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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1901
Page
5
A Sunday accident at Coal Valley left a father and his son entombed in an abandoned pit. Rescue teams work to recover the bodies and determine how the collapse occurred.
In Sackville a father John Lindloff aged 78 and his son Fred Lindloff aged 26 died after entering an abandoned coal shaft filled with deadly black damp. Both bodies were recovered with difficulty as a rescue party searched the shaft. Coroner Eckhart holds an inquest.
The Emancipation Club held a two-session celebration at Huber's garden but the Davenport plan for two events collapsed due to too few colored residents in the three cities. An evening turnout gathered for a traditional fortification and a grand cake walk with three couples. afternoon programs were canceled due to a light crowd.
The piece notes infant deaths from cholera infantum and praises Perry Davis Pain Killer mixed with water and brandy for stopping diarrhoea and vomiting. It also advertises the Journal ADLET column as the best way to reach Moline readers.
Memorial services in honor of the late President McKinley were held at the M E church with Bidder M D Murdock of Marston delivering the eulogy. Local society and church activities include tent meetings by Latter Day Saints and a monthly dinner at the M E church.
The Davenport steel mill strike widens as workers refuse 18 inch rolla pay changes and entry of an executive committee, halting output and prompting mass layoffs. Superintendent White estimates job losses run about four times the number of strikers. Proceedings set for Sep 24 25 26 with union leaders appealing to President Shaffer. A C England & Co advertises on West 2d Street Davenport.
The Kewanee Stars invite a fast Moline football team for a match. Address W and Oddfield manager at 1015 Edwards Street Kewanee Dill for terms and details.
The Freeport library committee plans a Carnegie Structure and has placed an order for face brick from the Springfield Paying Brick Company. Patton and Miller of Chicago are the architects.
Last week two pensions were issued. Charles A Lanham of Mt Vernon received $30 per month and Louis B Cassel of Decatur received $6 per month. Both served in the Spanish American War.
Mrs Julia Rosenfield argues for a monument to President McKinley in Rock Island. She believes funds can be readily raised and a suitable location found with little difficulty.
John Mahoney aged 101 died Friday at the county infirmary and was buried Saturday in Hampton where he lived sixty years. A Virginia native, he came to Illinois around 1840 and did odd jobs. Survived by two daughters in Indiana and New Mexico.
The funeral for Marx Kroeger who died of heart disease at home Friday evening was held yesterday at 4 pm. A quartet featuring Wheelock Dunderberg and Misses Crompton Mitchell performed two numbers. three other pieces followed at the grave under G Turnverein auspices. Rev W W Willard preached. Interment was at Riverside with many friends attending.
Barstow notes show Mr and Mrs T L Clinton left for Pan American on Sunday. Norris returned to work after a week’s vacation. Myrtle Fisher of Moline visited Mrs J Bengston. John Jacobs nurses a sore foot from stepping on a nail. Elsie Wise visited Hillsdale. A Rasmussen of Beardstown visited last week. John Hillis of Rock Island spent Sunday at home. Mrs F Ebbe entertained Mr and Mrs Thompson of Lynn. Grantz and mother left for two weeks in St Paul. Friday’s hall dance drew a large crowd and another party is planned for Oct 4. The Journal ads provide lively topics for readers.
Chat Boehme a feared Rock Island character led a drunken gang into a shed near 71st Street between 4th and 6th avenues Saturday afternoon. Police Officers Thode and Taxman pursued them but most fled. Boehme, too intoxicated to flee, was carried to the station when the patrol wagon broke down. He muttered, Wouldn't this kill ye, as he was dragged inside.
Mr Stone winds down his directory project in Moline and promises a very fine and accurate book. If you have moved since his canvassers called, leave your old and new address at the Journal office to update records.
Geneseo physician Dr Drain declares he is certain Guiteau opened a Geneseo law office and left clues in old News files. He describes Guiteau’s long coat, slouched gait, and habit of carrying books, noting Guiteau vanished as abruptly as he appeared.
R M Borders of Helleville TI files suit in the United States circuit court to set aside the May 16 1900 sale of the Centralia and Chester railroad at Sparta Illinois. John R Walsh president of Equitable Trust Company bought the property for 450000. alleged fraud and circumvention surround the sale and bondholders. The suit names Walsh the railroad companies and several lenders as defendants. Complainants claim Walsh arranged with bondholders to suppress bidding and bought the road for far below value, reorganizing it as Illinois Southern Railway with stock given to bondholders. The Borders clients were not part of the alleged collusion. The case draws interest for its wider implications in railroad finance.
Buffalo dispatch reports Leon Czolgosz pleads guilty to murder as a full jury was being assembled for his trial. Defense had sought a not guilty plea and eight jurors were seated before recess.
Dr A Kellett of Williford Arkansas reports a rail laborer badly crushed foot was quickly cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ointment is hailed for burns boils piles and skin eruptions and is advertised as the world’s champion healer, 25 cents. Sold by F J Clendenin in Moline.
Washington reports Secretary Long has granted the request to relieve Admiral Sampson from duty as commandant of the Boston Navy Yard, effective October. The action follows ongoing reforms and reshuffling in naval administration.
A state insane asylum in Norfolk Nebraska burned today. Three inmates are reported missing and are believed burned to death. Local authorities and fire crews are investigating the blaze and the fate of those inmates.
About 100 members of the Illinois State Electric Association will meet in Rock Island and Moline at the Harper House. The convention includes a river excursion on Wednesday morning and a banquet at the Black Hawk Inn Wednesday evening.
Have fullness after meals Try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure belching sour stomach and regulate bowels. Price 26 cents Sold by F J Clendent and E Heimbeck Druggists Makes assimilation perfect healthy blood and strong nerves Rocky Mountain Tea 86c Ask your druggist
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