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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
3
The notice specifies Muscatine Journal daily delivery by carrier and weekly collection, with semi weekly Tuesday and Friday schedules. It states prepayment by postal card or telephone, payment methods by draft express or money order, and that remittances are payable to Journal Printing Company.
The ticket names Albert B. Cummins for Governor John Herriott for Lieutenant Governor S M Weaver for Supreme Court Judge E C Brown for Railroad Commissioner and R C Barrett for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
A Des Moines Leader satirically recalls W H H Miller in Harrison's cabinet and a New York dwelling episode. The paper mocks Miller’s alleged relatives and notes Ottumwa laughter at Phillips nomination.
The Davenport Democrat reports a revolt among Iowa's gold Democratic papers against the Des Moines convention. It proposes a 1904 ticket: President William Jennings Bryan and Vice President Walt H. Butler, accusing the platform of altgeldism Tilmanism and other isms rejected by American patriotism.
The Ida Grove district conference held August 19 to 21 adopted a resolution denouncing supporters of legalized liquor traffic for backing A. B. Cummins and pledging to use all honorable means to defeat him to rebuke the liquor forces. The declaration was requested for publication in state papers, hence its mention in the Journal.
Mr. Bryan argues imperialism remains the main fault line between parties while The Boston Herald counters that the zealous efforts to drag in trusts and tariff are unkind. Republicans, confident in victory, believe any current issue suffices to maintain their grip.
Billy Catton once of Muscatine and his partner Clarence Green were bound over to the grand jury after a man accused them of running a gambling billiard hall in Chicago. The complainant said he lost $200 on a billiard game.
Governor Stanley states Kansas wheat and safe crops are worth 109 million dollars, not counting corn oats potatoes or fruit. He says the situation in Kansas, at worst, should not be calamitous.
The Northwestern road experiments with crude petroleum on the road bed of its Galena division to dust proofing and preserve the ties.
The Louisiana Mo News reports a political observer stating that only a Democrat can explain the issue, with emphasis on expert interpretation of current party strategies and policy debates.
A lingering debate centers on whether the figure among the ruins is Cleveland or Bryan in the ongoing Marius mystery. Residents await clearer clues as investigators reassess footprints, artifacts, and testimonies to identify the person beneath the collapsed structure.
In a Des Moines Capital account of a recent convention a delegate’s nomination speech drew a hostile interruption. The interrupter challenged the speaker with a shouted question. The reply defended the use of democracy and courtesy over profanity in public deliberations.
Iowa carries an average cash balance of 1,000,000 and lawmakers consider lending public funds to banks offering the highest rate of interest secured by bonds approved by the state. The plan has strong support in the legislature and from the executive port stake.
A Springfield Republican note reports that 400 San Francisco teachers sailing to the Philippines aboard the Thomas wed thirty couples upon docking in Honolulu after ten days of acquaintance, marking a perceived benighted benevolent assimilation.
A Des Moines Leader column argues that Iowa Democrats have declined over five years with only five congressmen elected in 1890 and Republican majorities growing. It notes counties under Democratic control shrinking to six or seven and Republicans solidifying power with narrow margins in some districts.
The remark notes that the Democratic party in Iowa currently lacks positive strength, a condition not seen since the Civil War era, reflecting a historical comparison of party vitality and public support.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat casts doubt on Democratic chances in Iowa in 1900. It notes Republicans led by 56,000 in 1899 governor race and about 98,000 for president in 1900, predicting little room for Democrats to reduce GOP plurality below 50,000 this year. The paper says Democrats do not claim Iowa this year.
Edward W Burn notes in the Salt Lake Tribune that the United States patent office has grown beyond easy comprehension. He says its aim to protect new ideas is swamped by unwieldy classifications, causing some new ideas to be rejected and old ones repeated. He emphasizes patents last year set records, exceeding England and France combined, and that despite flaws the system has greatly benefited individuals and the public by rewarding invention.
Thomas F. Grant argues prosperity reduces crime as penitentiary records in Columbus show fewer convicts than ever. He notes lawyers in criminal practice lose regular clients in good times and that a strong economy lowers prison populations, reflecting broad national trends.
The Des Moines News reports a shift from plain Walt Butler to the formal Walter Butler. The item highlights a preferred naming convention for the individual.
The September issue of Woman’s Home Companion features three notable stories The Romance of a Soul by Robert Grant A Thing Apart by Robert C. V. Meyers and the first part of a short novelette Love’s Recompense by Lewis E. MacBrayne. Clifton Johnson writes and illustrates A School on the Irish Boglands. Mabel Percy Haskell profiles a woman presented at the Court of St James Landon Knight contributes colonial history. Household and fancy-work articles include Mexican Drawnwork The Rose in Embroidery and a cookery page. Cover by H L V Parkhurst. crowell kirkpatrick Springfield Ohio one dollar a year ten cents a copy sample free. The adventures of a society heiress who poses as a dressmaker’s assistant to help charity and aids in recovering stolen gems are entertaining.
