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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
3
Chief Journal John Mahin editor H J Mahin manager member of Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers The Daily Journal issued every weekday except Sunday The Semi Weekly Journal issued Tuesdays and Fridays Terms By Mail Postage Paid Semi-Weekly rates and guaranteed circulation claims
G. Logan Payne of 935 Marquette Building Chicago represents Lacoste and Maxwell, located at 140 Nassau Street New York, in matters unspecified.
The Journal announces agents Kecklerville Chayka's grocery in West Muscatine Sharrag's grocery in South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery at End of street car track where extra papers will be available each night. Regular subscribers missed by the carrier can collect papers at these agencies.
Call issued for the Republican electors of Iowa to meet in Des Moines on July 30 1902 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court roles Railroad Commissioner and other business. Delegates allocated by county and past vote totals with 1223 total delegates. R H Spence chairs, C V Phillips secretary.
Discussion on Taft’s Rome mission and its impact on church state relations in the Philippines. It covers land titles, friars rents, parish ownership, church buildings used by soldiers, and potential clashes with local populations. The Philippine commission weighs the political risks of siding with the friars against American governance principles.
Gov Taft favors buying lands outright and dealing directly with headquarters rather than church authorities on the island to ensure church and state separation. He accepts critics over potential Vatican negotiations, deeming direct talks essential to secular governance and a businesslike resolution.
The piece argues Democrats in Iowa will stress trusts and tariffs but gain little from them. It notes the tariff is acceptable nationally and Republicans lead on the trust issue, having passed and enforced the anti trust act. It suggests Democrats dodge the Philippine issue, implying Republican preference nationwide.
The Ohio senator is said to oppose canal construction at any point, preferring the Nicaragua scheme over Panama. The piece urges canal supporters to push action this session and choose the Nicaragua route, reflecting prevailing public desire for a canal bill now.
A veteran railway official recalls the 15 year struggle between the Vanderbilts and Rock Island over control of the Northwestern railroad. He details stock bids bonds and board representation battles highlighting how bonds with voting power complicate ownership and influence.
A windy night sparks light failures and a playful sense of misrule as Muscatine eyes a race meet overshadowed by washouts. Observers joke about the cloudburst, a circus audience’s bold exits, and a philosophy scribble about ears and tongues. A summer visitor girl hums a homey tune before sleep.
Grand jury indictments expose lax municipal practices in St Louis with officials accused of selling votes and misusing funds for years. Ex mayor faces potential recovery of about $13,000 allegedly pocketed, though time limits may bar charges.
Democratic leaders briefly hailed a rift between Hanna and Roosevelt over civil service charges in Cleveland office holders. A false telegram bearing Hanna’s initials sparked the dispute, later explained as a fake, and Burton’s district campaign committee concerns were resolved, ending any anticipated split.
The piece notes England plans to spend millions to restock Boer farms after the war. It suggests the Iowa cow may be drawn into the broader peace effort, as the Missouri mule enjoys postwar happiness.
The dispatches say a large button trust has formed in the east and may claim control but the Mississippi River dam and Muscatine button factories will keep operating, keeping the industry in balance.
The Louisa county old settlers plan a major gathering this Saturday with an intelligent progressive group hosting and the state governor expected to deliver an address, marking the event as one of the season’s biggest in the region.
The Centerville Citizen targets street fairs noting Keokuk will skip this year. The piece says fairs are a back number and reflects a long hunt to decide they should end the tradition.
The text questions James Bryan as a potential candidate for Nebraska governor noting he has never held higher office. It discusses electability and qualifications in a concise view.
The Philadelphia Times questions why Mark Twain did not seek his early Missouri sweetheart after fame. The piece muses on idealized memory, human flaws, and whether life events match imagined romance while noting Becky Thatcher inspiration and Twain’s potential to reveal his youthful motive later.
Marshal C. E. Clay of Elma Washington owns a silver cup that was presented to his grandfather by Thomas Jefferson on August 15 1779.
