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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
3
The page lists names THOMAS I STANLEY WARREN L EASTMAN and J MAURICH FARNHAM with telephones and office roles. It details business office editorial room printing room and officers including President Secretary and Treasurer. Subscription rates for mail one year and other options are shown with prices.
The laboring men of Moline push unionism through the Plow Implement Workers Union plan aiming to organize local shop unions under a national Implement Workers Union. Moline would be the initial headquarters as unions disband from the Federation of Labor to join a broader national effort for plow and implement makers. The project seeks level headed leadership and greater shop coordination to appeal to employers and streamline labor governance.
An Illinois reader recalls Chicago efforts to curb roaming hogs on streets, crediting Charles A. Cornwell of Peoria with a state law that curbed the problem and influenced other cities. The piece mocks local media and jokes about newspaper fortunes.
A notice explains lime in water rapidly destroys mosquito larvae, praising its efficiency over petroleum. It also reviews Shamrock II trial progress, noting owner optimism but cautioning that public races will reveal true speed against famed defenders.
The article discusses how any future conflict with Europe could stem from Monroe Doctrine enforcement rather than other causes. It notes European envy of Central and South America, mentions Germany’s rumored aims, and stresses U S resolve to defend the Monroe Doctrine. It also references Spain’s coverage of the Maine launch, mosquito eradication efforts, Kitchener's plan to ban Boer captives, and a Kansas City man's claim that fasting cures rheumatism.
A masked six-man gang boarded south bound Cotton Belt No 1 near Texarkana after 11 PM they forced the engineer and fireman to halt and opened the mail and express cars taking cash and valuables. The robbers fled into dense timber while a posse and bloodhounds pursued them. a reward of 12,000 is offered and efforts focus on Texarkana and Mount Pleasant as the search continues.
A brief exchange notes winter costs as coal bills loom. Blobbs quips coal won’t melt before reaching cellars, while One Consolation retorts on looming expenses for heating. The dialogue reflects price anxieties amid cold season.
An OCR damaged ad lists various medical cures and rubber goods vendors. References Dr Le Due cures, non stoppages, and sellers including The Kidd Drug Co in Elgin and W H Torbert in Duluth with general distribution details.
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