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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1902
Page
3
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
G Logan Payne lists office locations in Chicago at 935 Marquette Building and New York at 140 Nassau Street, associated with Lacoste & Maxwell. The fragment notes these addresses as part of the business notice.
The Republican electors of Iowa are called to a July 30 1902 Del egate Convention in Des Moines at 11 am to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Judge and Clerk of the Supreme Court Reporter of the Supreme Court and for a Railroad Commissioner. Delegates allocated by county and by votes for Albert B Cummins 1901 governor. Total delegates 1233. R H Spence chairman Co V Phillips secretary.
The Republican Party of Muscatine County convenes at the court house Muscatine on Saturday July 26 1902 at 10 30 am to choose 16 delegates for the state convention at Des Moines and 16 delegates for the second district congressional convention at Clinton on August 20 1902. Representation is based on township and ward votes for Governor Cummins in 1901 with delegates allocated to each area. committee members will organize caucus calls.
The Cedar Rapids Republican brands the remedy puerile and notes that combines extend beyond items on the free list. It cites coal oil and anthracite coal as examples of strong combines not previously tariffed, arguing tariffs affect few major products.
J. W. Wright, longtime Cedar county Democratic leader and active worker, has publicly joined the Republican party. He is a member of the law firm Wright & Wright.
The Atlantic Telegraph argues tariff tinkering harms the nation and its people and urges Iowa Republicans to avoid foolish acts in response to tariff changes. The piece frames tariff policy as damaging to economy and politics.
At Dubuque the Iowa State Bar Association devoted much of a session to taxation of money and credits and the tax ferret law. Speakers split on the issue with H S Richards and Col Clark opposing taxation of credits while A E Swisher urged drastic penalties. Roberts favored exempting credits as nonproperty, Davis opposed the tax ferret, advocating better assessors. Gentle verdict: doctors differ, who decides.
John W. Gates in a newspaper interview predicts America will forge ahead for thirty years and then own all major railroads. He names future systems led by Vanderbilts and Hill, with Morgan envisioned as a vast financial architect pursuing global power.
The Davenport Democrat says the campaign of Hon. Tom L. Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination has started early to ensure a painless death and long sleep, stating the office of president is not seeking a sensation maker at this time.
In a final note of instruction, Secretary Root tells Taft to assure the Vatican that removing the friars from the Philippines is demanded only to meet the wishes of Philippine Roman Catholics.
Friends of Muscatine in and out of the second district press for a Muscatine man to run for Congress after Rumple declines renomination. A strong push favors J. L. Giesler, a capable local businessman, with district backing and Republican unity to secure a Muscatine choice for Iowa's delegation.
Secretary Shaw shows a letter from a neighboring Iowan asking for a recommendation to aid in securing better pay. One sentence may carry double meaning and amuses him. The letter is expected to yield a prompt and favorable recommendation.
In an interview at the Agriculture Department Prof Willis Moore the acting secretary and chief meteorologist explained that forecasts extend only about forty eight hours. He dismissed long range prophecies as moonshine noting major storms can be anticipated only with telegraph bulletins and solid data. He cited the Atlantic storm that saved ships by early warning and warned that freaky elements can delay rain or shift timing by hours.
Opinion piece notes the St. Louis ruling that a wife may search her husband's pockets does not grant wives any new rights they did not already have. The piece argues the decision reflects existing marital norms rather than expanding legal protections for wives.
The Cleveland Leader asserts the Republican Party caused smoke issues in the city, claiming no smoke occurred in 1892 and 1894 and naming Grover Cleveland and his party as the only known smoke preventers in the United States.
The Philadelphia Press cites the New York Times noting unprecedentedly few railway receiverships and foreclosure cases in the first half of the year, contrasting Democratic Cleveland era with Republican Roosevelt years. It recalls that in 1895 about a quarter of the nation’s railway mileage faced receivership and bankruptcy actions.
Marion Register outlines a clash between Dr. H W Thomas who attacks imperialism and trusts and Dr. MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Church New York who foresees a world federation under the golden rule with America and Great Britain as dominant factors, signaling a millennium era.
The speaker notes that on the basis of the golden rule a federation of the whole world will be accomplished and that we are approaching such a federation today. The statement is presented amid discussion of professional disagreements among doctors.
Ottumwa Courier views Muscatine county as ripe for a congressman after Rumple's decline. It urges Republicans to unite, pick the most viable candidate, and enter the congressional convention with a united front to seize Muscatine’s long awaited chance.
John Hulliburger aged 23 of Brighton drowned while crossing flooded Skunk river bottom near Merrimac Jefferson county on the 17th his team and buggy saved. A revolver fired as it fell from a stand killed S Campbell aged 19 at Corning on the 15th. R A Wheeless a Delaware county farmer died from injuries after falling on a harrow while urging his team. Joe Dvorak and Paul Mackonsky swam before attending the Cedar Rapids circus.
Republicans of the First ward meet at Excelsior hose house Tuesday July 22 at 8 o clock to select 18 delegates for the county convention Saturday July 26 and to transact other business as needed Per order Wm Van Zyle Committeeman
The Republicans of the Second ward will meet in caucus at city hall on Tuesday evening July 22 1902 to elect 20 delegates to the county convention. John Tillie committeeman.
Third ward Republicans are requested to meet at the Rescue Hose House on Tuesday evening July 22 at 8 o'clock to select 22 delegates for the county convention on Saturday July 26 and to transact other business as needed. Per order Luther Woods Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Fourth ward are requested to meet at the Relief at 8 o'clock to select 19 delegates to John Richley, Committeeman.
Republicans of Moscow township are called to meet in Moscow on July 24 at 7 PM to elect four delegates to the county convention and conduct other business per order of the committeeman.
Bloomington township Republicans meet at Kalorama schoolhouse Thursday at 8 PM to name delegates to the county convention Saturday and conduct other business. William Hendricks, Commissioner.
The republicans of Lake township will hold a caucus Friday evening July 25 to select four delegates to attend the county convention Saturday July 26 1902 and transact other business Committeeman.
A Republican delegate convention for Iowa's Second Congressional District will be held in Clinton on August 20, 1902 at 11 a.m. to nominate a candidate for Congress. Each county receives delegates based on population and votes for A B Cummins in 1901. list shows county counts and Chairman Joe R Lane presiding.
Gardner Cowles of Algona now controls a leading Algona bank after acquiring Cal bank holding in Kossuth County. He aims to focus on business for several years, with past public service as a two term state representative and potential future senate prospects. He once resided in Muscatine where his father served as a First M. E. church pastor.
W G Block, Diamond Jo general agent, announces excursion tickets to Clinton and return for 125 cents for the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists annual meeting. Tickets on sale July 19 through August 22 with return by August 30.
Anxious season described as mental and physical decline with heat worsening nerves and energy. Paine's Celery Compound lauded as a great recuperator and strength-giver, claimed to banish languor headaches and digestive troubles. A Newark Delaware man's letter praises recovery from nervous prostration after using the remedy, noting dramatic improvement after costly failed treatments.
Fashion notes describe a Vandykes styled gown in pale crepe de chine with horizontal tucks and self colored Corticelli silk. Edge features an ecru Venetians design highlighted by rhinestones and spangles. Cape collar blouse, chiffon edging, embroidered scarf vest and sleeve puff in lace complete the ensemble.
A summer illness proved treatable by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in a well documented case from a Lansing Iowa family. The writer notes the medicine should be kept on hand at home, especially in warm weather, and mentions it is available through druggists.
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