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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
3
The Official Paper of City and County notes its Muscatine publication details and prices for Daily and Semi-Weekly issues. It asserts circulation is greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
G. Logan Payne of 935 Marquette Building Chicago and Lacoste & Maxwell of 140 Nassau Street New York represent clients in a matter needing legal liaison.
The Journal announces agency locations Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburnn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies and missed subscribers may collect papers there.
The Republican electors of Iowa are invited to a Des Moines delegate convention on July 30, 1902 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for state offices and conduct business. Delegates are apportioned by county and 1901 Cummins votes. total delegates 1233.
The Republican voters of Muscatine County meet at Muscatine Court House on July 26 1902 at 10 30 a m to select 16 delegates for the state convention at Des Moines and 16 delegates for the second district congressional convention at Clinton. Representation is by township ward and votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 with a detailed list of divisions. Committee members urge early caucus calls.
In Pratt County Kansas June 24 farmers captured fifty or more hobos and forced them to work binders and carry bundles under armed guard. Guards were women. Pratt county farm hands are deficient by about two thousand with the state short around ten thousand. Late June 23 a westbound freight train near Pratt carrying fifty to sixty tramps bound for Colorado was wrecked. farmers offered two dollars a day but few accepted, leading to shotgun persuasion and distribution among farms.
A Chicago article lauds Secretary Shaw for uncovering graft in immigrant services. He reformed contracts feeding immigrants, currency exchanges, baggage handling and customs house charges, replacing favored contractors with independent operators. Boss Platt and Senator Depew reportedly threaten resistance.
The governor censures Sam Baxter of Saline county NL for neglect during attacks on negro residents near Eldorado. He orders Baxter to locate those he advised to flee, invite return with immunity, and to arrest and try those responsible, warning he will act if Baxter fails.
The Standard Oil Company of America and Russian Oil Company of Russia form a world trust to supply Britain. The piece argues against blaming tariffs for trusts, noting the oil product is on the free list and tariff is irrelevant there.
The steel trust refused to raise prices despite extraordinary demand and reports of higher bids for immediate deliveries. It says it has been consistent and anticipates potential price reductions. The trust also recently increased worker wages.
Missouri Senator Vest fears a Democratic win in Congress this year could cost the party the presidency in 1904. He contends the democrats would risk a blunder that spoils their future ambitions. He holds the stronger position in the debate.
Senator Burton of Kansas states he will support Cuban reciprocity if it becomes a party tenet, arguing republicanism should be paramount and defending his stance on the measure.
The Iowa City Republican commends Col. J. R. Nutting of Davenport as a worthy candidate for congress, praising him with fairness and accuracy.
The Clinton Herald editorializes that Aguinaldo is a free man and argues that any other nation would have treated him as a traitor with a dramatic public display. It contrasts liberty with harsher, theatrical punishment and questions the justice of treason charges.
The Marion Register reports a debate over the 1902 Democratic stance in the southern states. The paper frames the issue as a choice between opposing rule by ignorant colored men in the United States and supporting rule by men of the same color in the Philippines, highlighting division among party leaders.
In 1896 Democrats denounced high tariffs and the gold standard warning of distress under Republican politics. The Mediapolis New Era asks if those predictions held true and whether farm produce wages and other measures were as low as claimed, urging readers to compare predictions with results.
In a July 1902 Washington Bureau piece, Frank J. Stillman explains how post adjournment Congressional Record editions are produced as bundles of speeches. He details editing, printing, and distribution by the Government Printing Office, illustrating how lawmakers aim to reach voters through prepared, hotel-room or committee-room drafts transformed into official records.
Denison plans a street car carnival four days in September after raising 2500 dollars. Capt J S Lothrop of Sioux City received 7500 dollars from the executive council for securing a war claim of over 450000 dollars, though he sought 25000. Iowa City post office bids total between 7000 and 9600 dollars from several bidders. Congressman Cushman of Washington and family visited relatives in Louisa county and Brighton. Judge O P Shiras reversed an Interior Department land patent decision affecting 25000 acres tied to Sioux City and St Paul rail land sales.
Davenport Democrat reports Muscatine desires a willing Republican candidate for the Second District congressional seat. The article notes she believes a suitable man can be found to accept the honor.
Gate City notes Muscatine Republicans favor furnishing the second district candidate for congress. The leading names discussed include James L. Giesler of the German American Savings Bank Colonel J H Munroe W D Burk J M Kemble and ex Senator George M Titus with Giesler and Burk viewed as the strongest contenders.
Iowa City Republican praises W. L. Roach of Muscatine for congress while noting Roach prefers business over candidacy though he would be nominated by acclamation if he declined. The speaker argues Roach would be a strong campaigner and could beat any Democrat by about 2000 votes.
