Foundry Blaze Causes $7000 Loss. Firemen Halt Spread
Firemen battled a blaze in a foundry causing about $7000 damage. They fought the flames into a corner and prevented spread to adjacent wooden buildings, preserving nearby structures.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
2
Fire at Moline Scale foundry devastates frame building
Fire damaged the Moline Scale frame foundry causing loss of $6000 to $7000, fully insured. W C Crossman spotted flames around the cupola. firemen from Deere & Mansur Co. quickly fought the blaze. The east side and roof burned. patterns and machinery mostly ruined. few jobbing patterns stored away limited total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
W. C Crossman
Deere & Mansur Co
Fire disrupts plant operations for major factory
The plant, established around 1877 by Maj. Grout and successors, suffered a serious blaze forcing a shutdown across all departments. Nearby firms offered relief and a Rock Island foundry building is in use. Reconstruction plans include a brick foundry and possibly new buildings, with Maj. Grout undecided on final layout until arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshiah Grout
Victor Company
Dixon
Moline
8S. W. Wheelock
Andrew Friberg
Maj. Grout
Rock Island
Rock Island Limited Ditches Near Marengo Iowa
Train No 42 the Rock Mountain Limited eastbound on the Rock Island road ran off the track near Marengo Iowa after a repair crew removed rail and failed to stop in time. One of the new engines and the composite mail baggage and buffet car were ditched. Engineer Tom Magill escaped with minor injuries. fireman Charles Kofer and conductor Harry Fox were aboard. Mrs W H Hillhouse of the local city was a passenger but uninjured beyond a shakeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Mountain
Rock Island Road
Marengo
Iowa
W. H Hillhouse
Tom Magill
Rock Island
Nonogenarian to Spend Last Days in Asylum
John J Johnson, 90, of this city was adjudged insane by a jury of Dr Whiteside, J Branden burg, C Morrison, W Walling, W Eggleston and J Taylor. His condition has declined for two years with the cause listed as worry and old age. Judge Parmenter ordered his commitment to Watertown hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J Johnson
E. Whiteside
J. K. Brandenburg
Charles Morrison
W. M. Wlanding
W W . Eggleston
John Taylor Johnson
New Colored Pastor Assigned to Clinton Church
The Rev W A Searcy the new pastor at St Pauls AME Church Clinton Iowa comes from Clinton where he served over a year He is due to arrive to lead services next Sunday Rev James Higgins departs Moline Friday for Hyde Park Rev D W Brown of Aurora takes Rock Island church post and has begun clearing a $2000 debt outstanding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Searcy
St. Paul's A. M. BR
Clinton
Iowa
James Higgins
Moline
Hyde Park
D. W. Brown
Aurora
Rock Island
Drainage plan off Rock River bridge prompts 2000 dollar funding
Moline city council adopts a drainage solution for South Moline township and Rock River bridge area. A 4300 foot ditch along the highway west of the road is proposed with a dyke and raising the highway to high water mark. Estimated costs to be borne by property owners, with about 2000 dollars already pledged. Moving of two city buildings may be required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock River Bridge
South Moline Township
Paddock
Moline
South Moline
Rock River
Upper Mississippi River Improvement convention set for Davenport
President Lon Bryson and Secretary L B Boswell urge commercial bodies and city leaders from St. Louis to Minneapolis to send three delegates each to the second annual Upper Mississippi River Improvement association meeting in Davenport on October 21 and 22 to press for federal appropriations and river navigation improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson
Davenport
Lon Bryson
The
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
L. B. Boswell
Congress
Mississippi River
Quincy
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Middle West
Upper River
Closing Day at Joslin Fair Delivers Strong Finishing Races
Friday marked the final day of the Joslin fair with record attendance and lively betting. Winners included Rose D. of Prophetstown and Queen owned by G Huntoon with multiple top placings. times featured 2 29s and 2 31s. A fencing debate over relocating the fair to South Moline and lease talks were noted, but next year’s plans proceed at Joslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose D
Prophetstown
Queen
G. H. Huntoon
Billy the Ghost
Walter Munro
Davenport
P. A. Merriman
Millie
G. W. McCashrin
Rock Island
Joslin
South Moline
Moline
Board of Managers
Fair Association
Spencer Memorial church to be dedicated October 25
Sunday October 25 has been set as the dedication date for Spencer Memorial church at Seventh avenue and Forty fourth street in Edgewood park. The effort originates from Rev J B Rutter and the west end Moline and east end Rock Island Methodists. The auditorium will be ready for occupancy on dedication day. Rev J W Powell of Buffalo NY will oversee the formal opening. Further ceremonies may follow after the bishops semi annual meeting in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Memorial Church
Seventh Avenue
Fortyfourth Street
Edgewood Park
J. B. Rutter
Moline
East End
Rock Island
J. W. Powell
Buffalo
N. Y
Alphabet Town Gossip and Ferry Whimsy from the Quad Cities
