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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1902
Page
8
Unclear OCR text shows garbled forecast notes with temperature lines and references to days and numbers. Details about expected highs or lows, locations, or times are unreadable. The fragment mentions temperature measures but no coherent data for a usable summary.
A jumble of business lines and notices mentions Knox framing pictures, local trades, and insurers. A Davenport Rock Island ball game recap follows with a finetooth injury, plus a late night fire alarm at 1841 Twelfth street and next day court-witness safety plans and a coin hoard anecdote.
Tri city audience to hear Florizel Reuter in a violin recital at the Manit Theatre Rock Island tonight. Fresh from Boston laurels he is said to be at his best and the event is expected to fill the house. Mrs Alice Dutton Atwil accompanies on the piano this evening.
The General Electric Works in Schenectady reached a settlement after a conference with Mayor Von Coast and company managers ending a strike. All workers returned to duty with promises to promptly resolve the polishing department dispute. Also noted are a Porto Rico labor protest and the Hines Central shopmen’s strike ending with a pay raise, plus a Galesburg high school declamation contest referencing How the La Rue Stakes Were Lost.
Washington dispatch reports a court martial for General Smith who led U S troops accused of using the water cure on natives. The trial will start Thursday after judges were appointed. The same issue notes the U S Supreme Court granting Washington leave to file an original injunctive bill against Great Northern, Northern Pacific railroads, and Northern Securities Company, with the chief justice stating no prejudice to any party.
Reports show 50 to 75 lives lost in a Cairo steamer blaze with 150 aboard the City of Pittsburg. Writer Frank R. Stockton dies in Washington. Mrs. Jane Hotchkiss of New Haven dies under social duty strain. Boston blue laws trigger widespread Sabbath prosecutions among druggists and vendors. Russia and China sign a new treaty on Manchuria with soon evacuation. Stockholm suffrage meeting clashes with police. palace fortified. Tapachula earthquake damage at 1 million. Mindanao insurgents surrender 400 to local constabulary. fighting near Panama and Bocar del Toro persists. Pace of operations at the front remains unsettled.
Reports show Chicago Federation of Labor debating membership rules for a five‑team owner, judicial candidates’ reception by Bar Association, and calls from WF Melhan to curb meat consumption to affect prices. Also noted are a fatal shooting by a bootblack, a prison murder conviction, political denials, Porto Rico trade figures, and a Rock Island funeral for the McParlin family.
A early morning fire partially burned the city telephone exchange causing a complete lay off of service. Officials believe crossed wires sparked the incident and 2,400 cables must be untangled, likely keeping central lines down for about two days.
Elizabeth Smith executrix of Ezra Smith deceased announces that claims against the estate must be filed at the Rock Island County Court during June term on the first Monday in June. Debtors are urged to pay promptly. notice dated April 19 1902 and filed by attorney Entrikin Hirsch & Anderson.
A four year old girl, daughter of Charles W Ade, was left alone at 1514 Thirteenth Avenue. She struck matches in her clothing while her mother was away and flames enveloped her. Neighbors rescued her. hip burns are severe and the danger of blood poisoning looms though recovery is hoped.
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