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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1900

Page

3

Summer Schedule of Street Car Services

The schedule lists service for South Muscatine Fair Grounds and Cemetery with cars starting at 5 50 a m and every 20 minutes to 11 09 p m from the company office. South Muscatine departures and Park Place times run on 20 minute intervals to 10 50 or 11 15 p m. Sunday timing begins 8 00 a m with half hour runs to 10 00 a m then 20 minute service to 9 00 p m and 10 18 p m from end of line. Regardless no passenger delivery after 11 10 p m due to switch and car house departure.

South Muscatine Company Unus Park Place Fair Grounds

Secretary of State Adair County listing for W B Martin

W B Martin is listed as the secretary of state for Adair County. The notice records his designation and county affiliation. No further actions or dates are provided in the readable text.

W. B. Martin Adair County

Journal Delivery Instructions For Subscribers

City subscribers are urged to report irregular or late delivery of The Journal to the business office. Every copy should arrive before 6 30 p m. report delays promptly and provide a secure delivery place or box to protect from weather or molestation.

Journal Daily Journal

Summer Vacation Home Delivery Service Ad

The Daily Journal offers regular home delivery during vacations. Notify the Journal business office in person by mail or telephone to arrange address changes as you travel. The paper will follow you wherever you go and be delivered to the new address as needed.

Journal Printing Co Muscatine Iowa Daily Journal

Notice to Advertisers for ad copy deadlines

The Journal guarantees ad changes only if copy is in the office by 9 a m. Ads can be bought at R. A. Holmes E E Davidson and C W Hodges news stands with copies available to all customers.

R. A. Holmes E. E. Davidson C. W. Hodges

Jefferson quotes and expansion in Bryan campaign

The piece discusses William Jennings Bryan invoking Thomas Jefferson to support expansion and the Louisiana Purchase. It notes Jefferson’s views on acquiring territory, the constitutional question, and the need to ratify or fund expansion despite doubts, citing letters to Gallatin Dickinson and Breckinridge and Jefferson’s 1805 inaugural address.

Mr. Bryan Thomas Jefferson Lincoln Washington Patrick Henry Andrew Jackson Jefferson Albert Gallatin Louisiana Territory Territoy John Dickinson

Jefferson and expansionism cited in early American policy

The text cites Jefferson as an expansionist in 1803 and 1823, noting his Cuba interest and Florida point as strategic gains. It contrasts Bryan’s selective quoting, argues democracy’s shifting stance from free silver to new priorities, and questions the reliability of leadership.

Jefferson Monroe Cuba Florida Point Gulf of Mexico Mr. Bryan

Democratic Disagreements and Bryan's Territorial Stance

The piece compares Bryanian policy with earlier Democratic platforms from 1898 in California and Colorado, noting shifts on Cuba and Spanish West Indies. It hints at perceived inconsistency among Bryan supporters and questions political consistency.

Bryan California Spain Colorado Cuba Spanish West India

Schurz on Lincoln and McKinley policies

The Burlington Hawkeye recalls Karl Schurz once opposed Lincoln and McKinley on policy, noting his impatience with Black and Filipino issues. It argues Lincoln freed enslaved people when needed, and McKinley will grant self-government to the Philippines, while Schurz laments not being consulted.

Burlington Hawkeye Karl Schurz Abraham Lincoln William McKinley Mr. Lincoln Mr. McKinley Schurz Lincoln McKinley

Gazette laments Cedar Rapids Democratic ticket choice

The Burlington Gazette expresses disappointment over Cedar Rapids failing to nominate a straight Democratic ticket. It calls the outcome a defeat of the head of the ticket, labeling the leader as among Iowa’s most outspoken populists and mocks predictions of an Iowa Democratic win this year.

Burlington Gazette Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa the Gazette

Weston Plans For Ice Free Water Fountains

Weston will maintain thirty iced water fountains for fifty days with a $3,000 appropriation. Each fountain uses 600 pounds of ice daily. The water commissioner will test a quadruple underground pipe system reaching 100 feet to circulate water 400 feet before drawing at the faucet, aiming for 50 degree water without additional ice.

Weston

Voters Rebuff Cabinet Type Critics in Bryan Era Debate

In a blunt assessment the public rejects the image of a cabinet style circle around William Jennings Bryan. The remark suggests concern about advisory quality and political entourage influencing his presidency.

Col Eiboeck Not German After All Says Boone News

The Boone News reports Col. Eiboeck is not German but a Hungarian, challenging wartime identity claims.

Boone Col. Eiboeck

Where Pearl Comes From In Red Sea Fisheries

The Red Sea pearl fisheries cover the entire coast with about three hundred Arab boats. Each boat uses five to twelve crew members and small canoes for diving. Two fishing seasons occur yearly, with pearls described as elusive as health, and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted as a remedy for stomach issues and overall health.

Red Sea

Iowa State Fair Opens With High Hopes for Record Year

Des Moines hosts the forty sixth annual Iowa Fair and Industrial Exhibition as opening ceremonies spark enthusiasm. Two acres showcase farm and manufacturing machinery while grain and live stock pavilions promise unprecedented displays. A full Midway adds to the lineup of amusements.

Des Moines Iowa

Rioting in Akron Leaves Deaths and Looted Arsenal

About 1,500 rioters caused one death and extensive damage in Akron Ohio. A baby and two adults were fatally wounded, sixteen injured, and property valued at $700,000 destroyed. National Guard deployed. police chief driven insane after brick assault. gun store looted of shotguns rifles ammunition and knives. dynamite found in sewer.

