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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1901
Page
5
Superintendent Stephens refuses to reinstate seven discharged workers as Deere & Co expects all departments back to full operation within two weeks. A protracted meeting of blacksmiths precedes resumed work while most departments re open at Deere & Co plow works after early morning revolvement of heels.
Charles R. Stephens superintendent of the Moline Plow Company tells Journal readers the firm will run its shops themselves and will not rehire seven men. He says unions are welcome when properly managed but have caused years of disruption and that a “cleaning” will remove troublemakers to prevent a shutdown with Deere & Company.
Mrs Caroline Davis seeks divorce from Howard Davis in circuit court. She alleges abuse, beatings, choking, false accusations, and denial of food and clothing since their Aug 9 1800 marriage, and says he threatened to shoot her. She also asks to restore her maiden name Caroline Weaver.
Deere & Company and the Blacksmiths Union moved toward ending a labor clash that halted work at the Moline plant. About to reinstate three Plow Company men, the union plans talks with Mr Stephens to resolve the dispute. A sympathetic lockout possibility exists if settlements fail, with a two week timeline for full operation and a new ice plant being installed to aid tempering rooms.
W E Peters opens a lunch counter and chop house connected with a large confectionery at 1622 8th Avenue. Dick Yeoward in charge guarantees prompt and careful service, with Yeoward noted as an experienced veteran in the trade.
An old time pharmacy advertisement touts a remedy for digestive weakness nervousness pains in the side flatulence dizziness wakefulness headaches and other costive symptoms. Mentions price and two pharmacies F. J. Clenderiin and Battles Pharmacies.
Chicago reports reveal about half of mills still operate with workers, eight closed and two idle. Some plants nearly shut, others claim partial gains for the strikers. Carnegie plant sees no loss, Cambridge Ohio sheet mill and tin plate plant report workers going out.
State Game Commissioner Lovejoy issues a quail protection proclamation based on Attorney General Hamlin ruling. Quail killed during protected seasons may be confiscated by the state. gun dealers and others may be barred from profiting due to legislative gaps.
The Rock Island arsenal employees donated 282.75 to a Davenport fire relief fund. Maj S. E. Blunt approved the circulation of subscriptions and sent a check for the stated purpose when requested by the relief committee.
A. Brown of Bennettsville Maryland describes his wife suffering from dyspepsia and fatigue. After using four bottles of Electric Bitters she recovers fully with improved digestion appetite and liver function. Sold at Clendentin's for 50 cents.
The Montana judge at the center of the Minnie Healy mining dispute refutes Amalgamated Copper Company accusations that he was offered 250,000 dollars to decide in their favor. He recounts alleged threats and bribery attempts while detailing his Missoula trip and rest with his wife. The lengthy reply asserts his decision was just and independent.
Mrs Nannie Galleger of La Grange Florida reports using Arnica Salve on severe head and facial sores and finds rapid improvement. The preparation advertised by Clendenin, a local druggist, promises to heal burns bruises skin eruptions and piles with a 25 cent price and cure guarantee.
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