Journal Agencies Map City Distribution Points
The Journal lists agency locations in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery and End of street air track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies and subscribers missing by the carrier can obtain papers there.
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Journal
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Libel suit victory for Times-Republican Marshalltown
Judge Burnham ruled the Times-Republican acted in good faith and with substantial accuracy, granting conditional privilege to publish news without liability to a plaintiff alleging wrong. The Iowa law’s malice presumption is criticized as oppressive and unjust in opposite construction.
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Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Burnham
A W Ricker Enters Socialist Party Now
A W Ricker long known in Muscatine and Johnson counties as a rabid greenbacker and populist has joined the socialist party. The move is disclosed in a lengthy communication from him in the Iowa Socialist published at Dubuque.
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A. W. Ricker
Muscatine
Johnson Counties
Socialist Party
Iowa Socialist
Dubuque
Ricker
Missouri Insurance Superintendent Edward Yates Resigns
Edward E. Yates, Missouri superintendent of insurance, resigns stating the job was a sinecure and he found no satisfaction in holding the office. It is believed his resignation will not be followed by others.
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Edward E. Yates
Missouri
Express firms urged to quit liquor trade by council bluff traders
State and federal authorities pursue charges over liquor sales to customers. Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues express companies should cease to run the liquor business soon, reflecting local outrage at illegal distribution.
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Council Bluffs
Court ruling cited to curb express company evasion
The Grundy Republican notes a court decision against express companies and warns that the devil and distilleries may seek new methods to sidestep the law, signaling continued enforcement challenges.
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Grundy Republican
Peace Returns to Colombia Sparks Native Cockfighting Revival
After the end of conflict, Colombia sees a shift toward cultural activities as natives resume cock fighting and other traditional pastimes for local excitement. Restoration of order allows communities to pursue communal events and entertainment once restricted by conflict.
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Colombia
Foss's Campaign and Free Trade Gaffe Sparks Debate
Eugene N. Foss ran for Congress in Massachusetts as a Republican on a Democratic platform promising free horses cattle hides and poultry. He was defeated and critics say his platform was unfocused. Professor Clark of Northwestern University argues that heavens used as an expletive approaches swearing and questions whether such language closes all channels for expression.
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Eugene N. Foss
Congress
Massachusetts
Clark
Northwestern University
Williams backs socialism after Bryanism reveal
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts, a devoted Bryan supporter in his two presidential campaigns, has now endorsed socialism. The shift marks a notable turn from Bryanism to socialist ideals.
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George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Bryan
Railroads urged to raise freight rates as wages rise
The statement notes that railroads claim voluntary wage hikes for their workers while urging the public to accept corresponding freight rate increases. It frames the issue as a balanced public accountability question, highlighting the link between higher wages and transport costs.
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Railroads
Who Pays the Cost in the Coal Strike Debate
Sioux City Journal editorial questions who bears the burden of rising coal costs. It argues that consumers ultimately pay increased wages and related railroad promises, condemning the consumer as the one who suffers in both directions.
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Sioux City Journal
Counties Pay for Inebriates in State Insane Asylum
The Montezuma Republican reports that counties with "candidates" for the state insane asylums must cover the cost of treating inebriates who cannot control their appetites for liquor. State auditor has received bills from twenty counties for payment toward commitments at $12 per month.
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Montezuma Republican
Iowa daily papers miss Davenport express robbery notes
The Fairfield Ledger notes that Iowa readers must rely on local papers for the latest news while Chicago magazines omit the Davenport express robbery coverage, being printed too early or too late relative to events. It compares Chicago Sunday papers to having unpredictable print times.
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Fairfield Ledger
Iowa
Iowa Daily
Chicago
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Local Resident
In the Gazette Toowoomba Australia a longtime resident W C Wockner endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting a two month severe cough improved and claims the medicine aided his cure. He recommends it to others and states it is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
W. C. Wockner
Mr. Wockner
International Live Stock Exposition Tickets Offered
Chicago area announces the International Live Stock Exposition running December 1 through December 8. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway sells round trip tickets for seven dollars eighty five cents on sale December 1 2 and 8, limited to return by December 10. C M Gould Agent.
Special One Day Colonist Rates Offer
Iowa Central R A offers colonist tickets on the first and third Tuesday of each month through April 1993 to Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and other points at very low rates. Contact any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts Minneapolis MN for rates and details.
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Iowa Central R. A
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Sion
Congress convenes with no major action expected
Washington D C Dec 2 1901 Congress opens its second session with little on the docket beyond swearing in new members and reading minutes. Deaths and resignations have thinned the House and Senate, while six premier issues loom including appropriations tariffs trusts territorial statehood and Cuba reciprocity. Iowa gains prominent committee chairmanships, and party debates on tariff and trust policy run deep as the president urges prompt action.
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Congress
Department of Commerce
Panama
Iowa
House
Hepburn
Lacey
Hull
Cousins
James P. Conner
Robert G. Cousins
Treasury Department
McKinley
Danish West Indies
Gilbert N. Haugen
Thomas Hedge
Mississippi River
William P. Hepburn
Pacific Railroads
John A. T. Hull
Doans Kidney Pills Offered In Muscatine
A Muscatine reader recounts relief from severe back pain after using Doans Kidney Pills bought at Havercamp's drug store. He says symptoms vanished and have not returned since, urging others to try the treatment. Notes the product is sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, N Y as U S sale agents. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
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Muscatine
Jno. Bloom
Bershey Avenue
Hershey
Dean
Havercamp’s
Iowa in Brief highlights and local items
Iowa in brief reports Davenport crematorium has burned 192 bodies since 1891. Des Moines News faces indictment over an obscene ad in Jasper county. Mason Bros purchase Bentonsport mill for a button factory using river mussel shells. G W Wright dies in Mexico City. family seeks body return. Stein and Shames hardware dealers fail with liabilities about 36000. creditors expect little recovery. Lewis W Ross ex chancellor of UI law dies at home in Council Bluffs on Nov 22.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Trinity Masonic Lodge
Davenport
Tabor
Fremont County
Thos. D. Foster
Ottumwa
Parsons College
Fairfield
United States
Des Moines News
Jasper County
Mason Bros
Bentonsport
G. W. Wright
City
Mexico
State Department
Stein & Shames
Brighton
Ollie
Lewis W. Ross
Law Department
the State University At
Iowa City
Council Bluffs
In Old Kentucky to Play at Grand Friday Dec 5
The popular American drama In Old Kentucky returns for its tenth successful season with a new production. The Grand presents the show this Friday and announces an expanded, pretentious company with a larger pickaninny cast. Big crowds are expected for this idyllic south romance with series of race track scenes and lively characters.
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Old Kentucky
New York
Chicago
Boston
Iowa Central surveys aim for Chicago direct line
Chicago Chronicle reports surveys by the Iowa Central railway to build a direct Chicago to Mississippi river route with minimal detour. The line would connect Chicago with Iowa Central links to points on the Missouri River and adjacent territory, boosting Muscatine via its M. N. & S. connection.
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Chicago Chronicle
Keithsburg
Mississippi River
Chicago
Iowa Central Railway Company
Iowa Central
Missouri River
Muscatine
Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers
The Iowa Central railway announces excursions for homeseekers on the first and third Tuesdays of November December and January February March and April 1903. The program offers discounted fares and organized trips to prospective settlers seeking affordable land opportunities hosted by the railway company.
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Iowa Central Railway
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