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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
3
The Chicago Inter Ocean hosts a reader notice inviting visits to its office at 10-108-110 East Monroe Street Chicago. Readers may tour the magnificent building to inspect the newspaper’s mechanical and scientific improvements.
The Cushman speech on the house rules rekindles public focus on rule powers and the speaker's role. The Times notes Reed used to meet such challenges by stating the rules can be altered at the house's pleasure. Hepburn proposes amendments but fails to win support.
The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin reports for the quarter ended Sept 30 1901 a total of 725 deaths and 2622 injuries from all train accidents in the U S. Collisions numbered 1247 derailments 1002 causing $1842224 damage to cars engines and roadways. Despite large totals life and limb are safer on trains than in handling horses or riding in ordinary vehicles.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports John F. Lacey has been nominated seven times by the Sixth district Republicans, each by acclamation, and will likely receive an eighth nomination in the same manner. It credits unanimity and the candidate’s worthiness for keeping the district loyal to the Republican column for over a decade.
Iowa Adjutant General Byers cites a House substitute to the Dick bill arguing it creates a 100000 man reserve state under War Department control with volunteers paid from army funds. Critics warn the government would replace the national guard and favor volunteers in war, with higher costs.
The piece argues that Republicans hold stronger in the second district after past hopefuls faded. It notes volunteer guard forces in the Spanish American War era and praises Captain Rumple for constituency care. It predicts a Republican congressman from the district to Washington.
The Journal cites a midtown dispatch about Samuel Sylvester killing a cow and finding a gold medallion necklace in its stomach. Miss Katharine Lamson, a Muscatine resident, supposedly lost the necklace on a hay ride last summer. A Kansas City World illustration replays the scene with Lamson and the cow, plus the astonished farmer who butchered it.
Weathering notes and winds threaten Muscatine Island as dust storms loom. Discussion on the bridge matter grows urgent while observations hint at a rapid uuie season and upcoming warm weather.
In Muscatine county court the Kid Noble trial is set to proceed with reserved seats expected to be in high demand. Meanwhile, reports indicate several tons of Muscatine Island land were promiscuously distributed nationwide yesterday.
Carpenters shout proves Muscatine’s growth is real as locals joke the courthouse is a fleeting button factory to outsiders. A sign might fix the humor, yet could feel humiliating to residents.
A man who lived in Kansas spoke of feeling at home in Muscatine yesterday as he described the hot winds common to Kansas. The remark linked local weather to regional familiarity, highlighting a traveler’s sense of belonging despite distance.
A local preview notes Kid Noble's entertainment venture at the court shouse is expected to attract larger audiences than his past prize fights. The piece frames Noble as a performer expanding beyond boxing, emphasizing entertainment value and crowd appeal.
Commentary notes few intoxicated men seen and praises the new police force as effective and gentle in keeping streets orderly.
Summer service began as the electric railway operated a summer car yesterday, signaling the season’s start for local transit.
A local note suggests a new public building in Muscatine may be influenced by an approaching dust storm. The item frames uncertainty but points to planning activity tied to weather forecasts.
The illustration features a rich black taffeta long coat with jabot vest effect, perforated strap trimming over white satin, a large tucked collar, embroidered linen accents, and a white garniture on the ruffies. Lace yokes and velvet ribbon lattice add fashion depth.
Those summer sephyrs have a peculiarly effective way of arousing ones taste for soda water. The fragment hints at a breezy preference shaping beverage choices during warm weather.
Residents report a crowded Muscatine housing market with scarce houses and rooms. The text hints at possible action to relocate or ship out a number of people if needed.
A local civic note signals a plan to extend a car line into the Davenport suburb area, with East Hill poised to gain service as new residents arrive and fill the area. The movement aims to accommodate growth and improve transit access for incoming households.
A man digging furiously at a bar claims he is searching for the Muscatine county courthouse. The remark hints at a local curiosity or joke rather than a verified pursuit.
Open street cars draw praise as Muscatine residents celebrate the citys street railway service, with many chances for locals to commend the transit system.
