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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
2
City weighs removing tracks to build a new passenger station in Moline. Officials say the decision centers on ground changes and routing within the downtown core. The plan could influence service continuity and future development in the riverfront area.
Rock Island road management considers elevating four tracks through Morne or shifting traffic to the DRI & NW tracks to create a river front passenger station. The move aims to make Moline a three-division terminus with Illinois and Southwestern lines, but locating the station and its purpose remains under study amid freight-terminal concerns and cross-town congestion. Public pressure urges action to reduce dangerous grade crossings and engine movements along Natick, Rock Island, and nearby yards as discussions continue with potential arbitration and franchise terms shaping the decision.
An amateur reviewer samples the World’s Fair art galleries noting broad global representation from contemporary artists and a strong commercial yet aesthetic focus. She muses on art’s purpose and struggles with catalog references amid a panorama of nations and styles.
Miss Corbett entertained with a chalk talk on sunbonnet babies at a market event. Her charming personality and vivid demonstrations combined drawings with rhymes, illustrating poses and incidents. The audience enjoyed the lively, expressive display despite limited supplies.
The text notes bold lines by an unnamed artist, sketches sold after the meeting, and many disappointed attendees. An open public meeting is set for January 27 at 8 o'clock in the First Congregational church with free admission and press-guided access urged for attendance.
The Swedish Olive lodge of Odd Fellows fixes February 4 to dedicate its new Rosenstein hall quarters. Overhaul work and tenant removals from Pierr hall are under way. A dedicatory program includes music by a Swedish male quartet, moving pictures with the lodge machine, and evening dancing. A committee on arrangements has been appointed.
George Gillmore of Milan pleaded guilty in circuit Court to robbery and arson charges. He was sentenced to the penitentiary and the arson counts were quashed after his confession and expression of remorse.
The Rock Island road plans to assign expert freight agents for each category such as lumber and coal, livestock, grain, and brick and tile. A dedicated agent will supervise each class to optimize transport and sales, starting with a lumber and coal agent previously based in Peoria. Additional appointments are expected soon.
Judge Gest proposes shifting court work to reduce costs and ease delays in the circuit court. He urges deferring motions and demurrers to later in the term, using the first two weeks for those tasks, and concentrating petit jury business after jury commencement to allow uninterrupted trial preparation.
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