Akron Harrison Ohio National Guard Standard Company Standard Hardware Company Robinson's

Two Buildings Burned and Mob Violence Roils City

The ruins of Columbia brill and the city building were set ablaze by a mob after officers escaped through a rear window. A dynamite blast caused extensive damage and multiple deaths and injuries were reported, including Glen Wade and Rhoda Davidson. By 10 a.m. the mob raided a hardware store in East Akron stealing arms, with troops readied to charge at any riot.

Columbia Brill Glen Wade Frederick Warwick Alva G. Greenlesse Rhoda Davidson W. H. Dussel Park Strait John E. Washer Arthur E. Sprague John Ahren A. E. Chemlostky Albert Grant Frank Seurs L. Manchester W. Roepeke Minor ‘Fritz A. Eberly John King Edward Dunn Albert Stevens Graham Station East Akron

Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues

In New York Philadelphia beat New York 5 to 4. Boston defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3. Pittsburgh lost to Cincinnati 3 to 2. St Louis game postponed due to wind. American League results list Buffalo at Cleveland 6 4 Milwaukee 2 1 Detroit 8S Indianapolis 3 Chicago 1 Kansas City 2 Chicago 1.

Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Cleveland Buffalo Milwaukee Minneapolis Indianapolis Detroit Kansas City

Too Many Crickets for Comfort

In Anderson Indiana on August 24 the cricket plague arrived after Friday night’s storm and swarmed for days, becoming an intolerable nuisance with millions of insects present.

Anderson, Ind

McKinley May Miss Chicago Visit for Grand Army

President Mc Kinley planned to arrive in Chicago for the Grand Army encampment next Saturday but may be unable to come. China affairs are in a deplorable confused state and government effort is needed to unravel the tangle.

Chicago McKinley Grand Army China

Mob Rules in Indiana Blow Up Toll Gate

A mob of twenty five men dynamited the north toll gate of the Burlington Pike in Logansport Indiana at midnight. The blast collapsed the house sending debris skyward and a report carried six miles. The gate was vacated by Ebenezer Smith and no tolls had been collected for three days. A $2000 reward was posted for those responsible.

Logansport Ind Burlington Pike Ebenezer Smith William Myers Rock Creek Bridge Wheeling Toll House

Zass Flatteners Strike Paralyzes Marion Glass Sector

Marion Indiana August 24 window glass flatteners refuse to sign wage scale set by the window glass trust and go on strike. Factories plan to start September 1 while other trades have signed. Union president Burns promises replacements for strikers threatening a general walkout affecting about 10 000 workers.

Marion Ind Window Glass Trust Burns Window Glass Workers’ Union

May Be a Riot at the Close in Joliet

George Alexander former supervisor and Chanahon citizen stood trial in Joliet for drunkenness disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. He was arrested after an altercation on the main street with the officer and suffered a bad head wound. The county watches as the jury deliberates in this highly publicized case.

Mrs Hor tense Perry Returns to Claim $20,000 Estate

Cedar Rapids Iowa reports Mrs Hor tense Perry formerly of Norway Benton county located at Hot Springs Arkansas after a fourteen year silence. She returns to seek her share of her mother's estate valued at twenty thousand dollars. Her husband owns the Southern hotel.

Cedar Rapids Hortense Perry Norway Benton County Hot Springs Ark Southern Hotel

Seiche Suspected In Lake Phase Report To Washington

Chicago August 24 Forecaster Cox and hydrographic officials say a lake event Monday was caused by a seiche and will be reported as a special weather bureau briefing to Washington. The note cites unusual water movement linked to the phenomenon.

Chicago Weather Bureau Washington Cox United States Hydrographic Office Seiche

Shah of Persia Arrives in Brussels for Royal Visit

The Shah of Persia arrived in Brussels today and was driven to the royal palace with his suite. Extraordinary preparations for the visit were reported as police take strict precautions against fanatics and anarchists to ensure safety during his stay.

Persia Belgium Brussels Royal Palace

Ed P Ingham Announces Candidacy for County Attorney

Ed P Ingham of Wilton Iowa announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to the Republican county convention on September 8. He signs the notice respectfully for the voters.

P. Ingham Wilton Iowa

Noble seeks nomination for Muscatine County auditor

Aaron C. Noble of Goshen township announces as a Republican candidate for county auditor before the upcoming Muscatine county convention in Muscatine Iowa dated August 20 1900.

Muscatine County Aaron C. Noble Goshen Township Muscatine Iowa

Coster Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney

J. C. Coster announces candidacy for the county attorney nomination under the Republican banner, subject to the county convention. Muscatine Iowa August 11 1900.

J. C. Coster Muscatine Iowa

County Recorder Nomination Filing Before Republican Convention

A candidate states pursuit of the nomination for County Recorder pending approval by the Republican County Convention. Mention of Cc. H. Reesink appears in the document.

Newt M. Brown Announces Candidacy for County Recorder

Newt M. Brown of Muscatine declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Recorder, subject to the wishes of the Republican county convention.

Republican County Convention M. Brown Muscatine

Muscatine County GOP Nomination Convention Mention

J. E. Mc Intosh is cited in relation to the Muscatine county Republican convention nomination process. The fragment notes involvement in the party event and its procedural context within the county.

Nomination for County Auditor Precedes Convention

A nomination to the office of County Auditor is recorded for Co. D. Eaton of Wilton Iowa dated August 7 1900 ahead of the county convention.

Muscatine County Co. D. Eaton Wilton Iowa

To Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy Cathartic

An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It claims a 10 cent price and notes money back if it fails, offering a guaranteed remedy from druggists.

Johnson Laboratories Philadelphia

Special G A R Train Route to Chicago via Peoria

Travel via M N and S on the new line to Chicago with a stop in Peoria to view the Drainage Canal. Round trip fare listed as five dollars eighty six cents.

M.n.&s Chicago Peoria

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