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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
7
The item describes a large power plant project labeled as the largest in four states with a plant in the Middle West surpassing most cities except Chicago and Milwaukee. It notes an addition of 5000 horsepower.
The Moline plant will triple its boiler capacity with three new units, a 6000 HP generator, and a modern coal conveyor. Total outlay about 250000 dollars, financed by Tri City Railway and Light Co. Completion aimed by November with Davenport and Rock Island substations online by mid year and July respectively.
The Moline plant will receive a major upgrade including a Parsons turbo generator of 5060 horsepower to boost capacity to 100 tons per hour, a 500 kilowatt motor generator, a new exciter motor, a $10 000 marble switchboard, and extensive wiring and condensers. Total outlay about $250,000 to modernize, repaint, and upgrade equipment, making the plant the largest in the region aside from Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Dorcas society met with Mrs W C Bennett and voted to form the Dorcas circle of King's Daughters in Seventh ward. Mrs W H Hillhouse organized circles in Moline and gave an engaging address to about thirty attendees. Membership eligibility allows Dorcas members to join the new circle, with a committee to draft a constitution led by Mrs Bennett along with Mrs A M Beal and Mrs Emma Nourse.
Dredging for Moline harbor is delayed as government engineers seek a dredge boat amid heightened river work. Officials hope to rent a dredge. work at Sterling Dam continues into summer with canal opening postponed to next spring.
East Moline board of education selects teachers for the new year. Principal Hoffman is reengaged with a higher salary. Assignments include New Building with Hoffman and Stathamdt, Kronholm, Hows, Medill, Grenell staff and Misses Stultz. Watertown schools closed Friday. Miss Nelson and Miss Kevlman engaged for the year.
Edward Gaskill of Deere & Mansur Co an office employee in Moline received a shocking telegram that his father died in Buda Illinois. Deceased was with Holmes & Gast agricultural implement firm which represented Deere and Company in Buda. The son hastened home after learning of the loss.
George Herbst of this city was appointed Friday to serve again on the county board of review. He will join Peter Schlem mer of Rock Island and W. R Carey, chairman of the board, as the third member by virtue of his office. The appointment was made by County Judge Olmsted. In county court Friday the will of Edward M Wigers was admitted to probate. Wigers left all property to his wife who is named executor. Two life insurance policies will pass to his two sons if the wife remarries. The will is dated April 1, 1907.
G Huntoon chauffeur G Berger was fined $5 and costs in police court for speeding in the city beyond the ten mile limit. He chauffeured Mr and Mrs Huntoon to Capt Bennett’s home Friday night and returned at speed. Chief O M Bisant saw the car and noted the plate. Police officials warn speeding is dangerous and will attract higher penalties on repeat offenses.
Burglars cracked the Apple store safe at Third Avenue and Eighth Street in Rock Island early Saturday, stealing 36 dollars and about 2 in coins. Carpenters’ drills bored the safe, found on the floor with a hatchet when the store reopened. Neighbors heard two reports around 2 am. this marks the third burglary of the Apple store in a year.
Illinois fish wardens will prosecute any person fishing within 490 feet of a dam from April 15 to June 15 during spawning season. The law aims to protect fish as they congregate near dams waiting to ascend streams. Police warn of severe penalties for violators as hydrant thefts threaten fire safety and factory water supplies.
Chicago publishers clash over Sunday edition pricing with the American Examiner and Record-Herald backing a seven cent price option, while the Tribune resists. The American Examiner urges higher agent margins and has ordered its agents to stop selling the Tribune, with distribution shifting to Canson Bros. and local agents like A J Holtman ceasing Tribune sales.
The Bureau of Entomology seeks reports on the 13 year cicada brood appearing in May and June across Illinois and neighboring states. This brood, the largest of its kind, has not been recorded in Rock Island county before and observers are urged to report any sightings to aid distribution mapping.
Wm Richards, father of W V Richards of this city, died May 22 at his Missouri home after a long rheumatism illness. A telegram summoned him. he began travel but died an hour before arrival. Rev R Haney and Mrs W V Richards attended the funeral last Friday.
Real estate activity shows $19 575 in deeds filed during the week and executed that month with $6 400 in Moline and $9 450 in Rock Island. Purchases include Dr A L Cederholm paying $550 for a lot on 14th Street and plans for another similar plot. Several small lots change hands in Columbia Park and Ridgeview as weather delays business.
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