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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
3
The text outlines the Ohef Journal as the member of the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers and official paper for city and county. It notes Muscatine is the second class mail matter and lists publication cadence: The Daily Journal issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal issued 8 pages on Tuesday and 12 pages on Friday nights.
Terms shown for City Subscribers include daily delivery by carrier and weekly collection at 110 cents per week. By mail rates list daily one year 3.00, daily six months 1.50, daily one month 0.25, and semi weekly one year 1.50 or 5. Circulation is guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
The Journal has established agency locations in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies Regular subscribers who miss delivery can pick up papers at these locations.
A delegate convention of the Republican Party for Iowa's Second Congressional District will meet in Clinton on August 20, 1902 at 11 a.m. The plan assigns one delegate per county plus extra delegates based on votes for Governor Cummins in 1901. County totals list Clinton 19, Iowa, Johnson, Jackson, Muscatine, Scott. Joe R. Lane chairs the 2nd District Committee.
The ticket lists Attorney General C. W. Mullan, Supreme Judge Scott M. Ladd for Black Hawk County, Clerk J. C. Crockett for O'Brien County, and Reporter S. W. W. Cornwall, outlining candidates across key posts.
The article profiles F. W. Neely and Estes G. Rathbone, convicted of looting Cuban postal revenues after U S possession. Neely, pardoned by President Palma via amnesty, seeks $6,000 seized cash as reimbursement. The piece savages clemency while noting U S neutrality and Neely’s renewed Cuba business.
The article recalls Kansas farmers rising against Wall Street influence, not by free silver but by productive corn and wheat, yielding abundant crops and creating financial independence through agriculture and local trade. Strong entities include Kansas and Wall Street.
The report notes an approaching harvest with eastern funding needed to move crops but ample Western supply promises low interest and easy accommodation. Kansas aims to be a lender in the money market after marketing the crops, not a borrower. Applications for small loans may be filed before snow flies.
The Ottumwa Independent edited by lifelong Democrat S. B. Evans blocks John P. Reese for congress noting he is socialist and would not support strictly Democratic measures. It warns his nomination harms the Democratic party and county tickets both now and in the future.
The death of Rev. Samuel F. Pearson, longtime sheriff of Cumberland County, Maine, is noted as a demonstration of enforcing the prohibitory law even in Portland where it long went unenforced. The Sac Sun lauds Pearson as a fearless figure aligning with the Roosevelt approach to law obedience.
Sidetights notes that Secretary Shaw's today speech in the Journal outlines the campaign lines for the president and party leaders. It is said to reflect Roosevelt's views as well as Shaw's and features quaint comparisons likely to be quoted during the campaign.
Local report describes Mad Creek unleashing damage along Fifth Street Bridge Pier, consuming hundreds of feet of Rock Island railroad track near the river, and causing a brief disturbance near Second Street Bridge. The stream is labeled treacherous and prone to periodic tantrums despite watchfulness.
In Louisa county Democrats adopt a hybrid platform mixing the Kansas City declaration with a Republican section, presenting it to the state convention as a palatable compromise while hinting at the difficulty of choosing a path forward.
Delegates in Muscatine rally behind William Hoffman for Congress with no second choice plan. They expect an acclamation on the first ballot and will accept a fallback after others receive complimentary votes.
The piece notes a Wednesday morning excursion by Clinton and describes Muscatine realizing the appeal of electing a genuine congressman. After decades of republicanism the county will vote for one of its own for congress, signaling a historic shift.
The report highlights Muscatine as a focus of regional attention this week despite ongoing flood damage and local tragedies. State papers note the city’s efforts to recover while incidents and accidents draw steady coverage from newspapers.
Washington dispatch by Harold J. Mahin details looming coal shortages for federal buildings as strikes persist. Treasury and White House contracts, price shifts from 4.75 to 7.50 per ton, and plans to burn soft coal if needed threaten Capitol operations this winter.
Reporters aim to supply Chicago with steady material for headlines and discussion as attention remains focused on local developments and upcoming features.
