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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
11
The Journal advertises Prospect Park opening tonight with a welcome to all. Notices invite readers to attend dances in the park and to enjoy the entertainment as part of a busy local schedule.
The Bettendorffs Azleworke plant in Davenport suffered about 110000 in damage with 188825 of insurance. Firemen left and workers cleared debris ready to resume production. The company aims to restart soon, possibly rebuilding on site or moving to Gilbert, while bricklayers finish the Wagon department reconstruction.
Miss Ellen Stone will deliver an address in Prospect Park in Moline this summer likely July 16 or 19. The chautauqua committee secured her after prior attempts and she recently earned $10 000 for a magazine article, marking the event as a high profile exhibition.
Shortly before noon today the residence of Andrew P Erickson at 1324 Sixth Avenue was badly damaged by fire that broke out on the roof in a strange way. Firemen extinguished the blaze with little trouble and the damage is estimated at a few hundred dollars.
In Timue a new cashier is noted while talk turns to Smingly. Browne asks if he was charged. The exchange reveals the bank offers a thousand pounds reward for the returning clerk, with speculation about resignations and attempts to regain staff.
A Chicago Daily News line recalls a witty quarrel as a "fair female" rejects marriage to the “best man on earth” after a lifetime of solitaire and aging. The old bachelor retorts that the remark made life a burden.
General Davis reports no answer to his ultimatum on Mindanao as American forces shell Moro defenses at Fort Pandapadto. A messenger is missing and outposts were fired upon. In Washington, the Senate panel favors delaying the St Louis exposition to 1904 and President Roosevelt nominates H Clry Evans as consul general to London.
The court martial of General Smith was finished today and the findings will be sent to Washington. Early reports from Manila suggest an acquittal, as it is not believed that any accusation against him violates general order No 100.
Senate moods shift over Maj Gardener amid talk of court martial for failure to answer specifications of charges in the Philippines. House backs a bill to curb injunctions in labor disputes amid strong opposition to bankruptcy law amendments. Roosevelt extols navy in Annapolis address.
Near Prince George of Prussia area analysis notes extensive curb stock breaks weighing on New York trading session with a weak close. Chicago Edison earns over 11 percent for the last fiscal year while weekly trade reviews flag labor troubles dampening transactions and confidence. Bank clearings at 2 572 025 676 dollars for the week drop 15.8 percent from a year ago. Wheat notes weather driven irregularity, corn and oats soft on good harvest prospects. Provisions hold firm as Cincinnati edges Recruits 6 to 2. White Sox stumble to the St Louis Browns 7 to 0. Owenton dominates Worth mile race, Powell listed as puzzle for critics. Quick Meal gasoline banners advertise 20 percent lower prices on full line. Drake Furniture & Carpet Co Davenport.
In court today the assessment for asphalt paving of Seventh avenue and Twenty third Streets was upheld with two objections per project overruled. The judge confirmed the assessment and the city plans to proceed with letting contracts and beginning work soon.
Mrs. C. P. Skinner boosted her five game score to 134 2 5 for a total of 189 as ladies race for the gold medal awarded for the highest average over the next 90 days. The Flying Dutchman, beaten twice by the selected team, faces the same opponent tonight.
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