The Safe guard reports that John M. Kemble, former internal revenue collector, is among the possibles for Congress to succeed Capt. Rumple. If nominated and elected, he would cause an anomaly in Iowa politics as every congressman except Rumple once voted to oust him for backing Hon. A B Cummins for governor.
A Iowa City Republican argues Muscatine County should elect a congressman now, noting the region has prospered 56 years without one and urging generous, disinterested support for new leadership.
The passage reflects on perseverance in Muscatine, stressing continuing in the old ways to maintain food supply and avoid the bitterness of a failed proposal. It notes relief in anticipation becoming reality and hints at ongoing challenges in local affairs.
Joe R. Lane will continue to take an active interest in politics and his influence will be felt in the second district. The people have implicit faith in Joe Lane, a fearless man who stands by what is right, but the party must look elsewhere for the next congressman. Lane will support the nominee and expects Republican success, pledging his full effort.
E L Miller Clinton county Republican chairman says Rumple’s retirement was not due to pressure or fear of defeat. He notes Rumple’s health and confirms Curtis and Lane’s past strong campaign. Miller doubts any Democrat could win and expects Wade might be nominated if he runs.
Goshen township Republicans announce a caucus in Woodmanana Atalissa for Saturday evening July 19 to select seven delegates to the county convention July 26 and a township committeeman. Comrade C. C. Croxen, Committeeman.
The Republicans of Seventy Six township hold a caucus at No 4 schoolhouse Saturday July 19 at 7 p m to select four delegates for the county convention on July 26. Committeeman W Meeker announces the meeting.
Fruitland township Republicans meet at Lone Tree school house on Saturday July 19 at 8 p m to elect four delegates to the county convention and transact other business per order of a committeeman.
The Republicans of Sweetland township are called to meet at Mount Grove school house Saturday July 19 at 8 p m to elect six delegates to the county convention and conduct other business per order.
Republicans of the Second ward will meet at city hall Tuesday evening July 22 1902 at 8 p m to elect 20 delegates to the county convention. John Tillie Committeeman.
Moscow republicans are asked to meet in Moscow on July 24 at 7 p m to elect four delegates and transact other business per order.
Sunday dinners and visits dot Shiloh social scene as Howe and daughter from Sweetland call on Hoskins. Local families attend Woodworth Etter meeting in Muscatine while haymaking prospers. Freyermuth kin and others host and visit across North Prairie Muscatine Summit St Louis communities.
Mt. Clemens known as the Mineral Bath City is accessible without changing cars via the Grand Trunk Railway. Timetables and a descriptive pamphlet are mailed free on request to Geo. W. Vaux A. G. P. & T. A. 135 Adams St Chicago.
The Republican convention for Iowa's Second District will meet in Clinton on August 20 1902 at 11 am to nominate a congress candidate. Delegates are apportioned by county with one per county plus extra per Cummins 1901 vote total. Jackson Muscatine Scott counties listed with delegate counts. Joe R Lane chairs the 2nd District Committee.
July corn on the Chicago board of trade rose from 65% to 69% amid renewed bidding by the Harris Gates brokers. Trade chatter suggested the Gates deal remains unsettled and forced several large short positions to cover this morning.
Chicago July 17. The third match round of the National Amateur golf tournament began today with sixteen players remaining. The grounds are in perfect condition as play will reduce the field to the semi finals to be played tomorrow.
A train transfer program offers free bus shuttles from Spirit Lake and Montgomery B R N lines to The Inn Arnold's Park and Manhattan Beach. Free booklets describe Spirit and Okoboji Lakes with Iowa and Minnesota game laws. Cedar Rapids company promotes lodging nearby and lists G P and T A B R N Ry.
The Iowa Central Railway introduces a fast Limited service from Elrick Junction at 7 39 p m daily arriving Minneapolis at 9 00 a m travelers to the Twin Cities and Northwest can use sleeping cars and coaches at low rates see local ticket agent for details
W G Block general agent for the Diamond Jo line announces excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 126 cents in connection with the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association annual meeting. Tickets on sale July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low summer excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return valid through October 31. Readers are urged to consult Iowa Central agents for details and to enjoy the fishing and health benefits of a Minnesota resort trip.
Travelers urged to use the Iowa Central Railway new sleeping car line from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria for quicker trips. The limited L leaves Etrick Junction daily at 7 57 a m for Peoria and eastern points. See local ticket agent.
Mr C M Gould ticket agent for the B C R N railway has authority to offer special low rates for residents of Maccatine and nearby areas. Call or write him to plan travel and save money on any destination.
A railroad assistant general passenger agent from Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque Ia offers a circular on where the next land boom will be and how agents can profit by sending for it.
Citizens report the Skunk River near Des Moines Capital is emitting a strong, unpleasant odor. Local officials urge caution for shoreline visitors and monitor for possible pollution or natural causes affecting water quality.
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