This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
3
Official paper of City and County explains Muscatine mail status and distribution times. The Daily Journal prints every evening on weekdays except Sunday while the Semi-Weekly Journal appears eight pages on Tuesday and twelve pages on Friday nights.
Circulation claimed to exceed all other Muscatine newspapers combined and to be at least three times larger than any other daily, asserting clear market leadership for the paper.
Representatives G Logan Payne based at 935 Marquette Building Chicago and Lacsste & Maxwell of 140 Nassau Street New York. Contact details indicate business addresses and correspondence links between firms.
The Journal establishes agencies at Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these locations for readers. Missed subscribers can obtain papers at the agencies.
A Des Moines meeting on Wednesday July 30 1902 at 11 am convenes Iowa Republicans to nominate state officers and Supreme Court officials and to transact business. Delegates are apportioned by county and votes for Albert Cummins in 1901 with 1 235 total delegates. Br H Spence chairs, C Phillips secretary.
The New York meeting discussed adjusting Democratic difficulties with a plan by Cleveland Hill and others. It recalls Mrs Williams remark that couples settle quarrels by agreeing to her plan. Bryanites may view the Mrs Williams plan with skepticism.
The Sioux City Journal notes that the term shelter does not appear in the Republicans platform of the Sixth district and argues it should not be included in any Republican platform this year.
Hon Geo C Tichenor once chaired Iowa s state republican committee in the 1860s died in New York aged 64 He was serving as General Appraiser at the New York custom house The American Economist regards him as a leading friend of the protective policy in the country
An Illinois woman attempted to rescue her pet dog from an oncoming train and was run over and killed. She hurled the dog to safety, and the animal escaped unharmed.
Chicago detectives pursue a rare safety deposit box robbery at the Masonic temple. Investigators suspect a box holder may be the thief, aiming to identify the culprit amid a high profile break in and security concerns.
An Illinois editor starts publishing the Bible as a serial in his newspaper. The work will appear chapter by chapter and is planned to run about fifty years until the final chapter is printed.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw denied rumors of seeking the presidency against Roosevelt. He stated he supports the president and expects Iowa to endorse him.
A labor secret society in an Illinois town aims to control legislation. It claims publicity is essential for the public good, arguing such groups never succeed in the United States. The piece asserts public awareness crushes covert efforts.
The Sioux City Journal notes bouquets redirected from Des Moines and sent to Muscatine. One gift honors a consolidated paper as recipient of kind words, while another celebrates a fifty year editor and his paper with thoughtful congratulations.
Muscatine escapes floods but downstream near Keokuk thousands of acres of corn submerged with losses in the millions. Skunk River and Des Moines runoff reach high, causing damage citywide and across waterways.
Rumors say mill owners plan to oppose Speaker Henderson in his district. The democratic opposition may gain from the talk, but the milling industry thrives under Republican policies guided by Henderson's leadership, making a challenge unlikely.
Iowa railroad lawyers faced the executive council urging no change or a cut in their road's assessment while the council favors a general raise. Henry Jayne of Muscatine for the M N S made a forceful plea for low taxation, prompting a remark from Governor Cummins about granting an appropriation.
The treasury department refutes a published statement claiming Secretary Shaw favors a five year limit for the service. An authoritative reply asserts no such remark was made and that Shaw supports civil service in all respects, citing his signing of regulations placing laborers and unskilled workers under civil service control, removing patronage from the treasury.
Claude Porter of Centerville announces he will not seek Congress in the Eighth district. Jerry Sullivan of Creston will likely oppose Hepburn. John Kruse, a Dubuque machinist, was killed when a jack screw failed and the car fell. ISU President Beardshear granted indefinite leave due to strain. All Iowa congressional delegation members expected in Des Moines on the 30th.
A Keokuk saloonkeeper’s clash with Carrie Nation ends as she vows to smash his saloon. Wilton faces a saloon bribery offer of 2200 a year, with citizens urged to reject it amid local news from Des Moines to Sioux City.
The Muscatine Journal prints a twenty four page jubilee edition celebrating John Mahin’s fifty years as editor starting in 1852. The issue includes reminiscences, a facsimile of the first number, subscriber letters, and historical notes on early staff and ownership. Burlington Hawkeye also applauds Mahin’s long career and urges continued public service and labor.
Press opinions argue the boycott as the counterpart of the blacklist and as an agreement to trust or employ nobody who is in a trade union or of a certain race or religion. They contend such practices violate public policy and are contrary to the common law.
