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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1894
Page
1
The Dispatch questions if the People's Party aldermen favor pro saloon candidates as it reports nominating battles across wards. It notes votes on mayoral powers, and lists nominees for South Moline and Rock Island races including Hasson Meckling Jahns and Biggs, with word on contested ballots and party dynamics.
A counterfeit money suspect fled from arrest in Walcott and, after being pursued, shot himself in a fence corner. The gunman died instantly. his name and residence remain unknown. A bundle carried by him contained a large amount of counterfeit currency.
The piece discusses muddy Mississippi river water and filtration limits, arguing artesian wells as purer sources. It notes Davenport and Moline filters fail to clear river water and suggests Moline begin artesian wells. It also summarizes a King’s Daughter event, followed by auction style supper, music, and a farce performance, with attendees listed.
Miss Hattie Darling 27 died Friday in San Antonio Texas from a fatal hemorrhage after a brief illness. She had recently traveled with her father Hiram Darling seeking milder climate for health. A member of the Second Congregational church she fell ill after throat trouble from a prior typhoid episode. Funeral services were held at the Rock Island residence with Rev O Smith and Rev Theo ts Wilson assisting.
The first of a three club series between Davenport Foresters West End and Highlands of Moline produced remarkable scores at Highland Park. John First and Mr. Kroy each strung ten straight in the sweep, while J Fish and Peter Grote hit twenty three of twenty five in the champ shoot. The Forresters won the match with Highlands second as crowds watched the windy day’s competition unfold.
The Vorwaerta named a class of seventeen to attend the atnte tournament in Springfield. George Reimers is treasurer, Herman Lage secretary, HK Altz director, with six entries for single turning and three fencing entrants.
Frederick Yaeger of Rock Island a local butcher residing at 818 Tenth Street died by his own hand on Saturday night. He had been out of work for a week and faced family troubles after relatives left him last week.
Sourn Mouse dated March 20 184.- to the republican voters notes appreciation for the caucus nominating him for collector but says he acted without knowledge or consent and respectfully withdraws from the nomination.
The funeral Saturday in Davenport drew lawyers city officials and friends. Ernest Mueller gave the eulogistic house address before the body was cremated as per the deceased’s wishes. Crematorium decorations included flowers tropical plants and flags from Ernst Clausgen’s cremation. Gustav Donald delivered a fitting tribute. Pallbearers named J A Bills E E Cook Henry Lischer Math Frahm John Bruhn Otto Klug B Leamhuis Ernat Mueller.
J Kelso and family move to Rock Island with Mr Kelso securing a position at R. I. & D RR. A minor blaze at J Brumbaugh’s Stewartville home after gasoline spilled on a lit stove was smothered with little damage. Building heats up in the southern suburb with Johnson starting a fine residence and McLeay laying a cottage foundation as others plan new construction and renovations. Republic caucus at South Moline town hall drew modest attendance with M. A. Gould as chair and Leonard Qairiey as secretary. Ticket nominees include Supervisor Daniel Gordon Town Clerk W. H. Meckling Assessor M. A. Gould Collector John M. Bowen Highway commissioners J. Lod ing Oscar Nelaun and Constable Herbert K. Gould. poundmaster post left open. A London Truth note defends a man who saved nine lives from a river plunge, then faced delays, fines, or possible imprisonment as his case moved through police and remand procedures.
European rulers carry large life policies with Portugal’s king at 200000 and Frederick of Germany at 4000000. Spain’s regent insures for her daughters after her husband’s 5 million policy, Leopold of Belgium and Queen Victoria also heavily insured. The czar of Russia is noted as a notable exception due to risk concerns.
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla owes its superiority to extensive brain work and constant care in preparation. One bottle purifies the blood, cures dyspepsia, and relieves headaches and biliousness. Hood's pills are vegetable and made from the best ingredients.
Over fifty years Mrs. Wiretoy’s soothing-byrup has been used by clothiers for their children teething It soothes the child softens the gums allays pain cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhea Sold by all druggists worldwide Be sure and ask for Winston a Soormong Company line
City council heard a hospital board report showing 65471.06 in the hospital fund with expected 6940 from 1893 taxes soon available for purchase and upkeep. Seven properties were offered including McCain bluff property at about 8000 and Schenck residence at 1702 Fifteenth Street, with many buys on easy installments. A seven member special committee was appointed to evaluate offers and report back.
A Tri City Methodist lay association meeting occurred at Firat ME church in Rock Island with a plan to hold the next session in Moline on the topic Personal Responsibility. Pastors are urged to preach this theme and encourage attendance. An economic note mentions Klingenberg on the Main gaining revenue from clay pits and Christmas gifts to draftees. A project to bring edible horn of Japan to the United States is discussed, noting its starch content.
English miner Manville W. Cresworth reports discovering a large, deserted redstone city about 80 miles west of Lake Colorado in the Sierra Madre near Mapimi Mexico. He describes planned streets, two and three story business blocks unlike Aztec or Spanish architecture, with a central park, rare towers, and abundant stone ornaments. No records, skeletons, or local tribal knowledge confirm the city’s age or inhabitants.
Ameer Abdur Rahman of Afghanistan weighs leaving his country to meet Queen Victoria amid British distrust and Russian temptations. England seeks a safe arrangement and eyeing weaker successors while princes Habiballa and Mohammed Olimar may be educated to rely on English goodwill for survival after their father’s demise. The piece notes English caution and potential Russian opportunity.
Lawrence Barrett recalls Edwin Booth praising the gallery's audience. Booth calls the gallery the source of genuine sentiment and says parquets applaud out of politeness. He notes critics may favor their preferred reading, but the gallery speaks with sincere enthusiasm.
Christian Mel Unger of Wooster Ohio died from injuries inflicted by burglars who harshly questioned him about hidden wealth. The assailants placed props around his neck and threatened hanging, tightening the rope until near severing his head.
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