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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
3
A Davenport observer cites rising labor tensions in Moline and nearby cities. He notes employer contracts and aggressive union activity as indicators of a coming clash, questions whether funds and force can stem the long rise of trades unionism locally.
A Moline factory superintendent denounces a plan to impose one sided blacklist contracts, stating workers will not move until signed, a year or more. The piece warns of starvation among families if work ends and criticizes manufacturers for medieval tactics. It calls for an end to coercive methods.
The Bloomington Pantagraph and Springfield Register discuss a party defined by aiding the poor and uniting rich and poor. The Democratic party is portrayed as closer to this ideal, seeking equality, impartial government, and opposition to wealth-based oppression while upholding the Constitution and equal rights for all.
The passage notes Connecticut's male surplus of 168 in a 906 420 population and three fifths foreign white population. It compares New England demographics, cites natives moving away from cities, and hints at shifts toward foreigners in manufacturing towns. It also sketches China dispatches describing insomnia in the empress dowager and the emperor’s low spirits with diet details.
The plan includes three battleships and six cruisers but is limited by earlier orders that crowded English shipyards. Officials say a vigorous effort will push to catch up with the existing work.
Fragmentary text mentions King Edward, golf, and people climbing roofs, with ominous notes about broken banks and depositors. The source is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
The Columbia beat the Independence by about three-quarters of a mile on a 30 mile triangular course in a brisk breeze. The last five miles proved thrilling as Boston surged, making the outcome seem closer than it was and marking the race as a season highlight. Kentucky editors visit St. Louis en route to Salt Lake City aboard a Louisville & Nashville train.
The papal briefs establishing the Altoona Diocese are received in Washington and forwarded to the new jurisdiction. Cardinal Martingili urges rapid formation and Archbishop Ryan is expected to consecrate the first bishop, Mgr Eugene A. Garvey of Scranton.
The Shan-Tung governor Yuan-Shi-Kai builds arsenals for arms and smokeless powder and hires experts from local mills. Chinese production also grows at Pao-ting Trade, with a grim, sullen mood among crews.
The transfer of military authority in the Philippines from General MacArthur to General Chaffee is praised for its concise line I bequeath to you all of my troubles. The piece notes American soldiers value deeds over words and remarks on various dated items and opinions.
Public notice from Moline Rock Island Illinois calls for sealed bids by August 15 1901 to construct an 8 inch sewer on Railroad avenue from 2nd street east to 60 percent of a block and a 6 inch sewer from 60 percent east of 3rd street to 4th street. Bids include bond payment terms 4 percent interest and must include a 10 percent bid guarantee.
The undersigned have purchased the Moline Daily Journal and the Moline Semi-Weekly Journal accounts from Myron Jordan and urge all debtors to settle immediately. The office stays open nightly until 9 30 to accommodate patrons. Farnham, Stanley & Eastman announce the change and call for prompt payment. Plump cheeks and rosy health are promoted by Herbine sold at F J Clendenin and Battles Pharmacies for five cents.
Mrs. Sarah Knaub aged about 53 was accidentally shot and killed by her sister Mrs. Henry Reilley in Pleasureville York while searching for chicken thieves early in the morning.
Helena Mont Aug 3 labor troubles at United States Senator Clark coal mines Bridger Carbon county have been settled and the men will return to work. They claim a victory.
A good judge of fine dental work concedes prices for grit comfortable and natural artificial plates and crown bridge work. We guarantee a fit. Sinker fillings 500 gold platina alloy. The gold fillings $1 and up. 100 gold crowns $4 and up. 400 set of teeth $5 and up. Office 1607 24th Avenue Rock Island over Sypridela drug store.
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