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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
3
A damaged OCR text fragment shows various daily and semi weekly rates with unclear dates and amounts. The readable items indicate a $3.00 daily rate for six months and a $1.50 semi weekly for six months, plus a 0.02 percent or 75 units figure, but essential context is missing.
The Journal announces agencies in Kecklerville at Chayka's grocery West Muscatine at Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine at Morse Washburn's grocery. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these locations for easy access and missed subscribers can pick up papers there.
The Republican electors of Iowa are invited to Des Moines on July 30, 1902 at 11 a m for a delegate convention. It will nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court positions and Railroad Commissioner. Delegates allocated by county and vote totals for Gov. Cummins. Total delegates 1233.
In Havana President Palma and cabinet announce a 3 million dollar loan program for sugar producers at 60 cents per 25 pounds with repayment in February and March. Critics warn the policy risks corruption and calls it akin to the old Kansas farm loan plan, urging strict regulations to avoid precedent.
Seven jurors in Chicago were convicted and punished with fines ranging from 200 dollars to penitentiary terms. The city’s justice system aims to deter corruption and restore public trust.
A Boston club woman denounces drinking and profanity by women in Boston society, warning that the old town appears to be deteriorating morally.
Bishop Nicholson of Milwaukee delivers a sharp philippic against tobacco while politicians keep passing out cigars, continuing the practice despite his warning.
Iowa City Republican argues no tariff schedule has ever protected monopoly. It claims combines thrive under free trade England and protection America, and also prosper in Germany where tariffs restrict foreign competition.
The note argues that altering tariff schedules would mainly hinder independent factories from affording home competition, implying protectionist measures may backfire on domestic producers.
The Dubuque Times reports that Iowa railway net earnings last year topped 16 million dollars, amounting to five percent of 320 million. It argues taxable railway property should rise from 47.7 million to 80 million, assuming taxation by income, while noting the executive council will adjust for non income-based levies.
A Clarinda Herald opinion laments liquor sales as a curse that harms life. It cites three local killings near Creston Chariton and Leon and condemns whisky sellers as privileged, calling for action to stop sales and protect human life.
The Sioux City Journal observes that the hired man tending the northwest lawn is irritated by weather reports, feeling wronged by the weather man as he reads the forecasts.
Powerful influences press for a quick end to the Chicago freight handlers strike. Arbitration is expected to settle the differences before further losses hit both shippers and workers.
The Colfax and Des Moines inter urban road faces delays in obtaining rails and may delay work, similar to the Davenport line. A Pennsylvania coal strike is named as a reason for the difficulty in securing steel products.
Wyeth trails Articulate who has racked up a remarkable record in Chicago racing. Articulate has won ten straight races, bringing his total to 11 wins in 14 starts since arriving in Chicago, with four straight victories most recently.
Mary MacLane visits Chicago this week inspiring multiple columns. Papers publish five poses and interview with the sensational young writer who says she is not good and does not want to be, though she is young and may change her mind.
The Jessie Morrison case shows appeal and retrial risks. In her second trial she received five years, and after a third trial conviction she faces twenty years. She plans to appeal to the supreme court.
Iowa coal operators expect miners to stay on the job if a sympathy strike is called at the Indianapolis convention on July 17. The Iowa men are under contract to April 1, 1903 and show no favor for a strike. President Reese opposes it and miners are satisfied. only eastern pressure could force action.
President Roosevelt calls Littlefield of Maine to aid in framing an anti trust bill fueling speculation that he aims to boost Littlefield as a rival to Speaker Henderson. Observers say Roosevelt dislikes last session's legislation while Henderson supporters insist the Iowa leader will win re election.
The Journal states it has no more of Lewis' Picturesque Muscatine books for sale and will keep the few remaining copies. Readers who missed the offer may find them at local bookstores for about 50 cents a copy.
The Storm Lake Vidette argues that Nebraska fusion between the populists and democrats harms both parties. It contends the alliance is a tactical union of forces to defeat Republicans, not a fusion of ideas, and has never proven successful for any party.
The Alonga Courier notes Harvey Ingham will be missed in Al gona. The editor, praising his genial, broad minded nature and honorable competition, recalls daily contact over sixteen years and calls him incorruptible.
