless.
Fragmented text notes a marriage involving Dr. Robertson's former wife in the East, with scattered references to names Paulfi e Braiogens Robertson Henry Edward Ahos and an at home card. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the core event appears to be a remarriage announcement tied to Dr. Robertson's former wife.
The Bethany Protective Association submits its dues and finances for the year ended December 31, 1904. It details subscriptions totaling 330.63, rent 207.00, entertainments 1664.89, and board for children 1388.18, with total cash 5360.05. Disbursements cover fuel, groceries, clothing, hardware, insurance, travel, printing, and salaries, yielding a balance of 885.28 in treasury January 1905, under chairs Mrs H D Blakemore and H E Castret.
Music lovers are promised a charity cantata performance of Saul of Tarsus on February 13 at the Swedish Lutheran Church in Lockport Illinois. The event by the young people's society features selected voices under Edward Oxenford and T Mee Pattison, proceeds aiding the church after a destructive fire and debt. The program centers on the Paul life cantata highlighting refined, varied songs in a praised production.
The North Star Benevolent Society held its January meeting in Moline with directors voting on relocating headquarters to Minneapolis. Twenty nine state observatories will be represented in June at Moline as Joliet hosts the biennial session in July. The invitation to move headquarters faces local opposition and a potential healthful influence risk. One death claim and twenty one claims were allowed in the past year.
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