06 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1907
Page
1
Attorney General Stead advised that two independent election boards are required for April 2 due to a special election and city township votes. He allows joint meeting in the same booth to reduce costs while keeping ballots, papers, and poll books separate. Congress man William Smith is chosen to fill the unexpired Senate term of the late Alger.
Ben De Jaeger and Miss Ja M. Zornig were secretly married at St Marys Church by Father Joseph Kelly at 7 o clock. Only relatives attended and a wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home. The couple planned a wedding trip after a brief leave in which De Jaeger disclosed the news to relatives.
A fragmented report notes Delmas in charge as thaw effects are felt at The Mall. An item lists political and social features, including a weekly legislative letter and mentions of special items and anticipated attendance. The text is unclear but centers on local activity.
At noon today Miss Gertrude Estes daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Estes of Moline wed Mr Gamble in a Ridgeview Congregational parsonage ceremony. Attendants included Miss Georgia Parlhan and Miss…【text truncated】
Silvis officials discussed quick action on street car connections with Warners Crossing and Tri-City Railways. A bowling alley license of five dollars yearly was created, village salaries set, and plans to invite J F Porter to confer as spring election elects a police magistrate.
Red Men of the tri cities plan a pow wow to be held in Rock Island with speakers including State Organizer Jones of Bast St and Davenport Judge Mains. The gathering aims to revise rites and invite members of local tribes to attend and discuss native affairs.
The readable text references a railway journey and an early morning train event. It mentions a sleeper car on the Northwestern line, a fire or danger, and a pursuit to secure a woman’s fate. The piece cites an event with a social context and a price of 19 cents per week.
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