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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
3
Open Door in China: Boxer Uprising Faith Reverses Missionary Barbs
Reports from Dr. McCartney and Rev. J W Lowrie describe a marked shift in Chinese sentiment after the Boxer uprising. A missionary journey across 2000 miles found no foreign devil epithets and officials offered sixteen acres for a new station amid renewed church-building efforts. Disorder remains in parts, but distrust of the Empress Dowager grows while plans to place the Emperor gain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCartney
Methodist Board
J. W. Lowrie
Presbyterian Board
Pao-Ting-Fa
Spalding Warns Tariff Reform Sparks Trust Debate
Atlanta figure J J Spalding testifies before the Industrial Commission arguing tariff endangers trusts and free trade cannot single out specific trusts. He backs a constitutional amendment granting Congress power to regulate and a national corporation law to unify rules beyond state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogic
J. J. Spalding
Atlanta
Industrial Commission
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Colonel Bryan Backs Fusion Pact Despite Upsets
In Lincoln a committee hearing Colonel Bryan endorsed renewing last year's alliance of Democrats, Populists, and Silver Republicans despite upsets and disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lincoln
Tampa Strike Sparks Citizens Posse Action
In Tampa Florida a citizen posse formed amid a strike seized strike leaders, confined them and spirited them out of town hiding them, destination unknown as authorities seek details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Notable Facts From a Candid Historical Snippet
A mixed set of remarks notes legal maneuvering and economic data. The Boston Transcript quips on lawyers breaking wills, cites U.S. coffee imports at about 60 million dollars last year, and mentions J Pierpont Morgan as a distinguished mathematics student at the University of Gottingen with a notable prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
University of
Gottingen
A Modern Antonius From Bishop Spaulding’s Aphorisms
The essay reflects on love for country, virtue, and inner reform. It argues true patriotism arises from moral strength not flashy rhetoric and urges embracing the whole cycle of virtues. Art and literature awaken life, while true ascent requires bending like climbers to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Postman as Czar Publishes Humorous Edicts
A Muscatine column imagines a postal worker as czar issuing comical decrees on weather trials, mail routes, and daily encounters. Edicts threaten life for late or missing mail, reward kindness with respect, and lampoon nagging or prideful behavior toward carriers.
Interviewing a Striker in New Castle Labor War
Special correspondence from New Castle Pennsylvania August 15 reports a highly confident strike mood among Amalgamated workers. leaders warn against importation of non union labor and foresee possible bloodshed if provoked. workers describe education level and wages while planning further actions through the Amalgamated association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Amalgamated Association
American Tin Plate Company
Trust
Cc. H. Mark
Perkinsonian Philosophy Reflections From Sioux City Journal
A set of aphorisms from the Sioux City Journal on summer behavior and social signals. Topics include ice handling, shopping for picnics, arrogance and aggression, temperance, fashion, late-working exertion, pudding tests, beer smoke, shoework profit, restraint in disclosure, humor as aid to trouble, patches on clothes, and the misread signals of summer crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Automobile Race Among Nations Featured at Buffalo Exposition
The Buffalo Exposition will showcase an automobile race with vehicles from all nations. It notes American makers hope to win while France is claimed to lead in vehicle construction. The text touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a long trusted remedy for digestive issues and general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Exposition
France
America
Tanner challenges Denver brewers to fasting beer contest
Tanner, aged 68 and famed for fasting, invites six Denver brewers to a beer drinking contest while he drinks only water. The brewers have accepted the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Denver
Pan American Buffalo Return Rail Fare Ad
Tickets on sale daily via Nickel Plate road for Buffalo Pan-American and return at 13 dollars. Return valid ten days from sale. Low rates for 15 and 30 day limits Chicago to Buffalo and return. John Y. Callahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Central 2057. Chicago city ticket office 111 Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
John Y. Callahan
Adams St
Central
Chicago City
Adams Street
Railway ticket mixup leads to mistaken journey
A ticket collector, granted leave to marry, showed his marriage certificate as a pass. The new collector examined it and realized it was not valid for the Caledonian Railway, noting the traveler had a long but wrong journey ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dashaway
Leeward
Brooklyn
Caledonian Railway
Goin in Swimmin Causes Family Worry and Laughter
A folksy poem from Syracuse reflects a boy prompting his parents to let him swim. The son begs to go swimming, arguing water is warm and some peers swim all night. The father fears consequences while the boy imagines facing a possible beating, yet remains determined to swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Post-Standard
How Hubbard Took It in a Polk districtElection tale
Sioux City Tribune recounts Judge Hubbard narrating Uncle Jimmie Jordan slotted for state senate in Polk district. Bolting Democrats backed Mitchell via a Clarkson-influenced ticket. Jordan narrowly lost, retired to a farm. Jordan's street reply likening himself to Lazarus underscores the political sting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Judge Hubbard
Jimmie” Jordan
Polk
Jordan
Clarksons
Register
Mitchell
Jimmie
Jim Savery
Savery
Clark Ons
Judge Reflects On Gambling Nightline After Defeat
The judge, declining a postdefeat outing, explains he feels like a gambler who spent all night and all his money. He recalls a weary morning, a foggy head, and a bartender who offers water and kind words instead of whisky.
