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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
The Iowa Citizen notes its distribution terms and confirms second class mail status handled by the local post office, reflecting standard city newspaper processing.
Authentic reports indicate Russia plans to build a stronger navy after a humiliating defeat. The text argues national pride fuels a revived fleet as Russia seeks revenge and reunification, aiming to restore its Far East position.
The piece argues for a national divorce law while noting doubt over progress. It praises Pennsylvania governor's convening of a panel to draft such a law, but questions its tangible outcomes. It contrasts republican government with monarchical systems and hints at European political tensions influencing U.S. policy debates.
The text asserts the Iowa idea usually wins in late stages and is defined as broad liberal and progressive policies emanating from the Hawkeye state. It notes prior doubt about Iowa success but states the idea tends to prevail in these years.
Chicago papers recount a violent struggle between a negro clerk accused of stealing and Postal Inspector J. E. Stuart. Stuart, once a post office inspector in Iowa City, fended off the attacker with aid arriving in time. the incident could have ended badly.
Hattie Welton informed the city council last Friday she withdraws her support for East Court street paving as she moves away and the matter no longer concerns her. The council overruled an objection and ordered pressed vitrified paving brick for 720 feet east from Summit street. Wm J Berry’s sewer paving bid was accepted and a contract ordered drawn up.
The city council last Friday granted Chris Senner a license to sell intoxicating liquors at 309 East Market marking a new saloon. The council also approved Otto Dehner's successor Wm Kurtz to continue dealing thirst quenching goods in the same area.
J E Morcombe of Cedar Rapids promotes a major Masonic celebration in London in 1917 marking two hundred years since the establishment of a English lodge. The plan receives approval in the United States and also from Australia India and European nations.
Mrs. Kate Mott of Fairfield Iowa known as Grandma Mott says travelers should carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in warm weather. One or two doses will cure the worst cases of summer complaint and the remedy is kept at hand by all druggists Moo. & Fri. Sept. 10.
Philip Stagg moved the fish market from 204 South Dubuque Street to 327 East Market Street next to Rit tenmeéser's meat market on August 23.
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