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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
3
The piece contends farmers benefit when the public prospers and blames Wilson Bryan Gorman tariff for past low prices. It credits McKinley era gains in meat demand, higher cattle and hog prices, and broader prosperity for farmers, packers, and workers, arguing policy impacts ripple to farming.
The Industrial Trades Union of Chicago outlines a national system based on individual rights to champion free labor and oppose strikes. A 15 to 20 member national executive council will lead, with headquarters in Chicago and local city councils to organize the movement.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press notes a pun involving ex Gov Taylor of Kentucky now in Indiana. The quip suggests a cross state joke about residents and allegiance as a light political aside.
The Indiana leader vows to prevent Kentucky goblins from catching Taylor, signaling a firm stance against the threat. No further details provided.
Two women from Salt Lake City and Lewiston Idaho win seats as alternate delegates at large with credentials. The report notes that women are advancing in the party and gaining prominence at the national convention.
Press opinions discuss Bryan’s stance on ratio and its threat to industrial prosperity, while Uncle Sam uses secret-keeping due to women aiding the census, and The Patriot condemns a man who deserts a woman and later returns to mingle with others in sin.
Mrs. Sarah Harper of Atalissa dies at her daughter’s home after eleven weeks of illness. she was 76 and a Wisconsin native. Interment planned in Tipton. Funeral service led by Rev. Blanchard. Census work note: I S Pepper appointed to replace L Lamb. Encampment in Davenport draws veterans and families. School board retains teachers for next year. Children’s Day at Christian church well attended. High School Alumni banquet held at Barkalow’s hall. Local social plans and visits noted among residents including Snyder, Grandma Jones, Lara Jones, Luke Cummiff, Ray Nyemaster, and Loui Bowie. Picnic day enjoyed by all.
A large sand bar has appeared beside the island opposite Musser's mill. Water levels are low enough to strand many logs. mills must keep rafts hundreds of yards from shore to float them. Workers have been increased to bring logs to the bank and keep channels clear.
The Board of Supervisors met at 9 a m with Ira Hendrix as chairman and four other members present. The auditor verified May warrants against cancellations, the county treasurer's fund balances were examined, the semi annual cash balance counted and found correct, and the report accepted. Adjourned to 1 50 p m.
The board met at 1 36 oclock PM with all members present. The official bond of F W Eichoff deputy treasurer was examined and approved. Justice claims and township relief claims were examined and allowed. Adjourned until 9 AM Tuesday.
On Tuesday June 5, the board accepted Eagle Generator Co represented by Leer Horn for placing their acetylene gas plant in the courthouse and jail. The Hagen road establishment hearing was deferred to the July meeting. May poor relief report by B Beach reviewed with total disbursements of 301.24 including cash goods wood and transportation costs. Adjourned to 1 30 p m.
The auditor's schedule of assessors' returns for 1900 was taken up and the board began comparing and equalizing assessments on various classes of personal property by townships. Adjourned until 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The June 6, 1900 meeting examined and allowed Dr J D Fulham’s $514.40 smallpox medical bill and deferred Dr F E Schmidt’s disinfection bill at Attorney Devitt’s request. Other smallpox related claims were referred to the board of health for council approval. Adjourned to visit the county farm then reconvened at 2 pm to audit common claims. C H Gobble’s report of fees since Jan 1 1900 was accepted. The National Accounting contract of April 14 was ratified. Adjourned to July 2, 1900.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as J A Rowan and G O Morgridge with roles like constable and medical attendance. Scattered phrases include addresses 530 E P Day and 5500 W Hoffman and a note 1800 To Be Continued, suggesting an unfinished notice or court-related fragment.
Philadelphia reports a unsettled slate for the Republican ticket with Hanna to chair the national committee and Lodge as permanent convention chair. Quay, Platt plotting to undermine Hanna while New York delegates threaten to back any VP candidate except Woodruff. Wisconsin and Minnesota push Scofield as VP option. Delegation contests loom as the committee prepares convention plans.
In St Louis on June 16 transit cars ran without protection with few passengers. General Manager Baumhoff reports men applying for old jobs individually. Two dynamite attempts failed. Strikers reopen peace talks but the company remains uninterested. The strike causes immense financial losses and twelve deaths so far.
The Iowa Central Railway offers reduced round trip fares for attendees of major conventions. Destinations include Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City Des Moines St Paul and Chicago with sale and return limits, dates in June July and August 1900. For details contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty in Marshalltown Iowa.
A Peoria special train carrying Avery threshing machines rolled through Wilton Junction yesterday. The last machine was running and the clatter plus a negro band on board drew considerable attention from local crowds.
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