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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
3
The page lists staff titles Thomas I. Stanley president Warren L Eastman secretary Maurice Darnham treasurer and telephone numbers for business office editorial room and job printing. It shows publication times and annual and mail subscription rates including weekly carrier options and Sunday editions of the Twice a Week Journal.
The State Register condemns a proposed Illinois county formed from St Clair and Madison counties, citing corporate influence and regional control by St Louis interests between Alton and East Carondelet. It notes politicians backing Ridgeley for comptroller, plus Payne touting Carlabad waters and Yankee vigor. It mentions Admiral Sampson and Schley after the Cuban coast battle and a thanksgiving service.
The piece discusses superstition about thirteen among Muslims and Christians, noting Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s large harem and succession risks. It covers Nicholas II’s planned visit to France, Grand Maneuvers near Reims, and tensions with William II. It also comments on Edward VII’s expanding titles and colonial sensitivities.
A sampling of(String)observations on tailoring ethics and style contrasts notes on sultans and eye measurements. It recalls Richard Le Gallienne on marriage, comments on a tragic Albany case over race and a child, and cites census data showing life expectancy rising from 81.1 in 1800 to 85.2 in 1900 with a question on insurers.
Constantinople reports the Turkish ministry debated French demands on August 30 and expects full satisfaction for France. Ambassador Constans in Paris said no return to Constantinople until dispute resolves. Delcasse echoed accord with the government and predicted the sultan’s prompt action. war remains deemed impossible. The Echo de Paris notes possible end to surveillance over the young Turkish party in France if demands aren’t met within 24 hours.
Money package found by boys near Omaha Nebraska is partly identified by a letter carrier. A band used to hold money was marked three thousand dollars and bears other marks that bank officials believe will connect it to the band covering the package stolen from George Archibald, a Pacific Express driver, three years ago.
Paris reports George Dorys, son of the late prince of Samos and former Crete governor, condemned to death by the sultan’s court on Abdul Hamid’s orders for publishing The Private Life of the Sultan. Dorys fled Constantinople and now aligns with the Young Turks in Paris.
The welcome given to 600 teachers arriving in Manila signals widespread belief that education powers self government. The gesture shows the value placed on schooling as a pathway to national autonomy and civic progress.
Civil Governor Taft returned to Manila from the north and said he was pleased with conditions in La Union Ilocos Abra Cagayan Isabela Zambales and Bucotte He plans to amalgamate provincial governments soon abolishing the present smaller provincial machinery to streamline administration.
The 180 year old duchess, a renowned philanthropist and leader among countrywomen, hosted a Stafford House fete to support Engleh boat med. An admission fee of 16 dollars and 250 dollars per person supported a small fortune for the charity, drawing wide English society attention.
Whitehall New York August 30 The steamer Ticonderoga owned by the Champlain Transportation Company serving Baldwin and Cauldwell on Lake George was destroyed by fire Thursday at Rogers Rock dock. No lives were lost.
The Italian ministry of marine reports the Delfino submarine trials completed at Rome on August 30. The vessel performed satisfactorily and features a cleptoscope invented by Russo and Laurent.
Secretary Root fell ill again and departed Washington for his Southampton summer home. Gen Gillespie acts as secretary of war. The Philippine posts report shows the number of regular post offices rising from 19 to 23 and urges applying U S postage rates to the islands.
Laconta N HO Ang 30 Charles A Rustel former governor of New Hampshire died at his home Wednesday night after retiring from office. His wife Mrs Bates discovered him Thursday morning as he breathed his last following a brief illness. He was 50 years old and a prominent Republican figure in politics.
In Course of the Fond du Lac reservation near this city the Indians seek public settlement. About 100000 acres are held in trust with around 700 Choctons living there. Families have taken land in severalty and the residents live like white citizens.
The fragment notes a political motif in Washington Iowa reporting a Democrat column praising common sense as a guide to overcoming rivals. It hints at editorial tone about political strategy and public virtue. The readable text emphasizes restraint and sufficiency in civic judgment.
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