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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1902
Page
3
A notice records an entry at Muscatine classified as Second Class Mall Matter. The brief item notes the filing location and classification without additional details.
A Muscatine paper asserts its circulation is greater than all other local papers combined and at least three times that of any rival newspaper, touting dominance in the market.
The Journal outlines city agencies in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery and an end of street car track. Extra papers will be on hand nightly at these agencies and regular subscribers missing delivery can pick up papers there.
Joe R. Lane announces a Republican delegate convention for Iowa's Second District in Clinton on August 20 1902 at 11 am to nominate a congress candidate. Delegates: Clinton 19 Johnson Jackson Muscatine 16 Scott 26 and others, with representation based on county votes for Governor Cummins in 1901.
Republican slate supports W Mullan for attorney general in Black Hawk County with local backing and statewide ticket context.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reflects on John W. Mackay and the romantic era of gold and silver mining. It recounts Nevada and California struggles, late success, and repeated patterns of hard luck and fortune across Cripple Creek, Leadville, Creede, Klondike, Nome, and Thunder Mountain, noting wide ranges of prosperity and bankruptcy in early mining booms.
The passage celebrates Mackay and his peers as early explorers and notes that the United States has not yet exhausted all bonanzas in mining. It asserts vast undiscovered treasures remain across the Cordilleran system, echoing Humboldt’s forecast and praising courage foresight and perseverance.
The article notes Baron Shebusawa’s pessimistic forecast for the U S economy and cites William Jennings Bryan favoring the banker’s stance. It argues Bryan’s Bryanesque outlook portrays labor and farmers as underpaid and warns that protec tion and reform may be needed to avoid a future downturn.
The War Department plans about $500,000 to establish canteens at army posts. The facilities will serve post exchanges, school, library, lunch, amusement and gymnasium purposes and will not sell wines or beer.
Iowa G A R men at the national encampment in Washington in October are urged to provide the largest ear of corn they can carry at their side. Each comrade should take two ears to supply enough corn for all Iowans as excitements grow for a large Iowa turnout and planned excursions.
The article argues Cummins cannot block Rock Island's capital increase though he may threaten legal action. It notes Iowa lacks a law to stop stock expansion by the railroad, outlines past and current capital scales, and cautions public welfare considerations amid corporate gains.
Evelyn Briggs Baldwin is expected to speedily prepare for a prompt return, signaling swift action likely to follow recent events.
Washington letter reports Secretary Shaw's firm letter denying 1904 bid and urging support for Roosevelt's renomination. It notes reactions from allies, Iowa convention signals, and Shaw's Vermont campaign start. Also explains the Revenue Cutter Service role and recent medical exam of Des Moines native Jacob Fickel.
Reports from Ireton Audubon Waverly Whiting Shenandoah and Shenandoah News Item note bumper crops this season. Farm sales include J J Courtney sold to Jim Trunnell for 100 per acre while oats wheat and potatoes show strong yields and rising prices.
William Ziegler funded Baldwin’s Arctic dash aiming to plant the stars and stripes at the north pole. Ziegler warned Baldwin to succeed or face scorn in New York while remaining hopeful a future discovery awaits. An additional Siberian expedition under Leroyer, capable of 60 miles daily, departed Tromsoe July 1 with 22 men as Baldwin plans supplies to renew the pole attempt.
In Iowa City yesterday the crowd turned from Mr. Bryan to cheer the Muscatine drill team, its delegation, and the Mechanics' band, with the tie accompanying them drawing attention amid the spectacle.
General Jacob Smith proves a heroic image by staying non communicative. If he begins to talk, he risks all kinds of trouble as tensions rise and expectations meet silence.
In the First district the Democratic sentiment shifts toward J. J. Seerley of Burlington for Congress, with observers noting rising support and favorable turnout expectations for his campaign.
The article notes the money question has been satisfactory and his district popularity makes him available from the democratic standpoint, signaling continued support for the candidate.
Governor Shaw is for Roosevelt yet hints at a 1908 bid. The piece notes a western candidate is expected and Shaw could satisfy both coasts if nominated, while emphasizing his consistent stance and influence.