A Muscatine livery horse shied at an unusual sight a rubber tired buggy passing by the other day, nearly causing a scare but no one was hurt. The horse reportedly stood still after the driver steadied the reins.
Residents watch the new council for progress on the house numbering matter, urging timely attention while noting they deserve time to establish course.
Rumors claimed yesterday that strong winds toppled the court house, but officials report only dusty walls blown free. A separate fear of a fire in Illinois reaching powder houses would have exposed hidden flames to bystanders, had the blaze truly reached them.
Davenport Republican predicts Congressman Rumple will be renominated and elected by acclamation, citing his satisfactory service and strong support in river counties. It says the river counties’ delegates will be instructed for him and forecasts an increased majority. The Iowa City Republican editor David Brant is described as the sorest politician in the state.
The Northwestern railroad completes double track to the Missouri river and Burlington lines plan a gauge standardization from Burlington to Oskaloosa and Tracy to reach the B Q at Albia Des Moines. In Orange City a jury returns not guilty in the state vs W E Reynolds over the murder of Rev Samuel Crofton. The Iowa supreme court reverses a lower court in a contested Margaret Hull will case noting obituary notices need not prove mental capacity.
A May Century feature by Ray Stannard Baker opens with a Parrish colored double frontispiece of Arizana desert and reclaimed land. Other illustrations by Parrish accompany essays on the region’s climate, population, irrigation and people. Henry Loomis Nelson profiles Washington society with comments and pictures by Charlotte Harding. Wolf von Schierbrand compiles conversations with four German chancellors on American relations, including Bismarck’s critique of war with Spain and the Monroe Doctrine.
Dr Mcintosh of Gatty Marine Laboratory argues in Harper's May issue that game laws protecting sea fish are unnecessary and claims no food fish has become extinct. He notes whales sharks dogfish and other predators along with seals and seabirds constantly affect fish stocks, citing a Dundee whaler voyage past ice floes with vast seals as evidence.
The issue features an Arthurian romance by Allen French and a long piece on the mail-steamer service delivering mails to passing Great Lakes steamers. A humorous tale about a cat by M W Worstell appears alongside writings from Agnes Louise Provost, Marion Couthony Smith, and Dr C C Abbott and Laura E Richards daughter studying flowers.
Washington notes two congressmen urged clemency for Haddow and Weber, coal miners jailed for union organizing. The Senate swiftly confirmed General Clarkson as New York port customs surveyor, breaking precedent, prompting praise and political speculation.
Robert Bennett and Wm Kartman have the best pasture show in Pine Mills. Lydia Kretschmer bought a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine. Superintendent Witter visited Patterson school gave bananas and heard three lessons resited. He will present each scholar a school picture. Heirs of Mr and Mrs Kemper ordered a $1000 monument from a Muscatine agent to Parr cemetery in Sweden. Eddie Kemper visited Durant Saturday and stopped at Durant Savings Bank.
The Open-Air Post number for Saturday Evening Post Philadelphia appears dated April 24. It includes The Serene Duck Hunter by ex President Cleveland, inventor William Mareconi on wireless experiments, Tales of the Diamond by James A Hart, Arthur F McFarlane The Old Feller's Fishin' plus letters and installments from Paul Latzle and a Washington letter.
Mrs Mary Haller of Mt Crawford Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her sons life after a physician gave up hope. A neighbor delivered the remedy and after three doses the boy revived within 24 hours. The advertisement notes the remedy is sold by all druggists.
May number of 19 Story Book opens with The First Horse Race a romance of primitive man. Elizabeth Phipps Train presents The Truth of the Matter. Opie Read contributes The Car on's Daughter and Saturday Evening Roses by Helen H Gardene. W D Nesbit Josh Wink When Love Laughed Dorthy Dix Along Broad way and Lora Asycough's Wedding Night by John Lewin McLeish appear among other features.
Superb vestibule trains run between Chicago and New York or Philadelphia on the Lehigh Valley schedule. Stopovers allowed at Niagasa Bala, offering convenient connections for travelers.
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