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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
6
The Washington Post reports Illinois owes about $18,000 in stray bonds canal script and warrants. Some are hidden or forgotten and could be presented for payment to square the state’s accounts. The auditor lists this as the sole debt, with the state being debt-free otherwise since 1879 aside from early 1900s adjustments.
A fragmented report describes a senatorial convention of three counties Galva to decide among several candidates. Leaders from Henry Bureau and adjacent counties contend with figures like Messarm Blish and Andrewsho as contenders for the state seat.
The county splits among three hopefuls with Code favored by some delegates who must vote for a Bureau county man. Frank Morrisey, a friend of William J. Bryan, may enter the race if urged. Henry county mourns ruined chances as Mulligan Blish links with Stark code interests and Andrews eyes a solo path before the credentials committee.
In Jersey City the Rev John L. Scudder urges clergy to eat more ginger and wake earlier to sharpen sermons. The piece mocks a sleepy pulpit and argues spicy, snappy preaching could reinvigorate services, cautioning against overdoing the ginger.
The St Louis Republic lauds the Democratic state ticket named at Springfield on June 17. It extols a candidate for clerk of the supreme court and notes favorable impressions of the ticket overall.
The Republic extols Mr. Pickering as a capable and trustworthy leader. It notes ten years of service representing the Republic in Illinois with clear satisfaction and predicts he will meet the people’s expectations if elected, sharing confidence in the entire ticket’s success.
By direction of the Democratic Congressional Committee for the Fourteenth district of Illinois voters are requested to send delegates to the Democratic convention at Monmouth on Tuesday August 5 1902 at 11 am to nominate a candidate for Congress and to select a Democratic central committee. Delegates are apportioned by votes cast for Democratic electors in 1900 with one delegate per 200 votes and one per additional 100. Counties listed Hancock Henderson McDonough Mercer Rock Island Warren. totals 93. John Schafer Chairman David Turnbull Secretary.
Congressman Lemuel P Padgett of Tennessee argues rural free delivery expands mail services and promotes reading, better roads, increased property values, and rural happiness. He says it discourages urban migration and signals advancing civilization and social progress nationwide.
In Eldorado Illinois an effort to drive Black residents from town continues despite a request for Governor Yates to intervene. The Pekin Times notes partisan double standards, criticizing Republicans for attempting to limit interference while a Democratic charge would be leveled if the state were different.
A Milwaukee court issues an injunction restraining a man from re signing his job to accept a better offer while confirming he may request a raise in salary. The ruling centers on employment restraint and career negotiations within a court order.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad offers discounted round-trip tickets to Spirit Lake on select days and special low-rate excursions to Minneapolis Saint Paul Duluth and Northwest resorts. Exceedingly low rates apply to round trips to Colorado Utah Oregon and California with through cars available. For details visit the depot at Fourth Avenue and Thirteenth Street or call 2196.
Notice invites all persons to contact D. A Jones at 412 Nineteenth Street regarding tenting on Chau Tauqua grounds. Diets are reported to be going rapidly and the Chaud Tauqua Committee offers guidance.
Judge Gest in the circuit court on Friday overruled Hoy’s new trial motion. William Hoy of Moline, convicted of grand larceny for stealing $76, jailed in Rock Island for drunkenness previously, and sentenced to the penitentiary. Attorney C J Searle will pursue a supreme court writ of error.
A garden note urges bold experiments with flowering plants and patient cultivation. It highlights toad allies in pest control, wall memories with roses, and summer additions to wild and shaded gardens. It lists ideal plants and care tips for water gardens and window cuttings, stressing timely pruning and seed focus.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cure claims with Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. endorsements praise the firm. product sales notes list price and distributor. Also notes regular city band concerts at the Watch Tower with brass and orchestra performances starting June 17 and continuing through summer on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
A humorous patriotic piece describes an American Independence Day program with brass band selections, a Declaration reading, a featured oration, a greased pig event, fireworks, and a spoof speaker draft praising liberty and national pride in a playful, satirical tone.
The piece humorously predicts a hot, dry first week of July with a hotter second week, followed by a backscattering storm period causing damage and oddities across farms and towns. It foresees wind, rain, thunder, and rural mischief, then a cool snap and gradual warmth leading to a chaotic end of July and August arrival.
A lender touts generous loan terms offering quick money with security not to seize property, claiming reasonable interest and prompt processing while emphasizing protection against loss.
A notice describes securing loans without publicizing details. It asserts possession of household furniture planes horses wagons and other personal property and promises clear methods to loan applicants. The ad emphasizes just rates and honest efforts to convince borrowers.
A local note touts ice cream as made only from the purest cream and claims it stands on par with any ice cream produced, asserting superior quality in the city.
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