Day in history for March 2, 2002

1852 -- 150 years ago

The weather for the past week, cold and blustering, and the river opposite presents anything but a navigable appearance, being completely backed up with ice.

1877 -- 125 years ago

Samuel Tindall and Abraham Weaver, both of near Milan, are in critical condition. Each was injured in a runaway of his horses.

1902 -- 100 years ago

The United Christian Party, which met in Rock Island in 1900, has been called to meet again at Watch Tower Park May 1 to nominate candidates for national offices.

1927 -- 75 years ago

Mike Dundee, Rock Island boxer, won a 10-round bout in Chicago from Bobby Garcia.

1952 -- 50 years ago

Two teen-age Rock Island youths face possible disciplinary action today after causing a general disturbance last night at the Harper House, Rock Island. Police were summoned to the hotel at 8 p.m. by Alfred Klass, hotel manager. Klass told police the boys were running the hotel's elevator up and down until he shut off the power. He said the boys then climbed up an elevator cable to the nearest floor and began running through the hotel corridors.

1977 -- 25 years ago

State Rep. Oral ``Jake'' Jacobs, D-East Moline, said today his bill to create a four-day, 32-hour work week in the state undoubtedly faces many amendments before it has a chance of passage. As written, the bill forbids anyone to work more than eight hours a day, four days a week.

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