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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
Woodmen Adopt Iowa Rate Plan In Revolving Premium Debate
In Indianapolis on June 20 the Woodmen discussion settled with the Iowa plan approved 215 to 165 after defeating Young's 171 to 280 option. Goodrich of Illinois proposed a 60 percent jump while Young of Ohio favored a mixed approach with level, step, and 25 percent increases or continuation of current rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Illinois
Iowa
Young
Ohio
Modern Woodmen Convention Admits States But Rejects Others
The Indianapolis based head camp admitted Virginia Kentucky District of Columbia Arizona Tennessee Texas Arkansas New Mexico while rejecting others. The group plans to meet in June 1905 at Milwaukee. A $50,000 flood aid resolution was unanimously adopted for Kansas Iowa Missouri Illinois and Oregon with most funds going to Kansas and Missouri. The money comes from the general fund and will be available after adjournment. A silver chest valued at $1000 was given to retiring hear consul W A Northcott. Readjustment talks failed at night session, leaving the issue to be decided on the convention floor by individual plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Virginia
Kentucky
District of Columbia
Arizona
Tennessee
Texas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Milwaukee
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Oregon
W A. Northcott
Davenport Lineman Killed At Work In Davenport
Lawrence B. Cornwall a lineman for People's Power Co. fell from a pole at Second and Scott streets after contacting an uninsulated wire. He was thrown 30 feet struck on his head and died instantly at age 35 leaving a widow and a 4 year old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence B. Cornwall
People’s Power Co
Davenport
Second
Scott Streets
Cornwall
Husband Henry Hanson Missing From Rock Island Home
Mrs Hanson reports her husband Henry Hanson of 1840 Twelfth Street missing since last Sunday after visiting his parents in East Moline. He left in good spirits but did not remove his hat upon returning, then vanished. the couple had no known quarrel and relations were amicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hanson
Rock Island
Twelfth Street
East Moline
Hanson
Painter Narrowly Escapes Tragedy On Rock Island House
George Frysinger working on exterior painting near the top of the Rock Island house faced a deadly fall when one end of a platform collapsed. He grabbed the other end of the rope, held tight, and with quick action saved himself and a fellow worker from a fatal plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frysinger
Rock Island House
Woodmen Adopt New Assessment Rates in Compromise Plan
A readjusted assessment table approved by the Woodmen Head camp tightens payments as a compromise, reducing future yearly levies to eight or nine from eleven or twelve for some members. Rates rise to about 55 percent on average, with premiums based on acquired age upon reinstatement and a new lapse policy. Old and new rates are shown, with effects starting January 1, 1904 for current members and August 16 for new adoptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Head
Iowa
Light Increase in Cost of Schools
A historical note reports a rising cost burden for schools in the year, highlighting higher expenses and financial pressure on district budgets. The brief mentions ongoing discussions about funding sources and potential impacts on programs and staffing.
82 Graduate From Business College Pay Of Teachers 54375
Secretary R. W Entrikin completes annual school finances for the year ending June 1903. Salaries total 60,423.53 with 93 teachers and various buildings listed. Deaf school receives state aid of 710.40, keeping maintenance low. last year’s outlay 57,018.11. Augusia Business College graduation draws a large crowd with 82 graduates. diplomas awarded by Dr. Andreen after a program including music and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Entrikin
Board of Education
R. W Entrikin
Moline
Augustania Business College
Frank Friestadt
M. Holmegrain
Cora Ford
Emma Melin
W.S. Marquis
Gertrude Carse
Erhard I. Landstrom
Andreen
Attorney General Restricts Game License Scope
Attorney General Hamlin interprets section 26 of the new game law stating that the license issued under section 25 does not authorize holders to hunt or kill game on lands owned by others. The opinion clarifies limitations for licensed hunters within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Peradas
Mecca for School Jobs Draws Hundreds of Applicants
Moline attracts a flood of teachers seeking positions in the public school system. Hundreds apply for the superintendency and numerous names fill vacancies in the manual and kindergarten departments as the district expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Manual Department
