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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
2
New interurban line 10 Moline aims to connect Campbell's Island to local resorts, extending to Geneseo and Sterling. The proposal envisions building routes to and around regional leisure areas and linking with nearby towns.
Incorporators from Chicago formed the Mississippi Traction Co with 600000 capital at Springfield. The plan aims to build a line to Campbell Island Geneseo and Sterling linking Chicago to the Mississippi. Observers suspect it is a paper road with no real backing and no ties to existing Rock River Traction plans.
William Walters and James O Connor were indicted for riot by a grand jury and arrested yesterday. They posted $500 recognizance for trial. C J Ramskill faced two suppressed forgery indictments for passing two worthless checks at Rock Island Savings Bank. A trial list of civil cases is set for next week.
C. L. Crabbs supervising architect for the Moline Plow Co. leaves Sunday for Denver to marry a young lady there. Upon return they will establish a home on Twenty fourth street.
The Davenport Weather Bureau provides October climate data for the locality. Normal temperature averages 53 degrees, with a historical range from 47 to 62 degrees. Highest 90 on October 3, 1897 and lowest 17 on October 25, 1887. Precipitation averages 2.42 inches, with October 1884 rain at 7.17 inches and 1897 at 0.35 inches. The month typically brings first killing frost around October 13 and Indian summer beginnings. Southwest winds prevail, with a 60 mph gust on October 16, 1880.
Rock Island and Davenport high schools played a wet Saturday game at Davenport Park with rain hindering play. Neither side crossed the goal line as defense held. Rock Island stopped Davenport near the five yard line in the first half and dominated the second half.
J. T. Stafford departs for a lengthy business trip covering the Dakotas Nebraska and Indian Territory. He is expected to visit multiple firms and towns on the itinerary.
The report compares this year’s September enrollment with last year across the district. High school attendance swelled to 827 opening with 321 remaining. grade schools opened 2916 and closed September with 3428. The kindergarten, once 8 years old in its prior setup, now admits 4 year olds or older and shows 254 opening with four dropouts. The oral deaf program in Willard has 5 students this year versus 6 last year. The superintendent plans monthly general meetings and grade, principal, and building gatherings to share best practices and improve management.
The Golden State Limited will debut on December 20 as the Rock Island trans continental flyer from Chicago to El Paso then via Southern Pacific to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The train uses entirely new electric lighting and many new comfort features. The Chicago to Los Angeles run remains under three days.
Frank Sinclair of Kansas reports Reddy Sinclair will return home safe from Wichita where prosecutors failed to file a robbery charge. The telegram to Captain Bennett confirms local confidence that authorities cannot prove the offense.
The Bishop Hill colony in Henry county marked its fifty seventh founding anniversary with a noon union dinner in the old bakery and a program in the 1848 church. President Martin Johnson led the gathering. Rev Axel Gabrielson gave the principal address and Eric Kraft, an original colonist, spoke of voyage hardships. The roster honored twelve deaths over the year and recounted early emigration beginning in 1846 with swift growth and challenging conditions.
Toulon academy edged out Moline Maliners 2 to 0 in a soggy field battle. A safety on a fumbled punt return plus a later Toulon TD amid heavy rain and mud gave the visitors the edge despite Moline’s strong defense led by Stromberg and solid work from Isaacson Towndrow Mortenson and Lindberg. Officials drew criticism for fair play amid a tense second half dominated by Toulon territory.
The Tri-City Railway Co buys from Weyerhaeuser and Denkmann the Davenport East River street property long used for lumber yards. The 805 by 250 to 300 foot plot will house over 200 cars with a brick car barn planned 60 by 30 feet as the first building. Outlay projected at least 100 thousand dollars upon completion.
Mrs. C. P. Skinner completed a remarkable season by winning all Arsenal Golf Club ladies trophies. She defeated Miss Preston of Davenport in a final that required three extra holes after a 18th hole deadlock. The 20th hole decided the match amid high play.
The weekly bulletin from Illinois weather officials notes ten days of clear dry conditions aiding farm work and corn maturation. Some frost occurred but caused little damage. pastures are strong, wheat sowing may decline, and potato rot concerns persist as apple yields fall.
Nelson Erricks a colored boy was arrested in Quincy and jailed to face grand jury charges of perjury and illegal voting in Rock Island last spring He says he received 26 cents for voting and claims a man named Tom Cox paid him He swore he was of legal age but would not be 19 until next month His home is in Okook Iowa and he fled to Quincy after learning of prosecution.
A committee names the staff for the new monthly high school paper. Editor-in-chief Herbert Putnam, Business Manager George Allen, Assistant Business Manager Walt Reed, Exchange Editor Althea Beal, Literary Editors Lalu McCurdy and Jo Lindburg, Athletic Editor Allyn Fleming, Alumni Editor Carl Carlson. Juniors Arthur Jones Ross Wilson and others listed. Planned format book style about ten by seven inches for October issue.
Richmond reports a rational lessor of farmers operating locally with emphasis on agricultural leasing practices and regional farming support.
L B Strayer of South Rock Island reports the National Farmers congress will likely meet in Rock Island next year. The group, led by state and regional agriculturists, favored conservative policy and did not endorse ship subsidies despite urging. Milwaukee and Richmond invited. Rock Island may host the event.
Josiah Grout arrived to review rebuilding options after the September 17 fire at the Moline Scale Co. He indicated a probable rebuild either on the present site or a new location. The plant is expected to be larger and brick structures may replace the current frame buildings. The company is a major local concern with annual business near six figures.
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