Muscatine Journal and News Tribune History and Rates
The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune announces its merger on September 2, 1918 between the Journal and News-Tribune with staff led by Clyde R. Rabedeaux as publisher and D. D. Mich. as managing editor. Advertising and subscription details list daily and weekly rates, with mail subscriptions in advance and a note on Associated Press and Lee Syndicate memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Rabedeaux
D. D Mich
Aney
Entine
Iowa
Federal action urged to curb kidnapping racket
The piece argues Washington must lead a comprehensive federal crackdown on kidnaping as cases rise nationwide. It cites high profile abductions in Illinois New York Minnesota and references the Lindbergh case to illustrate cross state reach and criminal organization. It warns only federal force can meet the challenge and urges swift decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Alton
Ill
Albany
N. Y
New York
John Factor
Chicago
William Hamm
St. Paul
Lindbergh
Tragic deadlock and failed peace hopes of 1918
The piece contrasts rising pedestrian fatalities with a national trend and reviews secret 1918 diplomatic messages. It notes Germany and Austria sought peace on Wilson’s plan but refused key points, choosing a last offensive. The result was a path to Versailles injustices and peril to world stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Austria
Hertling
Reichstag
Wilson
Poland
Alsace-Lorraine
Balkans
Turkey
League of Nations
Footpaths urged to curb highway pedestrian deaths
The article notes the public works program could fund foot paths and rural lighting to reduce pedestrian fatalities. It cites New York and Delaware laws on pedestrians, warns of rising danger from faster traffic, and calls for cautious driving and walking until broader footpath networks are built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware
Roosevelt era trade and monetary policy updates
The piece reports on Dr. O. M. W. Sprague returning from the economic conference with plans to manage a unified currency, while Roosevelt pursues new markets to boost employment. It notes a looming trade war as the dollar weakens, and mentions Steinhardt’s London role, looming building trades gains, and potential 48 hour workweek debates amid proposed industry codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Durne
London
O. M. W. Sprague
Sprague
Roosevelt
Bank
United States
News Behind The News Snapshot on Freight and Policy
The piece notes freight rates and commodity prices diverge with rising commodity prices. It links inflation policy to deflationary effects from lower freight rates and suggests railroads may receive a temporary break. It mentions the State Department Correspondents Association tea routine and department offices.
New York business men warned on industrial recovery
James McMullin reports that Donald Richberg warns New York merchants their industry has 60 days to prove good faith. The piece notes sabotage attempts and outlines reaction, codes, and the role of Edward Stettinius as liaison between government and industry. It also mentions securities rules, Lehman brothers testing underwriters, and Basil O Connor in a Roosevelt/O'Connor partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Roosevelt
New York
James McMullin
Donald Richberg
New York Merchants’ Association
Richberg
General Motors
Edward Stettinius
The
Recovery Administration
Industrial Advisory Board
Stettinius
J. P. Morgan and Company
Securities
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Wall Street
Lehman Brothers
Lehmacs
Lehman
Basil O’connor
Roosevelt
O’connor
Equitable
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Muscatine Annual Snapshots Mark Past Events
Fifty years ago today Joseph K. Miller returned to his Muscatine post with George Innes and company. The street railway board planned Front street tracks to South Muscatine. Twenty five years prior John W. Kern was nominated with Bryan for vice president. A major men’s revival was organized by J C Mitchell of the Muscatine YMCA. Mrs. W S Peasley became president of the First Methodist Women’s society with Mrs C S Jackson and Mrs Hunt as vice presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Miller
Muscatine
George Innes and Company
The
Street Railway Company
South
Front Street
John W. Kern
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
J. C. Mitchell
Muscatine Lighting Company
Allen G. Will
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Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune
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Journal and News-Tribune
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Pennsylvania
Aker
STORM
Lome
DEEP
Niclas Stortebecker
Verden
Iit
S.H. Garrett
Miami, Fla
William
D'Andrea
Edward Robesky
Mariners Harbor
Keng
Syodecare, Inc
Valsesia
Novara
Italy
Alagna
K. O
Waterbury
Laurence Steinhardt
Sweden
Steinhardt
Hull
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Department Correspondents’ Association
Hull and Moley
South America
Orient
Czar Johnson
the Commerce Department
Berlin
BY Williams
Snake Snake
Wes
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