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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1903
Page
6
The report lists a land average of 226.27 dollars per acre covering 635.98 acres and 390.02 dollars per lot across 3670 lots. It notes the value breakdown by lands and lots for the area under consideration.
The board completed its equalization review increasing overall valuations to 8 517 246 for Rock Island County. Rural and suburban townships show wide land value differences from Drury’s 4.51 to Port Byron’s 15.60 per acre, with Rock Island and Moline city lots and railroad property itemized in the totals. Land and lot counts and per acre and per lot values are detailed for each township and city.
Albert E. Lyford, former deputy county treasurer, pleaded guilty to larceny at the September circuit court opening. Judge Gest imposed a sentence of one to ten years under the indeterminate sentence law. Lyford was sent to the penitentiary. release will depend on good behavior and pardons board review.
J C Allendorph of Kansas City declares a new hollow steel rail four inches high with a six inch base and a two foot long connecting plate will replace the standard five and a half inch rail. Officials say it reduces spreading rail accidents and lowers weight per yard while saving money per mile. Allendorph, with twenty years in railroading, aims for nationwide adoption.
Chicago reports Arthur Eaton, 11, son of C W Eaton of 318 Washington Blvd, found dead in Lake Michigan after two days of searching. Playmates said Albert Shupe dragged him away amid theft accusations, but Shupe’s stories conflict. Authorities now favor accidental drowning during fishing near the lake. Also noted, United States training ship Alliance ran aground near New London but is not in danger.
An article notes TAN PROFT AW VERA hy selling land at 45 dollars per acre.
Freeman Merriman, visiting Rock Island and Mercer counties, recalls his Westward farming shift after a Moline start. The 102d Illinois Volunteer Infantry's Civil War journey included battles from Missouri to the Carolinas and a Lincoln review in Washington.
Washington dispatch reports Louis Gathmann, inventor of the Gathmann shell, has devised a mechanical automobile air ship. He proposes 36-foot fans driven by a double gasoline engine to lift a car from the ground, arguing future airships will be purely mechanical and not steam or sail based. The inventor foresees military use but doubts commercial viability.
A car carrying six people plunged over an embankment into Guadalupe River bed near San Jose. Injuries included Mrs DeSaissett likely fatally hurt, Mr DeSaissett, Mr Cole, Mrs Cole with a broken collar bone, and Lew is Cole plus the chauffeur Willam Corliss sustaining numerous bruises. Notables DeSalasett and Gale are named figures.
Seven men were injured by the blast from the air compressor receiving drum on contractor Caspar s work near Steubenville Ohio on September 22. Two men died from their injuries, including hoisting engineer Thomas Ford. Lemans a colored worker also among the fatally injured. Pope Pius reportedly began to suffer rheumatism issues.
The Rock Falls city council repealed the Sterling Dixon Eastern Electric Railway and Rock River Traction franchises after they failed to accept within sixty days. A trustee of the Rock River Traction, G A Stultz, argues the repeal is illegal for lacking a stated acceptance deadline and notes a $3000 bond was the only mandatory action. He expects a veto from Mayor Irvan and asserts the company plans to build from Prophets Town to Rock Falls.
Capt A M Blakesley sold his interest in the Rock Island Stove Co to partners Phil Mitchell and Frank Mixter. The firm started 23 years ago and will continue as before by the remaining partners. Blakesley left for California with Mrs Blakesley, seeking health benefits, but plans to remain in Rock Island.
A male pelvic disease specialist urges men to stay with their doctor if satisfied with current care while offering targeted treatment for stubborn cases. He claims modern methods cure varicocele and specific blood poisoning, touts a free X ray exam, and promotes rapid recovery with minimal side effects.
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