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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
3
The Carroll Herald promotes a big canine themed plea about the Porto Rico tariff. The ad mimics a lost notice style with a playful political twist. It frames the tariff issue as a loud community concern and calls for attention.
Both major parties will base their general headquarters in Chicago for the coming presidential campaign. The move positions Chicago as a central hub for national party activities and coordination ahead of the election season.
The report notes Colorado has produced 75 million dollars in gold since 1891 and argues this economic strength supports a Republican revival in the state. It frames mineral wealth as a factor in party realignment.
The St Louis Globe Democrat expresses the view that Carl Schurz supports Bryan and praises the boy orator of the Plate, likening his mood to a man relieved of a wasp crawling in his trousers, framing the political moment with sharp metaphor.
A Denver Republican cartoon depicts a Chinese boxer about to strike a buzz saw labeled England Germany and Russia. The image suggests tension among major powers with a symbolic fight about global conflict and intervention.
A German sugar trust has issued an order suspending all mill sales for two weeks to equalize prices. The note mentions there is material for a plank at the Kansas City convention.
The act allows patenting of homesteads on lands acquired from Indians with standard fees and no extra charges. It opens millions of acres in the western public domain to free homestead entry, replacing previous sales at fixed per acre prices.
Of the sixteen surviving delegates to the first Republican national convention held in 1856 one was from Iowa William Penn Clark. Clark resided at Iowa City and served in the Iowa constitutional convention of 1857. His home has long been in Washington D C and all survivors are invited to attend the national convention in Philadelphia this year.
The Des Moines Leader notes a weak start to an anti trust campaign as the proposal to amend the constitution, urged by Mr. Bryan six months ago, was defeated. It laments the measure failing due to Democratic opposition within its own party.
Robert B. Roosevelt, uncle of Gov. Roosevelt, denounces the Paris exposition as the worst fake and fraud, charging 1500 francs to view each exhibit. He notes critics say it lacks the Chicago World's Fair 1893 standard, a shortfall he attributes partly to the absence of a Board of Lady Managers.
The Des Moines Capital notes the Iowa delegation to the Republican national convention will back Dolliver. About three railroad car loads will depart Chicago Friday morning with a Dolliver banner, as Iowa Republicans support the ticket while hoping for McKinley and Dolliver.
The general pension laws were amended by Congress largely due to the Grand Army of the Republic. The change allows aggregating liabilities and alters widow provisions so that a widow may receive a pension if she has no support beyond daily labor and a net income not exceeding 250.
The Methodist minister arrives home and jokes about ending itinerant work by hanging his hat on a Sook. His desk, library, sermons box, and even a baby frame sit on wheels, while wall pictures hint at travel with a moving van and the wanderings of Israel’s children.
The Audubon Society secured a pledge from the Milliners Protective Association, which supplies 90 percent of hat trimming stock, to stop buying or selling North American birds. They may dispose of existing stock and may use domestic fowl or game bird feathers and skins killed in season. The pledge aims to protect United States bird life, overcoming prior resistance from women’s groups.
A harsh stance accuses Democratic papers of Pecksniffian hypocrisy for charging Republicans with trusts while voting patterns mirror the charge. The piece criticizes partisan double standards and calls for accountability in political coverage.
The constitutional amendment on trust regulation was voted on with 148 Republicans voting nay and 2 Democrats yeas. Irene Silverites supported the measure, while one Democrat voted nay. A Democrat cited party funding and trust sympathy as influencing factors, prompting a Republican retort about the Bryan party seeking campaign funds and votes from trusts this fall.
Keokuk Gate City notes Dewey may accept a nomination. American voters would favor McKinley. Carroll Herald praises Dolliver's pro prosperity stance while opponents avoid business debates. Fairfield Ledger cites Democratic claims of prosperity vs Republican impact. Vinton Eagle criticizes organized labor for rioting and streetcar strikes, urging balance of rights between workers and others.
Des Moines News reports at Milwaukee a Federation of Woman's Clubs closing session lauded sympathy and gratitude yet denied entry to a woman with credentials from local and state clubs due to darker complexion. Editorial questions which race has labored most and kept hope alive, leaving the reader with contempt for the omission.
Waterloo readers are warned about traveling journalists claiming to represent major papers. The group seeks 488 dollars per column or 3000 dollars per page, aiming to profit advertisers rather than report on the West. Des Moines paper declines. authorities urge repudiation of credentials. The scheme is described as a confidence dodge.
The Park and Floral Association works to improve Weed Park with added water service street car access and more stockholders. A $200 rental from Dr Weed supports park operations while volunteers push for city council help and broader community support to extend water mains and maintain grounds.
The Philadelphia Record argues merchants gain sales by informing the public of available goods. It stresses advertising openly to boost awareness and encourage prompt purchases as the public learns what is for sale.
Notice of Wm. C. Brewster former Muscatine resident dying suddenly in New York City. His widow notes he collapsed after a long day at his club and a glass of water was sent to him. Burial planned in Muscatine Iowa family grounds. Mrs Brewster is daughter of Judge Joseph Williams, first Chief Justice of Iowa Territory. Brewster moved to Muscatine in 1855 then to New York about 25 years ago. He held success in the banking firm Isett & Brewster.
Rainfall improves prospects for a new Stockton elevator. Births and visits appear with families like the Ormsby son and the Williamses from South Dakota. An excursion train to Davenport honors veterans as old ranks thin. Local commerce shows cattle shipments and corn purchases, with a reckless garlic of mishap from a gene drug incident.
Rev. A V Kendrick to speak next Wednesday under I O O F in West Liberty. Mrs. Schmidt and Miss Hackett from Muscatine hosted by Mrs W B Jayne. Medals and travelers include Estella Buck funeral attendees and teachers Mead sisters in Minneapolis visiting before east trip. Lorin Rider visits Waterloo, Cornell College commencement in Mt Vernon.
Eastern Conference at Muscatine discusses church education and aims to adopt a graded Sunday school lesson plan. Resolutions request Iowa Synod and General Synod action. The gathering includes talks on church prospects, a likely fall building project, and a Saturday sermon by Rev. W. H. Blanke on Christ in the church.
The Iowa Central Railway will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets on Tuesdays in May June July August September October November December to a broad territory including Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and the southeast. Tickets may also be sold to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs Colorado. For details contact ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
The new Rock Island Davenport Clinton railroad timetable shows improved links for Muscatine residents to reach points north and south of Rock Island and Davenport, with opening already announced.
The Davenport Rock Island and North Western Railway announces a new short line service linking Tri Cities, Chicago, Clinton and all points via the C N W Ry, effective June 10 1900. Timetable shows No 2 D Clinton Sterling Dixon Chicago noon No 4 B Clinton Omaha Denver Chicago 12 05 PM No 6 D Clinton Sterling Chicago 3 45 PM No 8 B Utah and Pacific Coast Points 7 45 PM No 1 D Sioux City Omaha Clinton 2 30 PM No 3 D Chicago Madison Rockford Belvidere Clinton times listed No 5 B Dixon Sterling Denver Clinton 6 60 PM No 7 B Chicago Dixon Sterling Clinton Daily service with exceptions Sundays. L F Berry General Passenger Agent.
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