Eve E
Augustana Synod Heads to Lindsborg for 1904 Session
The Augustana Synod will meet June 2, 1904, in Lindsborg Kansas, at Bethany College the home of Dr. Carl Swensson. The meeting will hear reports from the Augustana Book Concern and discuss finances branch offices in St Paul and New York and a plan to drop Lutheran from its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana Synod Institution
Paxton
Synod
Bethany College
Augustana Synod
Lindsborg
Kas
Carl Swensson
Rockford
Brooklyn
J. Louis
Stanton
Lutheran Augustana Book Concern
A. G. Anderson
Augustana Journal
E. Novelius
Rock Island
Augustana College
St. Paul
G Bodin
New York
Carl Bohman
Augustana Book Concern
Olsson
Steamer Dubuque Returns With Record Freight Load
The steamer Dubuque carried 1200 tons of freight on its southbound trip, forcing local trade to overflow. It docked with forty roustabouts paid $60 a month plus board, while the Quincy from Dubuque prepared to come up as well. The article notes levee work at St. Louis and industry-wide labor concerns for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Quincy
St. Louis
Moline School Census Reports Jump in City Youth
Secretary Ralph W Entrikin notes a 482 child rise in the annual census, placing city youth under 21 at 7248. Lincoln leads districts with 1698 children, Irving 1105, Willard 954, Ericson 937. Grant Washington Garfield follow. Details unavailable due to a typesetting accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Entrikin
Board of Education
Moline
Lincoln
Irvings
Willard
Ericsson
Grant
Washington
Garfield
Barbers Propose 15 Cent Shave Charge Change
City barbers plan to raise the price of shares to 15 cents if opposition among bosses eases. Journeymen will decide, and if approved, the 5 cent neck shave will be eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers
Union Protective Aid Makes a Good Showing
Directors of the Union Protective Aid association met Wednesday evening and heard encouraging reports on finances. Secretary D. J. Webb showed receipts since January 1 totaling $496.60. There were 24 sick benefit claimants totaling $440.49 and three death claims of $50 each. The group, organized December 28, 1898, marks its fifth year. Membership costs $6 annually, payable in monthly installments of 50 cents. Benefits include sickness or accident at $5 per week after the first week and $50 funeral expenses for deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Protective Aid Association
D. J. Webb
Rock Island Soldier Returns from Philippines on Furlough
Martin H DanieLson a Rock Island youth with long service in the Philippines is home on a one month furlough from the hospital corps He enlisted at the start of the Spanish American War and served in Manila before reenlisting for three years He recently returned to the United States and was sent to Washington with a batch of insane soldiers before his furlough
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. DanieLson
Rock Island
Philippines
Hospital Corps
Manila
States
Hrealdio
Washington
Andy F. Hohmann
Metropolitan Police Force
Youndsman
Capture disputes spark a surge of complaints at agency
Local officials report a rise in complaints filed by residents over captee related issues. The agency promises review and new guidelines to improve handling and transparency for affected parties.
Opposition Grows Against Greater Moline Annexation Move
A Thursday meeting of sixty property owners and legal residents heard a campaign against annexation. A counter petition with about 210 signers was presented to Mayor Skinner and the city council. Nineteen of twenty three annexation signers joined the opposition. area south of Pleasant Valley Road is cited as a core opposed zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Moline
Ridgeview
Chairan Wilson Hunt
Business Men’s Association
Skinner
Pleasant Valley Road
Mineral Springs
Robert Kerr
Chas Hawley
Will Warr
Walter Peterson
John Mey
Candee Grove
Parkdge
Business Association
Tooth of a Huge Mastodon Found on Milan Farm
A mastodon tooth was discovered yesterday on Gust huyvetter’s Milan area farm after heavy rains. James Chayvetter found the relic, which measures eight to ten inches long and about ten pounds, with five surface carvings and a broken root. The Daven ort Academy of Science calls it an excellent specimen from the ancient beast and the owners plan to sell it to a museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusthuyvetter
Milan
Davenort Academy of Science
James Chayvetter
Moline Men Interested in Western Marble Deal
