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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
5
A union official says the master metal worker refused to confirm or deny reports. The clogged shop will continue under current rules as the dispute drags on.
An arbitration session in Industrial Home Rock Island ended a tinners strike that began May 1. All union tinners will return to work Monday, with wages returning to 35 cents an hour and the tri city shops remaining closed. The agreement mirrors the pre strike arrangement and unions claim victory. About fifty workers idle six weeks will resume work, though some members sought jobs elsewhere.
Dud ley Marshall signs a quit claim deed transferring two lots on Twenty-second Street to Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Co. The firm now owns the entire block between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and Twenty-first and Twenty-second Streets. Although the price isn’t disclosed, the purchase is described as worth more than its value outside development needs. Company officials say plans for shop extensions are under general consideration as growth warrants more floor space.
The Moline post office seeks a substitute for the rural free delivery route for thirty days during Thomas Stewart’s vacation. Stewart has served nearly two years without a break and plans a combined fifteen day vacation with the new fiscal year. Applicants should apply at the post office promptly.
A letter from J G Beatty recounts travel from Decoration Day via Rock Island Railroad to St Paul and the Canadian Pacific to Seattle. He notes a Canadian customs visit, snow covered mountains, a long train ride, and pride in the United States. Seattle hosts about 300000 people and 4000 Japanese residents, described as undesirables. Beatty wishes friends well and signs off from the Dispatch.
A discarded cigarette under the merry go round platform at the Watch Tower started a fire on a stump. The blaze caused excitement but was extinguished by fire extinguishers before damage occurred. The fire alarm at the Pep ping building drew the fire department, but no damage resulted.
Robert Froeder of 4501 Sixth Avenue Rock Island loses three fingers and part of a fourth in a sausage grinder in Germany and says he will return to make sausage. Dr L D Dunn transported him to hospital where Froeder refused anesthesia and watched wounds dressed before returning to work.
Charles Grilk of Davenport is noted in a luncheon report with brief mentions of G. Swengson of ?ertied, Ore. The fragmentary item lists attendees and a social gathering.
The Augustana synod marked its fiftieth anniversary with a grand gathering at Augustana college in Rock Island. The event featured ordination of 24 ministers, welcome messages from Taft and King Gustav V, record conference fundraising toward a one quarter million endowment, and a triumphant ending with speeches by Dr Norelius and Bishop von Scheele. The synod reported total resources of 500,461.48 and cash funds of 215,647.17, with several conferences surpassing or nearing their quota.
The Augustana mission in Persia will be abandoned and work handed to the Hermanburger Mission Society. The decision cites political and social unrest and a shift of resources to China and India fields. The death of Rev Joseph Kwanlahu, a Persia missionary, influenced the move. he died after ulcer surgery and was loved by many. The synod will bring Mirae Kuant shu and her children to the U.S. for care until age, with funds to be raised locally. A Sunday mail prayer resolution also passes urging members to stop checking mail on Sundays.
The fragmentary text describes a local resident named Wenders in Ratherara Tennessee facing long standing stomach issues. Mentions digestion troubles and a sleepless period with unclear references to possible help or hints. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent details or a clear outcome.
Irma J Rahn of South Rock Island tops the list with the most scholarships and Mamie Mitton of Carbon Cliff is second, followed by Harry S Genung of Port Byron. A full roster of Rock Island county recipients includes Mary Alice Smith Cordova Warren Walker Hillsdale Naomi Kerr Joslin Columbia Moor Hampton Esther Vick East Moline and others across Milan Drury Taylor Ridge Andalusia and Reynolds.
Union members from 1200 workers discussed policies and possible shifts to a forty four hour week with shop closures to cut costs. St Louis convention of the International Brotherhood of Boiler Workers opens with local delegates sent by Louis Sheppard and Robert Duff. Evelyn Murray files for divorce from Fred J Murray alleging infidelity and desertion.
Julius Englebreth was killed after drinking in Rapids City. Herman Sands suffered probable fatal injuries while John Dillon escaped unharmed in the incident.
Three men returning from Rapids City to Hillsdale were in a lumber wagon that went off a culvert into a five foot ditch. Julius Englebreth 38 died instantly and Herman Sands was fatally injured. John Dillon escaped unhurt. The crash occurred three miles east of Port Byron near John Broquist's farm after a gale and stop for refreshments. Sands and Dillon were extricated. Dillon admitted drinking but said they were not drunk. Coroner's inquest notes intoxication Sunday forenoon. Mrs Broquist heard the cries and summoned help. Englebreth born Davenport. not married. A Swedish Methodist confirmation class of six girls Edith Nilin Hazel Peterson Olive Nyquist Jennie Carlson Bertha Obline were confirmed in the evening after Bible presentations. The church looked bright with roses and peonies. Dispatch Short Act Bring Resulta.
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