Summer Schedule of Street Car Services
The schedule lists departures from the company office and designated points such as South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds and Cemetery. Morning service starts around 5:50 to 6:16 a.m., with 20 minute intervals to late evening. Sundays feature first car at 8 a.m. and mixed half hour to 10 a.m., then 20 minute runs to 9 p.m. and 10:15 from line end.
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Street Car Company
South Muscatine
Company
Park Place
Chanialler
Fair Grounds
Subscription Rates to Journal for Muscatine Iowa
Daily, per year, delivered by carrier and collected weekly. Tri weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays payable in advance. Order by postal card or telephone No 27. All remittances by draft, express or money order payable to Journal Printing Co., Muscatine, Iowa.
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Journal
Journal Printing Co
Muscatine
Iowa
Political convention dates for major parties announced
Republicans set Philadelphia to host on June 19 while prohibitionists meet in Chicago on June 27. Democrats plan Kansas City gathering in July with Silver Republicans in Kansas City on July 4.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Kansas City
Republican State Convention to nominate Iowa officers
The Republican Electors of Iowa announce a Republican State Convention in Des Moines on August 1 at 1 o clock for nominating candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner Two Electors at Large and one Elector per Congressional District. Delegates allotted by county and pledged by Shaw vote. H. O. Weaver chairs. C. W. Phillips is secretary.
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Owas
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Leslie M. Shaw
Political Parties and the Trusts Split in Congressional Votes
The article reports two House votes on trust policy. A proposed constitutional amendment to curb trusts failed, driven by Democratic and Populist opposition. The Sherman anti trust bill passed as Democrats, amid criticism, acquiesced after initial opposition, highlighting partisan divides on trust policy and party loyalties.
Trust Debate at Kansas City Frames Democratic Contradiction
The text suggests a prediction that a Kansas City convention declaration against trusts will expose a gap between Democratic rhetoric and practice, leading to widespread ridicule as the public draws a sharp parallel with current trust policy. The focus is on political critique of party consistency.
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Kansas City
Law of Labor Rights Upheld as Constitutional Ruling
The court in People v Murphy held that a state law making it a misdemeanor to coerce employees over union ties is unconstitutional. It ruled that sui juris individuals retain the right to labor contracts and to refuse performance without government interference, affirming the core property right of contract.
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Himna
People
Button factory buzz in Quincy spurs local rivalry
The Quincy Whig reports another button factory may open in the Rathman park house, led by E. D. Brown and Harry Bake, with Pearl button manufacturing booming nationally. The piece notes Muscatine already leads the industry and urges Quincy to keep pace.
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Quincy (ML) Whig
Rathman Park House
Maine
Jersey Streets
E. D. Brown
Harry Bake
Quincy
Quincy Paper
Muscatine
Democrats Attack on Trusts Seen as Farce in New York
Observers note Democrats howl against trusts while leaders such as Mayor Van Wyck appear tied to the ice trust, making their anti trust rhetoric seem hollow and performative.
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New York
van Wyck
Democrats Attack on Trust Regulation Big Straw Vote In House
The piece argues that Democratic claims on regulating trusts are misleading and warns voters against trusting party rhetoric. It portrays the party as deceitful in presenting its position on trust regulation.
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Tammany Iee Trust
Voting on anti trust amendment shows Democratic dominance
Out of 131 votes in the House, all but two were cast by Democrats and Populists. Democratic opposition to trusts is mainly expressed through platforms and speeches.
Colorado Sees Gold Output Exceed Twenty Million This Year
The report states Colorado expects a gold production surpassing $20,000,000 this year while contrasting past public belief in silver free coinage and a 4 percent policy as the path to prosperity.
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Colorado
Remarkable Feature Near Electric Tower Plaza
The article describes a north view from the Electric Tower toward a plaza 350 by 500 feet. Across the plaza a building 341 by 52 feet with 164 foot towers will house a restaurant. It forms the eastern entrance to the Midway or pleasure ground where visitors may go.
Monumental Entrance Screens at Expo Grounds Readied
Architectural screens 280 feet long link the laea or monumental entrances across the Plaza. A curved colonnade forms an elegant barrier to the steam and trolley railway station at the Expo grounds northern edge. Across from the Restaurant Building a companion structure leads to the Stadium entrance. The sunken garden center will house a bandstand and a terrace for listeners.
