Rock Island Feud Spurs Angry Uproar
In Rock Island tensions flare as a public dispute escalates into a major row. Local authorities report heated exchanges and calls for calm amid ongoing controversy surrounding the issue. No injuries reported.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
2
In Rock Island tensions flare as a public dispute escalates into a major row. Local authorities report heated exchanges and calls for calm amid ongoing controversy surrounding the issue. No injuries reported.
At a Rock Island Tuesday night gathering the non partisan Citizens' ticket organization clashed with council plans over a telephone franchise. Mayor McCaskrin defended his record, Alderman Dauber apologized for a changed vote citing litigation costs, and opponents pressed for explanations while social notices followed about local marriages gatherings and community events.
Washington reports urge Congress to hold night sessions to finish business before March 4. Senate debates Brownsville case and appropriations while House advances navy and post office bills. No move to reclassify mail matters. six month mail weighing and a congressional probe are planned.
Social notes recount visits at the Brodav hotel with Mr and Mrs Walker and a daughter of the late Stephen Walker, a brief stay by widows and friends, and a bridge party where Mrs A Banard won first prize. Mmes Swan depart for Tucson Arcadia Ranch after brief stays in Dowling Park. Comrade Jos Scholes’s twenty six friends meet at Tom Paul’s home for a patriotic social with flags, music, readings and storytelling.
Massachusetts native Mas Logan donates religious relics to an Illinois museum, expanding regional historical collections. The donation includes several items tied to local faith communities, announced by museum officials amid ongoing archival efforts.
Fred Nelson succumbs following an emotional incident described as an invasion of personal stability. The event unfolds amid disputed funds and unclear jurisdiction, with authorities noting the case involves a local community and a disputed lucreage claim.
The report details Fred Nelson’s brief spree of attempted theft and a later arrest in Davenport after a $40 note diminished to $4.25. He faced larceny as bailee charges with bond set at $500. Separate notices include local deaths, funerals, and a public notice about a resident’s death and burial plans.
Obituaries report the February deaths of Theresa Vogel at age 20 in Rapids City and Mrs Percy Warr in Burlington South. Also noted is Mrs Anna Cathrina Samuelson dying at 81 in McMinn, Sweden-born, long Illinois resident, mother of ten with six preceded in death, survivors listed. The notices mention families in Moline, Rock Island, and surrounding towns.
Chicago Feb 14 Hogs receipts 26 000 opened weak to 6c lower closed a shade higher light 685 707 mixed 690 715 good heavy 690 715 rough 690 700 cattle receipts 6500 opened steady closed strong sheep receipts 14000 opened and closed steady
A southbound Iowa Central passenger train derailed after a collision with a freight on a siding near Genevea Marshalltown. Injured include John W. Bogsis and H L Lewis. no passengers seriously hurt. An ad for Rocky Mountain Tea follows.
The Moline market showcases twenty plus fish varieties for Lent with prices per pound or per dozen. Fresh salmon halibut lake trout and others list from 8 to 40 cents, catfish scarce at 10 cents, eggs 30 cents a dozen, butter 37 cents, timothy hay prices near 16 dollars, and celery around 10 cents a stalk amid steady grocery markets and dramatic road conditions.
Luther league will meet with Arnold Seaholm tomorrow at 8 o'clock. A choir meeting with organist Miss Signe To line is set for Sunday at 3. A chicken pie supper on February 22 from 6 to 8 will raise funds for the new organ. Mrs. Ceathy Adame returned yesterday from Kansas City with her ill daughter Mildred.
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Moline Illinois post office for the week ending February 14 1907 include Anderson Fred Bailey Little Bishop Mrs Ethel Cady & Sons Jos Cahrier Gamuel A Carlson A W child 8 W Denbier Mrs A R Dipple B Cc Griffen Charley Gustafson Mra T Hogan Edw n Hardy Frank Heaps Manchester Knight W T Lawrence Sardes Louty Mra D E Martin J N Mitchall Mra A B Nelson Miss Emily Nilsson Elmer Nodson William Nykviat Karl J Nystrom Mra Bchuite Elmer Linskey Anton Stephenson Mrs L Wickhom Mrs Chas Williams Philo W Eastman P Clauszed Short Ads Bring Results
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