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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
3
The official paper of Moline lists officers Thomas I Stanley president Warren L Hastman secretary and F Maurich Parnham treasurer with contact numbers for business editorial and job printing. Subscription options include yearly six months and Sunday only editions with carrier and twice weekly rates explicit.
Dartmouth College celebrated the 100th anniversary of Daniel Webster’s graduation with a ceremonial pageant athletic contests and a Webster Hall dedication. The event recalled Webster’s college career and his pivotal role in the Dartmouth College Case which upheld charter protections against state interference. The proceedings included speakers such as Chief Justice Fuller and Senator Hoyt and featured a procession in period costume.
A New York charter was granted for a Pacific cable project led by John W Mackay and Clarence H Mackay. The route spans 8500 miles from San Francisco to Hawaii and Luzon, with aims to connect the Philippines to Japan and China, providing uninterrupted United States communications. The plan faces calls for government control, though private capital is expected to fund the work. The piece also notes contemporary items: a knighthood for the Canadian Pacific president, a $10,000 Scotch dance, a new play, a germ count in milk, and sugar prices approaching lower levels.
The War Department releases Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood's annual Cuba department report on military affairs. It notes excellent general conduct by American troops and few complaints. Seventy deaths occurred among officers and enlisted men, yellow fever reduced inland, but five Wood staff officers fell ill with fever and three died.
London dispatch reports Gen Botha crossed the Pivani river 20 miles north of Vryheid, signaling another Boer escape from the British lines. Gen Baller defends criticism of leaders and notes he warned Ladysmith may need to fall, while public judgment is urged. Madison Wisconsin notice confirms Adams resignation to board action tonight.
The report notes President Adams may seek a milder climate for health reasons, with Mrs Adams also in poor health. It cites Prof. Edward A Birge as the likely new dean of the college of letters and sciences. Also reports a nitroglycerin factory explosion in Oil City Pennsylvania at Ridge Farm near the city, with two fatalities.
Ex governor Thomas G Jones was sworn in as a federal judge for the middle and northern districts of Alabama. Oath given by Chief Justice McClelan of the Alabama Supreme Court Thursday afternoon amid ceremony in Montgomery.
Berlin reports indicate about 40 vessels lost in recent North Sea storms with many lives feared gone. The grim toll underscores the severity of the weather as rescue efforts continue.
Thirteen of Kitchener's scouts have been captured in a Boer ambush near Heilbron in the Orange River Colony on October 7.
Detachment of the Twenty-first Macabebes clashed with a force over 300 insurgents near Lipa Batangas. Lieut. Beau was killed and a trooper wounded. After two hours the Americans retreated awaiting reinforcements. In a separate incident teacher Martin was captured and later released as a noncombatant. Police in Tayabas were seized by insurgents. Washington plans to replace expiring enlistments in the Philippines with new recruits, reassigned by regiment if needed.
Chicago and New York reports show flour dull and barely steady with various patent grades quoted. Wheat, corn and rye hold around steady levels with December and May contracts noted. oats quiet, eggs and butter firming lightly. live poultry prices firmer on turkeys and chickens with small regional variations.
Market data shows cattle trends with native beef steers $4.60 to $6.15 and western $3.76 to $6.10, Texas steers $3.60 to $4.8, cows and heifers $2.76 to $4.60, stockers $2.60 to $4.25, calves $3.00 to $6.00. Hogs range $6.00 to $6.15, heavier at $6.10, pigs $5.60 to $8.00. Sheep active with ewes $2.50 to $3.10, wethers $3.00 to $3.75, lambs $3.60 to $4.40.
The duke and duchess of Cornwall and York arrived in Toronto on Thursday afternoon to an ovation and a warm welcome from the city.
Roosevelt appointees form National McKinley Monument association in Cleveland meeting electing William R. Day as president and M A Hanna as vice president. Canton to host headquarters. goal set at about 1.5 million dollars by subscription for a marble memorial honoring the late president. An executive committee named and a nationwide appeal issued. Joliet and Oct 11 federation notes report labor convention electing Adam Mensche as president and endorsing eight hour day plus barring prison-made brooms and charter changes to curb anti union groups.
An exchange between Wimbleton and Quimbleton turns on teaching a dog new tricks. Quimbleton says the dog eats from his hand, citing a big bite taken yesterday as proof of progress.
An advertisement offers Virtuama claiming to cure impotence and restore vigor for all ages. It markets a $20 package or three for $5, with prepaid delivery. The notice lists Kidd Drug and Higin John Harding & Co as distributors in Dubuque and mentions rubber goods in their line.
Consul reports show July 1900 saw a 3 percent job decrease in Germany's mining and iron machine regions. This July the labor force dropped another five percent as work seekers surged, with 122 to 161 applicants per 100 open positions. Metal workers and builders flock to labor offices. builders may gain with autumn demand, while iron workers face a bleak outlook.
Syracuse news notes that United States Ambassador to Germany Andrew D White dismissed Berlin Tageblatt reports of renewed rumors of his resignation as untrue and said he expects to return to his post in Berlin soon.
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