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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
3
The paper asserts circulation guarantees exceed all competing Muscatine papers combined and are at least three times that of any rival daily.
The Journal names city agencies for readers Kecklerville Chayka s grocery West Muscatine Sharrars grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn s grocery End of street car track Extra papers will be on sale there each night Regular subscribers missing delivery can obtain papers at these agencies
A call announces a Republican delegate convention for Iowa in Des Moines on July 30, 1902 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for state offices and to handle related business. It outlines representation by county and votes for Cummins in 1901, and lists district delegate allocations ending with total delegates at 1,233. R H Spence and V Phillips sign as chairman and secretary.
The Republicans of Muscatine county are urged to meet at the Muscatine court house on July 26 1902 at 10 30 a m to select 16 delegates to the state convention in Des Moines and 16 delegates to the second district congressional convention in Clinton August 20 1902 Representation is based on township ward votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 with listed townships and wards and counts. The county committee J C Coster chairman and Chas P Haniey secretary issue the call and appoint committeemen for caucus duties.
The piece recalls the push to attach Indian Territory to Oklahoma and its admission as a state, noting the historical removal of Indians and the evolution from nomadic life to government-supplied resources, with ponies as wealth and trails as roads. It emphasizes the fading presence of full-blooded whites and the tribal population dominating the territory.
The text describes a transition from nomadic tepees and dispersed churches to a growing white population and few full blooded Indians. It notes land allotment, formation of nearly a hundred incorporated towns, valuable coal mines, extensive railroad construction, public schools spending about half a million dollars annually, and plans to bring Indians into the political system as civilization advances.
In a late speech Congressman Smith of Michigan argues that protection is not the cause of trusts and that combinations of capital arise from a world wide business tendency. He says trusts may persist unless they oppress public welfare or restrain output or price and criticizes the White House for enforcing the law without fear.
A Des Moines predicted thirty day drought is foreshadowed by a fortune teller while a violent shooting near Dubuque and Davenport spins into a dramatic river piracy rumor. The piece hints at a sensational misinterpretation of events as a major Mississippi River pirate story.
The Panama canal appears secure while Nicaragua route fades from focus. Colombia negotiates a treaty acceptable to the United States and will present it to the Senate when Congress convenes in December.
President Roosevelt criticized a New York journal for sensational stories about his family at Oyster Bay. He summoned two correspondents yesterday and offered pointed guidance on how to cover his private life and that of his children during the summer retreat.
Washington dispatch outlines Cecil Rhodes bequests for two Oxford scholarships worth 1500 dollars yearly each. Trustees seek state education officials input on candidate qualifications and selection methods. Iowa inquiries noted. Rhodes stipulates priority lines and nonrestrictive race or religion, with annual reunions for past and current scholars.
The Register and Leader argues against factional control in the Republican Party. It describes Wisconsin's split between Governor La Follette and Senator Spooner, noting conventions dominated by headquarters leaders. It warns such factionalism harms voters, governance, and the chance to vote freely for La Follette or Spooner without conflicting pressures.
Harold J. Mahin son of Hon John Mahin of Muscatine is appointed to a Washington clerkship by Congressman Rumple and will serve as Washington correspondent for the Muscatine Journal Davenport Times and Ottumwa Courier. James F Powell will replace him as Journal office manager.
The Cummins men of Poweshiek County complain they are behind on their dividends. The Davenport Republican asserts a Democrat’s election in any Iowa district is foolish and predicts a large Republican majority in the second district, expected to unnerve the opposition.
The frock coat is passe and canary kid gloves are common only at weddings for the bridegroom and attendants. Suburban and city weddings favor Panama or stiff-brimmed straw hats. Light blue and gray summer suits in flannel serge or homespun replace heavier styles. Four-in-hand ties trend with meshed silk and narrow width, worn under rounded collar tabs. Linen shirtings in light buff with pleats and wide center stripe gain popularity, as solid colors replace patterns. Panama hats go out of livery as fashion moves toward buff linen coats. Mrs Frederick Neilson’s men wear half-size straw top hats.
The Cuban minister to the United States emphatically denies that anarchy threatens Cuba. He cites assurances from prominent generals across the island to President Palma that they will uphold the government. He says Cuba can endure the coming months of agricultural and business strain and likely maintain its present form of government.
The republicans of 76 township will meet in caucus at No. 4 school house Saturday July 19 at 7 o clock p m for the purpose of selecting four delegates to the county convention July 26. By committeeman W Meeker.
The Columbus Junction Chautauqua gains attention across surrounding towns as a strong local enterprise. A Journal write-up mistakenly appeared under a Wapello heading, though Muscatine province expresses mild envy at missing the event.
Colonels name plus Mason and Hopkins are discussed as potential Illinois senate candidates. Lowden’s supporters hint he may enter to challenge Hopkins, but Lowden has not indicated any candidacy yet. Mason seeks re election and may face opposition from intra party rivals.
Goshen township Republicans convene at Woodmanay in Atalissa on Saturday evening July 19 to choose seven delegates for the county convention on July 26 and to select a township committeeman. Comrade C. Croxen serves as committee.
Beginning June 8 the Iowa Central railway will run through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St. Paul and Minneapolis. The service will be faster and improved from all Iowa Central points to St. Paul Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
Travelers urged to use the Iowa Central Railway Limited from Elrick Junction at 7 57 am daily to Peoria and points east. The new sleeping car service runs from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria offering quick time and conveniences. See local ticket agent for details.
A Danish press exhibition opened in Copenhagen ahead of the Scandinavian congress of authors and journalists. Crown Prince Regent and royal family members attended along with ministers and principal authorities. M. Soerensen, interior minister, will preside. The exhibition will stay open for two months.
Harold J. Mahin, manager of the Muscatine Journal, will soon go to Washington to assume a duties position recommended by Congressman Rumple. He has served as secretary of the Iowa Evening Press association and will be missed by that group.
Iowa anglers are advised that fishing opens May 15 at Spirit Lake with Spirit Lake and Okoboji Lakes promoted as the best fishing spots in the state. Free bus transfers will meet BCR&N trains at Spirit Lake and Montgomery to shuttle passengers to The Inn Arnold's Park and Manhattan Beach respectively. A free descriptive booklet with Iowa and Minnesota game laws is available from Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids. Suitable lodging is advertised at local hotels and boarding houses.
Health authorities in Berlin issue a warning about iced beverages during hot weather advising people to avoid drinks cooler than 20 degrees Fahrenheit to protect health and wellbeing.
Tommy Stevenson a college graduate and sharp tackler defuses a miners strike at the Walnut mines. When Bill Tomlinson leads a strikers’ raid Tommy blocks entry with a swift football tackle then earns Bill’s respect and averts violence. The uncle demands action, but Tommy declines seeking police aid.
An Onondaga church mission leader lectured on the solar system and claimed the earth rotated daily. A brave challenged him at dawn, saying the missionary lied after the world did not “turn over” as predicted, noting the apple on the stick remained.
A Canadian justice of the peace recalls a lighter moment with an English farmer. The Brit asks why Canadians call the local magistrate squire. The squire explains the title signals a justice of the peace, while in England a squire is simply a gentleman.
A laborer-like man walked into a drugstore on Kievehth avenue asking for a marriage license. The clerk refused, directing him to the city hall, noting the store does not handle such licenses. The exchange grew tense as patrons watched.
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