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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
4
A meeting at the home of L. P. Nelgon to form Palace Catamaran Company drew over twenty stockholders. Promoters outlined a novel twin boat design with a circular center shaft and decorative lighting, aiming for an elaborate exhibit and eventual incorporation by June.
Plans call for a 60 by 100 foot boat with a solid foundation and five steel engines for heavy work. Sixteen men will operate and staff the boat with on board living quarters. Construction starts above Dimock Gould & Co and the vessel will tour towns along the river staying through the summer and moving south for winter events.
Governor Clmmins made an unverified stop in Davenport causing confusion as residents report a chain of events ending at the Washington estate. The details remain unclear with names and places inconsistently rendered in the text.
Viola Allen inspires a Davenport elopement as local actors and society figures gather for a private wedding. The event draws attention from theater circles and residents following the couple’s discreet union.
An item notes Laves aiming to claim a fortune in Sweden. The fragment mentions names and an international pursuit but provides limited verifiable details.
John H. Fleming of Rock Island and Miss Mary Shear of Canton Ohio were married at noon Tuesday in Chicago by Rev Irving Rasmus at his residence 3314 South Park Avenue. The couple will reside in Rock Island in a home prepared by the groom at 1124 Fifteenth Street. Fleming, a noted accountant and former county treasurer, wed a Canton native daughter of Peter Shear a prominent businessman.
The note recalls Florizel Reuter the great child violinist touring America after Carnegie Hall and Boston acclaim. It mentions engagements at the Tlhinets Theatre next Monday evening and outlines his Western journey from New York to London with enthusiastic receptions.
The Tri City Oil Company announces the election of a new president amid company leadership changes. The notice highlights leadership selection and ongoing corporate governance and plans for future operations.
A Moline man filed for divorce from his wife, Cora Larson, claiming marriage on June 1, 1897 and desertion on March 31, 1900. They have one child, Ida May Larson, age four. The case was entered in the court during the fall term.
The largest stock and most complete stock to select from at Wilson's on 1620 Third Avenue. Wide range of items and options available for shoppers seeking variety and value.
In Henderson county the Republican convention met in Gladstone yesterday. Delegates were chosen to state, congressional and senatorial conventions with J O Anderson of Decorra endorsed for representative B F Marsh for congress and G W Gamble of Moline for appellate clerk.
A mass meeting in Drury at Foster village formed the Four read line, with BE Reynolds secretary. The Brur Toll Read Association adopted a fare scale of 30 cents for teams, 20 cents for single rigs and carts, 10 cents for horses and drivers, and 5 cents for pedestrians. A committee including Ferdinand Mewes and H M White was appointed to seek supervisor ratification and company reductions, and to request investigation of the Muscatine Bridge Company.
An opening event for children is announced with invites extended by Borsterg and Talyos. The gathering appears to be at a location on 1st treet Tomine Al ets, near Hardwood Channel. The notice invites local youths to attend and enjoy activities.
Manila dispatch reports General Chaffee informing the Secretary of War that Malavar has surrendered unconditionally to General Bell, ending organized armed resistance in the North Philippines. In Washington, the House rejected a motion to end debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill by 106 to 120 votes.
Washington April 16 senator Lodges amendment to strike out the clause prohibiting the employment of Chinese sailors on ships carrying the American flag was adopted by a vote of 47 to 29.
Washington April 16 special report says Senator Dillingham's amendment to permit five Chinese mercantile representatives to enter the United States was rejected by a 15 to 37 vote reflecting opposition to the Chinese exclusion bill.
C B and Q and other lines announce one fare plus two dollar tickets to Sunvet Cule on a certificate plan for the annual Daughters of Revolution meeting. Dates April 19 to 24 with good return April 20. Also special sale April 18 and 19 tickets, one fare round trip and return by April for the convention.
Fragmented OCR notes a local grocery on Letsons Lane or Avenue with unclear timing and promotions. Readable words suggest a sale or special hours but the details are obscured and require confirmation.
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