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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
3
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The Republicans of the fifth Senatorial District comprising Louisa and Muscatine counties meet at the Muscatine courthouse at 2 p.m. Wednesday June in Muscatine Iowa to nominate a candidate for Senator and conduct other business. Delegates: Louisa 12 Muscatine 21. All Republicans who support National Principles are invited to participate. county chairmen are urged to arrange delegate selection. J. W. Bell and J. W. Garner serve as committee members.
A call announces a Republican delegate convention in Cedar Rapids Iowa on August 7 1901 at 11 a m. Delegates will be chosen to nominate a governor lieutenant governor Supreme Court judge superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. The representation ratio ties delegates to county population and votes for John Baldwin elector at large in 1906.
The Republicans of Muscatine County meet at Court House in Muscatine on Saturday July 28 at 2 p m to select 21 delegates to the State Convention in Cedar Rapids on August 7 and 21 delegates to the Twentieth Senatorial District convention in Muscatine on July 1 at 2 p m. Also to choose township and ward committeemen with representation by precinct votes, listing towns such as Fruitland Goshen Moscow Montpelier and Muscatine City. Per order of the Republican committee Longstreta secretary and J W McCree chairman.
The Clinton Herald questions C. W. Phillips as district committeeman arguing he should focus on organizing harmony not threats. It notes his Jackson county visit and media quotes from Des Moines Capital and warns against judging the gubernatorial scene by one individual’s words. It mentions Cummins supporters and urges party rather than personal confrontation.
The Indianola Herald urges Republicans in Iowa to stay cool during hot days as the gubernatorial nominating contest continues until August 7. It warns that Democratic papers have inflamed Republican passions and calls for intelligent, calm consideration to return to normal after the state convention.
In a recent interview Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture notes that the United States buys only half as much agricultural produce as it sells. He concludes that within a few months the nation will be able to ignore other nations and supply all necessities domestically from production.
The Chicago Journal notes that despite record wage levels, prosperity is blamed for widespread discontent as strikes and labor troubles rise across industries.
In a convention scene Ohio Democrats rejected Bryan and his populist policies slamming the Aguinaldo deal. They drew sharp contrast between Bryan’s stance and party lines through protests and sharp repudiation.
The Shenandoah Sentinel says it will support Mr. Cummins if nominated but only under protest, arguing he better represents its principles than a Democrat would.
St Louis plans the 1993 world’s fair to be staged at Forest Park spanning 1372 acres the largest exposition site used to date. The preparations reflect a major city effort to showcase cultural and infrastructural achievements.
Henry E. Weaver of Chicago furnishes funds to establish three lake front free bath houses for boys. The measure is praised by the youths as a worthy boon, even if modest next to a million dollar university.
Comptroller of the currency Dawes has resigned and plans to contest William Beason Mason's U S Senate seat before the Illinois legislature. George Be. Roberts of Iowa, currently director of the mint, may succeed him.
Fairfield Ledger notes Iowa's treasury stood at 1,188,764.88 as of June 30 and asks why some Republicans should condemn an administration that can show such a balance. The opinion promotes fiscal health as a counterpoint to partisan critique.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues dock the bureau figures by about 75 inches to reveal the hard facts, asserting the convention will clarify the point.
The Keokuk Reverend Boatman faced a crushing defeat in a Des Moines Chautauqua debate against Carrie Catt on equal suffrage. The Republican notes his reliance on St Paul to argue for women’s visibility and mocks the preacher for arguing with a woman.
A blunt reminiscence speaks of fading marriage vows and shared history. The speaker notes years of companionship yielding resignation, leaving a wiser, more somber outlook on life with a partner.
The Burlington Journal claims the $20,000 express robbery in Fairfield last year was staged by railway and express officials to push the case into court. The public record shows Adams Express company paid the loss without protest and the Journal’s story remains gauzy.
Miss Frances Griffin of Alabama urges a constitutional convention to enfranchise educated tax paying women. The article notes a possible Iowa convention plank to enfranchise women tax payers and predicts renewed advocacy and opposition at the state legislature next winter.
District court in Fairfield ruled against a seller of hop tonic who argued it was non intoxicating. Ottumwa liquor laws push by Anti-Saloon League agent W H Abrams. funds raised to enforce state liquor rules. U S recruiting center resumes in Ottumwa. men sought for field and coast artillery, Thirteenth Cavalry at Ft. Meade, Twentieth Infantry at Vancouver Barracks. Missouri River erosion washes away farms west of Sloan. Edith Emery dies by arsenic after lover’s quarrel. Dr J J Bennett of Fenton dies. cocaine habit suspected. 16 year old Arthur Goff dies after being hit by a pitched ball in Des Moines. J B Metzner shoots and kills nightwatchman McMillan in Humboldt. Metzner drunk. Algoma Upper Des Moines notes Bryan charged Woodmen $360 for half‑hour talk. Dolliver’s speech valued higher.
Congressman Dalzell of Pennsylvania says tariff revision would unsettle a prosperous economy and doubts real sentiment exists for change. Senator Hanna also urges not to pursue politics now so the nation can enjoy the post reelection prosperity and avoid needless debate.
H. S. Ichif of Tokio says Japan stands with the United States to defend China's integrity against outside aggression. He notes previous gossip of war with Russia has faded. Japan will not enter war unless for momentous causes, focusing on commerce and manufacturing growth to avoid long-term harm.
Paul Sheldon reports from New York that Danish West Indies merchants oppose island ease due to fears of American enterprise, while natives across Lesser Antilles favor annexation as they feel distant from their mother country.
The report notes trains from the south run late due to extreme heat causing rails to lengthen. Arthur Diegs comments on the weather with a humorous, richly dialect voice reflecting the heat and tense travel conditions.
A business writer recalls a day of busy shop life with a noisy phone call and a passenger’s jokes about hot weather. He notes two Irish men discussing Cassidy’s death and a brief trolley chat where women critique his jokes. An editorial fragment laments long obituaries.
West Point graduate Captain Hugh Douglas Wise of the Ninth Regulars is recalled for carrying his camera to San Juan Hill and documenting enemy positions. Rev J A Eby Greensburg Pa reports six men counted entering six town saloons in one hour totaling 1 569 while 757 attended church services across 12 churches suggesting a hidden moral in these figures.
An American syndicate may buy a leading British liner and run it in the American way, signaling bold moves in world commerce. America headlines in medicine with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters praised for curing dyspepsia and aiding digestion, nerves, and overall health.
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