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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
Part Second outlines critical convention dates with locations: Republicans in Philadelphia on June 19, Prohibitionists in Chicago on June 27, Democrats in Kansas City on July 4, and Silver Republicans in Kansas City on July 4.
Republican electors of Iowa announce a delegate convention in Des Moines on Wednesday August 1 at 1 o clock to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner and electors at large and to handle other business.
The article in the North American Review analyzes William Jennings Bryan's shift from speechmaking to literature focusing on The Issue in the Presidential Campaign. It links his views on plutocracy democracy money imperialism and trusts to calls for a federal license law and a constitutional amendment. It notes Democrats drift from silver and the gold standard prosperity, predicting defeat if Bryan remains tied to the silver issue.
The Iowa delegation will depart Chicago at 9 30 p m Friday the 15th and reach Philadelphia about 10 a m Saturday. U S Marshal George M Christian leads transport planning. It is suggested the train be decorated for Mr Dolliver as the national convention is slated to meet on Tuesday the 19th.
The Chicago Times-Herald urges Western delegates at the national convention to block Roosevelt as vice president, suggesting corrupt forces want to remove him as New York Governor. It hints Roosevelt could become a strong candidate for 1904.
The Oregon referendum on expansion passed as a clear test of imperialism's merit. The vote, over 100000 registered voters, reflects regional trade interests and national political dynamics involving Democrats and Populists against Bryan's cause, with rival parties using the issue to influence the national scene.
A Clinton Era observer argues the Oregon results show the Democratic party can clinch the November win once a 16 to 1 gap is resolved. He urges sustained momentum and celebration only after the initial setback is overcome.
A mixed column from South English notes visits and movements across towns. The Misses Jackson of Marshall town visit sister Mrs Sol Stoner. Captain Gore and others in town meter for papers, nursing and farm matters. trips to Davenport and Virginia. a village court case ends in a fine. local ball game results. church gathering in North Manchester. many relatives visit and plan stays.
An imposing monument was unveiled in Caledonia New York to memorialize the memories of the soldiers who died in service. The ceremony took place on June 13 with local officials in attendance.
Local column traces social calls and travels in Muscatine and Riverside. Notes include Joe Stemen, Bodman visits, Maud Wilson homecoming, Woodmen Fourth of July plans, corn market activity, Hillyer fire loss, Shell Mansfield accident, brides welcomed, and Davenport reunion excursion.
W A Gray spent a few days at home last week. F Jackson and son from Wapello are in town painting. Our button factory is closed due to shell scarcity. C A Carpenter of Columbus Junction visited on business. Old soldiers plan a reunion at Davenport this week. Rev J E Vanavinkle, from Des Moines, spoke at the M E church. Rev C H Montgomery and daughter from Muscatine headed to Mt Pleasant for commencement. Children’s Day at the M C church next Sabbath evening at eight.
Robert Lee was in Fredonia recently. Henry Layton stayed at home Monday evening. Mrs Elia Wagner was out walking Monday evening. Jerry Wagner entertained company on Sunday. Jesse Wagener of Fredonia was in the vicinity Monday. Children’s entertainment at Cedar Bethel June 24 evening. Many residents attended Children’s Day in Fredonia Sunday afternoon. Effie Lee and Lulu Murray visited Columbus Junction Saturday evening. Miss Murray returned home in Carro Sunday evening.
Large stock trains moved east in a double header today. Mr Selvester Hart and Miss Maczie Trombacher wed at the Catholic church Tuesday morning. Whitlock Bros. cut Mr E Nicolaus wood south of town. one week to finish. Vic Critz’s baby improving after a brief illness. Joseph Godlone remains ill. prognosis poor. Fred Holtz aiding Harvey to clear weeds from the railroad track. Harris Bloom, Riverside merchant, returned from Muscatine with a new wife. will start housekeeping in a rented house.
Frank LeQuatte delivered pork to Joy last Friday. Frank Johnson and wife shopped in Muscatine last Saturday. Father Price remains weak and uses a cane. Miss Liddie Krueger aids her sister in Aledo. J R Boruff couple visited Will Powell family. Grace Hesman returned from Muscatine studies last Thursday. Grace is welcomed back. Mrs Abie Hays ill but shows improvement with Doctor Close tending. Boruffs and Potter families hosted visitors Wednesday. Weather now dry and dusty, rain desired. Mrs G A Kistler and Mrs H B Potter visited E H Potter. Ross Kennedy bought a riding cultivator. S T Warman sold the plow. Large crowd at Hazel Dell Children’s Day with good program. French and Hazel Dell Sunday schools praised. neighbors urged to live Christlike. May God bless the school efforts and friendships.
Miss Stella Chameblain’s school closes next Friday and students attend Wilton college commencement. Hogs shipped from Summit. Maggie Hosking and Mamie Denton connected with Wilton exercises. Jake Gettert unveils a new umbrella. Ice cream socials at Mr. Mart Chamberlain’s and Mr. Alfred Armstrong’s homes. Numerous locals attend Children’s Day events. families gather for treats and flowers, with praise for Mrs. Long and Mrs. Jake for organizing church activities.
A promotional note touts a “Fair Offer” for drug tablets to cure diseases of kidney bladder liver blood stomach rheumatism and female complaints. It promises a dollar draft if Mull's Pioneer Cures fail and urges readers to ask their druggist for the low cost remedies.
The Colorado Druggists Association holds its state convention in Manitou on June 13 with full attendance. All officers have resigned. The Druggists' Silent Partners Association, a unique group, has influenced the convention program shaping.
River authorities and Davenport boatmen warn of unprecedented low Mississippi water in June, risking heavy freight losses. Dredges show a sand bar near the government bridge, and officials say heavy freight could shift to light freight or passenger service if levels do not rise. Dubuque to Davenport sees minor increases after rains, but mills fear closures as logs cannot reach mills and many mills may shut down along the river.
Miss Emma Stineman remains home ill while Bessie Bodman shows typhoid fever improvement. Hershey Lumber reports log channel trouble from low water and mud. Johnny Hemmer recovers from rheumatism. Dave Brunson of Fairport visited here last Tuesday. Mrs Sales of Moline Illinois visiting her son Frank. Relief Hose Company held annual officer election with Foreman Otto Elfers and Rudolph Elfers as president. The parade appearance and photo by Clyde Randleman praised.
E F Andrews of Newton Kansas endorses Beggs Blood Purifier as a standard spring medicine in his family for twenty years claiming it permanently cures all skin and blood disorders with availability through all dealers.
Clarence W. Mackey and his wife were passengers aboard the Oceanic which sailed from here today for Liverpool.
The Democrats announce a grand jullification on the Fourth of July rather than delaying until the ides of November.
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