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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
Mayor Olson wins a decisive vote on the 680 licensing plan, pressuring the city council to act. The decision binds aldermen to move any reductions toward the people, signaling decisive local reform and political accountability.
In a large, organized turnout voters approved increasing the saloon license from 500 to 1000 dollars. Mayor Olson notes the result imposes a moral obligation on the council to act, with many aldermen pledged to push the measure through next municipal year.
The city council ordered a relocation of the parking fountain to a new site proposed by the Humane Alliance. Initial plans outline using a small tract at 14/4 Xthbee Street, with agreement to place the fountain near the central avenue.
The council approved a street project location west of Sixth avenue and accepted Alderman Edw Nelson’s resignation after moving from the second ward. Andrew Peterson received a $10 monthly raise for directing street work, while Alderman Gripp supported Peterson’s advance. Ed was named bridge committee chairman with Stouffer as second. Mayor Olson can claim $100 for Washington travel to invite President Roosevelt on the river tour.
Wholesale bread and bakery price increases take effect. Grocers will pay 3 percent more per loaf and ten percent more on all cakes. Bakers end the exchange system and shift losses on stale goods to grocers, who must now bear the write offs.
Scott county supervisors at a Monday meeting refused John C Kuehl’s resignation as superintendent of the county poor farm. They discharged him effective immediately due to his assault and battery conviction, noting the resignation would not take effect until July 1 and wishing to avoid keeping him in office.
Davenport weather records show May 1907 as the coldest on record with a mean temperature of 55 degrees, duplicating only the 1888 May. Over 36 years, May averages 61 degrees. last month averaged 63 below normal and the highest/Lowest readings were 82 and 29 respectively.
Recognition of his activities as a pastor and ministerial talent places Dr Johnston in high regard within the Synod and Augustana councils. Awaiting the June meeting in New Britain Conn he has not decided the disposition of his call. He led the Moline church after Dr C A Hemberg and hails from St Paul with leadership roles in Augustana's educational boards.
Rock Island set to asphalt Seventh Avenue from the Moline line to Thirtieth Street and Thirty-Eighth Street from Fifth to Seventh Avenue. The plan includes a central boulevard with streetcar tracks, brick between rails, concrete sidewalks, and wide pavement on both sides. Estimated cost about 64 452 with 16 000 city general benefits assessment.
Lofving and Frank Sill pleaded guilty to petty larceny charges. Lofving drew a $50 fine and ten days in jail. Sill $26 and ten days. Other defendants, including Rochford and Cross, fined $1 and ten days for overcoat thefts. Bonds posted for McAfee and Larson at $1,000 each. Indictments publicized last week include assaults and larceny with various penalties.
The Des Moines Register Leader reports Iowa will require between two and twenty three million pounds of binding twine for harvesting the 1907 grain crop. Much has shipped to retailers with the rest due in sixty days. Prices rise as Manila declines in use and sisal dominates. Also, Charles Altig departs for Portland Oregon after a farewell party at Glenn and Trevor Hall where he received a gold ring from the O. T. 8. club.
A major security breach near Colona ended in a bungled burglary of station agent J F Delaney's safe. Two men attacked the gate with a sledge and pick, knocked off the dial and handle, but fled after a bystander fired at them. Frank Fiebig arrived to open the safe and recover several hundred dollars and papers.
The Rev Henry Harrie of Ridgeview and East Moline Congregational churches accepts a state home mission post as general worker. Starting Sept 7 he leaves to organize and build churches, with each East End church seeking a successor. Harris’s transfer will raise church-building efforts and staffing in the area.
A collage of light items and jokes from multiple papers. Includes a sharp quip about a hunter and ducks, a Spanish War veteran anecdote, a Kansas City Star comic note on a comet, a Chicago Tribune style pun about a house keeper’s friend, and a fashion forecast from The Spring Chickadee.
In a vaudeville page a quirky note asks readers to mind a troupe named Agsotaphanet men and take care of them during performances. The brief hints at a lighthearted, traveling entertainment scene.
Englewood congregation announces a call to Rev L Johnston D D of Bathilchom church in Chicago. The Bathilchom church is a prominent member of the Illinois conference of the Augustana synod, among the oldest and strongest in the region.
Burglars pried a Coal Valley post office door and took change and stamps. The Rock Island station was entered as well with $1365 taken. A handcar was stolen from a tool house and found later at Milan. Suspicious strangers were seen Monday as police warned three cities. Alta Hamilton, 21, killed herself amid melancholia. John C. Kuehl, Scott county poor farm supervisor, fined after assault conviction.
Brief, fragmented excerpt discusses two ways to view a husband and hints at perspectives. The text is garbled with stray letters, but suggests contrasting attitudes toward a spouse and the influence of beliefs on relationships. No clear names or places are provided.
A $10,000 damage suit by Mrs. Anna Horette of Rock Island against Union Malleable Iron Co over her son J B Christy’s death at the plant was settled out of court. Christy, a night engineer, was found dead beside his engine two years ago with no witnesses to the tragedy. The company paid Mrs Horette $1500 in settlement.
Hales proprietor of a confectionery on Fifteenth Street and Sixth Avenue was fined 11 dollars and costs totaling 28 80 for disorderly conduct after a confrontation with a customer. Kohler defended, venue changed from Frank Gustafson to Henti Mapen, and testimony noted a 30 cent debt and abusive language amid the incident.
A public reception for Taft is scheduled from 5 to 6 PM. The tentative program includes greetings and remarks, with attendees expected to include local residents and officials.
The report notes that excavation work for the Ainsworth building has started but remains incomplete. Local crews have begun preliminary bore and trenching activities, with no final completion date yet issued.
The Rock Island announces sweeping changes to schedules and equipment. The California Special and Golden State Limited will depart Chicago with new through service between Chicago and three cities, adding a dining car, cafe car, and baggage car. Through trains from Moline and Peoria receive revised times and improved connections, with the Golden State and California Special reshaping morning and late day travel.
Motive Power men from Chicago and regional depots toured Silvis shops on Tuesday and Wednesday. The cadre included T S Lloyd general superintendent Chicago and J oR Kilpatrick superintendent Chicago, with other power chiefs at Cedar Rapids Topeka Fort Worth Shawnee.
Mrs Stormington Barnes argues that an actor's response to curtain calls can enhance illusion. She says the contrast convinces the audience he was truly acting, countering the doubt about the performance.
A fragment from Bohemian verse laments changing affections as debts arrive After a prior pledge the speaker finds practical duties and money pressures erode romance The piece contrasts youthful devotion with the realities of marriage and financial strain.
Notice announces a special meeting of stockholders at the company’s Moline Illinois location on July 8, 1907 at 4 p.m. to consider increasing the total stock value by 315,000.90 dollars. Directors Wyland Kell Greom and Hoffman preside as majority board members.
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