The Charles City Intelligencer, a Democrat insider, predicts the Fourth district candidate who aims to beat Haugen will be a wild rainbow chaser, digging at the rainbow's base after the election for the proverbial pot of gold.
The Valley Junction Express mocks defeated office seekers who whine about politics. It says no one should meddle in politics unless they accept the political medicine without a sour face. It urges rivals to face defeat like men.
The Rockford Register notes that doctors Cleveland, Bryan, and Watterson have each contributed to dissecting the corpse of democracy, making identification of the remains nearly impossible for an inquest.
The Red Oak Express argues that only a colossal blunder could defeat Roosevelt in 1904 and that his current course suggests he will avoid such an error. The brief reflects partisan sentiment urging confidence in Roosevelt.
The Iowa Falls Citizen comments on widespread interest in oil inspectorships noting hundreds of applicants. The piece criticizes politicians chasing offices over business interests.
The Eagle Grove Eagle comments that many in the country claim to uphold a pure democracy, but the concept would bewilder a stranger seeking to understand democracy amid conflicting proclamations.
L S Coffins Willowedge farm near Ft. Dodge will be dedicated August 1 as a prep home for ex convicts seeking honorable employment. Congressman Thomas recommended Gordon R Badgerow as Sioux City postmaster to succeed E P Heizer, ending a long contest with Editor Perkins of the Sioux City Journal. office salary is 3400 dollars yearly.
A couple recounts seven months away on the coast in Southern California. They visited San Diego Orange County Pasadena and Santa Monica with a side trip to Old Mexico. They note water plentiful in orange country and mention a five dollar sidewalk spit ban. They left Pasadena May 28 and took a boat to San Francisco for the final leg home.
Zed Ellyson writes from a trip ending in Seattle, praising the Canadian Pacific route from Seattle to Minneapolis as a beautiful sight-seeing journey. He notes Mrs. Ellyson’s seasickness and the desire to continue to Portland, and mentions a rail return home after a few days with friends.
Wapello celebrates Harry Weaver’s Burlington collectorship nomination with brass band, crowd and fireworks. Newspapers note Weaver’s GOP service and national recognition, while LeMars is criticized for not embracing similar fanfare and speeches.
The piece argues that business leaders can advertise honorably by choosing appropriate media. It compares advertisers to artists and writers who translate themes through suitable mediums, noting that resistance to publicity often stems from exposure to inferior patent medicine ads rather than genuine advertising.
A Lancet writer analyzes 42,978 chloroform administrations with fatalities at about 1 in 1,300 and 37,277 cases with four deaths, about 1 in 9,319. The report contrasts high and low fatality instances, highlighting mortality rates and differing outcomes.
The City Board of Equalization held its final session on July 7 1902 in Council Chamber led by Mayor McNutt with Aldermen Diercks Engel Riggs Seiler Bartemeier and Schenck present. Grievance hearings led to reduced assessments for Great Western Cereal Co Jno W Rice Mackey Sterneman Clothing Co Braun Schaefer Bississi Manjovne Biasissi and others with homestead reductions for Dadelow and Koester.
The Muscatine city board approves revised assessments for numerous properties and reductions on homes and merchandise. Exemption claims for soldiers and widows are listed as allowed, while others are laid on the table. The Canon property tax remains at last year’s figure, and the assessor is instructed to update records accordingly. The meeting concludes with adjournment and recording by City Recorder Bert C. Benham.
The Republican Party of Muscatine County votes to meet at the court house in Muscatine Iowa on Saturday July 26 1902 at 10 30 a m to select 16 delegates for the state convention in Des Moines July 30 1902. Representation is by township ward and votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 with totals listed for Bloomington Moscow and other townships. The township and ward committees will call caucuses. Per order of the Republican county central committee J C Coster Chairman Chas P Hanley secretary.
The Iowa Central railway offers discounted tickets to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return by Oct 31. The summer resorts of Minnesota are praised for health and recreation and invite travelers to enjoy fishing and leisure. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
Free descriptive booklet Under the Turquoise Sky explains Colorado hotels and boarding houses with details on cheap summer rates. John Sebastian, G P A, Great Rock Island Route in Chicago invites readers to request Camping in Colorado and related literature by mail for full information.
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