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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
1
In a June case a long lost boy finally surrenders to authorities ending a months long absence. The surrender brings closure for family and community as police report the reunion occurred without incident.
Victor Engels, 13, son of August Engels a Longview line motorman, surrendered to Estreline Marshal after a months long disappearance. He describes a car entrapment in Milwaukee yards with a tramp named Bob and a Wisconsin town escape, while a separate report places a boy named McKnight at Rapids City.
Henry county reports spread of claim that the new game law is unconstitutional. State Game Commissioner A J Lovejoy replies that such reports are untrue and that prosecutions for hunting without a license continue. Wardens are active after the season opened.
Lothar Harms of Rock Island pleaded guilty to four charges of violating the child labor law and was fined $5 and costs on each charge.
An advertisement by a Davenport physician claims a guaranteed, costless rupture cure using the Fidelity Method. It lists patient references, locations in Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, and surrounding towns, and notes payment only after cure and tests. The message asserts patent office registration and lectures to hundreds of doctors worldwide.
A large crowd gathered at the lobby to greet and listen to Deneen. The event showcased strong public interest as residents welcomed the figure and heard his remarks.
Cook county state’s attorney and Republican gubernatorial hopeful Charles S Deneen urged civil service for state institutions and a universal primary election law. He argued against political manipulation in prisons and caucuses, warned of urban crime drivers, and urged honesty and accountability from lawmakers.
Local court records show Schuler receives proceedings related to a printing plant dispute. The matter involves corporate entities and is set for review in the upcoming session.
J W Warr’s preliminary hearing on the J C Johnson embezzlement charge was postponed to next Wednesday at 2 pm because Warr is ill with a relapse of chills. State’s Attorney Weld could not attend. Bankruptcy proceedings for creditors were initiated with W A Meese filing the petition in Peoria and D A Schuler named as receiver. Bond set around 24 000, with insurer to supply this. Bail guidelines cited include Crandall and Milne cases to illustrate bail levels. Warr friends must post 2500 by 2 pm today.
Bail in the sum of $2500 was supplied today by J. W. Warr to secure his appearance for preliminary hear ing Monday afternoon in the court of Justice of the Peace Henry Mapes. The bail is in the criminal proceedings tied to Building Sayings and Loan notes. A change of venue was taken from Police Magistrate Olson and Mapes was summoned to complete bail. The scene was held in Warr's bedroom due to his health with a large group present including lawyers, officials, and press.
Judge Graves issued divorce decrees in two cases, Elizabeth Peterson of Rock Island and Mary Osborn of Moline, both from desertion and drunkenness respectively, with Peterson awarded custody of five children. Additional chancery actions involved foreclosure and a will matter. Elizabeth Pettit of Moline seeks divorce from Alfred Pettit, alleging desertion since December 1900 and prior lack of support, asking for custody of four children and a property injunction.
Morgan returns from Oklahoma praising the northern territory oats and wheat crops and the cotton harvests in the south where growers earn about 26 per acre. He notes land at 20 to 40 per acre yields strong returns, high interest up to 12 percent, widespread telephone access, and a boom in farm credit and bank deposits.
A brief jail or court notice reports a case where a person allegedly poisoned beer to escape family troubles. The fragment notes involve a motive linked to domestic issues and potential legal action. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Gustaf Anderson of 1625 Thirteenth Avenue a Deere & Co painter killed himself with strychnine Tuesday after years of illness and unemployment. His wife recalled his threats as he drank beer and declared life too heavy to bear. He left home to seek work and collapsed after taking poison, dying within minutes as a coroner’s verdict of suicide was recorded. He was about 45, born in Sweden, leaving a wife and one child.
Ejectment cases heard before Judge and jury in circuit court at Neillsville and Rock Island seek ownership of three valuable blocks on First avenue and Sixteenth street in Moline. Thompson & Root, creditors, foreclosed. State Savings Bank also foreclosed. Names and firms from Wisconsin and Illinois appear for the plaintiff and defense. Damages suit against Rosenfeld Bros. ends with not guilty verdict and $500 awarded to the city in a separate claim over an excavation accident on Foll avenue Ninth street.
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