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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1901
Page
3
The document designates the Moline Journal as an official paper for the city of Moline with officers STANLEY President EASTMAN Secretary MAURICH FARNHAM Treasurer. It lists contact phones for business editorial and printing rooms and provides subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery.
A column notes Theodore Roosevelt adds a new Christian name to presidents many shared names. It lists common first names of past presidents, contrasts Henry and Charles, and quotes critics on Aguinaldo and the Mexican War. It mentions veteran survivors, a watermelon sugar note, and calls for tariff protection to nurture a domestic watermelon industry.
A Springfield Register piece denounces anarchism as un-American and links the McKinley assassination to a destructive impulse against authority. It argues criticisms of McKinley relate to policy, not the man, and declares anarchists a foreign product to be rooted out.
The piece warns that Secretary Root may push federalization of the national guard at Congress, placing state troops under the War Department. It argues this could erode militia officers, place regulars in command, and devalue the volunteer citizen soldier who serves in peace and war. It asserts states will view such central control with suspicion.
An essay describes four U S presidents attacked with murderous intent. Jackson faced Lawrence in 1835. Lincoln was killed by Booth. Garfield by an assassin thought insane. McKinley was shot by anarchist Czolgosz. It argues for stronger laws to restrain deranged individuals and for screening immigrants to protect the presidency.
A fragment from a Chicago era column rails at high taxes and the rich avoiding personal property tax while noting Armour plans a large apple market fund. It mentions Edmund Woiciszoski tied to a plot against McKinley, snow on Mount Washington, police digging bomb remains, and rising coal and potato prices with biting satire on society and pests.
The Anglo Abyssinian force has failed to capture the Mad Mullah after a long search. The leader Hajl Mohammed Bul Abdullah, of the Habr Buleiman in Ogaden, proclaims himself the Prophet's incarnation and gathers devoted, sometimes tributing, followers.
Washington reports mixed outcomes from Saturdays session of the Schley inquiry. Key points include vessel distances from the harbor, the flying squadron’s speed, signal interpretations, and claims that Commodore Schley did not press to destroy the Colon, with testimony noting limited bombardment impact and potential missed opportunities near the shore.
The New York Voccht club announces a forthcoming event with talk of contenders and possible records. Members speculate about challengers while tensions rise over eligibility rules and past performances.
Hall Frampton, a Black man, was arraigned in Nebraska City on February 17 after fatally shooting his stepdaughter during an altercation. He was wounded and sentenced to life imprisonment in the state prison amid public safety concerns.
An old advertisement roundup touts Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia, Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for accidents, Dean's Ointment for eczema and skin disorders, Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for summer ailments, all claiming universal or broad efficacy at drugstores. It emphasizes safety for children and long-standing use.
Detroit reports three men killed and another badly hurt in a freight wreck near Wayne Michigan while allegedly attempting theft. Victims named from Bay City Midland Jay City Toledo include Charles De Dons George Leopard and J W Sweeney. The accident followed an emergency brake event on the Pere Marquette line, with investigators noting likely bandits.
Washington September 23 authorities state the late president left an estate near 200000 dollars exclusive of 67000 dollars in life insurance The New York financial paper had claimed 300000 dollars in life insurance The actual amount was around 200000 dollars with 67000 dollars life coverage noted Mrs McKinley is set to receive 40000 yearly pension of 8000 dollars by congress a bill to grant the pension will be introduced at the coming session.
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