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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
3
An article notes the People of the Old Country naming Corregt Gentleman as president of Augustana, praising his personality and Admirals status in a ceremonial greeting.
Dr Gustaf Andreen, president of Augustana College, spoke at the institute on patriotism in Sweden and America. Attendees praised his vision of Swedish heritage, immigration, and the bonds between Sweden and the United States, ending amid emotional gratitude for Sweden.
An old advertisement from Scott & Bowne at 46 Pearl Street New York invites readers to try a sound aid or apothecary product described as a dollar value offer. The fragment hints at a sales pitch for a remedy or patent medicine typical of the era.
Alderman G W McCaskrin leases the Illinois theater in Rock Island for tomorrow night and will launch his mayoral campaign with his star turn. He promises speeches by others while Knox and McConochie wage a hot Republican nomination fight. Several wards show varied candidate positions in the party race, with Democratic prospects also noted.
AE Treland opened his campaign in Moline to support organized labor at a mass meeting in Industrial hall. He urged unity among molders machinists patternmakers and iron workers to back a nine hour day and wage improvements, warning manufacturers and unorganized workers alike that coordinated action is essential to win better conditions.
Mrs R C Bryant of the Moline Conservatory of Music learned by telegram of the death of her sister Mrs E T MacIntyre of Boston. No details were given. Mrs MacIntyre, 85, visited here five years ago with her husband and left two children aged 6 and 2.
The Chicago firm Swift & Co. was awarded the contract to build a vast machine shop at Rock Island’s Pleasant Valley. J M Brown ordered the surveying, ground breaking planned this week, and plans will go to Chicago for review before grading begins.
Washington reports the Moline post office received an additional clerk and several clerks earned pay raises. The new hire starts at 3500, with promotions boosting local salaries from 500 to 1000 dollars. Rock Island also records several promotions as offices adjust staff and hours.
August Horstman and Harry Johnson plead guilty to burglary and false fire alarms before Judge Olson. Both are bound to the grand jury. Horstman fined 25 dollars on two counts, Johnson free on 100 dollar bond. Prosecutors hope Glenwood school will reform them. Horstman previously eluded reform and claims to have traveled to Chicago.
In Toledo Ohio Lu cas County Frank J Cheney senior partner swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath was sworn and subscribed on December 6, 1886.
The Union Ice & Coal Co. wins a five year contract to ice all Rock Island cars at Natick yards including through cars with perishables. They build a 400 foot platform and storage house at Natick with ice shipments from Mississippi river houses. An electric coal crusher will be installed and a new switch allows direct loading from ice cars. Manager Schoessel says eight men will be employed continuously.
Five men accused of robbing the First National Bank of Cambridge plead not guilty after a Cambridge court overruled a motion to quash indictments. The defendants were brought in under guard and the trial is set for next Monday. the defense’s time to prepare remains unclear.
The Rock Island County W C T U institute opened Monday at Second Methodist church drawing many workers from Port Byron Zuma and nearby areas. Miss Marie C Brehn state president led sessions with parliamentary drill and appeals to boost membership. The event signals annual growth and Copperstown interest in county representation and may send a large delegation to the state convention in fall.
A 1903 Illinois appeal urges saloonkeepers to defeat local option bills. Letters urge writing legislators, sign petitions, and describe the liquor dealers' protective association's long history, legal aid, and fights against temperance measures.
The liquor trade sees court protection from dram shop prosecutions for 50 cents a month to local associations. They credit savings of about $100 per saloon yearly from beer tax cuts and $25 yearly from opposing higher retailer taxes, urging strong support to the organization as beneficial now and ahead.
Yesterday brought a mild March day with a high near 74 degrees at Davenport Weather Office, cooler than the 82 degree record set on March 4, 1895. With eleven days left this month, officials anticipate a possible record attempt.
Rock Island officials at the Hotel Harms banquet discussed consolidation with Moline and regional growth. W H Edwards elected President, H C Schaffer Secretary Treasurer, and veteran leaders urged a single city under the Rock Island name to extend influence across East and South Moline and Rock Island.
A city council canvassing committee reports petitions for annexation will miss April and may push the issue to a judicial election on June 1 or a special vote. The plan shifts from a sectional boundary to a party line boundary affecting the Smith and White addition and nearby Gordon farm parcel to maximize signers and avoid low turnout.
Judge Gest reconvened the circuit court Monday and opened criminal work. The first case is Joseph Murphy charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into J Herbert Foster’s store in Drury township on November 8 and stealing canned oysters tobacco and change valued at 25 dollars. Murphy was captured in Muscatine the next day and held in the county jail. Some stolen items were found at his cabin and a sack of pennies taken from the Foster store was found on his person. Wm. Healey indicted for renting premises for gaming entered into recognizance in 800 dollars. Two divorce petitions filed by W. A. Meese allege desertion. Cases: Fred H. Foy v Laura Phenix Foy married Moline October 25 1891. Foy says she left June 25 1899. William J. Abraham v Sophia Abraham married Smith Falls Canada June 3 1898. plaintiff says she deserted August 10 1900.
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