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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
1
A company plans to construct its own steamers and barges to carry its goods, aiming to reduce costs compared with rail transport. The move would involve maintaining vessels and handling merchandise in house to cut expenses.
Cltries H Deere advocates a tri city water transport plan using the Mississippi and Hennepin canal to cut freight costs. He envisions a local company building barges and steamboats to move iron, factory goods, and other cargos from Cleveland to Moline and St Louis, reducing ocean transit time after Panama canal completion. Deere expects the scheme to reduce freights and spur regional growth.
New York May 30 five horses run in the Belmont Stakes for three year old gentle runners at Belmont Park worth 25000 dollars with 21000 to the winner and a silver plate prize. The field includes Superman Peter Pan Hickory Frank Gill and Paumook.
A local individual identified as Mginley faces assault charges in what authorities describe as a serious incident. Police records indicate ongoing investigation and potential further legal action.
A Davenport U S weather bureau record summarizes June climate, predicting average daily temperature near 71 degrees for normal years. It notes historical highs and lows, typical sunshine, cloud cover, rain frequency, prevailing southwest winds, and precipitation ranges with past extremes.
Sterling Til May 30 Mayor John L Jansen halted a car on the Sterling Dixon and Eastern Electric railroad and personally dumped two wagon loads of brick to city wagons. The bricks were taken to the City tool house as repairs were made to the line and the mayor ordered the two wagon loads saved for the city.
Pittsburg May 30 Thomas W Harvey former teller of the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny Pa was found guilty on thirty three counts for making false entries in bank records.
A joint committee sets June 16 for Red Men tribes King Philip Tecumseh and Fox and Daughters of Pocahontas memorial services in Leola council. Gather at the wigwam at 9 am then march to Riverside Cemetery for graves decorating and two addresses. If rain, service moves to the wigwam. Also notes Royal Arcanum membership rise to 242,275 and funds on May 1 1907.
A wedding at 412 Nineteenth street in Moline united Misa Mary Rae Jones and George DeVere Dobson after a four year college romance that began at a Cedar River party hosted by Delta Phi Rho. The ceremony featured Miss Luella Jones and a bridal party with Dobson’s brother Guy as best man, with yellow and white decor and marguerites. Guests included family from Des Moines and Cornell college friends, with a supper and heirloom silver centerpiece finalizing the festive union.
The bride and her husband left at 2 o clock this morning for Des Moines to live with his parents briefly. They will attend a house party, then build a residence in Des Moines and begin housekeeping in the fall.
Edgar Humphrey and Maurice R Williams of Cordova secured a patent through Victor L Dodge in Washington DC for a new sectional screw propeller. The device allows interchangeable blades removable by a cutter nut for repair, with spare blades kept for emergencies.
At Congregational church the 46 graduates received diplomas after addresses by Dr Steiner and President Beal. Oliver led a processional on the organ and the choir performed. Dr Steiner spoke on the purpose of education, stressing knowledge as power, culture, and service. The class included 31 girls and 16 boys, with a total of 762 graduates since the school opened.
East Moline postmaster Frank lendevain receives a $300 yearly salary increase, raising total pay to $1400 annually. The raise follows a $600 rise in the office receipts during his first term, and takes effect in July.
Samuel Wainwright's funeral and Thurstas Memorial services were held at Zuma church. Reports note community events including a Zuma Cubs baseball win, old soldiers urged to attend memorial at Zuma cemetery, school closings, and local visits to Moline and Joslin.
San Francisco May 30 figures from an investigation by Harbar Commissioner Stafford show about 40000 persons idle due to labor trophies delaying city rebuilding and striking the local economy.
Kansas City May 6 The school board rejected a statue a duplicate of the Venus of Canetrix reclining gifted by ex state senator William J Buchanan for the public library due to its lack of drapery.
A fragmented clipping discusses efforts by Texas for President’s Party to add a Texas slate and invites to Keokuk. It notes an early reply from Keokuk and hints at routing and river transport concerns on the Mississippi. The piece references political maneuvering and planned party activity with unclear sequence.
Inquest into the death of Miss Margaret Hermes near Hampton reveals a note found with the body alluding to a romantic relationship with Ben and Jerry Sikes. The family, prominent in the area, expresses grief as Miss Hermes’s quiet disposition and friendships are noted.
A contract was let to Gist and Sons for felaying of ouge geen at Velie’s. Work began yesterday to extend a walk along the west end of the city as part of a planned improvement project.
A military balloon with six men in the car, sent up from Aldershot May 28 during a review for Prince Fu shimi of Japan, is missing and feared blown to sea. The balloon was later picked up by a fishing boat off Exmouth. Dispatches from Scilly report the two officers reached safety.
President Roosevelt and Vice President Banks travel from Bellefontaine to Akron and on to Indiana with large crowds reacting at each halt. Reported scenes include ovations and people pressing near the presidential car while officials note orderly departures and prayers at Akron.
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