Track Switch Affects Local Transit Schedule
A mechanical switch issue halted service on the railroad line affecting multiple trains. Officials urged patience as crews work to restore alignment and resume normal timetables.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
2
Engineer Barnhart Remembered After Downey Wreck Funeral Held
Funeral services for Philp C Barnhart, veteran Rock Island engineer, were held at the First Congregational church. Barnhart died in the Downey derailment on Saturday. his body arrived Sunday, and he left a widow and three children. The crash wreckage filled the scene as passengers endured a catastrophic, smoke-filled collision. survivors described the catastrophe and the cause, noting a half-throw switch that could have prevented the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp C Barnhart
Rock Island
Rocky Mountain
Against the Law to Fish Close to a Dam
State Fish Commission to investigate alleged infractions of a clause in game law not generally understood. Officials report active inquiry into nearby fishing rules and enforcement at the dam area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish Commission
Mayor McCaskrin Speaks at New Boston on Fourth
Local transcript shows Mayor McCaskrin delivering remarks at a New Boston event on the fourth of the month. The crowd gathered for remarks about city progress and forthcoming initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Caskrin
New Boston
Burglary at Dierolfs Residence Leads to Pawned Jewelry
A man named Harry Sterner confessed to burglarizing WA Dierolfs on Twenty seventh Street Friday afternoon. He said he arrived by walking from Rock Island, entered an empty home, and stole numerous valuables including watches rings pins and pearls. He was arrested in Davenport and held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sterner
WA Deril
Davenport
Atchison, Kas
Missouri Pacific
Sterner
Williams Monda
Rock Island
Dierolf
MOLINE MAN-OFFICER IN THE ARSENAL AID
A Moline man and an officer aided by workshop activities appear in a local article. The piece discusses the roles, aims, and safety steps related to arsenals, with focus on community service and enforcement measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
National Turnfest closes with prize tally delays
The National Turnfest in Indianapolis ends after a faulty adding machine delays prize announcements. Moline participants praised for bar-bell work and team juggling shown in photos. team to return on the 9:15 train tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Turners
Indianapolis
Indianpolis
Cts Plevic
Germania Park
Moline Boys
Thendianapolis Sentinel
Concordia-Germania Society of
Moline
Ill
Illinios Rail Worker Struck by Eastbound Flyer at Bureau
J. J Murphy a 30 year old brakeman for Rock Island at Natick left on an eastbound freight then at Bureau he was killed while he stood at a switch to field the evening flyer pass He died Sunday morning after being struck as the passenger train approached at high speed He resided in Blue Island and was the sole support of his widowed mother and sister He had warned colleagues he would settle a debt on his next trip and this underscored the railroad life’s uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Tme
J. J Murphy
Illinois
Rock Island Road
Bureau
Murphy
Natick Yards
Blue Island
Rock Island
Natick
YMCA
Interurban survey on Milan to Monmouth line begins
Former Moline civil engineer G Paddock leads a six person team surveying a right of way from Milan to Monmouth for the Rock Island and Monmouth Interurban line. They aim to reach Preemption by Sunday and speed construction, with headquarters set at Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi G Paddock
Moline
Rock Island
Monmouth
Milan
Paddock
Mian
Mill Creek
Dtix
Trinity Railway
Let Contract To McCarthy People For City Paving
The board of local improvements approved contracts with McCarthy People for paving on Seventh to Eighth streets and on Eighth Street between Bleventh and daeafth avenues and on Eleventh avenue between Eighth and Ninth streets and on Ninth Street between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. Total price $10695. The job forfeited by the Barty Asphalt Co due to failure to start within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe McCarthy
Eighth Ostreet
Bleventh
Daeafth
Eleventh Avenue
Eighth
Ninth Arrests
Ninth Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Avenues
Dees
Focal Improvements
Barty E Asphalt Co
August Verharge Dies of Heart Disease at Boarding House
August Verharge a Belgian single man who boarded at the brick house on First avenue and Toeclfth street in East Mol line and formerly employed at the Malleable shops died of heart disease Friday noon. He had not felt well for days and was found dead after collapsing on the porch. A jury ruled heart disease caused his death. Funeral held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augnat Verharge
First Avenue
Toeclfth
East Mo
Verharg
J H Long
C G Johnson
Luther Peterson
Thos. Schafer
John Schave
Jarry Millett
Belgium
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Boothes Teething Aid
The advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long used teething remedy trusted by millions of mothers. It claims to ease pain, soften gums, cure wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra_ Winslow
Seventeen Year Locust Invasion Appears Across Regions
A historical note explains the seventeen year cicada cycle, its mate for visions of omen, and the insect’s biology. It describes emergence in May and June, the insect’s sound making, wing features, and the female’s nesting drill that deposits up to a thousand eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Holy Land
Insect Life Stages Unfold From Grubs to Song
The passage details a grub's life cycle from larvae boring roots to weeks of wandering and emergence in May, then a molt forming wings and a temporary adult phase. It notes the damage to trees, especially pear roots, and the eventual disappearance of the adult by August leaving only shells and remnants.