The piece notes Alpha on the Burlington line near Moline as a joking locals’ stop described by a limerick about Alph alph alpha crops. It mentions two Davenport Rock Island ferry riders gossiping and a cucumber joke about a telephone number. A machinery breakdown left the boat idle for repairs that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
St. Louis
Burlington Road
Moline
Chicago Tribune
Davenport
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus
Ex Senator Farwell Dies at Lake Forest
Chicago report says Charles B. Farwell former United States senator died at his Lake Forest home this morning. He was 80 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Lake Forest
Chicago
Charles B. Farwell
United States
Third Victim Hit By Bridge Girders In Davenport
BD F Brennen Rock Island finemen general foreman was struck by a train on Tuesday at Davenport station. His right foot toes were severed as an iron girder struck him while boarding a car. He was taken to St Luke's hospital. This follows two prior girders injuries in the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brennen
Finemen
Rock Island
Davenport
Brennen
Main Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Midleton
Poor Milk Quality Highlighted in Rock Island Dealers
Health Commissioner reports in Rock Island that several milk sellers are supplying milk below the city ordinance standard of 12 percent solids and 3 percent butter fat. Cream offered for sale reportedly runs high in fat, prompting inspection and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Pastor's Return to Lead Moline Charge Again
The Rev. Andrew G. Johnson returns from the Chicago gathering of the Central Swedish Methodist conference. Bishop D. A. Goodsell presided as officers were elected for the year. Johnson named treasurer for a tenth year. Minor district shifts include Liljegren to Racine and Hess to Bishop Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Methodist Conference
A. G. Johnson
Moéline
Andrew G. Johnson
Chicago
Central Conference of
Swedish Methodist Churches
D. A. Goodsell
Omaha
John G. Sweensson
Moline
Johnson
N. M. Liljegren
Bishop Hill
Racine
Wis
Martin Hess
John Bergson
Victoria
Bloomington
Theodore Peterson
Falconer
Fatal Blow Mystery in Davenport Fight Over Horse Sale
A coroner's jury fail to identify who dealt the fatal blow in Davenport. The brawl grew from a horse trade between Oscar Wiley and Nic Brown, Lambros the Greek, and Montgomery, with bricks and a club involved before Lambros fell in the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Wiley
Leo Lambros
Oscar Wiley
H. John Montgomery
Nic. Brown
Brown
Lambros
Montgomery
American countess dies in France
Detroit sept 28 a cablegram reports the death of Countess L de Champeaux at the Chateau Villeneuve Cote d Or France. She was an American girl daughter of I F Palme of Detroit and was married June 3 1902. Born in New Orleans she spent most of her life in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
L. de Champeaux
Gilder Declines New York Alderman Run
Richard Watson Gilder editor of The Century Magazine declines a Citizens Union bid for New York alderman. He supports the Citizens Union goals but cites business reasons preventing candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Watson Gilder
The
Century Magazine
Alfterman
Citizens’ Union
Gilder
Storm Strikes B and O Tank Threatens Crew
Lightning hit the Baltimore and Ohio water tank at Walkerton Indiana bursting iron hoops and wrecking the tank. A crew of cotton men from Teegarden sheltering beneath during lunch narrowly escaped drowning as the storm passed. They were uninjured by the electric shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh Bend
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio
Walkerton
This County
Ccton
Teegarden
Hey
Ex Mayor of Chicago Alson Sherman Dies at 92
Alson Smith Sherman former Chicago mayor in the early 1940s died at his Waukegan home at 92. He had suffered an illness nine days and remained active in spirit despite frailty in old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alson Smith Sherman
Waukegan
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Widely Used by Mothers
For over sixty years Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by mothers for teething children. It soothes, eases pain, and relieves wind colic, touted as the best remedy for the baby. Sold by all doctors and pharmacists worldwide, beware of imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
City council opts for regular election to annex Candee Grove
City officials reject a costly special election for annexation. A majority of votes cast on the proposition is required, with about 300 acres and 1000 residents to join the city. Annexation runs east from Fifteenth Street along Twenty sixth Avenue to Twenty First Street extension, north to the old narrow gauge barns, then east to Thirty fourth Street. Taxes are estimated at 900 to 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candee Grove
Cit Council
Fifteenth Street
Twenty-sixth Avenue
Twentieth Street
William Mill Suffers Stroke in Hillsdale Resident Stricken
William Mill of Hillsdale, a longtime county resident since 1864 and father of Deputy Sheriff James Mill, suffered a paralytic stroke Sunday affecting speech and the right side of his body. He is 68 and hopes for a temporary affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
William Mill
Mill
James Mill
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