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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
3
From T S Stanley reporting on departure from Lake Lindeman after abandoning the Overland trek toward Skagway. The account details misfortune with gear, the wrecks along the route, and the party's progress by steamer as they reach Lindeman. The narrative notes war news and the tense wait for decisive reports amid harsh winter conditions.
Word spreads that photographer Mangold has left the city for Creda Teen, leaving debts around $2,100 to Sweet Wallach Co. and other creditors. Mrs Mangold plans to continue the Chicago gallery with the same staff and aims to settle obligations while maintaining the gallery's reputation.
A man about 28 with blond hair and light moustache jumped from the government bridge yesterday afternoon. He attempted to borrow a knife from bridge repairer St Redmond moments before leaping. Patrick Burke and Michael Geary witnessed the jump and alerted Redmond, who saw him disappear under the river.
The Swedish Lutheran church confirmation class of thirty students will be confirmed Sunday morning in a service starting at 8 30. The novitiates will be questioned on the Lutheran catechism and creed, with exercises described as particularly beautiful and significant for the year. Rev G J A Hemberg has returned from Rockford where he lectured before the Luther League on astronomy.
Dr Samuel C Bowman 48, bachelor and scientist, died of an overdose of chloral taken to induce sleep amid long insomnia. He planned a California trip for health and lived with his mother near Andalusia. Coroner opened inquiry as brothers and relatives attended the scene.
Mrs O C Wicks cites letter from nephew Jacob P Williams from Insin City warning against Alaska rush. Williams reports poor Canadian mail service and harsh conditions in Dawson with frosts to 40 below. He predicts no spring rush this year and urges readers to sell gear or stay away. He notes high death and injury risk from starvation and cold and cites overheated expectations and costs.
In Streator a weekend encampment honored retiring Commander Schimpff with a solemn salute and fond memories. Comrades from Gramin post and the Woman's Relief Corps attended, sharing stories of service and fellowship at the gathering.
Obituary and biographical sketch recount Hugh Warnock’s life from Dre. Varied by birth in County Down to emigration, business in Rock Island with Ralston, and the soap factory started with James Kelly. He served on city committees and helped drain the slough region.
Reynolds Itresst Levi F. Cralle in Moline deems Republicans Reynolds and Holgington to day. He is a popular man with an exceptionally firm appearance and a record that should entitle his candidacy for sheriff to favorable support from the Moline delegation.
Dispatch reporters tour the Western Insane hospital under Dr. Taylor as construction advances on new wards and a three story dormitory. The power house boilers ventilation and kitchens are described with plans for seven acres of floor space and ample patient capacity.
A fire at the Davenport Tideryorks plant destroyed the Davenport Ladder Company facility. Losses included the building contents such as tools and lumber received from New Pamplin. The building was insured, and proprietor Mir Baldwin planned to lease temporary quarters to resume operations. Separately, Cauniga was acquitted of charges in Webb's court regarding an alleged hammer attack on John Henry Price, who is stated as dead.
Prospects show the city hospital building will be ready for occupancy about June 13. Construction resumed weeks ago and has progressed rapidly with the furniture and woodwork largely in place. The basement and first story near completion while the second story awaits finishing touches. Workers push on with flooring doors and varnishing as grounds work proceeds for a dignified dedication ceremony with local officials and business figures in attendance.
A Newark man recounts twelve years of Contagious Blood Poison, spending hundreds on doctors and patent medicines before taking 8 8 8 and claiming a complete cure. A North Carolina man also proclaims recovery after twenty bottles with no symptoms for eight years. The ad offers a thousand dollar reward for proof the product contains no animal products or harmful additives.
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