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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
5
In Moline at Industrial Home hall a large turnout discussed labor moves by the drillers from the Machine Plow Co and blacksmiths helpers. Most signaled approval to sign contracts and sever current unions, planning later re affiliation. A mass meeting is set for tomorrow to form a single local trades union, aiming to restore influence and wages.
Announcement advertises a closing sale with dimities shirtswaists at half price, children's hose at 25 cents for three pairs, bleached crash towels at 5 cents, turkey red table linen at 12 cents a yard, and other goods offered cheaply.
Tomorrow Saturday the New York Store discounts all summer shirt waists to half price with a selection of white waists at exactly 50 percent. Colored waists also under half price. customers urged to call early for choice.
Governor Richard Yates announced in Springfield the personnel changes for the new board of labor statistics. He appointed Randolph Smith Flora George L Pittinger Centralia John Felker Chicago William B Boyer Galesburg Edward Mills Decatur plus reappointed Smith as likely chairman and kept David Ross as secretary. He demanded the resignation of A G Hinman chief clerk amid political controversy over campaign involvement and press materials.
Chicago golfers push toward the amateur title after 36 holes at Midlothian with Hamlin and Egan sharing 176 to lead. Weather cooled play as rain drenched many. Hoyt and Hulabird posted solid mornings but slipped in the afternoon. Outside clubs shine with Russell and Jaffray among top outsiders. midlothian contenders Goodman and Cady among final qualifiers.
James Gipe, a Rock Island youth with a long record, broke into John Peters saloon via skylight, stole cigars and whisky, then slept it off in custody. Paroled from reform school, he may face longer confinement. A cholera infantum remedy anecdote follows. Mrs Curtis Baker reports Chamberlain’s remedy aiding a neighbor’s infant recovery. sold by F J Clement and E Heimpeck.
Indications point to dogs being checked as baggage on western railroads at the same rate as bicycles and baby carriages. The Western Passenger Association executive committee directed uniform baggage rules to general agents after a meeting. Railroads have rarely charged for transporting dogs in baggage cars, and protests from sportsmen arise as the plan to classify them as excess baggage gains traction.
Theatrical James L. McCabe production Maloney's Wedding Day will play tomorrow night at the Wag ner with James L. McCabe guiding a capable company. A vigorous comedy drama in three acts aimed to amuse audiences this season. Also a public health ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to ease bowel issues priced 26 cents sold by F. J. Clendenin.
Night chase on Wentieth Street Rock Island ends with officers firing a dozen shots amid a pursuit of two suspicious men. One suspect, Al Bassett, was captured on 20th Street. the second escaped. Bassett is linked to local criminal figures but provided no details.
School opens September 3. Families are urged to inspect solid wear resisting shoes for boys and girls. Stock ranges from 9 cents to 2.00 with a guarantee they outwear other shoes. Call and examine them. store promises to please both you and your purse.
The following guests checked into hotels in Moline and nearby cities since yesterday. Summers C Metterhausen Chicago H I Ruth Poplar Bluff Mo H B Druffel Cincinnati C F Throop Dubuque C W Russell St Louis John J Ross Cincinnati L R Miller Chicago C J Seymore Rockford N F Y Keator Chicago II Miss Mamye Horde Aurora L B Quinn Cleveland D C Bennett Chicago F H Bachmann Zanesville Windsor C Carr Freemont M O, Pease Ottumwa Margendaller Buffalo NY W Winterfield Hilldale Ill
In a Panama Colombia letter Dr Charles H Utter recalls a 16 year old patient with dysentery who failed all other treatments. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the girl recovered quickly, walking within a week. Sold by Fr Clendenin and BH Helmbeck druggists. Saturday groceries available at Wilsons 8th Avenue.
Funeral services for Mrs Ellen Welch widow of Thomas Welch will take place Sunday at 2 PM from the home of her daughter Mrs Jeremiah Caughlin 611 20th street Rock Island. Neighbors and relatives are asked to attend.
The old remedy by F. J. Clendenin and B. Heim emphasizes worldwide reputation for treating colic cholera and diarrhea. The ad claims it never fails and is pleasant and safe to take while posing a question about a new journal in Moline.
Rock Island signs Elmer Hainer the Henderson ace and longtime Orphans pitcher after Galesburg farewell at Willard field. Manager Harry Sage of Rock Island offers incentives and meets Hainer’s asking price to add the veteran twirler to the Iowa Illinois and Indiana league roster.
A mother uses Perry Davis Pain Killer on bruises and strains after a boy injures himself. The ad notes its supposed quick relief and claims to restore stiffness to supple muscles, urging frequent use based on seriousness.
The Probate Record shows the will of Cioltilleb Dierolf being probated with Elmere H Stafford as subscribing witness. Proof of execution approved and will admitted. Guardianship of George F Johnson: guardian’s final report filed. ward now of age. receipt released and guardian discharged. Also real estate transfer: Sarah L Read to Alice G Craig a tract in section 8, township 17, range 1, $460. Local ads note Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and Rocky Mountain Tea.
The National Association of Stationary Engineers No. 17 of Moline adopts a guiding preamble forbidding strikes and interference with employers, avoiding political or religious aims, and focusing meetings on engineer education and licensing to prevent steam power hazards.
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