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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
3
Designated as an Official Paper of the City of Moline. Names Thomas L. Stanleey Warren L. Eastman J. Maurich Farnham appear as editors. Publication details include telephone numbers and issue times. Subscription rates are listed for mail and carrier delivery with aTwice-a-Week Journal option.
Chicago Chronicle reports Allis-Chalmers plans to relocate its large mining machinery plant to Milwaukee due to inadequate city protection for nonunion workers and daily assaults by strikers. The company, led by W J Chalmers, has spent millions on new plants elsewhere while Chicago plants face ongoing labor conflict and a failed effort to improve wages and hours.
The piece argues that withholding dispatches from Rear Admiral Schley in May 1898 hindered his knowledge of the Cervera fleet near Santiago. It cites signals and a spy mission, suggesting possible treachery by the Sampson faction to undermine Schley and enhance others’ graft. It notes Schley’s eventual victory and touches on political figures in Pike County and royal health news in Britain.
Sir Thomas Lipton vows to press for the America’s Cup amid defeats. He plans to lay up Shamrock II for winter in American waters and later race against Columbia and Constitution if he challenges again. Possible build of a seventy foot challenger is discussed alongside other British and American contenders.
Albany reports Superintendent Collins will request a State designation to have a government representative present at Leon Czolgoss electrocution for McKinley’s assassination. Only 26 witnesses allowed. over 1,000 requests received to attend. flowers, letters, and fruit sent to Czolgoss were diverted to prison officials.
An elderly hermit, Joseph Buchanan, was found dead in his cabin near Chariton. His head was crushed with an axe, and authorities suspect robbery as a possible motive amid reports of wealth stored on the premises.
Raw market notes show wheat and oats with May and December bids, rye and barley steady to unsettled, and eggs butter and poultry trading firm to quiet. Prices listed include wheat May around 73 74, oats December May 17 27, rye around 68, and barley steady. meat and dairy quotes include lard and short ribs with varied cash and future prices in October January and May.
The article argues a mother may benefit from Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil for nourishing two people. It contrasts luxury and overwork, suggesting interior strength is needed and proposes the emulsion as rarely superfluous for a woman balancing care and health. The note signatures mention Pearl Street, New York.
Mrs Hannah Powerly wife of Terence Vo Powder ly commomoner general of immigration and formerly general master workman of the Whitnights of Labor died at her home Sunday evening.
John L Dore known as the banjo king and longtime player and instructor was found dead at his New York City residence. Authorities did not release cause of death immediately and further details were awaited.
Advert enters for a druggist sale promising suppression items though wording is unclear. The notice mentions prices and a receipt system, naming John Harding and Torbert as local druggists in Pavemore Ia and advertising a full line of regular rubber goods.
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