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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1901
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal lists editors and managers with postal notice and subscription rates. It notes mail delivery terms, semi weekly publication days, and payment methods including drafts and money orders.
Republican delegates from Louisa and Muscatine counties meet at the Muscatine court house at 2 p.m. on the List day of June to nominate a candidate for Senator and conduct related business. Delegates: Muscatine one hundred plus. Louisa and Muscatine numbers as per state convention.
The Republican electors of Iowa are called to a delegate convention in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday August 7 at eleven o clock A M. Delegates will be chosen to nominate a candidate for governor and for lieutenant governor and other state offices. Representation is apportioned by county and votes cast for John N Baldwin in 1900.
Republicans of Muscatine County meet at the Court House in Muscatine Saturday July 20 at 2 p.m. to nominate twenty one delegates to the State Convention in Cedar Rapids August 7 and to select delegates to the Twentieth Senatorial District convention in Muscatine July 31 at 2 p.m. Township and ward committeemen will be chosen based on representation rules. Per order of the Republican County Central committee. OU. D LONGSTRETA, Secretary, and W. McKee, Chairman.
A Davenport Republican supporter argues Cummins erred by revolting against prohibition rather than working within the 1885 Republican platform. The piece stresses that the platform upheld that prohibition is not a test of party fealty and asserts all political power rests with the people. It concludes Cummins should have honored majority rule.
The Philippine commission on June 19 decided to adopt Spanish as the court language for five years, with English to follow. Taft supported Spanish, arguing English would bar Filipino lawyers. Ide cited a million educated Filipinos fluent in Spanish. The commission favored Taft’s plan.
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads announce solutions to desert fueling and watering duties in California Arizona and New Mexico. Oil for fuel will replace coal along lines with abundant local oil sources. Artesian wells have been sunk, with 26 Santa Fe sites yielding water and the Southern Pacific reporting a good flow.
John Wanamaker proposes to pay Philadelphia 2 1/2 million dollars for street railway franchises and another 500000 to the granting parties. He would also set a three cent fare during rush hours to aid the public, arguing the offer tests officials and beneficiaries on safeguarding public welfare.
Alabama Senator Pugh opposed the war and disapproved of Porto Rico and the Philippines. Now he supports expansion, deeming it wrong to shrink the country after its recent growth.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil reports the claim that establishing schools in the Philippines serves to foster business for a school supply trust. The piece hints at further assertions to come.
A quirky notice suggests the Fourth of July was set to boost powder mill owners with extra trade. It notes extremes often come in pairs, citing a record cold May followed by an unusually warm January according to the almanac.
A PRESS OPINION piece titled ASD M: And He's Doing It examines a rising trend and the public response. The article analyzes arguments for and against the approach, highlighting differing viewpoints and potential implications for policy and culture.
The fragment notes a call for William McKinley to lead as president of the United States, stressing service to the entire American people and the need for a capable national leadership.
The New York Press notes a quartet of individuals whose named effort yields a four letter code t act marking success. The feature highlights achievement across fields and praises perseverance.
Two northeastern Iowa financiers debate land values in Winneshiek County. They argue that good productive land is worth 75 dollars per acre, based on an assumed four percent return and secure real estate investment. The discussion links investment returns to land prices and market demand.
A fire on the night of the 2d gutted the Daily Telegraph office in Dubuque, causing about 15000 dollars in losses with insurance of 11500. Judge Wade rule on mulci petition in Iowa county, and Creston to try drunks before the mayor. Milk licenses required for 700 dealers across Iowa with cities listed.
Republicans of Seventy-Six township will meet in caucus on Saturday July 13 at 5 p m to select delegates to the county convention and to transact other business as may come before the caucus. W Meeker, Committeeman.
Sweeland Township Republicans are called to meet at Mount Grove school house on Saturday evening July 13 at 8 p m to elect nine delegates to the county convention and conduct other business. J H Van Camp, Committeeman.
The Republicans of Bloomington township will meet at the court house on Saturday July 13 at 9 30 o clock to select delegates to the county convention July 20 and to transact other business as may properly come before the caucus. By order committee.
Goshen township Republicans call a caucus in Atalissa on Saturday evening July 13 to select delegates to the county convention committee.
Fruitland Township Republicans call a caucus at Lone Tree Schoolhouse on Saturday evening July 13 to select delegates to the county convention committee.
A Journal reporter recalls a street encounter leading to a saloon and a bank, a Muscatine child thanks for a small favor, and a Baptist teacher using a Bible verse to illustrate a tale about a cruel boy. The girl quotes "Whatsoever God has joined together let no man put asunder."
Clinton Herald lauds John Sebastian as an authority in passenger transportation and credits him for Rock Island earnings. Sebastian, born in Newport Kentucky, has led Rock Island operations since 1887 after seven years as general southwestern passenger agent.
The New Yorker reports actor James A. Hearne requested a funeral without public display of grief. His wife and children kept to his wish, remaining cheerful as mourners arrived. Hearne believed death would improve his condition and aid the family’s path forward as Christians.
Rumors say wireless telegraphs may soon enable communication with Mars as science advances through the late 19th century. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a universal remedy for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments, claiming decades of proven use and malaria prevention. The ad stresses the genuine bottle bears a Private Revenue Stamp.
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