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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
2
Medical examiners conclude the victim died from a brain concussion after evidence from blood traces and channel ice company yard wandering suggests an aimless wandering path near the premises. The report emphasizes no other injuries.
Emil Engstrom of Channel Ice Co was found dead Christmas morning near the company’s east ice houses after a day of heavy drinking with partner Fred Anderson. Physicians cite concussion from a blow or fall as the cause while investigators map blood trails and note Engstrom’s erratic wanderings and Anderson’s statements.
A collision involving engine units led to a fireman being injured. The accident prompted emergency crews to respond to the scene and secure the area. Further details on cause and injuries were not disclosed in the readable text.
A Galesburg freight train No 12 collided with a light engine near Rio on Christmas noon. The Rio operator failed to signal a sidetrack emptying the light engine for the passing freight, causing both engines to crash at speed. Weimer sustained a severe spinal injury and partial paralysis. he and Howard Dempsey leapt clear. The rear section No 7Y struck the first section’s caboose at Barstow, damaging the way car. conductor Wade endured a broken finger.
Rock Island begins a new monthly magazine the American Home Journal with editor John C Cook and manager Will L Clark. The first issue showcases Davenport landmarks Spencer Square Black Hawk monument and Burrall monument along with portraits of A Fulton Daniel F Miller and a local pioneer bio promised next month. Subscriptions are one dollar per year in advance.
Julius Lischer a Davenport native and lawyer dies at home at 36 after rheumatism worsened into dropsy and heart trouble. Survived by his father Henry Lischer veteran editor of Der Demokrat three brothers and one sister widow and son. Lischer practiced law since 1896 and served as county attorney elected repeatedly through 1900 without opposition.
The Chicago poultry show under the National Fanciers and Breeders association will run January 19 to 26. Fred L. Kinney is the secretary, based in Manhattan Ave Chicago. The Poultry publishers announce a daily edition during the event and promise improved coverage.
Donald Butter married Miss Lillia Edwards at her parents’ home in Sherrard in front of about forty guests. The Rev R Edwards performed the ceremony with Wallace Edwards and Miss Butter as attendants. The couple then returned to Moline to begin their life together.
Miss Hattie Larson and George Verner wed at 6 on Christmas Eve at the Larson home 1817 Twentieth avenue Rock Island with Rev R C Bryant officiating. About 45 guests attended the ceremony with attendants Caroline Terkelsen and David Larson. They will reside at 4419 Fifth avenue Rock Island and visitants expect January 13 home.
Smallpox reappears just over the Moline border in Rock Island. John Mordhorst, 18, at 886 Forty Fourth Street, is ill with the disease discovered on Christmas Day. Eight Mordhorst family members are quarantined as the Rock Island pesthouse undergoes repairs. Mordhorst worked recently at Moline Bottling Works and the Arsenal Island shops are linked to several post cases. one Mordhorst brother is employed there.
A new large streetcar from the Tri City Railway Co shops was placed on the bridge line Friday. It is described as the most complete car yet and features head-brill doors, rope holder, and other improvements. The article notes ongoing upgrades and urges visitors to inspect the first three cars.
A terse, unclear notice notes Plowco adopting new procedures amid widespread ire. The fragment references organizational actions and public reaction without specifying dates or outcomes. Further context from the source is needed to identify entities and stakes.
Horace Anderson oversees warehouse addition as Plow Co plans a new five to six story building one site and another two story shed project. RR Cable retires from ACT and board signals possible future roles while Rock Island securities stay central.
The Unford Protective Aid association held its annual meeting and reported 921 in hand, 755 paid out in benefits. Officers elected include Jerome Magill as president N G Crouch as vice president Thomas McCarthy as treasurer and D J K as secretary. Directors named J B Magill William Beckwith and L A Vinton.
The Rock Island will of Henry Woltmann, dated September 41, 1895, admitted to probate. He bequeaths 50 shares of Peoples National Bank stock to Rose, Fritz, Clara, Henrietta, Paulina, and Ernest Woltmann, divides the rest among them after a $125 to sister Christina Flor in Germany, with Rose named executrix without bond.
Fire shortly after 7 am badly damaged the residence at 404 Twenty second street occupied by the families of J E Hoover and Mr Levine. The roof and upper floors were damaged and water ruined many furnishings. Hoover children were rescued with difficulty as smoke filled the rooms. The Levine family saved most belongings. Hoover furnishings are uninsured. The house owner WD Davis of Sechler Carriage Co offices insured the property.
E Mayer the clothier plans a two story brick business block on the vacant Fourth avenue lot near Fifteenth street. The 40 by 75 foot building will hold two store rooms and offices or a flat on the second floor. An architect will be engaged this winter.
The state sets a tax rate of forty cents per one hundred dollars assessed value, the lowest since 1894. A federal civil war claim of one million dollars reduced the burden, with funds divided between the general revenue and school funds. After credits, about $3,611,852 remains to be raised by taxation.
Bowling township highway officials planned a new one mile road from the Edgington line eastward through sections 19 to 30. Edga Bowes refused a sixty foot land take and $500 offer. a jury awarded him $1,190, leading officials to likely drop the project to avoid the larger payout.
A wave of towns in the Fox and Rock River valleys plan bonuses for urban road access after Aurora collected 10000 dollars for a street railway franchise. Northern Illinois towns argue rails pay for rights of way, enabling freight and passenger service.
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