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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
5
Mrs. Ballington Booth delivered an open air address at Prospect Park during a Chautauqua program. She argued the prison serves as a fertile field for Christian influence and stressed that ex-convicts deserve chance at honest life despite criticisms that they are inherently criminal.
A former thief, jailed for a long term, seeks honest work but finds only hunger. A wood samaritan helps him to recover in Boston Common. He joins a burglary crew, asks for a spot, recalls cruel rejection, and is offered a position after the leader’s mercy. He is captured again and reimprisoned as an habitual criminal. Mrs Booth pleads for mercy and second chances. Lectures unfold with Rev Bryant and Rev Sam Jones as Chautauqua tents rise. The American Ladies Quartet performs an evening concert.
Obituaries report Channon Haire of Davenport and others in Rock Island Davenport and Moline. Details include birth in 1826, long local residence, five sons and three daughters, funeral at Riverside cemetery, and survivors. Additional notices cover Mrs G H Cash family, Mrs Martha Dougherty, and Fred B Bruhn, with birthplaces Germany Ireland Illinois and service in local communities.
A Woodmen of Galesburg committee led by J F Temple O W Walkup and M J Sweeney organized an August 14 Rock Island excursion for about 2000 members as part of the Tenth congressional picnic. Peoria Beloit and other towns plan similar arrivals with parades prizes totaling around 1000 and band contests. Notables expected include Gov Yates and Rep Prince. Royal Neighbors officials also held a meeting. Watermelons at Wilsons.
The Chauncey Brown versus Gregory Brown estate probate case concluded with a jury verdict for the estate. Chauncey claimed a deed intended as security for a loan to his father and later discharged the debt, affecting farm sale rights. Judge and attorneys included William Jackson and Widell for the plantiff.
Public remarks by Sam Po Jones at the Moline Chautauqua ignite race and voting debates. He claims whiskey influences the Negro vote and denounces disenfranchisement as a path to peace. He cites large Savannah turnout and hints at further lectures tonight.
The Plow Trust delays operation and postpones organization until October 1 to allow Martin Kingman to argue with his followers about Christian principles of brotherly love. Kingman embraces the Irvine principle of Love one another and hopes to test the new arbitration law amid mounting concerns.
The Iowa and Illinois Central District Medical Association met at Shuetzen Park Davenport with large attendance. Dinner followed at 1 pm then business session. President Dr H Matthey Davenport spoke, Dr L A Ferry Geneae presented a paper, and officers were elected: President Dr E M Sala Rock Island, Vice President Dr E Edien Moline, Secretary Dr Necker Davenport, Treasurer Dr Emil Wright Rock Island.
At a recent meeting of the Aumanstar Synod in Jamestown Pastor Hoffstem was affirmed as the permanent minister for the Grice congregation. He has served the church as temporary supply for about a year and the members look forward to a bright, successful future under his ministration.
The machinists at William White & Company received letters claiming they were misinformed about employers in other cities resuming work. The firm reportedly sent these notices to encourage workers to return even as some cities like Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul saw workers go back. An excursion organized by the Working Men's Industrial Home Association features a July 14 round trip to Dubuque with a military band to accompany the trip and a Twin Spring park program including dancing. Train from Moline departs 6 10 AM returning Sunday evening.
Davenport Mile Track hosted races on Thursday with Major Mason winning the 225 pace for $500 and Alan taking the 211 trot for $600 from three starters. Frequent won the 220 trot for $500 from ten entrants. The Athletics are set to play Sherrard in Moline on Sunday afternoon.
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