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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal editor and manager are named and the paper is entered as second class matter in Muscatine Iowa. Subscription options include daily and semi weekly editions with weekly carrier collection and advance payment terms. Remittances should be made payable to the Journal Printing Company.
The Republicans of the 20th Senatorial District comprising Louisa and Muscatine counties will meet at the Muscatine court house at 2 o clock p m on the list day of July 1900 to nominate a Senator and conduct other business. Delegates are assigned 12 to Louisa and 21 to Muscatine. All interested in Republican principles are invited to participate in the caucuses. County chairmen are asked to arrange delegate selection. J W Eells and J W Garner are the county committeemen.
To the Republican electors of Iowa a delegate convention will be held in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday August 7th 1901 at eleven oclock a m for nominating candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Superintendent of public instruction Railroad Commissioner and other business as may properly come before the convention All voters who endorse Republican principles are invited to write under this call for election of delegates Representation will be according to law.
H. J. Chisholm of International Paper told the Industrial Commission that his firm runs 32 plants with 1500 tons daily capacity and produces about 70 percent of the nation’s newsprint. He said the stock value totals 45 million dollars, plants could not be duplicated for that sum, and noted prices rose after trust formation while competitors faced bankruptcy risk before.
In Philadelphia on May 27 the General Assembly adopted the majority report of the revision committee urging the appointment of a committee to amend the creed and modify the church statement on the doctrine of predestination.
A brief cheeky remark attributed to the Chicago Tribune wit notes the constitution’s behavior as if marching with the flag but tiring and stopping after a stretch. The quote reflects satirical commentary on constitutional limits and patriotism in a period-tone voice.
The New York Legislature first passed an anti scalping act under railroad pressure but the state’s highest court ruled it unconstitutional. A reworked version failed again before the supreme court with Justice Gildersleeve noting laws manifestly invalid need not be enforced. The Salt Lake Tribune praised this stance and warned railroads should not control ticket use beyond the stated ride.
Reports say Bresect, the Paterson anarchist who killed Humbert of Italy, died by his own hand. Anarchists reportedly hail him as a martyr while sensational tales spread and are retracted. Some claim torture occurred to extract secrets.
The McCormick Machinery Company of Chicago purchased half a million acres in southern Baja California from the Mexican government. Each acre is planted in heniquen, the fiber used for binder twine, previously imported from Yucatan.
The New York Herald notes ex President Benjamin Harrison a Presbyterian. He says predestination is not essential to their system and cites President McKinley, a member of a church opposing predestination, replying to Rev Dr McCook about revising the Presbyterian creed to remove the doctrine.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina writes Governor McSweeney withdrawing his resignation from the United States Senate. He mirrors last week’s move with Senator Tillman, both having proposed to resign to seek the people’s verdict on who should retain the seat.
A Democratic clash erupts as Davenport corporation counsel RE M Sharon faces opposition from party leaders. Sharon, chosen temporary chair at the state convention, backs a costly gas and electric contract amid a rival bid promising lower rates. The dispute pits Sharon against anti corporation voices led by Cato Sells as the party debates a new chairman choice.
In a period of religious agitation the article argues religion remains essential and enduring. It promotes Hopster's Stomach Bitters as a fifty year staple for stomach strength, digestion, and general health, claiming broad American renown and superiority over imitations. A private revenue stamp is noted on the bottle.
The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met June 3 1901 reviewing May warrants and tax abatements. They approved warrants, examined justice claims, and accepted the county treasurer C. H. Gobble Gobbie’s May fund balance. Subsequent sessions on June 4 1991 addressed real and personal property tax equalization and district fund appropriations across multiple townships and institutions.
On Tuesday June 4 1991 the board met with all members present James Smith presented a petition for cleaning part of the Wales ditch The auditor was instructed to act under statute Equalization of personal property for 1901 was noted Adjournment at 4 to visit the County Farm
On Wednesday, June 5, 1991, the issue lists bridge bills and the section on common claims. The brief item records routine government financial matters and pending reimbursements.
The county treasurer was authorized to pay the National Accounting company a 15 percent commission for omitted tax collection in April and May. Fees of the office to June 1, 1901 were examined and accepted. Items listed include insane bills, common claims, assessors and court bills. Meeting adjourned until Monday July 1, 1901. A. C. Noble, Co. Auditor.
A historical ledger snapshot lists balances across funds including State University Fund School Fund Bridge Fund Relief Funds and multiple township districts. It records figures for Muscatine Bloomington Buffalo state and Goshen areas among others with varied dollar amounts and fund names.
A Journal representative visits Macon Missouri to witness the Blees Military Academy commencement. Colonel Blees funds an architectural marvel with a 110 cadet capacity, a marble main hall, gym, grounds, race track, and modern facilities. He transformed Macon with banks, a newspaper, clubs, factories, and a horse station, becoming a town idol through generous acts.
In Macon Missouri Colonel Blees stands as a pivotal figure. He owns about 75 thoroughbreds and 29 top carriage vehicles. His stables and rolling stock attract attention at local events and his coachman is famed as Missouri’s best. His energy and leadership inspire civic progress and future growth.
The Iowa Central railway announces lowered fare plans for June meetings across Iowa. Des Moines Davenport Dubuque Atlantic Cedar Falls Union Marshalltown Waterloo and other events. Also Buffalo round trips via Nickel Plate Road and Chicago Buffalo routes with stopovers and agent contact details.
Muscatine residents celebrate progress as 150 miles remain to complete the Rock Island line from Chicago to El Paso. Officials expect to open the transcontinental route by October or November, linking with Southern Pacific and Mexican Central railroads for faster Chicago to Mexico City travel.
Substantial inducements offered for manufacturing or other industries at several points on the Iowa Central railway with good facilities and natural advantages. Parties seeking new locations should communicate with Geo. S. Batty general passenger and ticket agent. Iowa Central railway Marshalltown Iowa.
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