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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal lists subscription options and payment methods. Daily mail yearly rate delivered by carrier and weekly collection. semi weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Remittances to JOURNAL PRINTING Co. Muscatine Iowa.
City subscribers are urged to report irregular or late deliveries to the business office. Each copy should arrive by 6 30 p m. Complaints should be made promptly if late. Subscribers should provide secure delivery locations to protect against weather or molestation.
For the summer vacations readers can have The Daily Journal sent to them as they travel. Notify The Journal business office in person by mail or telephone to arrange a forwarding service. The paper will follow you wherever you go and address changes can be made as often as desired.
The Journal guarantees same day ad changes if copy is in the office by 9 a.m. Ads are available daily at R. A. Holmes, RE. E. Davidson and Co., and W. Hodges' news stands. All customers can be supplied.
For President, WM. McKINLEY of Ohio. For Vice President, THEODORE ROOSEVELT of New York.
Charles W. Phillips serves as chairman of the Second District Conservative Committee guiding local party activities and campaigns. He chairs meetings, coordinates outreach, and liaises with party officials to support candidates.
The Clinton Herald questions Adlai E Stevenson’s concern for republic safety noting his past calm during efforts to destroy the nation. It suggests he acted as a Knights of the Golden Circle member, a secret group aiding southern rebels.
The Burlington Hawk Eye notes no difficulty identifying the paramount issue as how to get rid of the consent of the governed in the recent North Carolina election.
The piece warns that current national contentment could dampen support for President McKinley. It argues apathy might shrink Republican majorities if an election were held now, but predicts voters will be roused by November with youth-led mobilization and rallies to preserve prosperity.
Gen J B Weaver, Bryan supporter in Iowa, writes to the Des Moines Leader apologizing for Democratic disfranchisement of colored voters in North Carolina arguing educational qualification as a voter. The Leader counters that Weaver would condemn a Philippine vote law that excludes nonwhites, questioning why he does not condemn Southern suppression by Bryan’s party friends.
The Wyoming Board of Sheep Commissioners releases a table of wool prices paid in recent years, aiming to influence votes. The document contrasts 1891 6 16 2 percent and 1895 6. 71 10 59 8 percent, highlighting a drop in earnings to argue against the Democratic ticket.
The Chicago building trades strike is easing as workers tire, with hoisting engineers and stone cutters defecting from both sides. Building resumes gradually and violence declines. The Advance notes a likely shift to a more conciliatory mood, anticipating a better situation than before without a sharp breakdown.
Charles F Flickinger and his brother depart the Chicago stock yards on July 25 at 8 a m riding two horses taken from Sidney Arkansas They travel with two car loads of horses toward Casper Wyoming over 1350 miles by August 25 The pair expect 45 miles per day now and 60 miles per day in the final week They dress in rough rider style and are described as ex soldiers.
R M Booth of Elgin Illinois writes that Beggs German Salve cured his piles after all else failed. He was preparing for an operation as a last resort and would not be without it even if it cost ten dollars a box at J J Havercamp’s.
North Carolina Fire Underwriters Association holds its annual convention at the Atlantic Hotel in Morehead City. It is described as the largest convention ever held by the association with delegates from nearly every city in the state attending.
At Indianapolis on August 14, the National Ant imperialists Convention began with the goal of nominating an independent national ticket opposing Republican and Democratic rivals. The platform calls for Cuba and Philippines independence, a single gold standard, elimination of special privileges, and merit-based public service while rejecting both major parties. The gathering aims to influence voters by offering a protest mass meeting for those dissatisfied with the two old parties.
Des Moines Capital notes violence in politics. Des Moines Leader reports a Republican stump speaker invoking a Chinese man in Wyoming to compare Boxers to Democrats. Pleasantville News cites Bryan inviting traveling men to back a platform to bust trusts and push free trade. Sioux City Journal critiques Bryan’s stance on Philippine policy as unfulfilled promises, implying administrations might retract commitments.
Shake into your shoes for cool feet and easy wear. It relieves corns bunions swelling smarting heat and sweating and is marketed with many testimonials. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a sample offer from Allen S Olmstead LeRoy New York.
Great chiefs of the Order of Red Men convene with tribes of New York State in Syracuse. The Syracuse tribes host a rousing reception in their hunting grounds as the meeting opens today.
Aug 14 reports describe a severe storm with lightning and wind. Gilsey House was struck and split flagpoles while a 300 pound section fell. E Benner was killed at Bay Shore and 16 year old Thomas Dunn died near Jamaica. Jersey City churches roofs damaged and buses and tents hit. Joe Bernstein’s training quarters were struck and his wife Mrs Bernstein unconscious.
The Times editorial argues the United States remains a debtor nation despite war loan allotments. It notes abundant American capital and a shift of European credits to US securities, including British government bonds, and observes US funds searching for higher European yields, with money lent to Russia.
Last week the directors and heavy stockholders of the First National and Union National banks of Racine held conferences on consolidating. Directors say the deal is not closed yet and will await the controller of the currency's approval before finalizing.
A reader letter from Washington DC extols Genesee Pure Food Co. Grain-O, claiming it is the healthiest beverage for families and children, superior to other drinks for being solid grain. The note is signed by "Cc, F. Mygrs."
The State regatta began at Marshalltown Iowa with oarsmen from across the state competing in several events. It is regarded as one of the most interesting regattas in the region in many years.
An old newspaper ad promotes Mull's Light ning Pain Killer promising instant relief for internal and external pain. It guarantees absolute purity and lists 25 cent and 50 cent sizes available at all druggists.
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