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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
8
Forecast for Moline and nearby shows fair tonight. Thursday brings frost tonight but warmer conditions on Thursday. Temperature readings from Sandsrom's thermometer show a high near 60 degrees and a low around 30.
Local notices advertise framed pictures from Union News Depot and Journal ads. Businesses, sales and services include Birsch Anderson insurance Webb Albrecht real estate, Wardwood for sale, and clothing bargains at LA S and Smeathing Company. A property sale on Eleventh Street and a wind damage barn at St Luke's Hospital grounds are noted along with smallpox news and river levels in Davenport area.
Tuesday events include Miss Mae Lidders named captain for next year's team and a sale of $1.98 boys suits at U S Clothing Co. Kaaba Temple prepares to tour Fort Madison. Muscatine sues bridge owners to cut tolls aiding Illinois farmers. Electric railway material arrives for rapid construction. Muscatine considers another oatmeal mill with 100 barrels daily capacity. A junior rally draws a large crowd at United Presbyterian church in Rock Island. Arthur Wilson breaks Knox College record in running broad jump with 22 feet 1.25 inches. Mrs Conr ad Beck dies in Des Moines after illness. funeral planned. A major fire damages Mineral and Sheffield canal area. loss around 208 with no insurance.
New York health department seized a suspected fake baking powder batch after samples showed unsafe composition. Officials warned it may contain alum and other harmful compounds, labeling the product dangerous and unfit for consumption.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a case involving M’Coy with mention of damages and costs. The text cites a court action and potential punitive or remedial damages, but the precise parties, dates, and outcomes are unclear.
Davenport lad Sexton patrols duties as he protects a foul from a near miss. Miss Mirr Bo Kadel of Canton Ohio reports a bicycle accident that crushed a finger, leading to amputation. Kadel is a former Moline girl who sent relief funds to Moline schools. Kid Notje faces trial in Muscatine as Judge Mouse denies a venue change to Scott County. Turner Hall marks Thor lodge anniversary on May 10.
Washington reports the president angrily rebuking General Frederick Funston of Kansas for continuing to discuss public matters. Funston had described Senator Hoar as suffering from an over heated conscience and had promised to stop talking after an earlier interview. The president also telegraphed him not to speak on the Middlesex banquet question.
Senator Rawlins opens debate on civil government for the Philippines calling it unwarranted. The House passes naval appropriations totaling 76 million dollars to build two battleships two large cruisers and several other vessels.
Four more arrests are reported in a jury bribery case related to transfer proceedings. The Pennsylvania Railroad faces a smoke violation ruling as Armour Swift and an outside firm are alleged to control the poultries market and influence pricing in the region.
News items include the exhumation of Atemeaina of Bishop Neumann in Philadelphia, a possible canonization ritual, and a Duluth rumor. A steamer sinking near Lake Superior is reported, while a Kenosha resident gains a permanent injunction in Wisconsin. Cairo appoints a judge, London honors John Hays Hammond, and American troops engage Moros in Mindanao with a rout. Denmark's minister calls for West Indies sales, and Queen Wilhelmina shows improving health.
Wall Street closes generally lower after heavy selling amid top news. Wheat falls as showers hit the West while speculative demand adjusts to potential rains and crop prospects.
In a Chicago AL clash the White Sox host the Detroit Tigers on the South Side as Edo Trotter trails Dr Stephens for a post advantage. Hugo Kelly defeats Owen Ziegler in Aurora Hall six rounds. Maroons Dadera and South Division athletes start for Pennsylvania in the afternoon games. The Lamb family proceeds purchase fifty acres near Clinton for private riverfront residences with three planned palatial homes.
Pictures framed to order at the Union News Depot 1508 Fifth avenue. Drop in and see new frame styles. Prices as low as to insure the best work.
The Journal urges merchants to subscribe to Ad Art for weekly advertising ideas, advising careful copy and selective media use to boost sales. It highlights sample cases, emphasizes timely advertising, and urges proper presentation to attract buyers, noting Chamberlain’s product as a promo sample.
In this city near the new street car line opening by midsummer a choice selection of lots is offered with easy down payments and small monthly installments. Prices compare favorably with urban costs and stone from the local quarry can be used for foundations. Inquiries to E. E. Morgan in the Skinner building.
Twilight Monday marked the start of Passover week, also the Feast of Unleavened Bread, commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. Orthodox prayers center on Israel's restoration and temple in Jerusalem with emphasis on liberty of conscience and worship. first and last days feature public services and high musical quality.
The Stephenson county Republican convention at Freeport divided its twelve state convention votes among Gamble Duffy and Kinney. Gamble’s backers celebrate a shift from a Duffy stronghold as Rock Island county delegates joined, increasing Gamble’s prospects in the eventual nomination race.
Fragmented OCR reports a 1906 case in Clark County involving A Konlen and a divorce or alimony matter. It references a marriage on Sept 1 1890 and a court action filed Aug 18 1900 with later sentencing in a county court on Nov 21 1906 to the penitentiary.
Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey reports a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall. After trying several prescriptions she used Chamberlains Pain Balm and after two applications felt better. One bottle cured her completely. Sold by F J Clendenin and B Helmbeck.
On Gov Yates recommendation Frank B Wood of Quincy is appointed adjutant general of the Fifth Infantry. Lt. Theodore Ewert resigns to become assistant adjutant general. Col James B Smith new adjutant general ordered Monday. Beware of Rocky Mountain Tea sales by unrelated dealers. 85 cents. F W Uhrus.
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