Candidate for 29th General Assembly nomination
J D L Nichols announces candidacy for representative to the 29th General Assembly subject to action of the Republican county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
29Th General Assembly
Republican County Convention
Announcement of Candidacy for Muscatine County Sheriff
A candidate announces intention to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to party convention decision. The statement signals campaign plans and hopes to receive party support.
Republican Voters Nominating Rice for Muscatine Sheriff
To Republican voters, candidate for the nomination of sheriff of Muscatine county, subject to decision of the Republican county convention. W. Riley Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
W. Riley Rice
Ansley Announces Candidacy For Muscatine Sheriff
N B Ansley declares his run for sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. He signs the notice as the announcing candidate.
J D Stuart Seeks Nomination For Muscatine Sheriff
Candidate for nomination for the office of sheriff of Muscatine county, subject to the decision of the republican county convention. J. D. Stuart. Read the Journal Want Column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Republican County Convention
J. D. Stuart
Famous Skipper Rhodes to Lead 1902 America’s Cup Defense
The Sporting World praises Captain Uriah Rhodes of the Constitution as the leading figure for the American challenge against Shamrock II. Details outline his career from Long Island oyster dredger roots to commanding Defender in 1898 and Defender’s 1902 racing plan. Construction of a mile oval track off Sandy Hook is scheduled, with a large betting ring and a new Metropolitan Jockey Club to oversee the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Uriah Rhodes
Herreshoff
America
Rhodes
Long Island
N. Y
Defender
Columbia
Atlantic
W. Butler Duncan
New Racing Association
Metropolitan Jockey Club
New Yorks New Race Track Plan Unfolds Near Jamaica
State Senator Timothy D Sullivan and Tammany Hall allies push a race course project near New York City. Negotiations open for about 110 acres a mile and a half from Jamaica along the southern Long Island Railroad line. A Locust station will be built with railroad aid and trolley line access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy D. Sullivan
Tammany Hall
New York City
Jamaica
Long Island Railroad
The Kangaroo Start in Sprinting History
The article traces the evolution of sprint starts from the extended arm crouch to the crouched start with hands and feet on the ground. It credits Tommy Lee of the New York Athletic Club with discovering the crouched start in May 1890, later helping him become a world champion and setting records in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Lee
New York Athletic Club
Canada
Olympian Games Bid Promises Chicago Stadium on Campus Offer
More than half of the $500000 needed to host the 1904 Olympian Games in Chicago is pledged. If funds fall short, the University of Chicago offers its campus as the stadium site to save costs. Chicago also commits to covering visiting athletes' expenses under the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Chicago
University of Chicago
Windy City
Keene Selects Polo Team for Hurlingham Cups
Foxhall P. Keene has named the U S squad to compete at Hurlingham England for the English championships. Named captain Foxhall P. Keene with Lakewood N J Polo Club members John Elliott Cowdin and J M Waterbury Jr and Lawrence Waterbury from Country Club of Westchester and other Westchester players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxhall P. Keene
Hurlingham
England
Foxhall
P. Keene
Lakewood N. J Polo Club
John Elliott Cowdin
Lakewood Pelo Club
J. M. Waterbury, Jr
Country Club of
Westchester
N. Y
Lawrence Waterbury
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Harold J. Mahin
Muscatine
Iowa
Journal
Journal Printing Company
Albert B. Cummins
John Herriott
The
Supreme Court
S. M. Weaver
BE. C. Brown
Superintendent of Public Instruction
R. C. Barrett
F. M. Molsberry
China
Boston Transcript
United States
Antonius
Czar
Czardom
Cape Nome
Shep
Striker
Buffalo Pan-American
Hubbard
Lazarus
J. dl. Nichols
John Wiley
N. B. Ansley
the Sporting World
Uriah Rhodps
International Poloists
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