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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
5
Active boom in stocks of the two railroads persists for several weeks, with market activity showing rising prices and investor interest. Analysts note sustained demand from traders and institutions, indicating renewed confidence in the railroad sector.
Rail merger rumors surge on LaSalle Street as Moore brothers and associates push to consolidate Rock Island and Northwestern with possible St Paul involvement. Analysts note rising prices and unrecorded trades while officials hedge on confirmations and potential leadership roles for William B. Leeds.
The Davenport Whist Club defeated the Moline club 661 to 653 at their Davenport HQ in the Hibernian building. Thirty boards were played with Davenport leading 12 points on the first 18 and Moline gaining 4 on the second set of 12, yielding a tight eight point margin.
In Davenport last night at the Armory two basketball games were played the Davenport boys beat Moline 45 6 while the Moline girls defeated Davenport 20 6 The Davenport Republican praised the Davenport girls for exhibition of prowess and noted Moline's stronger play with 11 points from fouls The lineup included players from both sides with Moline led by Nellie Carlin and Ruth Gamble among others and Davenport claiming the league cup for the boys with the most wins in the tri cities
A Deimen ratepayer mass convention in Moline Illinois on March 13 14 adopted resolutions honoring John Peter Altgeld the former Illinois governor and noted statesman. The motion praised his public service defending the rights of the common people and expressed sympathy to his widow Mrs C H VanDeusen of Kilbourn Wis. Also notice of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with free samples offered at local drugstores BF J Clendenin and Heimbeck.
Display showcases trimmed hats and exclusive millinery novelties. Mrs Aldimock promotes latest arrivals as Paderewski visits Burtia on Thursday.
An early 20th century classified-style notice from Moline Heating and Construction Company offers sewer water and gas services plumbing and heating with guaranteed work. It asserts customer satisfaction will be achieved if needed and references Paderewaki Burtis Thursday as a locality hint.
The Masonic bodies from Rock Island and MOLINE will depart at 12 o clock sharp for Aledo Illinois to attend the dedication of a new Masonic temple. About 200 members and accompanying ladies are expected to ride the special train, leaving Rock Island at noon and arriving in Aledo 16 minutes later. The party will return that evening.
The Rock Island County Medical Society gathered at the Harper House with 21 members. A dinner preceded two papers, Dysmenorrhoea by Dr G Craig Sr and The Dignity of Trifles in Diagnosis by Dr H B Favill. A sympathy resolution was adopted for the death of Dr Christian Fenger. Seven delegates were elected to the state convention at Quincy, May 20.
Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason verifies December 6 1886. Cure taken internally claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials. Sold by druggists and Hall's family pills praised.
Complaint by William Crosby leads to the arrest of McEnary who was bound over to the circuit court on $500 bond for assault with a deadly weapon. The incident occurred between 7 and 8 pm on Second avenue and Market Square after a wage dispute, Crosby alleging McEnary struck with a hammer causing a badly cut nose, missing teeth, a cut tongue, and facial injuries.
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