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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
8
In a catastrophic explosion, a furnace blast or collision sent telegraph poles snapping and hurled an engineer, a fireman, and a head brakeman about a hundred feet. The accident left the three men dead and alerted authorities to investigate the cause and revive safety measures on the line.
A Rock Island freight engine No 1422 exploded Monday night near Elmira on the Northern division Cedar Rapids area killing three men, engineer William Kirby of Estherville, fireman T Kelly of Cedar Rapids, and brakeman O R Smith of Cedar Rapids. Bodies found far from the wreck with telegraph lines down, cattle cars derailed, trains diverted to Milwaukee routes, and a large shop team from East Moline sent to investigate the blast and assign responsibility.
Davenport and Moline business leaders hosted a morning conference as Senator Lorimer met with Davenport business men and the Moline club. He voiced optimism for the island lock project and its navigation value while flagging doubt about the Hennepin canal funding pace. He plans to press strong arguments to win congressional support and believes freight rate reductions will aid passage.
Dessell Crawford, 10, daughter of William Crawford, died at home after a weeklong illness from appendicitis. The father had just lost his wife three weeks earlier. The funeral for Dessell was held on Tuesday. The passage notes testing a remedy ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to cure indigestion and stomach troubles priced at 36 cents.
Dispatch outlines a plain morning dress with a gathered shoulder blouse, French back yoke, duchess closing, and bishop front. includes a walking skirt option. It notes machine stitching for a tailor finish, trends in mohair and various fabrics, and pattern Nos 01 and 02 with sizes listed for bust and waist.
Washington reports that Attorney General Moody, urged by the president, seeks to prosecute beef packers for contempts of court and for Sherman act violations. Garfield and Bethea aid in gathering evidence, while Moody vets testimony and aims to secure indictments.
The 1905 board of Mission Tabernacle elected officers: Chairman Simon Olson. Vice Chairman Ed W Brunstrom. Secretary Edw Olson. Vice Secretary G Swedberg. Treasurer C J Swanson. Traveling Fund Treasurer N Rosene. Poor Fund Treasurer P 8 Oleon. Young People’s representative J Aspengren and Choir representative Philip Olson also named.
General Thomas J. Henderson of Princeton, former Illinois congressman, pressed for the $500,000 appropriation to finish the Hennepin canal during a Washington visit. He confronted Speaker Reed over a rumored plan to block him, insisting his priority was completing the canal if appointed chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Committee.
Birth announcements, visits, illnesses, and social news from Hillsdale and nearby towns. Highlights include the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Khalper, multiple visits between Viola, Rock Island, Davenport, and Colchester residents, funerals for Willard Butter, and the marriage of James Wreath and Maud Wynes with plans to live on the Robert Woodburn farm.
Governor Deneen requests Representative Magill to chair the committees on good roads and penal institutions. He aims to use rock broken by prison inmates to improve highways. The appointment, made at the governor’s request, signals a notable early leadership role for Magill in state infrastructure and reform efforts.
Rock Island Democrats discuss a spring mayoralty race naming possible figures such as Karr Sexton and Lamont while some favor a nonpartisan Citizens' ticket. A municipal voters league could unite both parties if feasible.
Watertown Illinois residents note visitors including Mr and Mrs Richard O'Donnell of Beardstown. Funeral services for Mrs Phil Keene held at First Moline church with interment at Chipplamnock cemetery. Central Union telephones installed at several homes. Box social planned for Feb 14 by Royal Neighbors. Hospital band concert at Amusement hall praised. Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.
December and January brought subfreezing weather with zero readings and a severe sleet ice storm on January 12. Mean temperatures were below normal, with northern precipitation deficient and central and southern districts near normal. Wheat faces potential damage from ice and snow, corn remains in good condition, rye average, livestock healthy with ample feed, apples poor quality and storage rot reported for potatoes.
St Paul Feb 1 Representative W I Nolan of Minneapolis has introduced a bill in the lower houses to establish a whipping post as punishment for wife beaters. The bill calls for a raw hide whip with a half inch by three foot lash to be applied to the back, each stroke leaving a stripe, with not more than sixty lashes allowed and a public disgrace feature included.
January and February are seen as record months for goods shipped from local factories to trade outlets. Engines and railcars are stretched as Burlington Rock Island and D R I & N W run near full capacity to move cargo. Workers like Deere and Co plant staff report near continuous operation, with several departments pushed to twenty hours daily due to demand.
The Rev Thomas Magia of St Joseph's Church in Rock Island is near death after two spells since Sunday. Physicians say there is nothing medicine can do for Father Mackin, and his condition may worsen despite signs of intermittent improvement. Mrs Gust Bockstrom of 407 Ninth Street suffered a broken rib from a fall last night while rising from bed.
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