The Iowa City Republican remarks that Muscatine county has supplied votes for fifty years yet never had a congressman, a quip reflecting local political history in a terse editorial line.
Room remains for a few more signatures to the charter roll of the William Hoffman club. The effort aims to finalize ceremonial requirements for official club status and future activities.
Press opinions mock the shelter plank of the Republican platform. An Iowa City Republican argues the plank is worthless and that Congress members will ignore it. The piece asserts Iowa Republicans will elect eleven Republicans to Congress despite the endorsement and notes past coinage disputes with Senator Allison leading the delegation.
A fragment notes that following the Iowa platform demand, the United States would likely adopt a Mexicanized currency. The line implies a shift in monetary policy linked to the platform's stance.
Des Moines faces outraged editorials accusing killers in several late murders of Mabel Scofield the Peterson children and Isaac Finkelstein. Papers urge swift prosecutions to restore Des Moines reputation and deter future violence.
The Iowa Central railway offers placer tickets at very low rates to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return by Oct 31. The Minnesota summer resorts are praised for health, pleasure and recreation with fishing touted. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
Wilton residents report a busy period with visitors from LeClaire and Audubon. Prof E W B Marks begins as LeClaire schools principal while new homes and social events populate the week. A Spiderweb party hosts about 25 friends with refreshments and out‑of‑town guests.
Jack Shaw of Columbus Junction jailed ten days for fighting after being brought to Wapello. Heavy rain 2.85 inches, river rising rapidly with creeks full. expect the largest rise this year. Mrs John Crutchfield of Knoxville died suddenly. funeral held Monday. Louisa County Bar to hold memorial for D N Sprague and Schuyler Verdon. September jurors delayed to Sept 5. Divorce suits filed Morgan vs Morgan and Higgins vs Higgins. George Weber returns from Freeborn Minnesota after attending summer school and teaching Bancroft, Minnesota last year.
The Iowa anti saloon league holds its annual convention September 16 and 17 at First Baptist Church Des Moines with representation open to allied organizations. Centerville water works now under a receiver leaves the city without fire protection. A 40 foot steamer Helen ferried between Croton and Athens up the Des Moines River to Bonaparte. Crop prospects show little clover seed due to drought in 1991 but Timothy meadows yield well. Game Warden Lincoln arrested three men for dynamiting fish and seining. fines ranged from 10 to 50 dollars with jail for two. Centerville parks land for a federal building site failed. city and county deeds rejected. Town assessments list personal property around 428 million, with live stock and money credits making up the bulk. tax ferret work added thirteen million this year.
W G Block general agent for the Diamond Jo steamers offers excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 1.25 during the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists annual meeting. Tickets on sale July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30.
London crowds show undimmed enthusiasm for Boer generals as Delarey appears at a hotel window to cheers. Later Potgieter rides out and receives an ovation despite the rain.
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a new fast sleeping car service to St. Paul and Minneapolis with low rates. The Limited train from Elrick Junction departs at 7:39 p.m. daily and arrives in Minneapolis at 8:00 a.m. Travelers are advised to consult a local ticket agent.
Coal dealers inform owners and agents that apartments will receive only half their usual coal allotment this winter unless the ongoing strike is settled. The notice applies to all city buildings and premises supplied through coal dealers.
Travelers advised of a new sleeping car service by the Iowa Central Railway linking St Paul and Minneapolis with Kansas City St Louis and Peoria. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastward. See local ticket agent.
Iowa Central offers round trip tickets from all Iowa points to Des Moines for August 21 to 30 at one fare. Return limit is good until September 1. This year’s fair is expected to surpass all prior years. You cannot afford to miss it.
The Iowa Central will sell tickets August 21 to 30 with a single fare for round trips. The Des Moines fair promises to be a standout year with a longer return limit than ever before. Plan to attend.
Iowa Central Railway offers special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday through September 30, valid for return Monday. Promotes short affordable outings without lengthy time away from work. See local ticket agent for details.
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