The American Onyx and Marble Co with a $4 million capitalization was organized in the tri-cities. Jas W Atkinson of Moline is president Ed H Ryan of Davenport vice president Henry Jeriec of Moline secretary and treasurer. The firm plans to develop marble and onyx near Spokane Washington with W H Martin to supervise. Four Moline men left for Spokane to begin work Messrs Martin Vierlech Ed Vierlech and Ames Clark formerly in Claire quarry business followed recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Onyx & Marble Co
Capital
Tri-Cities
Jas. W. Atkinson
Moline
Ed. H. Ryan
Avenport
Henry Jeriec
Treaster
Onyx
Spokane
Wash
W. H. Martin
Toegin
Messisartin and
Vierlech
Ames Clark
Claire
Call Hedley Hall for Another Year at Unitarian Church
At the adjourned meeting the Unitarian church extended a call to Rev. Dr. Hedley Hall to serve for another year. His work has drawn strong interest, with enthusiastic programs and large Sunday audiences. Officers elected: President J A White, Secretary Mrs Frank Dufva, Treasurer J W Warr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Church
Hedley Hall
Paior
Hall
Withal
J. A. White
Frank Dufva
J. W. Warr
Hospital Fourth of July Address Planned
Watertown hospital authorities prepare to celebrate Independence Day with an address by M. J. McEntry. Superintendent Taylor secured the speaker and Edith Miller will read the Declaration as patients enjoy games on the hospital grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Hospital
Taylor
M. J. McEntry
M. J. Eean
Edith Miller
Raclei
Bidding on Morrison Denrock Line Progressing
Rock River Traction Co plans electrical equipment for a Rock Falls to Moline line via Prophetstown Geneseo with contracts rumored above one hundred thousand dollars. Westinghouse Electric weighs Morrison to Denrock 15 mile line in Whiteside county. Three northern Illinois firms are negotiating with New York concerns amid strong interest in the proposed routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Traction Co
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co
New York
Rock Falls
Phophetstown
Geneseo
Moline
Westinghouse Company
Morrison-Denrock
Morrison
Denrock
Whiteside County
Illinois
Sterling, Dixon & Eastern
Early settlement of life policies for Rev. R. C. Bryant
Friends of Mrs. R. C. Bryant learn insurers settled promptly on his life policies. The Security Trust and Life Insurance Co. paid $3000 four days after death proofs, with the policy issued just thirty days before. Kansas Mutual Insurance Co. also settled for $3000. The tri cities general agent W. H. Schillinger of Rock Island handled both settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bryant
Security Trust and Life Insurance Co
Bryant
Kansas Mutual Insurance Co
Tri-Cities
W. H. Schillinger
Rock Island
Barclay Forming New Plant in Wisconsin
Incorporation papers signed at Madison to American Plow Co with 200000 capital. James Barclay and A M Dahl, tied to Deere interests, lead the venture. Plant will be built in Madison after options at Bettendorf or East Moline. production of plows and related implements to commence immediately for next year's trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
American Plow Co
James Barclay
Deere & Mansur Co
A. M. Dahl
Deere & Co
Bettendorf
East Moline
Barclay & Foster Implement Co
Davenport
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Seventh Street
Aee
Business College
Augustana
Carl J. Anderson
Robert O. Young
Arthur Anderson
Jennie Jensen Car
I. Anderson
Erhard Landstrom Ford Appell
Martin Lundberg
Oscar T. Rachman
Harry E. Lundahl Gothard Blomberg
France Malmberg
Gust Carlberg
Carl A. Moberg
A W. Christinsen
Alma Nelson Amel
R Carlson
John T. Nelson
Henry Danielson
Grace J. Pierce
Omar B. Davis
Adolph Petersor
Edw. Englund
Jacob Bachman
Earl Ege
Elmer Rydberg
Elmer Esterdahl
Fred A. Rosen
Oscar Engstrom
Elmer Runeberg
Victor Fregeberg
Charles Sar
Simon H. Forsberg
Edward Skog
Victor Freed
Abe B. Taxman
Gustafson
Frank Thunberg
Johnson Stella Westbrook Nels
Johnson Edward Wickman Nath
Johnson James D. Wyer
John Johnson
Westerberg
Anna Almquist
John G. Larson
Nellie Anderson
Louie Lawson
Jennie Benson
Alma Lindahl
Albert Burke
Ernest Lundquist
Ansel R. Carlson
Elmer Charleson
Hannah Carlson
Theo. Coyne Gustaf Eck
Alma Evers
Edward Egger
C. V. Breeberg
Earl Fogelgren
Gora Ford
Joseph Fosst
Olga Hanson Hva Hassel
Julia Young
Esther Sheagren
Lawr
Swanson Clarke Swanson
Anna Swedberg
Laura Timmerman
Agnes Twamey
New Ee
Garfield Oa Eaverneserseeene
Irving Eee
Willard Ce
Barners Tidning
Nels Nelson
Galesburg
C. A. Swensson
C. A. Hemborg
C. J. Penrose
O. T. Letterdahl
O. P. Olson
Church Extension Society
Utah
V. Letterdahl
Andover
C. L. Esbjorn
Sweden
A. W. Williamson
Immanuel Deaconesa Institute
Omaha
Nebraska Conference
A. Fogelstrom
C. W. Foss
Joseph Knanisha
Persia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Boston
Entrikin
Journeymen
Union Protective Aid
Martin Danielson
Ds Jto
Icol. Meniry
NEW York Concern
Prospect
Rev. R. C. Bryant
Barclay Locats
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