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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach friendly cure improving digestion and nutrition. It claims no alcohol or narcotics and cites testimonials from families, plus offer for Common Sense Medical Adviser free in paper cover with stamps and mailing costs.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on October 11 a sale marks the transfer from a receiver to new owners of the northern branches of the Stilwell system including the Kansas City and Northern Connecting railway Omaha Kansas City and Eastern and Omaha and St Louis railways. A second sale closely follows for the Kansas City and Northern Connecting Railway from Kansas City to Pattonburg Missouri with bids expected from Chicago and Northwestern and possible Burlington interest to control the line and extend toward Des Moines and Kansas City.
Paris reports a fashion revolution by leading women in the Faubourg Saint Germain. They plan a revival of imperial style with flowing garments and soft collars reminiscent of Empress Eugenia’s era, aiming to reassert influence as politicians in skirts seek another empire after recent monarchy setbacks.
The Canadian Pacific Railway expects to add a Vancouver to Vladivostok steam route to exploit new Siberian trade openings. An experimental steamer may be placed on the line while new ships are built. William Whyte’s Russia report is favorable and governors will decide next steps.
Philadelphia capitalists back a plan to build a transcontinental railroad across Mexico. A Delaware corporation named the Mexican Continental Railway and Steamer Company is formed with initial capital of 1 000 and intended to rise to 50 million. The scheme includes rail from Philadelphia to Tampico and steamship connections to the Gulf, with a Pacific route toward Banaderos Bay and Hayoon, totaling nearly 600 miles.
A German scientific voyage aboard the steamer Gauss seeks Kerguelen Land and aims to push farther south toward the South Pole. The crew plans to resupply after nearly a year at sea and study metallurgical botanical and geological conditions in the Antarctic zone.
There is widespread catarrh considered incurable in the past but now seen as constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo is claimed to cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer $100 if it fails, with circulars and testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills praised as best.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts is among prominent passengers due to arrive aboard the St Louis in New York City. Lodge had remained in Europe over the summer but shortened his plans after the presidential change. A close Roosevelt ally and adviser, his return is deemed significant by political observers.
Buffalo visitors from Atlantic City joined the Pan-American celebration as audiences assembled for spectial exercises in the afternoon. Director-General Buchanan welcomed guests while several prominent Atlanta City citizens addressed the crowd.
Washington reports Uncle Sam will issue a new ten dollar greenback next week featuring a buffalo bull with bent head and outstretched tail pawing for food on a prairie. The design was created by a Smithsonian-associated artist and engraved by Bureau of Engraving and Printing staff, with notable white marks visible on the note.
Distinguished representatives from American republics assemble in Washington to depart tomorrow by special train for Mexico City. Delegates aim to meet and exchange views before the Pan American Congress sessions begin arriving October 20 in Mexico City.
Cambridge Illinois October 11 veterans from Peoria Princeton Toulon Canton and other areas attended the thirty sixth annual reunion of the One Hundred and Twelfth Regiment Duels Volunteers with Gen Thos J Henderson of Princeton presiding.
Minneapolis hosts the seventh annual meeting of the Norwegian Danish Press Association with publishers from Norwegian and Danish newspapers in attendance. The session runs through Sunday as Minneapolis and St Paul members extend hospitality to visitors.
City of Mexico October 11 Special. Preparations for the Pan American Congress are nearing completion with 150 delegates and a large number of visitors and press correspondents expected. European influence may curb excessive American ideas, and Mexican clerical journals may oppose U S viewpoints.
Milwaukee hosts a state historical convention opened under the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society. The society, formed in Madison years ago, counts educators librarians and other enthusiasts of Wisconsin and Northwest history among its members.
British Institute doctors open a Rock Island branch at 1700 3rd Ave offering three months of free medical services to all invalids who call before October 14. For three months, consultations examinations minor surgeries and home treatment guidance are provided at no charge, excluding medicines, with frank advice if incurable. Office hours 9 am to 4 pm, Mondays Wednesdays.
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