In a Thursday editorial the Telegraph-Herald repeats a rumor that Secretary Shaw would dismiss all old treasury employees despite his denial. The piece likens the denial to Admiral Nelson and suggests a strategic blindness to the truth in reporting.
William Jennings Bryan again assails former president Cleveland calling him a deserter in a letter acknowledging a found invitation to the Tilden club banquet. The mislaid invitation was recovered by a careless clerk and Bryan uses the moment to renew sharp remarks.
Harold J. Mahin of the Muscatine Journal will move to Washington D C to become a Washington correspondent. He led the Iowa Evening Press association and provided invaluable service in that role and will be greatly missed by many in the press community.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette critiques Harold J. Mahin of the Muscatine Journal, noting his move to a government post may be a misstep for him and the news service. It praises his career as secretary and head of the Iowa Evening Press association while warning Muscatine could lose a capable editor.
The Keokuk Gate City salutes John Mahin for half a century as editor and proprietor of the Muscatine Journal. From starting as a printer’s devil at age thirteen to becoming editor at nineteen, he has guided the paper with steadfast conscience and firm principles in Methodism, prohibition, and Republican ideals. His career embodies American citizenship and public trust, and well wishes pour in for many peaceful years ahead.
Daniel B Barrus of Winterset Iowa writes from July 17 1902 congratulating John Mahin of Muscatine Iowa on reaching his fiftieth anniversary as editor of the Journal He recalls his early days as a clerk for Dunsmore and Chambers later Dunsmore and Barrus and sends best wishes for the milestone.
Sioux City Iowa July 17 John Mahin of Muscatine Iowa extends hearty congratulations on a notable anniversary. He wishes good health and many more years.
The Creston Gazette honors Hon John Mahin on fifty years of service in journalism and public life. It lauds his steadfast reformer’s spirit, Christian duty, and temperance advocacy, noting dangers endured for principles and his continued editorship of the Muscatine Journal amid political battles.
A reflection on character traits that enabled fifty years of active life and hint at the promising path ahead, highlighting perseverance integrity and dedication as foundational virtues guiding future endeavors.
John Mahin celebrates fifty years of editorial work at the Muscatine Journal where he now serves as editor in chief. A steadfast advocate of republican principles, he is praised for sincerity, courage, and consistency in his career. The Journal notes its growth and his lasting respect among colleagues.
The Oskaloosa Herald reports a special Muscatine edition honoring Mr. Mahin. It lists citizens aged when he began writing for the Journal and recalls reminiscences of his tenure. The piece notes Orion Clemmens, Mark Twain’s brother, was a business partner in 1853 1854 and that Twain himself once employed Mahin as a printer.
John Mahin, editor of the Muscatine Journal, marked his fifty-first year as editor by issuing a jubilee number. He began his journalism career with the same paper at age eighteen and remains editor, receiving congratulations and best wishes for continued success in the newspaper business.
The Muscatine Daily Journal's anniversary issue praises Hon. John Mahin for fifty years as its presiding columnist chief. The review lauds his brilliant record and steady reform efforts, noting the broad influence of his work both locally and beyond.
On Thursday the Journal issued a special edition celebrating John Mahin for fifty years as editor the oldest editor in Iowa by continuous service. He guided Muscatine’s growth with devoted writings and earned the best wishes of the state press for continued usefulness.
The Keosauqua Republican notes John Mahin, described as a brainy and one of the state’s best men, marked his fiftieth year as editor of the Muscatine Journal. He began as publisher when young, and the Republican extends hearty congratulations to Iowa’s longest serving editor.
On July 17 near, the Muscatine Journal will mark fifty years under continuous editorship of John Mahin. The record is likely unequalled in Iowa and the craft join in compliments to Mr Mahin and his excellent paper.
The Iowa press offers praise as John Mahin nears fifty years in journalism. Fellow reporters note his long career, generosity, and amiable persona, with reflections from peers and editors across newspapers.
Republicans in Moscow township meet July 24 at 7 p m to elect four delegates to the county convention and handle other business. Bloomington township caucus at Kalorama school house Thursday evening to name delegates for Saturday's county convention. Lake township caucus Friday evening July 25 to select four delegates for July 26 county convention and other business.
A brief dialogue shows a mother scolding a girl and a boy admitting he smokes. The boy explains he took a cigar away from his younger brother, revealing a small family moment about tobacco and supervision.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.