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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
3
The notice lists officers Thomas I Stanley president Warren L Pastman secretary Maurice Farnham treasurer and provides mailing and subscription details for the journal. It outlines business and printing rooms and rates for mail by year by mail for all months and by carrier per week with Sunday delivery and twice weekly journal options.
A portrait of Perry Tiffany's bankruptcy amid New York losses and disputes over concealed property. The piece questions wealth inheritance and taxation while linking Vanderbilts to government favoritism and urging reform. It notes arrests for wildlife law violations and various political observations, reflecting era debates.
Commissioner Fitchie reports a 20 percent rise in landings at the port and 388,931 total arrivals for the year. Southern Italians dominate with 11,826. northern Italians bring 23.52 per person versus 8.67 for southern arrivals while illiteracy climbs to 27 percent for newcomers. The piece notes potential immigration restrictions and Marquis Ito’s influential U.S. visit shaping Japan-America ties.
A survey of global progress and American democracy notes Mar Quin Ito’s diplomacy, Roosevelt’s public school choice for Archibald, and a Tennessee border feud between Morgans and Chadwells with four dead and many wounded. It also covers a shrinking postal deficit, Drake’s monument at Titusville, and a Tennessee farmer’s unusually short cow.
The triennial Episcopal Church of America convention in San Francisco adjourned sine die with Boston chosen for the 1904 gathering. Highlights included creating Honolulu and Cuba missionary districts and Salina district from Kansas, while Springfield Illinois was not designated a missionary district.
Washington reports the National Bureau of Identification board of governors votes to push Congress for a law defining anarchy and authorizing police to arrest and prosecute offenders nationwide. The recommendation urges police and sheriffs to lobby senators and representatives for immediate action. Berlin notes Count von Buelow marks one year as chancellor with widespread praise of foreign policy gains.
A German shopkeeper named C H Mappus was killed by robbers at his store seven miles from Charleston, and his store was looted of cash and valuables. Police and local residents report the crime and ongoing investigation.
A 4 pack of Virtuama is offered for 3 dollars claiming to cure impotency and restore vigor for all ages. The ad notes delivery on receipt of payment and is attributed to Kidd Drug O in Elgin and Joby Harding & Co. with suppliers including H. Torbert of Dubuque.
Indiana congressman Overstreet returned from Washington after a conference with President Roosevelt about his currency bill to reintroduce in the coming session. The measure aims to make silver interchangeable with gold and strengthen gold as the standard of value, with Overstreet expecting presidential support and possible recommendations in the president's forthcoming message.
Chicago quotes show flour firm with grades from spring patents to winter straights and mixed grain values. corn and rye steady with imperfect delivery. Wheat futures rise on firm spot and May options while oats hold near current bids. Hog and cattle markets in Chicago and South Omaha move with moderate gains and steady demand for select and feeder categories.
Mrs J C Snider of Crittentien Ky recalls a night when her brother’s baby suffered a croup attack and nearly strangled before a doctor arrived. She says Dr King’s New Discovery gave quick relief and permanently cured it. She also notes the medicine cured her chronic bronchial trouble and she keeps it at home. Free trial bottles offered at Clendenin’s drug store.
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