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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
6
An advertisement fragment notes the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York City. The brief item identifiers suggest a regional trade presence rather than a narrative event.
Local weather forecast for Moline and vicinity notes fair conditions tonight and Friday with temperature details. The piece mentions Augustana College, a theater recital, a land sale, and local notices including people like Arthur Lofgren, Arthur Simonson, and Ignagy Dershanak. Also contains telegraph briefs about international events and U.S. political items alongside ads and small notices.
A fragmented local page lists trades and businesses including plumbing by Lesckhart, insurance ads for The Fair and F. H. Kracke, cabinetmaker at 413 15th St, and various vendors like Morning Light cigars, Webb & Albrect, and Sha’berg Bros. The garbled OCR hints at a community classifieds snapshot with multiple names, products, and services through 16:2 2d Ave and nearby areas.
The brief notes a dispute leading to Bruner leaving due to differences. The text reflects a fragmented notice likely from a 19th or early 20th century item, mentioning a new duty and personal health claims. It references Herbine as a digestive aid and a price of 50 cents, with pharmacies listed. Notable entities include F. J. Tendenin and Battles Pharmacies.
President Roosevelt nominated James S. Clarkson to serve as surveyor of customs at the port of New York in a special to the Journal.
Assistant Manager Gibson of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway led a tour of inspection arriving in the city and departing late at night. He was accompanied by senior officials including a general rodmaster and others. The following morning C B & Q officials inspected Rock Island property before visiting the lower Mo Itne. The party reportedly included General Manager Delano and F C Rice.
Wood & Petk attorneys announce a master in chancery sale to satisfy a court decree dated March 24 1902. On May 24 1902 at 2 PM the public vendue will occur at the east door of the post office in Moline to auction Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Healy 8 subdivision Rock Island County Illinois, conveying a parcel described as portion of section 36 township 18 north range 1 west, with east 165 feet excluded. The sale is to the highest cash bidder in the case Molin Huilding Rav ings & Loan Axsseciaition vs Frank Carlson No 465.
Advertisement notes sale of late sets in Rossivn addition west of Mineral Springs with $48 down and monthly payments. Street car will run past the dear price at $300. Buy now while you can get even pick. Fred Young agent.
The Rock Island board of supervisors met in a special session at the courthouse. On motion of Supervisor Staff, Supervisor Myers was named temporary chairman. A credentials committee of Filbert Pears and Hutchinson was appointed. The report listed members entitled to seats for two years, including Coe William H Ashdown, W O Garnett, W F Garnett, L O Johns, Albert Ed M W Anderson, Charles F Pruessing, David Don, George Schneider, L C Pfoh, Ezra Wil cher, W R Carey, Donovan, T R Lees, with a ballot giving Carey 21 votes and Lees 9 for permanent chairman.
Alderman F G Hall of Rock Island tumbled into the Mississippi River while on the Rock Island Sand and Gravel Company barge on Wednesday afternoon. He was rescued by barge workers and escaped largely unharmed aside from finding the water cold and very wet.
Busse was yesterday sentenced at Waverly to death by hanging for murdering his wife. The execution is set for April 17, 1903 at Anamosa penitentiary. The crime included fracturing the skull, cutting the throat, and burning the body on a feather bed. The case mirrors a prior crime attributed to John Freeman, a local resident, who received life in penitentiary. It is believed a mix up may have occurred, possibly confusing Busse with Freeman.
Mrs Nels McCall and family extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the illness and after Mr McCall's death. They appreciate flowers and any help bearing their sorrow. Channel Ice Company offers hardwood cut stove length.
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