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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
3
A Chicago toilet company advertises for traveling men to drive taxis and demands $2.50 in advance for an outfit. The unusual notice promises employment but centers on upfront costs.
A Davenport report identifies Fred A Marson alias Swanton a known confidence man active across towns including Davenport Tiffin Williamsburg and Rock Island. He used false affiliations with investors and bogus factory schemes to extort money from young people and residents while posing as a gospel singer and business representative. The article notes prior penitentiary time and ongoing investigations.
A man posed as an agent for Mr Doe and Weyherhauer Denkmann in Rock Island and recruited men to go to Oregon for liberal pay. He stayed with Mrs Rodman, told others not to lend him money, and claimed Baptist associations to press business schemes. Mr Bryant of the city quickly learned of him and avoided involvement.
A garbled report notes Agent Plummer securing a promotion amid city posting changes and office shifts. The text references postal operations, downtown ticket offices, and potential reassignments affecting the Rocn district and related posts.
Construction crews advance the mammoth shop project with cement shacks and concrete piers. Two temporary internal tracks speed material delivery as Rock Island lines seek a 50 foot land strip for switch tracks. local landowners push for broader company purchase to protect property.
East Moline village board opened under the new charter with Walter Ammerman as president. Members drew lots for two and one year terms. A committee on ordinances and licenses was named, and the license issue will wait on a village ordinance rather than state law. A special session may be held before the next monthly meeting.
Weevuam Muetheroa, a carpenter on Harris Street in Danoort, found his wife hanging from a bedpost in their home. Their three week old baby slept nearby as the mother, diagnosed with dementia after the birth, hanged herself in the early morning. The father’s knock went unanswered before the grim discovery.
At a high school seniors meeting the class decided to present a trophy case as the school gift. With banners and medals idle and athletic and oratorical contests rising in importance, the senior class chose the American Beauty rose as its flower and adopted the motto We can because we think we can in plain English.
The grand commandery of the Knights Templar of California votes to ban wine at temple banquets to align with eastern movements and Masonry principles. The note says the grand lodge may follow at its October meeting to require temperate banquets by all California Masonic lodges.
Weather forecast from W. T. Foster predicts a warm dry period starting next week across the western to eastern states. Disturbances mid May bring variable temperatures, with potential severe storms and a shift to cooler, unsettled conditions later in the month.
A proposed rule would let any ball carrier, after a handoff chain through two men, receive the ball from the quarterback or center, enabling new rushing strategies. Advocates say mass play dangers would decline and a more open, safer style could emerge.
Davenport and Rock Island high schools halted their dual track meet mid event due to heavy rain. Davenport led 30 to 24 with three firsts, four seconds and thirteen thirds while Rock Island had three firsts, twelve seconds and three thirds.
Lawmakers vote to pass the cocal option bill in the House amid progressives pushing for broader cannabis policy reform. The measure advances to the Senate with supporters arguing benefits for regulation and taxation.
The house passed the Trautman substitute to the Montelius bill by a large margin, signaling a major push to let city councils and village boards decide wet or dry status. Critics warn lawmakers may disregard popular votes, while proponents hail the measure as progress for liquor interests.
The thirty-second annual Central Hindls District convention met in Moline. Delegates approved routine business and endorsed plans for the coming turnfest. Moline will continue as head office, ensuring the thirty-third annual convention stays in Moline. Delegates viewed exhibits by Turners and arranged factory tours for visitors.
William McConochie was seated as Rock Island mayor at a crowded city council meeting. Alderman McCashrin resigned as Fourth Ward alderman amid charges of election corruption and calls to review returns. Officials were reappointed or confirmed, with discussion of water, sewer, street projects, annexation, and interurban road plans.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for eczema itching humors pimples and carbuncles. It claims internal use enriches the blood to heal skin troubles and offers a free sample by mail from the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta with local sale at Battles Pharmacy Moline.
Mrs Ellen Fell aged 82 of Moline was declared insane by the county court after an inquisition into her mental condition. A commission of Drs A E Kohler and H S Bennett found evidence of a breakdown due to a severe influenza attack and Judge Parmenter ordered her committed to Water to Hospital.
A newspaper note links the son of a local arsenal chief to inspections of commands. The report notes a coincidence that the descendant of a general who planned a central post is assigned to oversee operations.
Colonel Rodman, a forty year service veteran who was wounded at El Caney, arrived at Rock Island to inspect Company F of the Illinois National Guard. He described the guard as in good shape and began a drill and equipment inspection at Fort Sheridan deployment.
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