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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
5
The Journal's representative relays actions from the state convention with emphasis on key debates and decisions. Details capture party positions and procedural moves affecting state policy and party unity.
Springfield dispatch reports a lively Illinois Republican convention atmosphere as Hopkins endorsement dominates chatter among delegates. Key figures include W A Meese and W A Northcott while Cook county politics, proxy shifts, and district delegation lineups shape Thursday caucusing and the final endorsement outlook.
In Springfield on May 8, a Rock Island delegation caucus rejected the proxy of Geo W Johnson from F G Allen of Moline by seven to ten and seated Axel H Kohler in place of Johnson. Johnson’s supporters denounce the move as unfair and fear harm to Geo W Gamble’s clerk of the Appellate court nomination. Johnson opposed Hopkins for Congress and Guatmille for clerk.
Springfield May 8 report that the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock after being called to order at noon by Chairman Row with Congressman Joe Cannon as temporary chairman. Fieldhouse chosen secretary. Fourteenth district committee named members to Credentials Organization and Advisory roles. James McKinney selected for state central committee. session expected to finish by 6 this evening.
Mrs Frank Gobert of Coal Valley was entertained by Mrs L Stafford. Frank McCoy of 1889 Eighteenth Avenue was taken to the city hospital yesterday. Mrs Windust of Prospector Park is ill with quinsy. Charles Edgar is moving into the house formerly occupied. Will Brown moved into his mother's house. Fifteenth Street is closed from Twentieth to Fifty Avenue as tracks are torn up for paving.
Fireman D Beveridge fills role on track 1237 while JH Phillips takes over for one trip. Fireman FG Guldner moves to engine 1418, engine 1419 arrives from Davenport shops for repairs, engines 1420 and 1226 enter repair stalls, J Kial serves engine 1238 in place of J Powers. Fireman McAughan returns after a two to three week layoff, O Savage arrives from Blue Island to fire the switch engine, and A Smith replaces Fireman Mahie on switch engine 651.
Molders at Rathbone Sard and Co Auta returned to their jobs after national officers intervened to settle the dispute. The unionized walkout had halted full crews and reduced passenger and freight service, with rail crews pushing for minimum crew levels. Separately, the American Saiting and Reduction Works at Heletin Montana closed indefinitely after leaders refused a strike order. Journeymen in Minneapolis halted work demanding an end to night shifts, rejected by authorities.
A weekly report lists patent grants to inventors across Illinois. Notable filings include a centralia rotary ch germ annuler, an adjustable cultivator arch from Edmond and A DeMoulin in Greenville, a water cooler device by William E Emert in Averyville, a needle bar guiding mechanism by Francis A Hardy in Evanston, and a ball bearing by William Rundquist in Elgin.
A dispute between Rock Island and Moline police centers on Carl Malmquist 222 Forts fifth street charged with beating his wife. Warrant issued in Moline Justice Mapes, Malmquist released on promise to appear in Rock Island. He did not show for the Rock Island hearing, and Moline demanded trial before Justice Mapes. The standoff continued as Rock Island police sought to return him to justice.
The Bettendorf Axle Company has awarded contracts to build an assembly plant and a power house at Gilbertown. The 240 by 700 foot single story plant will house the machines and processes, while the 50 by 220 foot power house rounds out the project. McCarthy Stone Co wins foundations, Garstang Valentine Co brickwork, Hutchinson of Gilbert supplies the power. A concert and dance by Full Marine Band is planned at Central Park on Saturday evening, May 10.
A semi centennial jubilee planning meeting outlines events for the First Baptist church celebration in June. Rev W L Saunders, former pastor now at Park Place Aurora, to preach the anniversary sermon. Letters from absent pastors read Monday. Jubilee exercises by the Sunday school and a jubilee social in the evening with remarks from Dr J W Wedell Davenport, Dr Harry W Reed Rock Island, and Rev H H Grover.
Rev F H Burrell of Christ Episcopal Church will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the 1902 high school class. The sermon is set for the Sunday before graduation, May 25. Class day is Wednesday May 28 and commencement follows the next day.
Wellington Wood Camp Sons of Veterans held a meeting at Memorial hall and admitted Carl Elm stedt and Chester Magill. The group planned to attend the state encampment and participate in Memorial Day exercises.
Mrs Mary R Willis aged 58, living with her son Ephriam Willis in Hampton, was subjected to a mental examination by Judge Adam in Rock Island county court. The exam found old age and past injuries as likely causes. she has shown violent behavior and threats to burn the house. A committee was ordered to Watertown for care.
In the matter of loans on personal property including furniture planes horses wagons and more the most reasonable rates are offered at our place of business. A knowledgeable person can point the way to our services.
A lender advertises quick money with no publicity and loans from ten dollars upward. They urge a personal interview to explain terms and establish the truth of their statements, inviting readers to participate.
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