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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
6
Silvis voters favored the Saloor slate in a late-ticket contest, with substantial majorities electing all men nominated weeks ago. The ballot also indicated support for extending a license amid unclear small-ballot details and local trustees reportedly leaning toward licensing.
City officials press toward cordial relations after a tense period among Health Commissioner H Rhodes Mevet Health Inspector Barnard Jones and the mayor. The mediation aims to reduce police and beach district friction and establish a cooperative footing for the upcoming spring campaign.
Newkirk, president of the New York Heating and Supply Co., visited several plants here Saturday and called the Vacuum Vapor method the best he has seen in 29 years in heating. He secured exclusive east sales, predicting a large business as demand grows. He claims vacuum heating provides better heat with less fuel and avoids issues of hot water and steam systems.
Farmers in the county endure hardship but still plan an annual gathering. The event is expected to be held in Port Byron with organizing efforts underway and a tentative February date discussed despite uncertainty.
A Geneseo rumor reports a local death from tighticitis the disease blamed for a fatal case in the once thriving town. The sheriff acted as coroner and removed the body as the community mourns the sudden illness.
The Moline Mutual County Fire Insurance held a board meeting last Friday to elect officers. Reelects were approved for all posts with B. E. Nyquist as President and Gust Gullberg as Vice President. Secretary Anton B. Froyd Treasurer Fred Sun jeep Appraisers A. G. Bwanson and A. E. Froyd also reappointed.
The Mackenzie report to Congress sets the six foot channel for the Mississippi at 20 million dollars including Rock Island and Des Moines rapids work. Major Barnes and engineer Durhams proposals outline four project options with two independent canals and various rock excavations and dams. The fourth project is favored for reducing excavation by extending the pool toward Campbell's Island and building two independent canals with a deep water pool at Hampton.
George Lo Benson announces he will discontinue his grocery at Fifteenth street and Fifth avenue on May 1 after failing to renew his lease from J T Browning. He has run the store five years and plans a one year rental while preparing to join a mercantile project in Moline with a partner. Rumors of an option to purchase or lease have circulated. Browning denies any option or planned improvements.
The Illinois Issue, organ of the Indiana Anti Saloon League, lauds Congressman James McKinney of Aledo Ill as a strong temperance ally. J J Thomason, Oklahoma Anti Saloon League superintendent, says McKinney aided their prohibition drive and is "true blue" on moral reform.
Miss Myrtle Dade reports Royal Neighbors of America shows 115,592 beneficiary members not including uninsured members. Insurance in force totals 128,887,250 as of December 31. There are 4439 camps in good standing, with net gains of 1824 in November and 18,245 for the year. Beneficiary payments amount to 597,405.57 this year, total paid since organization 3,099,012.81. Benefit fund balance at month end 174,653.29. cost of carrying 1000 at age 8 in 1906 set at 495.
Iron Molders union No 237 meeting in Industrial hall denounces factory contracts forcing individual agreements. Resolution condemns contractual pledges restricting strikes and union activity, calls firms to reinstate workers, and vows labor action if demands aren t met. Committee members named include Welsh Trumble Grady and Regan. Several molders have signed. Moline Foundry Co. reports about half the force back at work.
Rock Island officials install a cement foundation at the Fifteenth Street crossing to hold a semaphore. The block system will run from Silvis to Davenport terminal with mile blocks and a semaphore at each end. Only one train per track is allowed within a block to increase accident prevention.
Springfield report notes Watertown asylum entrants pass civil-service exam with ranks listed. Five men achieved eligibility, including Fred R. Graham and Bert B. Fyle among top placements.
Special to Marine Dispatch from Watertown reports civil service exam passers for state charitable institutions. Walter T. Coates Bertha Murray William W Vernoro George A Walkup John W Adolph George B Jackson Samuel L Lair Mrs Lillian Jones Johanna J Curtin Lottie A Dewey Mabel I Cox William Hill Minnie G Rush John F Mamaberg Milan George Krites 1804 Third Avenue Moline.
Fifteen Greeks were found near a card table by City Marshal Theodora Anderson Saturday night and jailed until Monday forenoon. They were brought before a Watertown justice on venue change from East Moline. Bail set at 200 dollars each. defendants claimed they were only playing for soft drinks.
Dr Andreen and Rev Theo Ekblad lead fundraising across Iowa for Augustana College jubilee in 1910. A $250 000 fund goal will support celebrations and college needs with canvassing across Illinois Iowa Minnesota Kansas New York Nebraska Columbia and California.
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