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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
6
Four men hid money in a barn at Peterson Farm a mile from town. They were easily traced through snow and captured by authorities after a cave bank robbery totaling eight thousand dollars.
Five men robbed the First National Bank of Cambridge early Tuesday breaking the vault with nitro glycerine and stealing about 8000 dollars in cash gold and silver. Snowy tracks led citizens to the hayloft where four suspects were captured, while a fifth hid in the ravine. The men, identified as Marcus Peterson Arthur Crawford George Crowe and Claude Spler, are held on bonds of 2000 each awaiting further proceedings. The bank recovers most funds. insurance covers losses from explosions.
Three new victims of the grand jury dragnet appeared in court in January in response to capmases on indictments. Ida Montgomery could not post $300 bonds on charges of keeping a house of ill fame. she was jailed awaiting trial. Chris Donahoe and Decker faced bonds for keeping a house of ill fame. Decker posted $500 bond for publishing an obscene card. Saloonkeepers posted $300 bonds to answer indictments for keeping slot machines. Names listed include John DeSmet, George Odam, Thomas O’Neil, George Buros, Hugo Hincher, August Lehnert, John Sward, Mons Nelson, Ed Kautz, Charles Hume. In the circuit court, H S Myers won $2250 in a case against Harriet Payne for cordwood sold.
Funeral services for Mrs Lydia Lee widow of Bishop Lee of Iowa were held at Col onel French’s Davenport home. She died at her daughter Mrs Lewis’s residence in Moline now Salt Lake City. daughter was wife of Eugene Lewis. Mrs Lee, daughter of Governor Morton of Massachusetts, was active in church work across Iowa and Quincy diocese.
The Rev I Swanson and wife, long-time East India workers, plan to return to Assam India outfitting in Chicago with Swedish Baptists of Illinois pledging about 800. He built a wagon costing 150 to 200, freight to India priced at 100, so he packs supplies inside the wagon including three new American bicycles and church building tools. Swanson will ship directly to Calcutta and then work from there while keeping in touch via the Review Dispatch.
Royal relief officials warn a feudal backlash in north Sweden as timber barons exploit famine to crush independent farmers. They allege forest firms seek to force land sales at famine prices to create social and political vassals, while lumber leaders deny famine reports and oppose relief efforts.
The Republican Judicial Committee of the Fourteenth District changes the meeting to 1 pm Tuesday February 10 at the Harper House. Chairman J B Oakleaf invites interested parties to attend as the date for the district judicial convention for Rock Island Henry Whiteside and Mercer counties will be set at this meeting.
Weather Observer Shelter of the Davenport bureau reports January was warm and dry versus the 32 year average. Average normal temperature 21 degrees. January 25. Coldest ties 2 below zero on January 11 and 12. Precipitation 0.79 inches, far below the 1872 start but above other dry Januaries. wettest January on record was 0.434 inches in 1874.
Rock Island saloonkeepers avoided Sunday side door traffic amid talk of grand jury probes into vice. Churches endorsed reform and urged mayoral action to curb gambling and the social evil, while W H Anderson of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League spoke at local churches urging support for anti vice legislation.
For the first time since licenses began, every Davenport saloon dark from midnight to 5 am after Mayor Becker’s decisive order. Saloons that closed at 1 to 2 am also affected, with business owners predicting a depressingly broad effect on city commerce and the scarlet word of the era.
Lashier Sol. Hirkch of the Moline National Bank has decorated his private office with enlarged photographs of the bank's presidents since 1872. The portraits include Stillman W. Wheelock 1872 to 1892 Porter Skinner 1892 to 1894 H. A. Ainsworth 1894 to 1902 and Frank G. Allen, current president.
A. H. Mertz publishes the People’s Union Missa accusing county officials and Davenport bishop Cosgrove of rings and vice. He targets Moline figures Bill Meese Axel Kohler and Lawrence McGill and claims shop committees favor doctors, warning of socialistic influence and political timing.
Manager S W Fitzgerald and Superintendent Dauchster resigned effective February 7 amid serious charges investigation. Company says operations will continue and qualified staff will lead as delays in tri cities connections are resolved. President Hamilton downplays family issues as public focus remains on service quality.
James Darnell ends his term as chief of police in Rock Island after submitting his resignation. He will not wear the star and will oversee payrolls and records handover until the new interim leadership begins. Desk Sergeant Andrew Etzel will temporarily direct daytime duties. Officer Herman Schnert also resigns to join the Plow Works.
Good farming acreage four miles southwest of Coal Valley offering fourments. Inquire at 1012 First Avenue Rock...
Weather observer at the Davenport bureau reports February outlook for 28 days starting Sunday. Past thirty-one year mean temperature 24 degrees. warmest 39 in 1882. coldest 10 in 1876. Record highs 67 on the 12th. lows 23 below on the 9th in 1899. Precipitation average 1.59 inches. nine days with 0.01 inch or more. Greatest monthly precipitation 4.87 inches in 1887. least 0.7 in 1877. 24-hour precipitation 2.91 inches on 15–16 in 1883. Snowfall 4.04 inches on 3–4 in 1991. Clear days eight, cloudy nine, partly cloudy eleven. Prevailing winds northwest. max velocity 46 mph on the 28th in 1890.
A Tri-City Labor Congress meeting faced a socialist push to endorse a labor ticket in the upcoming city elections. The minority backed the socialistic plan, prompting a split and independent action. A mass meeting approved nominating a complete labor ticket, though few expect one in Moline.
Illinois debates whether manslaughter and outrage are unpunishable under current statutes. A Will County test case will probe if habeas corpus may free 40 to 50 inmates from Joliet. The 1895 indeterminate sentence act and later amendments raise doubts whether punishment remains defined.
Attorney Guy Scott of Aledo, linked to the Tona Dunlap case, says the mystery surrounding it fueled publicity and public interest. He notes sentiment remains adverse, though easing slightly, with locals suspecting the fall from a second story window was theatrics for sympathy, a view he does not share.
At a Davenport meeting on January 29, creditors of the Northern Building Company reviewed schedules via secretary W A Barber showing liabilities of 160000 with no assets except potential profits from 330000 in contracts. Creditors were organized into groups to pursue completion of the buildings under way.
W Odell presides over a newly chosen board for Moline’s non-denominational Chautauqua association. July 9 to July 21 set. afternoon and evening programs favored. Officers include B H Quick as vice president E H Wilson as secretary A E Montgomery as treasurer. Committees to be formed. tickets sales and attractions planned. a permanent temple eyed at Prospect Park with support from street railway interests.
The high school chorus at Sault Saint Marie under Miss Grace Wiard presented Princess Bonnie at the Wagner Opera House earning about $65 for the gymnasium fund. The performance, praised for its quality, compared unfavorably with a similar show in a previous year. Pianist Miss Winifred Crompton received special credit for guiding the cast.
An advertisement urges pale girls to take Scott's Emulsion to improve blood color appetite and appearance. It claims regular doses provide richer blood, better health and brighter manners as the charm of good looks.
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