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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
1
Crowd gathers at a residence following a dispute with workers from Williams White and Company shops. Counter charges of rock throwing arise as the group confronts the workers sheltering at a boarding place nearby.
Mayor Skinner orders seizure of weapons from non union men while providing police protection. The action targets a specific group and aims to prevent violence, with officers assigned to guard those affected.
To the Citizens of Moline the Mayor urges the public to refrain from crowds and unusual demonstrations after recent incidents. The notice calls attention to a city ordinance prohibiting citizens from carrying firearms and states the ordinance will be strictly enforced. signed C P Skinner mayor.
Henry Anderson a Williams White and Co teamster fired three shots from a 38 caliber revolver to disperse strikers surrounding his Railroad avenue home after a late shift at the Williams White Co foundry. Police arrested him on a charges of discharging firearms within city limits. he says he fired to summon aid as rocks were thrown at his house. There were 18 or 19 workers in the foundry amid ongoing labor tension.
Officers report a confrontation near the Barnard Leas foundry where a non union molder fired a blank from a pistol after an assault. Anderson resisted entry by holding a gun to a chief officer’s stomach. the weapon was recovered by Officers Starofsky and Wigers. Seven non union workers quit Williams White Co foundry amid protests. Mayor Skinner ordered crowds dispersed and extended police coverage to prevent violence while arrests, including John Roach for carrying concealed weapons, proceeded.
A terse city report notes thirty five deaths over twelve months ending with a recent reunion ceremony. Officials tally causes and urge public health scrutiny amid a rising mortality pattern. Local organizations express concern and pledge to review records and safety measures.
The Rock Island County Pioneer Settlers association held its annual picnic at Black Hawk's Watch Tower with Mayor McConochie delivering the welcome and M. J. McEnliry of Moline responding. The necrology for the year lists thirty five members who have died since the last reunion, with names and death dates from various towns in the area.
Assessor Frank B. Samuels receives a salary boost at the town board’s annual session. The new package totals 1264 for the 1903 assessment, up from 1192 in 1902, with Samuels at 900 and two assistants sharing 364.
A partial readable fragment notes an opening chapel event at Agustana College on a Wednesday with attendees and a reference to students and a six dollar figure, though many words are garbled.
The First Baptist church voted to extend a pastorate call to Rev J C Dent of Aurora to replace the late Rev R C Bryant. Dent, who has been serving Aurora and previously Sandwich, is married and aged 30 to 40. The call awaits his acceptance and release from current duties.
Geneseo city council granted a fifty year franchise to Kewanee Cam bride and Geneseo Electric railroad with a condition that all streets the line occupies be lit and paved by the company. Officials and promoters debated the street improvements and extensions as the firm weighs acceptance within forty five days.
The Davenport weather office reports August mean daily temperature was 71 degrees, two degrees below the 32 year August average. Highs reached 94 on the 23rd and a low of 53 on the List. Rainfall totaled 4.68 inches, above the 3.65 inch average, with 11 clear days 9 partly cloudy and 11 cloudy. Through January 1 this year rainfall exceeded normal by .09 inches. The month’s winds came from the southwest at 27 miles per hour over a 4606 mile movement.
Fragmentary report from Muscatine Iowa details a legal matter involving accusations and an alias. The text references a court or police context with dates and a plea or charges, but lacks complete names or outcomes.
Mrs Mary Busey a well known colored lady suffered scalp wound and bruised lip after being struck by the tender of engine No 807 at Fifteenth street crossing She was rushed home for treatment with possible internal injuries suspected The incident raises concerns about unsafe stopping point for street cars at that crossing and calls for city rail company arrangements to allow westbound car stops on Fifteenth street.
The brick Hvery barn to be erected by Bob Blackwell between Fourth and Fifth avenues is planned as a leading tri cities building. Olof Cervin designed the plans, A.C. to offer the contract. The $9000 structure will feature a 66 foot frontage 80 foot depth with pressed gray brick facade similar to Carnegie library. The first floor includes office carriage room wash room harness room and stable. second floor sleeping quarters to be finished in cypress with a front entrance between the office and carriage entry.
Miss Margaret Washburn Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Francis Rock Island married John Warner Norton of Lockport Illinois in a ceremony at the bride parents home The decor featured pink and white asters smilax and asparagus The Lohengrin march was played by Winifred Crompton with Clara Koehler on violin The bride wore white satin and veil The groom a Chicago Art Institute instructor The couple left for the north next morning and dodged a train send off by staying at the Manufacturers hotel
Harry E. Olson and Miss Florence Bertha Swisher were united in marriage at the bride’s home 530 Twenty-first street with Rev. Phillip Andreen officiating. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Chicago Buffalo and possibly New York City. They will live with the bride’s parents upon return and the groom works at the local post office.
Marriage licenses issued to numerous couples from Milan Boone West Bend Moline Mt Carmel Rock Island Buffalo Prairie Fort Madison South Rock Island and Lockport along with listed spouses. Names include Custer Curtis Minnie Stone Jerry Kohn Selma Handle Emil Holm Celia Marizam Frank M D Brown Frankie M Homedew Emma Smith and others.
A man arrested at Victoria denies his identity and engages counsel to seek release. He flinches when confronted with questions and awaits formal proceedings as the case unfolds.
J M Langley chief of police in Victoria B C wires Sheriff Helder that Albert E Lyford absconding deputy county treasurer has been captured and concedes his identity He offers to return to face punishment and the sheriff heads to Victoria to bring him back Lyford had fled last September after failed wagon making plans in Corvallis Ore and sought fortune in British Columbia with prior escapes in mind.
Wil Dimock son of Mr and Mrs Harry Dimock nearly drowned Tuesday in six feet of water at the Beder Wood barge landing. He was saved by William Sheley who pulled him from the water by the hair and brought him to the bars. He is not a coroner’s subject due to the rescue effort and recent luck.
Readable fragments suggest a brief news item or notice but key names places and actions are unreadable leaving the exact event data unknown. The text lacks sufficient context to identify a person organization or location for a concrete summary.
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