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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
1
A large blaze destroyed Pauper House, Wash House, Mill House and a drugstore. Insurance covered most of the damage, with the greater part borne by the insurer. Fire officials investigated the blaze and assessed losses and causes.
Five inmates moved to safety as a fire swept the Rock Island county infirmary complex in Coal Valley Township. The blaze, likely from a pipe or matches, consumed the pauper house, wash house, drugstore, and mill house, leaving only the steward's residence, insane ward, and boiler house. Loss estimated at 10,900 dollars, largely insured. Reconstruction plans favor a cottage system to reduce future risk.
William Greer Jr a Coal Valley native died at home on December 24 at age 32 He married Schillinger of Rock Island in November 1849 His death followed a mining accident in 1900 that caused lasting injuries Funeral held at Presbyterian Church Coal Valley with Odd Fellows and miners union pallbearers The survivor list includes his widow parents a child brother Andrew Greer engineer on the CB Q road half brother John Jones of Springfield and sisters Mollie Washburn Warner and Sadie Cralle Rock Island
Farmers from Coloma Montgomery Hume Tampico in Whiteside County and Fairfield in Bureau County sue the U S government in the court of claims. They seek removal and rebuilding of ten canal bridges across the canal and a reduction of road grades from 5 to 3 percent to meet new standards.
The Dispatch presents Veranus A. Moore’s new veterinary textbook on pathology and differential diagnosis of animal infections. Moore, Cornell professor and former government expert with the Bureau of Animal Industry, summarizes extensive state research and labors. Published by Taylor & Carpenter of Ithaca, New York.
A county and circuit clerk offices bowling team defeated a sheriff and treasurers team at Harms Hotel alleys. The sheriff's squad won on total points by 131. Clerk members included John Rinock captain M Johnson J A Johnson and Ryerson. Sheriff team listed E E George McCollum W Sider Jesse Hutchinwin.
Bulk of inmates are secured as authorities consider relocating the poor farm to a new site. Officials weigh options amid logistical and crowding concerns. Local leaders emphasize care, budget, and potential access improvements.
Dr. W E Taylor will temporarily care for twelve to fifteen county insane patients at Watertown hospital to reduce county costs. Remaining patients will be housed in the old drugstore quarters on the county farm, with female patients in the second story. The county ponders a new infirmary site near Moline or Rock Island to cut transport costs and modernize facilities, noting the farm’s 170 acres and its limited profitability.
Residents urge county to consider changing the site for rebuilding on the current farm following the fire. The statement warns that another blaze may erase the chance for such an opportunity.
Frank B. Walker of Walker & Sons says Indiana mines run short of cars, railroads are swamped and unable to move coal to Maine. He notes a current surplus of soft coal locally but a near absence of hard coal, with prices high and few purchases unless compelled.
Mrs. John Allsbrow died in Fort Byron last evening. Funeral services will be held at the Watertown church on Thursday January 1 at 2 o'clock with Rev. Davis presiding. Mrs Hillbergs mother who has been visiting will return home today.
The Moline Maennerchor elected officers Tuesday evening with A. Hitch as President and Carl Lembirg as Vice President. Other posts went to John Jenkins Recording Secretary Herm Runge Financial Secretary William Runge and Peter Langbehn Treasurer. Long Warde John Jensen Trustee Ni Knaack and Chr Turkelton as Color bearer followed by a Saati dieeadeneh /Banner eae e Runge.
A letter-writer argues against a proposed trust and plans to refuse service to a group while criticizing the treatment of the poor. The piece portrays tension between business rights and social obligations in the city.
The article contrasts surgeons like Dr Lorenz who charge large fees, claiming 30,000, with twin city physicians who donate care to the poor. It notes physicians not seeking remuneration for instruction and criticizes payment demand practices amid harsh poverty.
The piece argues doctors should aim for charity and humanity in their work, noting many visit patients who cannot pay. It questions the justification for a 50 percent fee hike while wages for washerwomen and general labor remain flat, and asks why residents should fund more physicians than needed as Moline's population grows.
A severe fire at the Skinner Annex caused extensive damage to H. F. Peters jewelry stock. Firemen faced dense smoke and difficult access as they battled flames from the basement toward the dry goods section, with losses estimated around three thousand dollars.
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