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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1910
Page
1
Johnson of Rockford criticizes Milwaukee mayor Rose over Rockford liquor policy and its impact. He cites tax cuts, reduced arrests, and rising building activity after Rockford went dry, claiming local option boosted business and prosperity despite opposition.
A dramatic incident describes a man risking his life to stop runaway horses at a farm. He regains consciousness and directs by saying go look in the wagon where his son lies asleep. The crowd is urged to show courage and vote for responsible action.
C V Swanson and George M Gould two of the Moline supervisors whose terms near end will not allow use of money for renomination. The third member I A Minteer is urged by friends to be renominated. Minteer has long served the public and sits on school boards in Moline South Moline and Bureau county with about twenty six years in public service.
In Chicago on March 17 Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Neill met with railroad representatives and union leaders to bridge differences. Railroad officials remain hopeful federal intervention will yield a peaceful settlement.
Telegraphed market roundup shows hog receipts about 14 000 with prices steady to higher on light and good heavy pigs and butchers trading 10 40 to 10 85. Cattle receipts light and prices up about 10 cents. Sheep receipts around 10 000 with prices steady. Listed rail and steel stocks, including Union Pacific Reading Rock Island and others show varied activity with several at around 150 to 190 percent.
Funeral service for Mrs Nancy Murray Humphreys drew a large crowd in the county, with interment planned at Fairview near Anna wan. She died at 6 45 a m after a paralysis illness of three years, survived by husband H F Humphreys and four children. Her roots trace to Clear Lake Canada, later moving to Henry County then Annawan and finally to the city with daughter Mrs Rose.
Mrs. Mary McKinnon of Savanna Illinois received 300 dollars from the Gund Brewing Co in settlement of a suit over the death of her husband. She alleged the company sold him beer in excessive quantities.
The notice cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to the senses and body. It promotes Halls Catarrh Care from E. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safe alternative and offers a free sample tooth powder.
University of Iowa announces a plan to introduce agriculture as a study in rural schools to improve country life. A conference led by Professor Fred L. Charles will be held at the state college of agriculture on March 24 26 26 to discuss practical topics with round-table discussions and minimal cost for teachers to attend.
Aaron Sundgren a Clinton toll bridge tender died after an assault by John Reed a tramp who claimed self defense believing Sundgren would draw a gun Reed 27 from Seattle admitted striking Sundgren with an iron instrument after refusing to pay toll at the Iowa side court jurors call for Reed held in custody pending due process of law Reed said he would rather die than see Sundgren live and he would hang willingly if caught The case noted a possible penitentiary record for Reed and Spokane authorities.
Washington crime report notes Justice wet followed the act of the Afghan colonizes.
Miss Nina Lalla Rookh Van Buren of Rock Island eloped with Chris T Nelson of Peoria and was wed yesterday in Peoria. The bride, daughter of Judson I and Mrs Van Buren, is a Rock Island High School graduate and active in musical circles and sorority life.
A Davenport lawsuit seeks 10000 from driver Harry Schreiner after a March 190X streetcar incident left H Ballard of Davenport injured. Ballard now resides in Primghar and previously sued the City Railway Co with the suit dismissed for misjoined defendant.
Government witnesses in four cities will identify men renting postoffice boxes tied to the Maybray swindle trial. Postoffice clerks in South Bend, San Francisco, New Orleans, and inspector Ranger of Cros ton, Iowa, are to testify as part of the ongoing case.
Theodore Klug, manager of the Minnesota Moline Plow Co. in Minneapolis, died yesterday after eight weeks with typhoid fever. A 12 year company veteran, he rose from traveler to assistant manager, then Denver manager, and finally Minneapolis manager. He was about 42. His remains will be taken to Taneyto for burial tomorrow afternoon.
A Watertown contractor led by F E Kaminski began six weeks of sewer and watermain installation in the Candes Grove district. Crews will lay six inch watermain and eight inch sewer on multiple streets, with remaining sections awaiting approval and connections before winter relief work proceeds.
In Xenia Ohio March 17 a three round fist fight under Queensberry rules occurred in the basement of a new Reformed church. The Cleveland men involved fought first on the roof then inside as a dispute was settled. All rounds lasted three minutes with one man left thoroughly whipped by the end of the third round.
Elks from Greenville Mississippi will join Detroit for a July reunion with a special train and twelve cotton themed floats costing about 5000. Ninety five percent of the floats depict cotton industry scenes and port life with workers and brokers. the group also plans purple eggs dyed for Purple Week from Cornell to color yolks for daily use during the event.
Washington March 17 The great Standard Oil case has been argued and faces a Supreme Court ruling. The government cites Attorney General Wickersham and John G Johnson for the corporations. Most expect a partial affirmation of the circuit court, with possible modification to avoid complete dissolution. The decision could affect antitrust policy and future corporate reorganizations.
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