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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
4
A European influx of goods and money is shaping U S policy with lower interest charges and pro manufacturing moves. Debates continue over threats to national honor as leaders reassess intervention in Cuba and the country seeks a stronger representative presence abroad.
Attorney A H Kohler and A H Rohler are noted in a local item as Republican nomination contenders for representative. The piece highlights Kohler’s long party affiliation, legal career, and prominence, with mention of backing from friends and endorsements from veterinary surgeons for stable and transport interests.
A tire in Princeton caused extensive damage spreading to nearby properties including a shoe store and a restaurant. The blaze affected a saloon and residents, with insurance noted to have covered the destroyed properties as officials investigated the incident.
The twin city stonemasons union pushes a raise from 34 to 35 cents an hour for day work and seeks pay for actual time on Saturdays. They argue nine hours is not a day’s work except Saturdays when eight hours are worked. A notice to contractors approved the plan to increase wages and adjust Saturday pay.
At Congregational church meeting last evening a large audience discussed proposed improvements and earlier resolutions. The need to enlarge the Sunday school and evaluate a central expansion, including the Ninth and Sixteenth Street site, was stressed along with preliminary plans and estimates for the work.
The annual Institute of Rock Island will feature lectures by Miss Lelia and Prof Gillan in Milwaukee and Augustana College events this week. Notable figures include Miss Harriet Wenborg as clerk and Clark Ho Smith as treasurer with musical performances by local orchestras and faculty.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims no caffeine to disturb sleep and suggests Grain-O as a better tasting, healthier option for nervous persons, young people, and children. Get a package from your grocer today and try it in place of coffee.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Moline Illinois post office in Rock Island county for the week ending March 17. Names include Anderson Carle Bousbog Dave Davenport Fran Edison Geo Fredericks FL Nelson Charlie R Nelson Miss Florence Nelson Sophie Peterson Miss Sophie Small J Stand Chas Stand. Please say advertised.
For over fifty years Mrs Wisstow's Spormina Starr has been used by mothers for their children's teething. It soothes the child, softens gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. A bottle is sold by all druggists throughout the world. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Victim Victor L. McKibbon, a brakeman on the Chicago Great Western freight, was seriously hurt while switching cars in the CLRAY Yards. He was struck while climbing a car ladder after misjudging clearance in wet darkness. He was taken to St Anargens hospital with multiple injuries.
In a circuit court proceeding, Anderson of the city faces a divorce suit from Catherine Bayliss alleging cruelty and drunkenness. The record notes a previous motion by counsel and a mention of a healing salve advertisement, while a stray dialogue about beverages appears among the scribbled notes.
Mrs Win Condo of 1510 Fourth Avenue reports Doan's Kidney Pills prescribed by Dr. W Clendentin and used by her sister Mrs J J Barlow at 102 Sixteenth Street. She suffered long kidney trouble with back pain and fatigue until Doan's relieved the back pain and strengthened kidney weakness. Public notice urges publication and promotion of the remedy priced 50 cents per box from Foster Mulburn Co Buffalo NY.
Governor Tanner approves reorganization of public charities districts for patient commitments. Watertown district quotas: Bureau 58, Henderson 15, Henrys 10, Knox 62, Mercer 80, Rock Island 66, Warren 34, Whiteside 48. Opening date to be proclaimed by the Governor.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower ruling for defendants in a $100000 suit brought by Martin Kingman against the Moline line Milburn Stoddard Company and related firms, alleging misrepresentation after a purchase. The appellate opinion dismisses Kingman’s claim for cancellation of liens and seeks recovery tied to debts and business order issues.
A blaze near South Moline destroyed a residence occupied by Peter Helander and his family, damaging most household goods. The fire allegedly started by defective wiring, with authorities attributing the spread to the cause. The Helander family reportedly lost much of their belongings while the Moline Pike Company was said to be involved in the aftermath.
A sequence of real estate transfers dated March 11 to March 17 involving multiple buyers and sellers in Moline Rock Island Reynolds and Milan. Transactions include lots and blocks in several additions, metes and bounds tracts, and sums from $40 to $6,000 with entities such as Abbie Ballard Elmer Vanderveer Henry Huberts Elizabeth MacQuaid Jeannette McMaster August Swanberg and others engaging in parcel trades and sales.
A brief promotion from Famous McKinnie Block in Moline declares all kinds of clothing cheaper in price and better in quality than any house in the county, inviting customers to try them.
A Central street car jumped a broken brake rod on a hill near Twelfth avenue and Fortabath street around 1:30 PM. The speeding vehicle crossed tracks and narrowly avoided collisions with trains and a streetcar, stopping near the Moline National Bank building. Three men on board were injured, including motorman David F. Dohrn, mail-carrier Adolf Berger, and F. Ho Cooper, all treated for various injuries.
An ad promotes a gentle spring cleansing with syrup of figs from Hig Syrup Co as sold by druggists. A Rock Island Republican committee meeting next Wednesday will decide where to hold the congressional convention with Galvan view as a possible location. A nighttime croup incident is eased by One Minute Cough Cure. The names Wm. Cléndenin FE. Heimbeck appear in the ad.
Readable fragments list names including Marrigge Lacernes Louise Bantaged Mrs Mary Hear Davenport Beles Nelson and Louise Marx Rock Island Linden Denterville Iowa Kimma C Anderson Re Kirk Ielard Frank Marteng Davenport Brulda Hompaon Rock Alan William St Andrew Stewart Amanda Druva South Mynne Thomas Jodnate Hessie Morrison Reynolds James Ledford Bowling Bla M Savogue Rural John Schrante Katto Owens Moline
Woodmen directors in Rock Island settled the contest between Camp 41 of Rockford and Camp Rond of Kasas City for the prize banner. Camp Rond won with 22 members as of January 1, while Camp Rockford reported 18. Representing the two camps were Neighbors Ta Hopking and Duncan Bennett of Rockford at the board session.
Amos Forsyth, who vanished from Chicago last Wednesday, was found alive in Davenport last night. He was exhausted, physically and mentally damaged from a debauch, and returned to Chicago this morning. His wife forgave him and supplied a material token of forgiveness.
Warren Beckwith son in law of Robert T Lincoln signs with Ottumwa in the Western association. Des Moines team franchise is bought by Quinney fans who will move the club to the city. Burlington lineup for next season potentially Lippert Newman and Belen plus Holders Irieg Hales Reilly and Diedehanty as infielders with Lapel cateduer Satar and Bevis as pitchers Wittrock Wisse and Willing as substitutes.
The Navy Board of Inquiry is expected to deliver its topline findings on the Maine disaster tomorrow or Saturday. The investigation follows the Blame and questions surrounding the explosion and loss of life at the Maine. The Chicago desk reports a separate incident where the body of a woman was recovered from the wreckage of the burning Wabash, raising the total identified dead to one.
Report from March 17 in Chicago details the deaths of two workmen named Baker and Rice who were killed when a pillar near Staty third street collapsed during a tear down at the Colis building site. The accident occurred in the morning as the structure gave way.
Mrs J L Murphy of Rock Island Mrs W D Miditlegn and Mrs Nichols of Davenport have secured Chicago pianist vanesst Hyvllested to appear in Davenport in concert April 39. Hyvllested is court pianist to Princess Louise of Denmark and honors include decoration by Italy.
An advertisement extols Dr. Oneal claiming cures for deafness ear nose throat issues and cross eyes using a unique method without surgery. It lists numerous patients by name and address in Davenport and nearby towns as evidence and promises free evaluation and guaranteed results or refund.
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