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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
Plans call for extensive construction to occupy shops by the first of the year with additions totalling about 1,000,000 dollars. The project doubles the scope of initial contemplations and aims to expand present facilities rapidly.
Rock Island officials expect to open the Pleasant Valley complex around January 1 with a roundhouse and machine shop to handle giant locomotives. About 1,600 workers, 500 on site now, and 1700 carloads of material delivered to date mark the scale. The project will need three years to complete, with a new townsite area likely laid out for workers.
J Eisinwood of Rock Island and Miss Evangeline Bailey, who resigned as teacher, were married at Geneva Wednesday of last week. The couple will reside in Gene...
Dr and Mrs Carl Bernhardt of Island receive telegram stating their daughter Henry Woodworth Crum remains at her home in Washington. The news brings relief to the Rock Island family as Berthardt leaves midnight aboard the Rock Island to visit his daughter.
A fragmented OCR note indicates a win for Kekiund with unspecified details. The readable portion confirms victory but lacks full context, making the outcome appear favorable though dates and participants are unclear.
A long summary notes seventy years spent in Illinois with mention of many changes across communities. It highlights evolution in governance, industry, and daily life reflecting on the state’s development over decades.
W M Master recalls landing in Galena aboard the Warrior seventy years earlier noting westward expansion, the displacement of tribes, buffalo decimation, and the rise of states and cities. He praises U S world power status, mentions zinc manufacturing plans in Rock Island, and reflects on Galena's timing boom.
Mrs John Channon and Mrs Joe Naga traveled from Chicago to attend a Wednesday evening reception at a local house honoring Mrs Sarah M Boyd, noted department press parson, with local attendees present.
W H Mast secretary of Phoenix Milling in Davenport defaulter to about 1200 dollars. An expert accountant traced losses over three years after Mast held sole control of funds and records. He pocketed checks and left accounts open, but the scheme was simple to detect with an auditor present. The final disposition remains unsettled.
Comrade J. Pierce writes from Fitzgerald Georgia recounting a June 1900 Memorial Day excursion to Andersonville prison. He notes 13 750 graves decorated with flags and flowers by the Woman's Relief Corps and the G A R, Fort McPherson salutes, and Providence Springs memorials. He compares the scene to Rock Island Arsenal and preserves memories of the Civil War era. He ends with respect to Dispatch readers.
Franks Fonval 3 of Geneseo known in Moling a brother of late early settlers in this vietty died at his home. The obituary notes the passing and references family connections to local settlers.
The Moline church announces Rev. Hemborg will serve aboard as Postor assisting mission efforts. F A Landee has been elected a director of Augustana College, reflecting leadership changes at the college.
The Augustana synod at Paxton votes to limit president and directors power and to raise a 250000 endowment for Augustana College over seven years. New board members are named, famine relief totals are reported, and mission discussions highlight immigrant aid and home and foreign missions.
Mayor Skinner denies any modification to the Sunday saloon closure order and says police will enforce the law. Reports of openings were unfounded with only proprietors found inside some places. Police state enforcement is up to them as the city notes the order has been well observed and credited to the mayor.
John Seaberg 56 is missing from his home at 888 1514 Street. His wife and four children fear he may have committed suicide after two weeks of unemployment and constant self harm threats. He left noon Monday claiming new work at New Shops. no one there knows him. Police and neighbors urged any information be sent to his home.
The state convention of the Order of Fraternal Tribunes in Galesburg elected officers and delegates to the grand tribunal in Rock Island. Key posts include Gilbert Miller of Canton and Mary Orth of Belvidere as delegates, with C. C. Coffin, John Brosker, John E. Griggs, Elizabeth Nees, and Dr. W. C. Stone among others named to senior roles. A grand board of regents was also appointed from multiple cities.
Major and Mrs Stanhope Blunt plan a June 24 reception at Rock Island arsenal for Brigadier General Franklin Bell recently returned from the Philippines. About 560 Tri-City residents expected. date shifted from June 17 due to General Bell’s duties.
A proposed three story building with Berea stone walls is planned to be completed by June 1 next year. It will sit on a knoll to the south and has an expected completion date and zero bid details.
Trustees and Superintendent Taylor select Tri-City Construction Co. to build a new 400 patient ward at the asylum, raising capacity from 736 to 1200. Bid totals were 101,900 to 124,000, with completion target by next June and under cover by January 1. The building will be three stories with fireproof walls and a fan ventilation system.
Arlie McCarj and Hugh Harris, both 14, left home Thursday morning with small sums from their families. Authorities noted missing money at both homes while the boys reportedly headed east on Colona road. Police are watching for their return and expect they may turn back before funds run out.
The Moline retail clerks union will have its first chance at the Watch lower Thursday evening June 25 as it begins its participation in the local labor effort.
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