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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
5
After a canvassed dispute at Deere and Company, workers receive raises with frame drillers to earn 2.25 dollars per day while others see readjusted pay. Seven discharged men remain out, supervisor Stephens maintains objections, and the Blacksmiths' union plans final action at an evening meeting.
A Van Norman, an employee of Gi Moline Wagon Company, fell ill at work this morning and was transported to his home by ambulance. The incident occurred in Northwestern Minnesota and was reported to the Journal by subscribers expressing interest in the new service.
A funeral procession near Peoria, Woodford County, ran into trouble on a steep incline. The hearse toppled, a casket was thrown from the glass side but did not burst. The body was moved to a farm wagon and taken to the cemetery. The item is followed by an unrelated advertisement listing remedies and drugstore offerings.
Mrs. Mary H. Cox of Rock Island seeks a divorce from John G. Cox alleging desertion on Oct 29 1898 after their Oct 39 1895 marriage. Bertha Bolen of Rock Island also files for divorce from Wilson Bolen married Aug 8 1899 with desertion on Aug 10 1899 and custody of their one year old son Charles.
Census bulletin outlines population by native and foreign born residents for Kewanee Galva Geneseo and Henry County totals with counts of native white and foreign born males and females It notes a small colored population in each town and county level Also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with pricing and retailer details.
The 22d annual convention of the Retell Liquor Dealers' Protective Association of the 88th Illinois district met at Central Park in Moline with about 35 delegates from Rock Island and Moline. Herman Schrader was chair, August DeClerk secretary, and officers elected included John Ohwlier president. Delegates to the Sept 16–18 Rockford convention were chosen from Moline.
The Master Barbers' Association met and agreed to shut shops on Labor Day in response to a request from the Journeymen Barbers' Union. The action aims to observe the holiday in line with union demands.
An elderly sailor tired of loafing around jumped a switch engine near the houses today hoping to leave town and was knocked to the ground with slight injuries. Police assisted him as an older Stranger fell from a car that night and was stunned on the pavement. An ambulance took him to the hospital where Dr Swensson treated him.
Brakeman Elliott of Beardstown living on a Rock Island to Beardstown freight run was severely injured Wednesday evening at Alpha on train No 14. His left leg, hanging over a flat car, was crushed between a parallel car and its brake wheel, breaking in many places and mangling the limb. He was taken to Galesburg hospital for treatment.
The Northwestern railroad expands its Peoria branch crossing the Burlington near Buda with new track laying machines arriving in Nelson on Monday. The machine unloads rails, places them, and moves forward with each pass, speeding the project. A Worcester sale promotes up-to-date gentlemen furnishings at a deep discount at Lambert Rungeers Shop in Hock Island.
L Ch 8ttis released from county jail for beating his wife returned home on 12th Street and allegedly kicked up a disturbance. A neighbor's complaint led to his re-arrest. Smith Price fined for peddling without a license and Rene Viene fined for striking his wife.
A passenger train on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad was held up near Caney in Indian Territory early today. Robbers used dynamite to blast cars, looting baggage and express sections and robbing passengers. total haul not disclosed.
Special to the Journal reports little change in strike conditions this morning as of Aug 13 in Chicago.
Washington reports that the draft tina protocol is agreed upon with a five percent ad valorem tariff to begin two months after signing. The list covers rice cereals flour and bullion among others. China’s free list includes several items of concern to Pacific coast shippers. Observers note dates and figures reflect expert commission actions.
Market reports show oyster prices climbing with 4 cent ranges and higher in some cases while retailers and wholesalers face cautious buying and tougher finance. A cholera infantum remedy anecdote highlights Chamberlain’s product credibility and a testimonial from Bookwalter Ohio. Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a health aid with claims of bright eyes and eased tension.
The Galesburg track announces a four day racing meet from August 20 to August 23. Featured events include a $10,220 pace, a $600 220 trot, and a $5,000 14 pace across the days, with multiple purses for 210 and 230 classes and concluding with 220 trot 230 pace and 217 trot events for $500 each.
A Panama physician reports a 16 year old girl with severe dysentery improved after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Within eight hours she felt better, three days on her feet, and one week fully well. Sold by F J Clendenin and B D Helmbeck.
At the last meeting the association chose C G Griffin as president M J Hartzell as vice president Hans Bjorkland as secretary John A E Peterson as treasurer and Anton Berg F Fuller Axel Peterson as auditors An unanimous vote changed meetings to every two weeks and directors will be elected at the next meeting two weeks hence
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