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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
8
Daily forecast for Moline and nearby areas indicates cool conditions with light winds. Highs near 40s Fahrenheit and lows around 30s with a slight chance of showers on the midweek period.
A Sunday water report notes many residents found water unusable and some chose to visit Schuetzen Park. On Monday June 23 heavy conditions delayed work at Deeg Brown Co. Wiver and the tractors were kept idle as operators paused for better filling opportunities.
Davenport notices record a carnival invitation and church moving pictures at First Baptist. Local commerce includes furniture and lumber ads from Lundahl and Read, hardware, mortuary notices, and a Knights of Father Matthews meeting. Community events span concerts at Watch Tower, Deere and Company excursion, and a canoe club trip on the Maquoketa river.
In Davenport saloon owners charged colored patrons 25 cents for gin and 15 cents for beer provoking possible court action to end discrimination. Some black residents oppose action while others fear a possible backlash as the city’s Negro population remains small.
A shopper recalls using Perry Davis’ Painkiller for years but discovers a local druggist’s self made preparation failed to relieve diarrhoea cramps and stomach aches. The user questions the bottle and notes the misidentification of the remedy.
Ed Wehr, the east end consorialist, welcomes a ten pound son to his home yesterday morning. Mother and child are reported doing well.
The Davenport Bicycle Dealers association held its third annual 12 mile road race on a two lap course. Bert Strayer of Rock Island won with 33 minutes 33 seconds, while Roy Vosburg of Davenport posted 34 minutes 22 seconds and Andy Johnson from Moline failed to start. The event saw Dillard suffer a header on Grand Avenue but finishers list includes Davenport, Rock Island and Moline riders.
In court Saturday Judge Ramsey heard testimony in three divorce cases. The actions involved William Wahlmeyer and wife Maria Wahlmeyer alleging cruelty. Sarah J Nécker accusing Charles J Nécker of deserting his spouse. and Andrew J Ferman suing Alma Ferman. Decrees prayed for by the plaintiffs were offered.
The Glove and Mitten Workers' Union at Kewanee prepared a proposal for Boss Manufacturing Company outlining demands to abolish factory fines provide needles for all operators reinstate workers establish arbitration and grant the right to organize. Wages would be settled via a joint committee comparing scales with other cities and adjusting to the local Kewanee rate as needed.
The six inch gun from the Spanish ship Maria Theresa, damaged by American gunnery, has been transported by the C B Q road to Ottumwa Iowa for mounting in the city park.
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