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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
3
The report describes an alleged extortion and bribery case involving efforts to obtain $10,000 from Otto Huber. It notes political incidents and an alleged conspiracy tied to the scheme.
A Rock Island circuit court release details 51 indictments from last Friday with 27 against the Rock Island Daily News and editor W. H. Dilworth and attorney John P. Looney. Charges include libel bribery extortion conspiracy and related counts with bonds totaling 22100. Additional defendants include Camille Mortier Charles W. Neal William Catton and others.
A long list of indictments spans bribery extortion conspiracy and larceny in Rock Island and nearby areas. Named defendants include John Looney William Catton Camille Mortier and Otto Huber among others with charges ranging from bribery extortion to burglary and receiving stolen property.
Two arrests were made for speed ordinance violations. A local chauffeur paid $5 plus costs. a motorcyclist, claiming 60 mph, was fined $3 and costs totaling $4.80. Names are withheld as these are the first arrests, with stricter penalties for a second offense expected.
Rock Island celebrated the completion of a $100000 factory fund on Monday night with a large fireworks display from the levee at Eighteenth Street. The campaign raised more than $18000 beyond the goal, leading to a festive and noisy gathering as bonfires and illumination lit up the night.
A Fourth of July celebration featured a long parade led by police and a military band, followed by militia Company A Naval Reserves and the industrial commission. Fireworks and firecrackers filled the air as crowds enjoyed the downtown display well into the evening.
C W Eltinghouse from Bellevue Iowa used his gasoline launch to relocate to 519 Twenty Second Street arriving by 4 PM after departing at 9 AM with his wife and household goods. The voyage covered seventy miles in under seven hours showcasing river transportation.
Mass of affidavits relate to alleged violence and intimidation against workers, merchants, and others as the union seeks court action. The lengthy bill suggests broad claims and potential legal remedies, with affidavits supporting charges of coercion and interference.
A Milan jury found for the village in the case brought by William Payson to recover 2000 damages for property harm tied to the 1904 Mill Creek dyke project. The decision boosts hopes the government will continue improvements and prevent further flooding.
The Greater Quad Cities Retail Merchants Association reports most booth space contracted for the October pure food show at Turner hall. Tenants include Western Milling Co Davenport Washburn Halligan Coffee Co Davenport Jas S Kirk Co Chicago Rock Island Brewing Co Peoples Power Moline Candy Co Independent Baking Co Davenport Reimer Reimers Moline. Five more booths to be taken by wholesale grocers. nine lines of goods already pledged.
City council members and Mo line Rock Island and Eastern Railway Co representatives met to negotiate franchise terms. Key issues unsettled include a potential bonus and franchise length. A five cent fare was waived for Rock Island extending to Campbell’s Island Sixteenth Street Moline and the brakeshoe plant with rail company concessions on roadbed and minor details.
Charles Beckman, a long time farmer from near Swedona Mercer county, died at Watertown hospital Tuesday afternoon in his 68th year. Born in Sweden December 12, 1868 he came to America in 1867 and settled in Mercer county. Survived by widow and six children Anna Jobo Gust Frank Emil Christine all at home. Funeral Friday afternoon from the Swedona area home.
J P Looney posted bond covering libel conspiracy extortion and bribery indictments public Tuesday totaling 24000 in realty above dower. Bondsmen include Wins McConochie Phil Miller August Moeller Henry McCarthy with encumbered properties. Editor Dilworth still at liberty for lack of required jury. Looney offered encumbered chicken farm and Rock Island building as relief. Judge Olmsted appoints Willum Tweng administrator of David Cramer estate with 30000 bond.
Isabelle Parkes guardian of William H Parkes a minor petitions for leave to sell the minor's undivided interests in described real estate in Rock Island County. Court sets sale for July 15 1907 at the courthouse east door for cash to the highest bidder with a minimum bid of 46000 dollars.
Catherine Hegarty administratrix of William Hegarty deceased seeks court approval to sell at public auction the undivided one half of lots 21 and 22 in block 1 of P. H. Wessel's first addition Moline to pay debts. Sale at public auction to highest cash bidder at Rock Island County Court House by order of May term 1907.
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