Special trains from Muscatine to Niagara Falls August 7 1992 with stopovers and side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal. Round trip fares 12.15 from Muscatine and 8.65 from Muscatine for Put In Bay. One night out arriving August 8. Tickets good through August 13 return with optional Buffalo Cleveland steamer connection. Inquiries at M N S depot.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat summary notes an Iowa resident seeks tariff changes rather than holding the national treasury post, contrasting the two political paths and signaling reform focus rather than cabinet appointment.
In Dubuque residents push to abolish Sunday funerals while the saloon remains the only Sunday institution with full sway in that area, indicating strong local religious and social tensions.
The New York Tribune notes Secretary Shaw is determined to filter immigration at New York Harbor, blocking gravely objectionable entrants while allowing desirable newcomers. His careful methods and vigilant supervision are praised as beneficial to the body politic.
The Red Oak Express notes that the same Popocrats who complain of high prices now resisted high prices in 1896. They argued for falling prices under a gold standard and for 16 to 1 free silver coinage to raise prices.
The Carroll Herald notes the Wisconsin governor is versatile in politics and literature. He recently delivered a learned Des Moines lecture on Hamlet and demonstrated refined critical tastes, while Bob La Follette is hailed as a rising force in the Northwest Republican movement.
W G Block general agent for the Diamond Jo line announces excursion tickets to Clinton for the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association annual meeting. Tickets go on sale July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30 for $1.25.
The Iowa Central Railway announces a new sleeping car service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria for travelers seeking quick time and convenience. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and points east. See local ticket agent.
New York to Philadelphia travel via the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route offers solid through trains and magnificent scenery. Descriptive literature is available free from Geo. W. Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago.
The Perry Chief Reporter notes that Dave Henderson is defeated for re election as speaker of the house about every two weeks.
The Hampton Recorder calls the democratic party stupid yet argues it will not bring the frial question into the campaign, suggesting caution in the political strategy while criticizing a perceived weakness.
The Burlington Hawkeye notes that preparing for the inebriate department at Mt. Pleasant costs more than training for any learned profession.
The Rockford Register calls Cuba's bid for independence poppycock, arguing a small 4 by 9 community cannot sustain itself as a separate state.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil believes the governor will secure state approval for investigating the Rock Island reorganization and will have popular support if he finds prosecution feasible.
The Keokuk Gate City notes that while the trust resolution phrasing could be improved, Republicans agree the shelter to monopoly clause is not an admission of the Democratic charge and its inclusion in the platform will not cause serious harm.
The Ottumwa Courier says Marshall county is philosophical as it notes Linn county once opposed Marshall in a state convention and again voted against Ketchum for railroad commissioner in Des Moines. Marshall stays silent.
The Fort Dodge Messenger contends prominence given to tariff and trust planks was overstated and the convention’s action matters mainly because it attempted to steer the party toward a retrograde movement. It notes the defeat of the Seattle policy was overwhelming and new emphasis shifts to last year’s declarations.
A Clinton era Democrat urges patience for Cuba and argues for free trade with the United States during its transition. He contends reciprocity without advantage is impractical and unlikely to win support from either side.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues this year is not an off-year politically noting that presidential elections are the only national contest missing. The party leader says labeling it as off-year requires explanation of what constitutes a truly important election.
The Iowa City Republican argues the shelter to monopoly plank is no more palatable now than before the convention. It remains on the 1896 national platform and rejects any state convention altering party declarations or aligning with the Democratic platform.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald accuses Archbishop Ireland of overstepping bounds and declares government treatment of friars may be unjust. The paper says his judgment is no better than others and that Catholics retain the right to judge what is American.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low summer excursion tickets to Saint Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return through October 31. Minnesota resorts are praised for health and recreation with fishing noted. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a new fast sleeping car service to St Paul and Minneapolis. Through train of sleeping cars and coaches on the Limited leaves Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily and arrives in Minneapolis at 6 00 a m. Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest are advised to see a local ticket agent for low rates.
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