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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
5
Mrs Swanson of 387 Eleventh Street set fire to her sleeping infant during Monday night. The child, a boy born May 22, died from burns after hospital rejection and return home. Swanson, husband, cites heavy drinking and a delirium tremens condition. He suspects restraint actions by authorities may follow.
Two strangers dined on poisonous mushrooms and walked to the Moline police station seeking hospital care. H. C. Marche and E. C Schultze, cigar-makers traveling from Memphis to Rock Island, showed serious symptoms including loss of smell, hearing, and sight. A companion, Jack Hopking, was in critical condition under Dr Long’s care and may die.
Surrounded by comrades and wrapped in the flag he helped defend John Hilder Kneberg was laid to rest this morning. A service at his departed home moved to Swedish Methodist church with readings by Rev Dr Burrell and Rev Johnson and Rev Seeberg. Company F detachment of 30 followed to the grave where floral offerings and a volley with taps marked the ceremonial salute.
Saloon licenses issued in spring under a new ordinance are challenged by temperance aldermen. City Attorney Cole faces possible dismissal as State's Attorney Graves claims the ordinance is void. Saloonkeepers awaiting court summons avoid sale of intoxicants since May 1.
The Rock Island school election was the quietest in years with one ticket. Total votes reached 193, all for C. H. Seidel and W. B. McIntyre as they ran unopposed. No scratched ballots appeared while seven residents in the Sixth and Seventh wards voted at the polling place.
Mrs R A Primrose of Clinton, organizer for the Grand International Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, visited to assist in initial memorial work by W W Williams lodge of Moline organized in winter. In January Mrs Williams hosts Mrs Primrose as guest, and the auxiliary will entertain local lodge members this evening.
The recent heavy rains ruined corn in Knox Stark and Peoria counties with over two thirds of the crop drowned out. Farmers struggle to save the remaining promising portion as lowlands remain flooded. A separate note credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a severe leg wound.
London reports the King's condition is progressing satisfactorily per latent bulletins.
At the Deere and Company picnic in Woodwards Grove on Friday a prize exhibition at Joseph Sons jewelry store will attract attention. The items are valuable and expected to spur rivalry among contestants for possession.
Thousands attended the Elks parade day carnival in Moline with coverage to follow in tomorrow's edition.
Olof Person died at 9 this morning at 1132 13th Avenue after moving from Kansas City two weeks ago. He was known in the community and his passing is noted by local residents.
Andrew Steinley a laborer on the Rock Island library project suffered a compound fracture to his left leg when a large stone fell on him while aiding a mason. He was taken by ambulance to St Anthonys hospital. his wife has been blind for weeks and their eldest child is crippled. Joseph Campbell a 16 year old at Rock Island Sash and Door Works injured his left forearm when caught in machine gearing. his arm was severely torn and he was taken to Dr Silvas then to St Anthonys hospital with fears he may lose full use of the limb.
The failure of general passenger agents of leading western railroads to agree on a new pooling basis for immigrant transportation profits may end the longstanding immigrant passenger pool agreement and generalization of passenger affairs.
Mrs Hannora Rodden 98 longtime Rock Island resident dies at home of her daughter Mrs A Dolly. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
Dorio Lodge: Working. A. degree tomorrow night. By order W. M. mentions confusion over a painkiller not Perry Davis' and implies the druggist made a custom remedy for diarrhoea cramps and stomach aches.
In Hook Island, Catherine Elizabeth Milke aged 1 year 7 months 12 days died Monday night from whooping cough. In Rock Island, Edna Mildred Passig died Tuesday at 3.30 p.m. at the Passig home.
Notice invites all persons to contact D. A. Jones at 412 Nineteenth Street regarding rapidly selling lots at the Cha utauqua grounds. Committee urges swift action as lots go quickly.
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