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Exposition Grounds
Expansion of Manufacturing Says U S Exports Rise
The April export of manufactured goods reached about 44 million dollars, with forecasts the fiscal year ending June 30 will exceed 100 million. Projections suggest the United States may soon top England in foreign sales of manufactured products.
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United States
Bureau of Satistics
England
Des Moines Leader backs saloon interests in cartoon critique
The Des Moines Leader is criticized for promoting saloon power, depicting the Public Will as a prostrate figure bound by cards and a lagging "cheap lawyer" blocking reform with technicalities. It notes supervisors' refusal to protest a saloon petition, alleged fraud and forgery, and ignores women’s likely opposition. The piece declares disdain for such domination and declares a preference to resist masterliness by the saloon.
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Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
McGinn Named Democratic Nominee in Clinton District
The report says Frank P. McGinn, a young Clinton lawyer and former General Assembly member, will be the Democratic nominee for Congress in the district. It notes Judge Hayes might have run if any chance existed, but now McGinty or Dennis could also be the nominee, signaling a likely defeat in November.
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Frank P. McGinn
Clinton
Congress
Judge Hayes
McGinty
Dennis
South Dakota Dentists Convene In Lead
The South Dakota State Dental Association held its annual convention in Lead, St. Dak. The event adjourns Saturday evening with good attendance as members discuss improvements in methods and materials.
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South Dakota
Lead
St. Dak
South Dakota States Dental Association
Hair Renewer Claims Dandruff Cure in Testimonial
W. J. Walsh of Iowa City reports effective relief from dandruff and hair regrowth after using Beggs' Hair Renewer at J. J. Havercamp's, stating he would not be without the product at any price.
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W. J. Walsh
Iowa City
Iowa
J. J. Havercamp’s
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets To Denver Territory
Iowa Central Railway announces homeseekers tickets for excursions to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo on the first and third Tuesdays in May June July and August. One fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Inquire with coupon ticket agents for territory dates limits and details or write Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Iowa Central Raway
Geo. S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Learn to Attend Strictly to Your Own Business
A compact note emphasizes focusing on one’s own affairs. It champions self discipline and personal responsibility. No external interference. The message urges inward focus and steady progress through consistent effort.
Local notes from Muscatine and surroundings on community life
Muscatine area diary items report visits by Ferdinand Boruff and others, hog and wool shipments, dances at Buffalo Prairie and Children’s Day events, school term endings, trades and markets, and inquiries about Muscatine Journal deliveries. Mentions include Artie Price, Ross Roseman, Joseph Ryan, Walter Reed, Less Kennedy, Hattie Parker, William Goruff, J R Bouruff, Lee Lambert, Sam Boruff, and H B Potter among residents and neighbors in Buffalo Prairie, Hazel Dell, French school, and Illinois City.
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J. R. Boruff
Muscatine
Artie Price
Ross Roseman
Joseph Ryan
Walter Reed
Mr. Hamton
Near Eliza
Guy Potter
Lady
Prench
Hettie Chapman
Charley Peterson
Louisa
Anna
E. H. Potter
Herman
Aorrsi
deBee
Farmon Degraff
Floyd
Sam Boruff
S. T. Warman
Buffalo Prairie
Sam
H. B. Potter
Ben Vanatta
Felix
S Sench
Harmon
Mary Deeraff
Lou Hessman
Hazel Dell
Frank Johnson
Johnson
Muscatine Journal
Scribe
John France
Illinois City
John
Malheur City
Ore
Oregon
Illinois
Melon Planting Plans Mentioned in Late Night Talk
A fragment notes Powell plans to plant many melons this year and invites Jack to visit when they size up. The message warns to stay alert or melons may fail to mature properly, recalling a prior crop that rotted away after a campose-like incident.
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Powell
Jack
Dixie
Republican Platform of Iowa Republicans at Des Moines
The Iowa Republican platform affirms the 1900 campaign standards, denounces free coinage as harmful, backs measures against trade restraints, and supports self government for new residents. It endorses President McKinley and the current Republican Congress, praising their administration and urging renomination.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Publican Party of
Vention
Republican Party
McK
Coutir
McKinle
Republican Congress
Speaker Head
Senate
Beggs' Blood Purifier Promoted in Sheldon Edition
E F Andrews of Newton endorses Beggs Blood Purifier as a standard spring medicine for twenty years. Purchasers urged to visit Havercamp's for the remedy claimed to treat skin and blood disorders.
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Te Capitol
E. F. Andrews
Newton
Havercamp’s
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