Davenport Likely To Lose $300,000 Hotel Project
Davenport faces a setback as a $300,000 hotel planned for Fourth and Main stalls. Chris Neipp of the St James hotel leads a $75,000 subscription with $31,000 already raised. Citizens are urged to subscribe $65,000 at 5 percent interest to reach the goal, with $100,000 additional financing planned once the target is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Fourth and Main Streets
Chris Neipp
St. James Hotel
Max D Petersen
Jnond
Nelsop
Windsor Cofton
Chicago
St James
Twin City Driving Association to Stage July Fourth Race Meet
The Twin City Driving association plans a matinee at Ninth Street track in Rock Island on July Fourth. Three events are listed a 2 25 trot a 2 16 pace and a 2 30 pace with a purse of 100 dollars for each race. Robert Munro of Moline supervises entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City Driving Association
Ninth Street
Rock Island
Robert Munro
Moline
New Leaders Elected by Swedish Lutheran Youth
Young people of the Swedish Lutheran churches in the Rock Island district elected officers Saturday afternoon in Cambridge. President Rev A W Kjellsland Davenport, Treasurer F L Anderson Orion, Secretary Miss Amanda Eastburg Hook Island. The meeting set for June 24 each year and Ophiem chosen as 1906 site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ballad of Woe Autocar and Driver in Scene
A fragmented report notes an autocar driver involved in a roadside incident and fleeing the scene. Vague lines reference a child, a donkey, and mystic imagery such as Gates of Pearl and Streets of joy. The piece mentions Chicago Chronicle and Wireless as sources.
McKinney Named As Republican Candidate In District
James McKinney of Aledo announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress in this district. A banker by trade, he is well regarded in his county and district and has previously sought the railroad and warehouse commission nomination. He has served on the state central committee for eight years and led the executive committee part of that time. He will have county support. no other outside Rock Island county has official backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKinney
Aledo
McKinney
Atedo
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Yates
State Central Committee
Rock Island County
Mad Run Fatal to Cordes at Brooks Viaduct
John Cordes died at St Anthony’s hospital in Rock Island June 22 from injuries after a runaway accident on Fifth Avenue near the Brooks viaduct. He was a 30 year old bartender and salesman for a baking powder firm, un married, riding with Al Owens when a frightened horse belonging to Kautz & Moeller livery plunged the buggy and overturned. The other occupant, Mr Ohlweiler, escaped with minor injuries. Owens had only slight bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordes
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rock Island
Cordes
al Owens
Coal Valley
Kautz & Moeller
Fifth Avenue
Brooks Viaduct
Fifth Avennue
Jacob Ohlweiler
Ohlweiler
Owens
Cories
St.Anthony « Hospital
Nens
Second Avenue
Bss
Theatre Syndicate Controls 24 Houses
The Chamberlin Harrington syndicate has built a large theater circuit, running twenty four houses in Iowa and nearby states. F W Chamberlin, starting as a Burlington manager, plans 1905 1906 bookings from a New York office led by George Peck and Miss Semple. The network includes many Iowa cities and holds major influence with New York managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F W Chamberlin
Chamberlin, Harrington
Molino
Chamberlin
Burlington
Iowa
Alinda
United States
New York
Knickerbocker Theatre
Broadway
Thirtyjeighth Street
New York City
George Peck
Miss Semple
Mr. Chamberlin
Hop
Iowalilingis Ofreult
Ty* Mesers
Chambarin, Harringtin
Galesburg
Nie
Jottet
Ottawa
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Woes Bros
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Downey
Chetr Hette
Pullmans
Getleman
Milwaukee
Iowa City
Gee
Maas
van Wiese
Norman Botn van Paten
Dan Webster
Aamala Sehmedt
Ceoble
Muscathor
Mia
Mra
Tol Hiaswoef
Dasenport
Colfax
Hass
Ethe Inne
Wasdine
Stich
Proline National Bank
P.G. Allen
H.A. Ainsworth
Sol. Hirsch
Dermer
15Th Street
Diercle
Waa
JM Siegel
Oh Pwentith Street
Rock Irland
Frederickson
Association of the Employer of
Uncle Sams
Fonete Samn
Ethoood
Ntee Drester
Sererk Geeee
Dave Tpeeen
Roa
J. J. Murphy
Illinois Division
City
Rock Island Monmuth Line
Wallies ‘Treichtes
Sland
Rock
Clies
M'Carthy
Barber Company
Verharge
H. D. Thompson
Tella
Plymouth Colony
Ike Road
Wingeish
Roskins
Florence
Florentine
Raleed
Opheim
Silly Girl
Reckless Kid
Ais Coffin
Chicago Chronicle
Wireless
Muinney
Mercer County
Marsh
Mercer
Prince Waa
Theatre Syndicate
New Playhouse
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