Moline Works Shines in Iron Trade and Grounds
The Moline Review visits Union Malleable Iron Works and notes H O Sleight and Chas W Heald as key figures. It praises Cadion style grounds, artful plantings, and the belief that pleasant surroundings boost workers, along with updates on Beller, Corn Planter Worh, and Hieline Malleable Iron Works and their growing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Malleable Iron Works
H. O. Sleight
Chas. W. Heald
Devisea
Cadion Malleable Iron Co
Ells
Moline
Hieline Malleable Iron Works
Assessment of Moline Property Tax and Local Governance
Jonathan Huntoon has completed a fair assessment of Moline property and the article discusses taxation principles, the honesty of assessment, and proposed systems. It criticizes intangible income tax, praises license taxes, and advocates income-based taxation with trust in declarations. Also mentions Rock Island gang cases, street railway concerns, and Augustana College funding and policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Huntoon
Moline
Mr. Huntoon
Western Union R R A Bought by Chicago Firm in Iowa Plan
The Davenport Democrat reports the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Co has acquired control of the Western Union R A and will extend the Iowa branch to Ottumwa. The company also purchased the Davenport and North Western Railway and aims to bridge the Mississippi at Savannah. Locals see the Western Union as a vital regional trade feeder and support expanding its lines.
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Western Union
Davenport Democrat
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Co
Iowa
Ottumwa
Mississippi River
Savanna
Davenport and
North Western R.R
Moline Review Aims for Daily Edition Growth
The Moline Review, weekly under R H Moore with Ca pt L M Haveratick, gains readers in Moline as Tax Review grows in popularity. City editors debate expanding into a full daily edition with latest news and brighter, thriftier reporting.
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Moline Review
R. H. Moore
L. M. Haveratick
The
Rock Island Union
Tax Review
Moline
Review
Enter —Dav
Dem
Richardson
Thz
Rock Island Towdies Clash on Last Car
On a Saturday night a gang called Kit Atkinson's crowd rode the last car toward Molline Bank. A colored man from Huntoon's Pump Works named Juewis Carry and a colored woman were aboard and behaved well until one member insulted the woman. The driver halted on the front platform to avoid trouble and the abused pair got off at the corner.
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Rock Island
Justice of the Peace
State Penitentiary
Warner
Street Railway Co
Kit Atkinson
Werthices
Huntoon
Juewis Carry
Herent
Molinég National Bank
Atkinsom
Third man Heeney convicted for Policeman Rosenfeld murder
Bernard Heeney was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Henry County Circuit Court. The jury deliberated a little over two hours with five members favoring hanging. Judge Glenk Wise presided and was praised for fairness. The case targets further trial for Ross in September.
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Bernard Heeney
Eld
Rock Island
Henry County
Heeney
Rr- View
Maj
Beardsley
Lea
Glenk
Wise
Ross
Rosenfeld
Swedes in Moline criticize Gustiana College access
A prominent Swede in Moline denounces Gustiana College for excluding non members of the Swedish Lutheran church from commencements and invitations. He notes donors and residents were not invited to visit the grounds or attend literary exercises nor informed about courses and costs for day study in modern languages.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Augustana College
Moline
Rock Island
Frenne
C B and Q railroad reaches Rock Island amid amicable settlement
The C B and Q reports substantial progress toward completing its route into Rock Island. Williams White and Co will remove old machinery for 7150 dollars while the railroad lays track as agreed. The plan keeps the North side of tracks near the round house and connects to the depot track, with a treasurer work around the round house to avoid sharp curves.
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C. B
Rock Island
Williams, White & Co
CRI & P
Round House
Regatta at Keokuk Promises Strong Attendance
The Keokuk regatta July 15 to 17 will attract many spectators and feature strong rowing talent. Clubs from this city and Rock Island will compete for prizes in a cordial, honorably contested event.
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Keokuk
Rock Island
Raiment and Rowing at Sylvan Yacht Race
A Saturday boat house gathering covers Sylvan Water scene with rowers and spectators. Tillinghast wins the single scull. Good takes the boat race amid lively discussion on attendee attire and propriety.
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Tillinghast
Osborne
Mr. Good
Opinion on Attire for Public Club Attractions
A remark suggests a slight shortening of breeches and a small reduction in a shirt would materially enhance public appeal of the club. The note frames attire changes as a means to attract attention and interest.
Moline Post Office Robbery Leads to Marcus Arrest
Reports detail the December night break in at the Moline Post Office with one dollar in cash four pension drafts and a letter taken. Investigators traced the thief to Chas Marcus formerly of Davenport, later captured in Muscatine and jailed after a Chicago hearing.
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Tun Rruview
Moline Post
Hemenway
Jos. Smith
Geo. Schelcher
Laura Melvin
Dani. Williams
Peter Yager
Waterman’s Pasture
Stuart
Chicago
Spurling
Chas.Marcus
Davenport
Y. MC. A
la Crosse
Chas
Marcus
Henry Falsom
E. T. Reynolds
U.S
Hoyne
the Times
Worcester
Maas
St. Paul
LaCrosse
West Liberty
Town
Moline
Post Office
Miss Sweet
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Local Department
Beller
Schillinger
Cern
Chaeinnad Okie
Hiss
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