Valentine Says Lockout Exists in This City
A city report states a lockout exists in this locale with officials addressing the situation. Residents are advised to stay informed as authorities review access and enforcement measures.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
8
A city report states a lockout exists in this locale with officials addressing the situation. Residents are advised to stay informed as authorities review access and enforcement measures.
Benton Davis local representative reports the executive board of the Iron molders national union will meet in Cincinnati next Monday to decide if a lockout should be declared for the agricultural foundries in the city. President Valentine believes a lockout exists and may trigger increased weekly benefits for molders, with married men at 12 dollars and single men at 10 dollars per week.
H L Peterson, a steel mill employee, suffered two broken leg bones after a billet fell on him while unloading. The area saw numerous notices including civic meetings, marriages, gardening clubs, and plans for band concerts and public events in Rock Island and Moline.
The Rock Island Illinois probate docket lists inventories appraisements widow awards guardianships and final settlements. It covers estates of John Schneider John Guyer Benjamin Woodburn Mary Dunlap John Guynn Mary Gregg Dart George Kell Mary Faville and others with petitions for letters testamentary or administration oath filings bonds witnesses proofs of probate and court orders through October 1903.
Friday Miss Harriet Sober to wed William Arthur Chadwick of Sharon Pa at family home on Oct 20. Local couples plan winter trips to California. Ben C Keator and Miss Imogene Timmons wed in Pittsburg Sept 26, awaiting home welcome after Nov 1. Rock Island and Moline delegates depart for Master Horse Show and Illinois Federation meeting.
The board of education refused to accept Prof Walter D Baker’s resignation by a close vote amid a push to stop one sided contracts. To curb past practice secretary Entrikin has teachers sign year long contracts and aims to enforce a business like standard while recognizing when release is fair despite a four week notice rule. The board questions liberally interpreted rules and seeks a consistent policy affecting future resignations and releases.
In a circuit court case Ancient Order of United Workmen vs Plog the complainant deposited $2000 to discharge a life insurance certificate for Fred Plog who hanged himself years ago in the county infirmary. Beneficiaries are Emma Shield Will Plog and Otto Plog with Carl Plog contesting surrender claiming prior payments and promised assignment. An interpleader was granted to decide who receives the funds. Attorney George W. Wood now represents Moline Plow Co. and branches with offices at Moline National Bank.
The board will require the superintendent and faculty to approve outside use of school buildings and ensure proper heating and lighting for clubs. Debating societies basketball and football groups are approved as school-backed. clubs like the L A club are not.
The Spencer Memorial Methods Church on Forty third Street and Levent Avenue schedules a dedication program for Sunday October 25. Pastor J B Rutter outlines morning and afternoon events with addresses by J W Powell of Osage New York and multiple youth and visiting speakers, plus Epworth League and regular services in the evening.
Miss Desting Freed sister of Arefi Freed leader of the Light Guard Marine band and longtime millinery staffer in St Wessel building was married last Thursday in Clinton to Ed Van Paul an arsenal employee. The ceremony was kept secret but friends learned of the union. Charles Peters of Davenport witnessed. The bride is popular in the city’s west end.
Notice: final meeting of the Wright Carriage Body Co stockholders at Moline Illinois office at 2 o clock p m on Wednesday November 4 1903 to transact business as may come before the meeting. Signed T M ser Bromdent E Wilson secretary
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