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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
1
A strong winter system moves in bringing heavy snow and gusty winds. Communities brace for rapid accumulation as schools consider closures and travelers are urged to prepare for icy roads and reduced visibility. Officials monitor storm progress and public advisories.
Next week is expected warm with rainfall as disturbances move across the continent. Forecasts place a warm wave around November 7 to 11 followed by a cool spell, then another warm period by November 16, with storms and fluctuating temperatures across the western and eastern states.
The piece argues that above normal rainfall will persist and links recent three month activity to volcanic forces. It claims forecasts have predicted storms and earthquakes, suggests volcanic eruptions originate near the earth's surface, and criticizes orthodox science while inviting readers to request long range forecasts from W T Foster in Washington, D C.
Burglars ransacked the Rock Island homes of ADT Welch at 918 Twentieth Street and Nick Juhl at 847 Twenty-second Street Sunday evening. They recovered $40 from Miss Lukens, sister of Mrs Welch, at Welch's residence and $175 at Juhl's. Left other valuables untouched, suggesting the burglars sought only money.
A historic notice lists numerous individuals as references for a Davenport based clinician. Names include Nick Bredar Carl Sommer Herman Klindt Hans F Thoms Oscar Johnson and others with multiple Davenport Rock Island and Moline addresses. The garbled end shows stray text and possible misreads.
The library board on Tuesday night started bids for grounds work around the new building and plans to complete the third floor after securing $5500 more. They will sod as much as possible before frost, place the driveway on the south side, and install a bindery in the building. An outlay of $50 for new books was ordered as the plan proceeds.
Observer Sherter reports October in Davenport featured 15 clear days, 9 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy with a mean temperature of 54 degrees, slightly above the 33 year average. Precipitation was 2.27 inches, near average, with light frosts on the 9th 10th and 28th and killing frosts on the 18th 23rd 24th 26th 27th.
Axel C Anderson and Miss Augusta Hokinson were married at 7 pm Tuesday at the Swedish Baptist parsonage by Rev J A Jader. The couple, attended by Miss Ann Hoktinason and Frank Sheppstrum, received guests at 8 pm at 1130 11th Street. About sixty guests dined and civic ceremony featured a ring baked in cake blessing. Decorations were green and white.
Thomas Connor of this city was found insane by a county court jury. He had shown mental decline for months and last week tried to poison his 2 year old with muriatic acid. He was jailed and later committed to Watertown hospital after violent behavior.
Bishop McCabe of Evanston and Bishop Joyce of San Francisco spoke at the First Methodist church in Rock Island about church work in South America. They described mission difficulties, growth potential, and funds needed, including a $2900 appeal for a Santiago de Cuba church.
Dennis Freel of Chariton Iowa died last week at 71. Born in Ireland in 1832 he lived in Davenport in 1856 and built the first wooden railroad bridge across the Mississippi. He also invented a treplate and a ditching machine used on the Burlington road and built the Des Moines river bridge at Eddyville.
W. B. Sammel secured a contract to perform gas work for a ventilation project in the new instance ward. The agreement outlines duties, payments, and compliance with local regulations for the installation and testing of gas systems.
Up to noon returns show Herrick carrying Ohio by about 125000 votes though final figures may shift little. The legislature will be 125 Republicans to 21 Democrats on joint ballot. Senator Hanna receives congratulatory telegrams nationwide as speculation grows on a presidential candidacy.
Complete returns show McClellan with 63,617 votes over Low. Tammany holds a 17-seat majority in the board of aldermen, with every Tammany candidate in the five boroughs except Richmond elected.
At noon on Nov 4 Des Moines reports fewer than a third of precincts in. Indicated Republican majority of about 55 000 to 60 000. Democrats gain seven seats in the lower house and lose two, for a net gain of five.
Early returns from Baltimore on November 4 show Warfield, a Democrat, leading for governor. Preliminary results suggest Democrats will control the state legislature as votes come in.
Final results show Governor Bates Republican reelected with a 37000 plurality, down 2000 from two years ago in Boston on November 4.
Complete returns show Morris, a Democrat, elected mayor of Salt Lake City by a 2000 vote margin. Republicans secure nine of the fifteen city council seats, shaping the new administration.
Providence Nov 4 final figures show Governor Garvin a Democrat reelected by 5000. The general assembly is Republican in both branches.
Lincoln Nebraska on November 4 reports Democratic leaders concede the race to Republicans by a margin of 6000 to 8000.
In New York the Tammany candidate George Brinton McClellan secured a decisive victory for mayor. Early returns show Manhattan and Bronx leading with large pluralities, while Richmond lagged. results still incomplete with districts remaining in NYC.
The Kings County organization selects new leader after Tamany-backed candidates win, positioning the victorious manager to head the county party. The shift signals consolidation of influence and sets the stage for future campaigns.
Columbus Ohio November 4 Senator Marcus A Hanna wins the state and a Republican legislature by a large margin. Myron T Herrick is elected governor over Tom L Johnson with about 500000 to 400000 votes. Johnson’s political career is effectively ended and Democratic factional tensions rise.
Anna Bjork aged 42 resident of this city was adjudged insane by a county court jury. Worry over her children's death and sickness caused her condition. Judge Parmenter ordered her committed to Watertown hospital in the afternoon. The will of Charles J. Kinsley of Rock Island was admitted to probate. he left all real and personal property to his wife Johanna Kinsley.
E Myers of Spring Hill, long missing, is jailed in Morrison awaiting grand jury action on multiple forged notes tied to the Riley estate. Sheriff Fuller arrested Myers Sunday night in Atkinson, Henry county after tracking him there following earlier tips. Several thousand dollars alleged in forgeries have prompted full legal action.
A Beethoven Club meeting at Miss Ada Entrikin's home on Tuesday discussed winter plans. The likely program includes six concerts, a centerpiece of public interest, though not yet formally announced. The club continues to operate as a long standing society in the community.
A study identifies inconsistencies in Warr’s plant books, highlighting accounting gaps and misentries. Researchers urge audit checks and clarification on cataloged specimens and owner records to resolve the discrepancies.
Mr. Warr explains how funds were used to meet old creditors and expects to reorganize the business. He pledges to pay dollar for dollar to satisfy debts as part of the restructuring effort.
About thirty days ago the state examiner found Mr Warr owed the association about 27000. A committee has taken charge of the printing plant and Warr’s accounts valued at roughly 30000. With a surplus around 45000 the association is solvent and no state takeover will occur.
Directors issued a statement Wednesday denying panic amid reports of a 27000 accounting gap in J W Warr’s books. The state auditor is reviewing the accounts as Warr, ill with malaria, has turned over property, including a Third avenue print shop, while foreclosures await his recovery and a final accounting.
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