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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
4
The Muscatine Journal printed by John Mahin and Sons lists publication terms. It notes second-class matter entry, subscription rates for daily and weekly delivery, payment methods, and how to order by postal card or telephone.
The Journal of Saturday exposed gambling places in Muscatine and Ottumwa urging enforcement of laws. The writer argues Muscatine should match Ottumwa in moral and legal response and predicts action to follow.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat remarks that claiming a misstatement is not a lie when told to someone not entitled to the truth may be good politics but makes poor law.
The Army and Navy Journal argues that Britain has lived in peace long enough to lack a ready military force. It notes the British are studying military affairs and may grasp the art of war before the year 1900 ends.
A New York Mail and Express editorial urges the Democrats to adopt the ostrich as their 1900 campaign emblem and predicts Republican counterplay with the elephant.
The Clinton Herald warns against unsubstantiated accusations toward Gear's campaign managers and urges substantiation before publishing. It argues that internal divisions should not fuel partisan accusations and cautions against harming allies within their own ranks.
A Davenport commentary praises a bill by Senator Hayward from Scott County for compulsory education while noting it challenges personal liberty. The writer argues the measure is good and should pass despite objections.
The Ottumwa Courier exposed illegal gambling and dis reputable practices leading to police enforcement. Saloons were closed last Sabbath and an order requires closing at 10 p.m. on other days. slot machines are banned. Public sentiment reportedly approves.
Following Kemble’s announcement that spies and informers will be paid for revenue law violations, the Iowa Bottlers' Association at its Des Moines annual meeting appointed deputies to swear out search warrants for enforcing the State bottling law. Ex-Judge Hayes would be livid.
An editorial argues for a dedicated Congress committee to oversee Mississippi River improvements. It claims the river is the nation’s great trunk waterway, linking tributaries and lakes, and that only a standing Mississippi committee can give it proper attention beyond brief, infrequent treatment by rivers and harbors.
The Lone Tree Reporter reports a new Populist enquiry club at Forbs schoolhouse led by G. W. Davis and A. W. Williamson. Mr. Lloyd of Muscatine and Mr. Ricker of Lone Tree attended, with Lloyd delivering the keynote address. The piece notes the crowd’s renewed interest and lofty rhetoric.
The report notes speakers in a local meeting discussing the pending currency bill. Mr Ricker offered comforting remarks about looming financial changes while warning of monopolies and imperialism. Mr G W Davis previewed opposing views, with Charles Jayne slated to speak next.
The Dubuque Times notes Dubuque lawyers dispute a Des Moines Supreme Court decision about electric plants. They argue it applies only to first class cities and not to cities with special charters using section 742 for a two mill tax for water works and sinking fund. Muscatine is classified as a second class city.
Keokuk Gate City recalls Congressman William P Hepburn praising the Republican majority for backing Reed rules. He notes his past 1872 revolt against the party and General Grant, but now emphasizes submitting to the majority's wisdom as the prudent course for any individual.
The Mississippi Senate considers a resolution to fund schools only by each race’s tax contribution. Since colored people pay roughly one-fifteenth of taxes, this would effectively shut colored schools. The piece argues such policy is regressive and harms education for Black children.
Ottumwa Courier notes Senator Clark of Montana admitted buying his Senate seat and excuses that wealthy rivals did the same. Marengo Republican rebukes calls to oppress Filipinos, likening them to Civil War era demagoguery and arguing oppressed status does not apply to Americans under the Union.
More than 1,000 invitations were sent for the Algona hotel opening. Grinnell College gymnasium was dedicated, cost about $20,000. Davenport residents show Boer sympathy as ex mayor Vollmer speaks. Turner Hall event on the 17th drew 1,000 attendees for Boer music tableaux and speeches by Gustav Donald and Vollmer. Receipts and donations bolster the Boer hospital fund with local contributions.
Honest man or woman sought to travel for a large house. Salary sixty five dollars monthly plus expenses with potential increase. Permanent position. Send self addressed stamped envelope to Manager, 330 Cax ton Building, Chicago.