William Allen White returned from Lawton where he wrote for The Saturday Evening Post about the mushroom city that sprang up in a night around Indian lands. His vivid account draws timely, striking interest in the rapid settlement.
September issue of Success extols literature that guides the helpful under beauty. It quotes Ibsen on genius, Yale President Hadley on theory versus practice, and an editorial on worth not bought by money. The piece praises gems of right thinking and living as useful and popular.
Charles A. Conant forecasts The Future of Politics and notes the reaction against democracy by an Emersonian Democrat in two political papers of unusual snue gestiveness from the September Atlantic.
The essay on Beauty by the late William J. Stillman, famed artist and correspondent, will interest readers of his Autobiography which appeared in Atlantic last year and is now issued in book form.
Thomas Nelson Page presents the opening article on the Southern people during Reconstruction. His candor in discussing controversy stands out as his evident acquaintance with the subject and skill in presentation.
The September number of The Smart Set sustains its reputation for vivacity and cleverness. It opens with an amusing novelette by Caroline Duer titled A New Bon-jour.
Scribner's Magazine September opens a three part series on the United States Army from Washington to Aguinaldo. Major General Francis V. Greene author of the articles brings personal links to the Regular Army and Manila surrender. The narrative outlines the army’s organization and growth rather to wars with vivid portraits of leading generals.
A Minneapolis area admonishes young men to avoid alcohol and other intoxicants, arguing sobriety improves employment prospects. Leading employers including H. C. Akeley T. B. Walker S. A. Harris and bank and hardware houses recount how liquor use harms careers and lives.
The Republicans of the First Ward will meet in caucus Friday August 30 at 8 p.m. at Excelsior House for selecting 21 delegates to the county convention and to transact any other business before the house.
The Republicans of the Second ward meet at City Hall at 8 p m to select 24 delegates to the county convention and to conduct business before the house. Jno. Tillie, Com.
The Republicans of the Third ward meet at 8 p.m. at Rescue Hose House to select 29 delegates and handle any business before the house. O. D. Longstreth is named as Commissioner.
The Republicans of the Fourth Ward meet at 8 p.m. at the Relief Hose House to select 25 delegates. Local party officials urge attendance as a key district event.
The Republicans of Sweetland Township meet in caucus Saturday evening at 7 30 at Mount Grove schoolhouse to select nine delegates to the county convention and to transact such business as may come before the house. J F Snyder Committeeman.
Fruitland Township Republicans will meet in caucus on Saturday August 31 at Lone Tree school house to select delegates. A Hopson, Committeeman.
Lake township Republicans will meet in caucus Thursday Aug 29 at Lucas Grove school house to select delegates to the county convention and transact business. J D Stuart Committeeman.
Goshen township hosts a Republican caucus scheduled for Saturday with local party officials guiding the meeting and delegates expected to select precinct representatives.
Tuesday evening at 8 at Minshall's hall Atalissa caucus to nominate one trustee one justice of the peace one constable and nine delegates to the county convention Cc Croxen chairman.
Montpelier Township Republicans will hold a caucus at 2 o'clock p m on August 31 at Metz store near Pine Mill to select four delegates for the county convention on September 7 and to transact any other business.
Benj F Greiner announces his candidacy for nomination to the Muscatine county board of supervisors subject to the Republican convention decision.
J L Nichols declares candidacy for the nomination as representative to the 29th general assembly, subject to action by the Republican county convention.
John Wiley announces his candidacy for the sheriff nomination in Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
W. Riley Rice announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
N B Ansley declares candidacy for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. He seeks party support and outlines his intention to run in the upcoming county process.
Local note announces J D Stuart as a candidate for nomination for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
A fragment notes a candidate for the office of supervisor presented to the county convention. R T Shannon is referenced, with the message indicating a personal note to friends.
A candidate has withdrawn from the race for county supervisor in favor of R. T. Shanon. John Nicola withdrew as a contender and endorses Shanon.
Republican party in Muscatine county calls a caucus at Grand Opera house Muscatine on September 7, 1901 at 10 30 a m to nominate candidates for Representative Treasurer Sheriff County Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and two supervisors Delegates are apportioned by township ward and 20 votes plus fractions from the 1900 presidential vote as basis Representative totals listed for Bloomington Ged Montpelier Wapsinonoe Muscatine city and surrounding townships Delegates from townships and wards to attend early caucus Per order of Republican county central committee J C Coster chairman Chas P Hanley secretary
Mr Clerk urged to take a break at Clear Lake Iowa with opportunities for fishing sailing and bathing. The note mentions low tourist rates via Iowa Central railway and to ask the ticket agent for details.
A Topeka Republican paper asserts Roosevelt will lead Kansas at the next national convention since nine-tenths of the state’s Republican voters support him.
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