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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1902
Page
3
Circulation figures claim dominance with projection that it will exceed all other Muscatine papers combined and be at least three times larger than any other daily publication.
Secretary of State W. B. Martin Adair County Auditor of State B. F. Carroll Davis County Treasurer of State G. S. Gilbertson Winnebago County Supreme Judge short term C. A. Bishop Polk County supreme Railroad Commissioner E. A Dawson Bremer County
Delegates from townships and wards convene September 13 1902 at 11 am at Muscatine courthouse to nominate candidates for county offices including Auditor Clerk Recorder Attorney and two Supervisors Representation based on township ward and votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 caucuses to be called by township and ward committees chaired by J C Coster and Chas Hanley with early caucus calling planned.
An editor calls for action in Des Moines amid a spate of recent murders and a system that tolerates vice through municipal license taxes. The piece urges indictments of council members and officers who allow gambling and bawdy houses to evade state law, asserting Iowa’s statutes clearly forbid such charges.
President Roosevelt in Washington said he will not lead a tariff revision movement now. He warned western Republicans that pushing revision could cost party leadership and hinder 1900-like public sentiment, insisting he cannot drive tariff change but will cooperate if the party moves that way.
The article cites section 5059 of the new code defining conspiracy to commit illegal acts and authorizing up to three years in prison. It condemns Des Moines residents seeking reform as wielding a "whip of scorpions" to purge corrupt money changers and perjured violators, urging that no guilty man escape.
A baffling note hints that most murder clues begin with hot air and then fade away into thin air, leaving investigators back to square one as the mystery lingers unresolved.
Sheriff Stuart pursues rumors with persistent inquiry until each question is clearly explained.
The report notes Dr. Stafford of the First Methodist church preached to a larger than usual crowd as pastors take a vacation break. It mentions President Roosevelt’s Iowa travel plans, including Davenport, and suggests he may meet other cabinet officers while visiting various parts of the state.
Democratic editors in the Sec ond district suggest nominating the candidate without a platform as a troublesome move. Some town candidates, like Craig in the First district, are testing the idea, implying fear or caution among rivals.
Before the Republican congressional convention spectators wondered how delegates would settle the matter. They did it and now all are united and harmonious. In contrast, Democrats at their state convention and town gathering show less serenity as they depart.
The fifth annual Wapello gun club shoot was to be held midweek but drew little success because fairs and upcoming events offered larger prizes. Some shooting occurred Wednesday. Thursday was canceled. Wapello boasts strong marksmen and the club officers are President G. W. Wilson, Secretary E. W. Jay, and Captain J. B. Mallory.
Two youths banter in dialect with the first asking if anything is happening and the second replying nothing. They claim no cats around and no “sissy kid” seen for three weeks, signaling quiet conditions and absence of notable activity.
Klaw and Erlanger present the Sleeping Beauty and the Beast at the Illinois Theatre in Chicago on August 30, featuring over 350 performers led by Joe Cawthorne and Viola Guillette. The production, revived for American stages at a cost exceeding 135000 dollars for scenery and devices, was revised by John J. McNally and J Cheever Goodwin, with two special trains and 65 baggage cars to transport the elaborate set and equipment.
The Sultan of Sulu, a satirical musical by George Ade and Alfred Wathall, is rehearsing for its opening at the Olympic theater in St Louis in September. Cast largely repeats, with new performers added, and changes cut the piece to two acts from three. Henry W Savage will direct a large company as the show heads through the middle west then to New York later in the year.
Raymond Hitchcock, actor in the title role, is described as a thinking comedian of the stage. He spends most of his leisure time in hard reading, not the light literature of the day, signaling a thoughtful approach to his craft.
Gertrude Quinlan, named to sing Chiquita in The Sultan of Sulu next season, rose from Castle Square Opera chorus six years ago. She credits self-driven effort for advancement, renowned memory, and a repertoire of seventy five operas spanning grand, comic, and standard works.
Cheridah Simpson known as Cherry leads the King Dodo company on the operatic stage as a young soldier of fortune. William Owen, famed for Iago and Romeo, to perform Sheridan’s The School For Scandal anew in a lighter role. J W McConnell and Miss Reynolds return, with C W Kemble securing the Grand Opera House engagement.
A compilation of Iowa snippets notes cultural quirks and local color from Waterloo to Williamsburg. Items include Huckleberry Finn popularity in Sunday schools, Iowa veterans and corn in the Grand Army parade, Jefferson and Bonaparte county columns on flowers and weather, and Williamsburg Journal’s catalog of peculiar town names and residents.
Washington dispatch by Harold J. Mahin notes critics urge quick tariff revision but officials warn against hasty action. Secretary Shaw’s guarded remarks reflect administration stance while Iowa platform hints at revision. Treasury clerks face discipline over gambling and debt issues as Texas agricultural experiment plans Asian farmer settlement unfold. Atlantic City tidal wave scare debunked by Chief Moore. U.S. Military Academy enrollment rises to 475 cadets signaling limited outside vacancies.
Waverly reports an artesian well 1740 feet deep delivering 324 gallons per minute at a cost of 3300 dollars. Keosauqua Republican notes S W Manning of Van Buren county raised 75 bushels per acre on 35 acres, while C W McLaughlin averaged 51 percent bushels on ten. Joseph Ade, railway clerk and relative of humorist George Ade, was found dead in a Colorado Special toilet in Cedar Rapids on the 21st from heart trouble or indigestion. Two women in Ottumwa claim to be Napier's wives. Napier faces another arrest and is said to have up to eleven wives in Iowa and Missouri. Brighton Enterprise reports rains damaged Rock Island cutoff grades, a washout on a big fill, and a ruined cement culvert, with a possible winter use.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a candy cathartic to cure constipation forever. The copy promises refunds by druggists if C C C fails and lists price points of 10c and 25e.
A period column section in the Journal is set aside to carry signed communications from readers. The editorial practice invites submissions, opinions, and brief messages, providing a public forum within the paper’s pages.
The Journal states it provides a medium for writers to express ideas and does not approve or disapprove of the sentiments presented. It emphasizes granting free use of the column while remaining neutral on the expressed views.
Editor notes farmers and daily users urge repairs on East River Road Muscatine after recent rains. Ditches mud holes and 18 inch washouts hamper travel and a review by an authority is requested.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the slogan C. C. C. on every tablet. It warns shoppers never to buy bulk or accept substitutes and to consult druggists only for genuine units.
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a daily Limited sleeping car and coach service from Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m arriving in Minneapolis at 8 00 a m Travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest are advised of the fast schedule and low rates See local ticket agent for details.
The Iowa Central Railway debuts sleeping car service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria for quicker travel and convenience. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastern points, as advised by local ticket agents.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low summer tickets to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return valid until Oct 31. Minnesota resorts are praised for health and recreation with good fishing. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
Iowa Central offers a half rate from all points in Iowa to Des Moines for the State Fair from August 21 to 30 with a round trip fare good until September 1. The fair promises to excel prior years. Citizens are urged not to miss it.
Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced one way rates for harvest hands and laborers to Minnesota and North and South Dakota through August 19. See local ticket agent for details.
For Des Moines August 22 to 30 1902 the Iowa Central will sell Aug 21 to 30 tickets at one fare for round trip. This great year for Iowa promises a better fair than ever before with return limit good until September. Plan to go.
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