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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
5
Beate finally decides not to wet the pavement on 6th Avenue and 7th Street before sweeping, ending the earlier plan to mist the walkway. The incident reflects a change in street maintenance procedure in the city.
City council in Moline last night discussed dust control on 6th avenue and 17th street with a plan to sprinkle before street sweeping. The mayor opposed selective sprinkling due to cost and equity considerations, while Alderman Coryn pressed for rejecting the report. The Carnegie library donation was noted to be discussed at an adjourned Friday session with the library board.
Surveyors map a route from Cordova to Hampshire in Kane County to run parallel with the Northwestern main line from Sterling to Rochelle and on to Hampshire near Elgin. The plan taps Milwaukee tracks into Chicago, with track rights from Sterling to Hochette and Northwestern using Milwaukee lines for access. This could create a central railroad corridor and shorten Milwaukee entry to Chicago, heightening tri city competition.
Crop Correspondent Thomas Campbell reports to the Department of Agriculture on September 1. The average condition of crops compares to normal as follows: corn 60 percent, potatoes 40, apples 26, grapes 5, peaches 100, oats 85 percent. Hogs are at 80 percent of last year with condition at 90 percent of normal.
Illinois Central plans to light its entire right of way from Chicago to Matteson with electricity. A new Chicago power plant will supply power to illuminate tracks stations and yards over a 30 mile stretch. Wires are laid in underground stoneware conduits for a secure system.
The central Fines conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets at First Methodist Church Kewanee September 18 to 23 with Bishop John M Walden presiding. Delegates from the editor area will attend and program features include talks by Rev U Z Gilmer Rev Dr Oldham Rev J G Evans W F McDowell Miss Bertha Fowler Rev Chas J Littie Mrs Margaret B Denning and a sermon by Bishop Walden followed by appointment readings.
A home remedy ad extols Perry Davis Pain Killer for bruises strains and sprains. It claims quick relief and soothing effect as mothers rub sufferers with energy, asserting the product makes tired muscles supple and strong again.
At a meeting of the Meline Retail Merchants Association a resolution was adopted endorsing the Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Co to build an electric suburban line to East Moline Watertown and Port Byron. The association calls the project a benefit to Moline and especially to local merchants and looks forward to its operation.
The Nebraska Indians, an all Indian team, visit Moline for a baseball game at Athletic Park on Friday September 13. This marks the fifth annual Indian tour with many players remaining from earlier years.
The Woodman office received word from Camp 342 Chatham of the death of James W Davidson while serving King Edward VII in South Africa. He was killed June 20 while bravely facing the foe. Davidson was an American citizen.
Wm J Bryan will attend the semi centennial Warren county fair at Mon mouth Friday September 13 and will address the people. Col B F Marsh and Congressman J R Mickey will speak Wednesday September 11. Lieut Gev W A Northcott will be there Thursday September 12. Exciting speed events and other attractions daily.
Congressman B F Marsh of Warsaw visits Cable Mercer county to deliver Labor Day address on Monday. This is Col Marshs first visit here since 1892. He hopes Rock Island district may be restored after the next congressional election.
Musser’s sawmill in Muscatine exploded yesterday morning destroying the engine room. Chief Engineer Robert Carter, Assistant David L Dulgar and Fireman John Dulgar were fatally scalded. No cause given. About three hundred men displaced. extensive property damage.
The ladies of St Marys church will host a trolley party on Thursday evening September 5. The group departs from 16th street at 7 15 and tickets cost 25 cents including amusements at the Watch Tower Elm street and Prospect Park. Cars will bring a passenger to the 15th street switch at 4th avenue.
The Moline city council granted a franchise to the Moline East Moline and Watertown Electric Railway Company to build from Moline to East Moline with possible extension to Watertown and Port Byron. The 20-year franchise sets fare at 10 cents for two years then 5 cents, mandates interlock with trains at crossings, hourly operation, and bond of 25 000. The company must begin by October 1, 1903, or risk nullification.
Pittsburg Sept 4 The strike at the Pennsylvania Tube Company plant is near resolution as 150 strikers return to work this morning. About 600 continue to meet this afternoon to decide on returning. A peace conference, asked by Gompers and Mitchell, is ongoing at the United States Steel Corporation office in New York with Gompers, Schwab, Mitchell and others in attendance.
Davenport council approved resolutions of thanks for timely assistance by fire companies on a memorable occasion. City officials from Rock Island and Moline received copies. the resolutions were printed on a card and signed by proper officials.
Advertisement notes a feeling of fullness after meals and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for belching sour stomach and bowel regulation. Mentions price of 26 cents and druggists F. J. Clendenin and E. Heimbeck.
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