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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
5
The Ericston Board of Education met to consider personnel changes and to investigate charges against janitor John Forsberg, amid rumors he made anarchist remarks about President McKinley’s assassination. The board advised restraint and reviewed related evidence.
Illinois Swedish Mission ministers conclude their gathering at the Mission Tabernacle with a multi day program. Devotionals, papers on friendship and imagination, sermons by Rev. H Soderholm and Rev. J Hagstrom, plus memorial and Zeal discussions mark the closing sessions. Several ministers may remain for services over the weekend.
A Moline Board of Education hearing quotes janitor John Forsberg of Ericsson school saying McKinley’s death was not bad and was advantageous to the rich, reflecting sharp political sentiment within the remarks.
The board of education censured Forsberg for alleged disrespect toward President McKinley and ordered a retraction through newspapers under threat of dismissal. Forsberg issued a statement denying intent to disrespect the late president. Flora Wilbur granted leave. Emma Cooper and Alice Wheelock chosen for positions with adjusted salaries. Francia Hemenway hired as assistant. Washington school training class abandoned due to lack of pupils.
Mrs Rachel Coyne aged about 58 died of heart disease on Thursday morning after being stricken on a neighbor’s porch in Rock Island. Coroner Eckhart's inquest returned a verdict in line with physician findings. She was born in Scotland as Rachel Slowey and survived by two sons Fred and Harry Coyne and sister Miss Mary Slowey.
Manager Drake has scheduled several games for the high school football team. A Saturday game at Davenport on November 2 is planned, with additional matches against Galesburg, Kewanee, Urlans, North Division of Chicago, South Side Athletic Club of Chicago, and Springfield. Regular and scrub lineups are listed with players assigned to positions and substitutes.
A jumble of advertisements and notices lists venues and events at the Wagner and Industrial Home. It promotes A Turkish Bath performances, concerts by the Moline Marine Band, and ball nights with prices for gentlemen and ladies. Local businesses advertise insurance, real estate, electrical work, and groceries, with multiple addresses and phone numbers.
Widow of General Birnham of Machias Maine faced death from pneumonia as doctors warned. Mrs H Lincoln administered D King’s New Discovery, a remedy claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases. After taking she slept and recovered. trial bottles free at F J Clendenin’s druggist in Moline Illinois.
A memorial arch honoring McKinley was erected at the 3rd Street entrance of the Masonic temple in Davenport Illinois. The 21st Volunteers Association announces the 6th annual reunion will be held in Cambridge on Oct 11. A sorrel horse, 17 years old, hitched to a road cart, was stolen at Cambridge last night. Moline police notified. George Jacobs and wife were arrested and fined five dollars each for a disturbance described as a futile attempt to reestablish peace. Our men’s and boys’ suits stock for the season has arrived, Mayer’s highlights the best yet.
In Davenport a county recorder notes new mortgage filings including a memo return to Germ Savings bank. In Rock Island Nicholas Harkett lost parts of two fingers in a dredging accident near the Moline Sylvan island bridge, risking amputation. The WCTU district convention in Rock Island meets at the First Baptist Church with Rev G B Simons speaking and Miss Marie Brehn addressing organizational affairs.
The Independent Malting Company in Davenport advances plant improvements. About 35,000 square feet of floor space will be added by January 1, 1902, at an estimated cost of $75,000. When finished the capacity will roughly double.
Grand opening invitation for H. F. Cordes new furniture and carpet store at 216 and 218 West Third Street Davenport. Event features Petersen's Orchestra providing music in the evening on Saturday September 21.
A vintage ad style note highlights Mayer's new shirt pattern. Testimonials claim Chamberlain remedies aid dysentery and diarrhea with references to local druggists and a New Albany Bradford County tale.
Sept 20 Augu stana students held a mass meeting to boost athletics led by Dr Andreen who urged public support for football noting it raises the college’s profile. Prof Peterson praised football as healthy exercise and cited a bright student who died after graduation without participating in sports. Coach Cook urged attendance and cheering. Dr Ostrom recalled several strong games and victories over other universities. Andreen called for at least $500 000 to elevate the institution with local support from the three cities. The march proceeded to the parade ground.
W J Helmel of Davenport, known as Bill, left home after quarreling with his father. He returned to Wilkesbarre and revealed his identity to sibling Michael Helmes, learning both parents were already dead. He is a saloonkeeper and United Breweries agent at 1816 Rockingham Road. he plans to return home next week.
Advertised letters page includes Burgland H Burkland Nellie Chambers Dalay Cox Elder EB W Lind Oscar McClure Anna Olson John Miller Ida Morton Fred Monroe Scott Murray A Sorenzon Carl Swanson Arthur Stephens Thos G Smith Emma Shoemaker D L Weaterlund G A Taylor L R McKinley P M rr Ge0 H McKinley P M rr
An advertisement touts Dr King New Life Pills as the busiest little remedy, claiming to convert weakness into strength and energy into mental power. It sells for 25 cents per box through F J Clendenin in Moline Illinois and compares its effect to Mountain Tea promising similar relief from fatigue.
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