Davenport Mile Track Event Seen in Prospect Park
Reading shows a notice about a Davenport mile track event under the trotting association with an inquiry at Prospect Park in Moline and a Grove-Methodist camp meeting of the Rock district.
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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
8
Reading shows a notice about a Davenport mile track event under the trotting association with an inquiry at Prospect Park in Moline and a Grove-Methodist camp meeting of the Rock district.
Knox frames pictures and ads for sales and services fill the page. Notices tout excursions on steamer J B for 25 cents, rail trolley parties, Marine Band performances at Central Park, and the Moline Chautauqua programs. Rock Island Women’s Relief Corps hosts a steamer trip July 16. Industrial Home Association excursion to Dubuque July 4, $2 round trip. Tickets via Clendenin's and boat landing.
Fragmented society notices mention the Woolworkers Union meeting schedule every second and fourth Thursday and the Veronica Society of the Swedish Lutheran church gathering on a Friday afternoon with Mrs on 10th Avenue. Interwoven lines note private engagements and wedding chatter among gossip items.根据
Ed B Ruby was arrested on a peace warrant in Rock Island after his wife alleged threats to throw nitric acid and end her life They described years of separation and a domestic dispute involving custody of a baby with actions spanning Waterloo and Moline Police arrested Ruby on Wednesday evening and brought him to Rock Island
The piece notes residents moving into the Sullivan property on Concordia Avenue, with mentions of Henry Sullivan, Mr Snyder from Keokuk, and various neighbors and households adjusting after the move. It touches on local sellers, buyers, and day to day occupancy changes within a community scene.
Fragments indicate a lodge installation event with names such as Rosa Nelson Hannah Willbar and Anna Beekstreen listed among attendees. The text mentions a grand point and a park event planned for next Saturday evening, with a note about advertising in the Journal want column.
E E Mangold leading photographer advertises top quality portraits at 411 28th Street Rock Island phone 4483. Specializes in children’s pictures with years of study and daily dedication to turning out finest work.
The Ohio Democratic state convention in Columbus, July 11, upheld Mayor Tom Johnson’s views on state governance over national issues, reaffirming equal taxation and opposition to monopolies. Kilbourne of Columbus was nominated for governor by acclamation with a full ticket to follow.
The twentieth international convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor closes in Cincinnati Ohio on July 11 with a joyous, well attended session. President Clark and Secretary Roamer express high satisfaction at the event and its program.
El Reno and Lawton Oklahoma register the first homeseekers after President McKinley opens 13 000 farms to white settlement. Registration runs through Wednesday and Thursday as thousands await the July 29 lottery to learn if they receive a homestead with about 20 000 people in town. Many slept in streets, lines formed early, and few disturbances occurred.
The last night of their vigil proved most trying as the line of hopeful settlers formed a dense front before booths. Each person wore a number and captains were elected for each booth while watchers protected absent line members. El Reno registration total reached 4 018 with 193 women. Assistant Commissioner Richards set up a separate women’s booth and claimed capacity to register 8 000 daily once organized. In Dallas Dudley G. Wotten was nominated by Democrats for the Sixth congressional seat to succeed the late Judge R E Burke on the 4 046th ballot after a weeklong convention.
The Indianapolis baseball club will dissolve today as owners Watkins and Ruschaupt retire. Four top players expected to move to Cincinnati, while Marion is dropped. The league will continue with six clubs: Grand Rapids, Toledo, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Payton, and Wheeling amid low attendance around 400 per weekday.
A Newfoundland report from Cape Broyle states the Gloucester vessel Winona was struck by an unknown steamer off the Grand Banks. Eighteen crew died. two survivors were rescued by the Newfoundland schooner Barin.
A special from Norfolk reports a terrific northeast storm off the North Carolina coast with all wires down south of Cape Henry. At Cape Henry a 36 mile per hour gale is blowing and storm signals were ordered at 11 o'clock.
Seville reports martial law imposed on July 1 as protests and strikes disrupt daily life. Authorities stress public order while deployments of security forces increase across the city.
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