The Journal reports misdated items from Ardon Milwaukee written by an eager but unreliable correspondent. Readers recognized the pieces as fanciful rather than factual news, revealing a clumsy joke that confused the paper’s ordinary section editors and readers.
A satirical verse portrays a chaotic household scene sparked by a punctured tire. The father struggles to fix it as fumes and accidents erupt, including a baby and child affected. The tone mimics a humorous automotive periodical clash of mishap and domestic misadventure.
Davenport Democrat notes Bryan advising Roosevelt that he risks losing renomination and outlines steps to avert a calamity. It questions future developments and what else could unfold from this advice and political maneuvering.
In Alabama Secretary of the Treasury Shaw described two kinds of people by anecdote. One man was born in the morning with curtains raised and a motto I am for it. The other, born in the evening with curtains lowered, has the motto I am against it. He urged Democrats to discern the moral.
The Iowa Central railway offers special summer excursion rates from all points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer Black Hills South Dakota. Valid June 22 24 July 1 13 Aug 1 14 23 24 30 31 and Sept 1 10 with a low round trip fare. Additional dates June 1 21 25 39 July 14 31 Aug 15 22 25 29 and Sept 11 15 with one fare plus $2 for round trip. Stop overs allowed final limit October 31 1990 2.
On and after June 8th the Iowa Central railway will run through sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St. Paul and Minneapolis. The service will be quicker and improved from all Iowa Central points to either St. Paul and Minneapolis or Peoria. For details, contact Iowa Central agents.
A collage of old jokes and quips from 19th century papers including the Philadelphia Press New York Sun and Atlanta Constitution. Topics range from travel to dueling to watermelon fever with period humor and racial stereotypes embedded.
Announcement lists travel and sale details for Los Angeles and Portland events linked to the Shrine and the Travelers Protective Association. Sale runs May 27 to June 8 with a 60 day limit. For rates and routes contact the C. R. L. P. passenger depot through agent Cc. M. Gould.
The Philadelphia Record notes a shortage of American coin in Manila alongside wider concerns about currency as the beef trust and coal strike affect prices and trade.
James J Cavanaugh of Watertown Massachusetts died recently in his 112th year. A lifelong user of alcoholic stimulants and tobacco for over a century was noted in the obituary. No other life shortening vices were detailed.
The Chicago Evening Post notes a misstep in an English account praising Kitchener and the role of Tommy Atkins in South Africa. It highlights the complexity of promises and honors as the march toward a new title unfolds.
A New York Tribune note reflects on distress from natural disasters and mine explosions, praising sympathy for widespread suffering. It mentions Jane as a bringer of peace and calm to offer consolation amid the wild diffusion of misery.
The first straw poll indicates Oregon moving toward Democrats with a Democratic governor win and reduced Republican margins elsewhere. If similar results appear nationally, Democrats could win a large majority in the next congress. The implication is clear.
Reports from Indiana, Ohio and Kansas indicate GOP rank and file oppose the beet sugar trust policy restricting Cuba sugar. Mrs. Julia Whitmore of Weir City Kansas is noted with seven daughters Dora Cora Nora Flora Zora Lora and Clora.
The Pennsylvania lines will launch a 20 hour passenger service between Chicago and New York starting Sunday June 15. The daily Chicago departure is at 12 noon and the train will be equipped with up to date facilities. For details contact H R Dering assistant general passenger agent at 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
The Iowa Central railway offers reduced round trip tickets to St Paul, Minneapolis, and Minnesota resorts with returning validity to Oct 21. The Minnesota resorts are praised for health and recreation, with fishing opportunities highlighted. Consult Iowa Central agents for details.
The report from E. C. Stocker, County Treasurer, details the condition of funds in his possession as of May 31, 1902. It lists school, road, and special funds, city collections, and district accounts such as Montpelier, Fruitland, West Liberty, and Goshen, with figures and debt allocations.
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