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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
4
Earl Johnson, a youth treated for consumption by Dr Mock, fled Sunday with two Diamond rings two watches and 35 dollars. Authorities at Hammond Indiana arrested him today and Marshal Eittlesen has engaged Constantine Elk hart to pursue and return the youth.
Myron Jordan sells the Moline Journal to Warren Eastman T I Stanley and J L Farnham, forming the Moline Journal Printing Company with capital of 9000 dollars. Jordan retains the building and grounds and plans a temporary hiatus before returning to newspaper work.
A tragic incident reports two infants falling from an upper story window of a home. Medical staff assess the injuries while authorities review the circumstances of the fall and the safety of the residence.
Mrs. Dion Olson died last evening at 9 of rheumatism and complications after a long illness. Born March 7 18d] in Christiana Sweden she married Mr Olson in 1861 at age 30. They lived in Rock Island and other towns before settling here. Survived by husband three children and several siblings. Funeral services and interment at Riverside cemetery to be announced.
Chicago July 19 telegram reports Dr Gustave A. Andreen of Moline has accepted the presidency of Augustana College without conditions and will assume duties at once. The message indicates a smooth transition and outlines no further stipulations.
An Moline encampment held a meeting to install new officers and elect a slate for the upcoming term. The ceremony included familiar local members and reflected ongoing organizational duties within the group.
At the Chautauqua in Moline last evening Prof Itlindt presented moving pictures of the holy land to a large crowd. Before the lecture Wallace Bruce Amsbury read About Railroad Life in the Far West. Miss Sibyl Sammis, a noted soprano, gave a fine concert and Rev Sam Jones praised her performance.
Tonight features orchestral music at 8 p m and a concert by Miss Sybil Sammis at 8 15 p m A morning schedule on Saturday July 20 includes a lecture by Mrs Mary Church Terrell on Harriet Beecher Stowe at 10 30 a m and another concert by Miss Sammis at 2 80 p m or 8 00 p m
Mrs Jon beasts of Treck Esland and her daughter Mrs Fo Wo Dormann were passengers in a buggy that ran away near Warner. The pony bolted down a steep hill causing the vehicle to overturn. Mrs Dormann suffered serious head and body injuries while Mrs Dormannh and a girl accompanying them sustained various hurts.
Historic field season starts with light oat straw yields and low threshing volumes. Local crop reports note uneven moisture and variable grain recovery across farms, affecting early autumn harvest plans.
A report from Rock Island describes Mayor Knox suffering a right foot laceration after a fall involving a heavy chair at home. Authorities say the incident occurred during a late evening injury event and the mayor received medical care.
The narrative describes a lecture tour featuring Egyptian landmarks from Alexandria to Cairo, with views of pyramids and a Turkish mosque amid a tour guide presence. It notes the American Ladies' Quartet performance and praises Miss Sammis’ musical training and Chicago Marine Band background.
Myron Jordan plans travel after leaving the Journal to pursue new work. Local society reports share Miss Van Valkenburg and Mr Stewart visiting Moine, while others head to Waterloo, Iowa, and Tulsa. Journal readers see daily life notes from Geneseo, Rock Island, and surrounding communities.
The coming year will see the Sammis Jackson Company led by Miss Sammis with Nellie Allen Hessenburch, Melville Clark, Dr Ione Jackson, and others. Dr Jackson is a prominent New York musician and the group plans tours through Marinette and New York before northern Michigan rest.
Grocers and fruit handlers report very little home grown raspberries arriving as the drought shortens the season. Blackberries are blighting quickly and heat worsens pests driving shipments of small fruit from the north. Fruit men warn that summer and fall apples face increased insect damage and some crop losses.
Svea Male chorus members Carlstedt Emil Johnson A G Carlson Alvin Anderson V 8 Carlstedt Oscar Colmark Carl Guastus Carl Blomgren August Carlson depart Milwaukee at 7 40 Saturday morning by Milwaukee line then Chicago at 8 pm to Jamestown New York for the American Union of Swedish Singers convention starting next Monday for three days Five hundred singers from across the country attend with concerts and excursions to Lake Champlain Buffalo and other sites
The Daily Journal announces a free giveaway of 12 Tonnesen Sisters art pictures with Sunday's issue. The seventh image in the series will be distributed to subscribers, with duplicates available for new subscribers as the demand grows.
A syndicate of Western township investors and Orion residents cleared about 4600 on a corn deal involving 90 000 bushels. They posted 1800 margin at two cents per bushel, bought through Chicago brokers at 43 cents and sold near 48 cents, yielding five cents per bushel and substantial gains for two men. Some participants reportedly invested at 60 cents and broke even as prices fluctuated.
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