Letters from Mrs Morris of Welaka Florida and Mrs Walker of Callicoon Depot New York praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring strength after weakness and prolonged illness. Both women report improved health, ability to work, and care for children after using the remedy.
Des Moines Leader reports Iowa becoming a major feeding ground as the Northwestern road and others ship thousands of cattle into the state. Officials note 100,000 head since November 1, with feed yards near Hamburg and across Iowa keeping cattle until May. Farmers switch from shipping corn to feeding cattle as prices rise.
The Ames Iowa convention debated road funding and county care for the insane. They urged counties to assume care from the state, limit road tax to 2 mills, and push penalties for abandoning children or spouses with up to one year in prison or six months in jail.
After a spirited contest Marshalltown was chosen for the next annual meeting as the association decides to hold only one gathering each year. Officers elected include H. E. Teachout of Des Moines as president W. W. Williams of Marshalltown as secretary Supervisor McCausland of Scott County as treasurer and S. P. Carter of Delaware County as vice president.
English art critic John Ruskin died Saturday afternoon in London from influenza at age 81. He was born February 8, 1819, in London. He studied at Oxford, wrote Modern Painters, and supported Turner over old masters. He taught at colleges, wrote on social economy, and founded St. George's Guild in 1871. He resided at Brantwood since 1883.
Des Moines Iowa January 20 The joint committee on city government and legislation met to draft a new special assessment law. They agreed on a bill to amend chapters and grant extra powers to cities aligning general incorporation with special charter privileges. The measure also addresses notices and county state cost allocations and was endorsed for legislative passage after debate and substitutions.
A cablegram from Manila dated January 20 reports an ambush on a pack train carrying rations between Santo Tomas and San Pablo in Laguna province. Lt. Ralston's Thirtieth Infantry led 530 men, with casualties and missing, as insurgents attacked the escort and seized the pack train and horses.
A major quake struck Colima and Guadalajara on Jan 22 causing extensive damage and casualties. Seven killed and about sixty injured as tremors damaged arches, staircases, churches, and government buildings while reports of underground noises and distant shocks emerged from the Pacific coast.
Richard H. Southgate, manager of the Auditorium hotel and Annex and former Hotel Brunswick owner, filed for bankruptcy in U S district court seeking discharge from liabilities totaling 454 958. His schedule shows 306 775 assets. Much of the debt arose from signing papers for others.
Gov Scofield appoints Judge N L Gilson as head of the Wisconsin tax commission succeeding Gen Michael Griffin. Col W J Anderson is named a new member, and D B E Starkey of Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin becomes governor s private secretary succeeding Anderson.
A Danish farmers committee sent 12,000 boxes of choice butter to the Princess of Wales for British troops in South Africa. She accepted on behalf of the sick and wounded and sent a compliment that ends with this line from her: Especially as it is present from my native country Denmark.
Washington January 22. In the Clark sensational investigation the Senate committee on privileges and elections heard T F Normoile of Butte Montana a former legislator testify he was offered 12500 to vote for Mr Clark but did not accept it and voted for Conrad throughout the contest.
Albany N Y Jan 22 All the street cars in Troy were tied up Sunday as 365 motormen and conductors of United Traction Company strike for 20 cents an hour and a ten hour day. The company operates lines in five cities including Albany but other workers refused to touch a car.
A syndicate from Boston plans to buy the Fort Stevenson military reservation near Bismarck North Carolina. The 45000 acre tract is valued at about 75000 dollars under appraisal as a cattle ranch project.
Special dispatch from Chicago markets notes A J Toner and Co brokers with H E McKay manager. Muscatine office communicates via post and telephone from Chicago Illinois dated January 2 1900.
Muscatine Iowa market report lists wood and coal prices plus grain flour details. Includes wheat corn oats rye and meal values, hogs sheep calves cattle, poultry, dairy, sugar fruit vegetables hardware lumber and nails with district prices and market strength notes.
Detroit Journal reports an exchange where opponents accuse a man of being a purely theoretical farmer. He defends himself by recounting a trip to New York City during which he supposedly returned with a dollar that he says was counterfeit.
Horace teases Tompkins about taking a job with the lineman fever wireless telegraph company. The exchange hints at Tompkins seeking a new, easier line of work.
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