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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
4
Republicans gather in Philadelphia on June 19 while Prohibitionists meet in Chicago on June 27. Democrats convene in Kansas City on July 4, with Silver Republicans also scheduled in Kansas City on the Fourth of July.
Republican electors of Iowa announce a Des Moines delegate convention on Wednesday August 1 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner two electors at large one elector per congressional district and other business as needed chaired by H O Weaver with C W Phillips as secretary.
The city weighs municipal ownership of water works with a July election on the issue. Women will vote on July 19. The paper invites interviews with citizens to present facts and opinions for informed voter decision on this serious, debated topic.
An 1896 comparison argues voters should consider how a change in administration would affect the country and themselves. The piece contends Bryan’s policies in 1896 endangered prosperity, while Republican principles restored finance and growth, and warns the Democratic party now mirrors that risk with a new constraint policy.
Senator McComber of North Dakota says a McKinley victory would imply continued prosperity, high prices for products, steady employment, faith in financial policy, and renewed national life. He predicts American maritime expansion and dominance of American bottoms, spreading justice and liberty worldwide.
The volunteers in the Philippines will cease by June 30 1901 and regular troops will replace them to maintain U S governance. Homeward movement may begin in November, straining transport. Regulars will be sent rapidly to the islands to ensure 40900 troops for MacArthur and curb guerrilla bands.
The Waterloo Reporter questions anti saloon forces claims about saloon regulation noting open saloons appear safer than holes in the wall operations. It challenges editors to name any Iowa city enforcing rigid controls or full mulci law compliance with reliable figures.
The city of Independence Kansas voted on the 12th to issue 40000 dollars in bonds to purchase the water works. The measure failed by a 55 vote majority against.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette opposes Dolliver for vice president while Cedar Rapids Republican notes wheat markets under gold standard. Des Moines Leader highlights Henderson’s friendliness to Dolliver and Iowa Republicans fear harming Henderson’s sneakership. Washington support for Dolliver forecloses a state challenge.
London marks the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo with many societies observing the day. The Boer War influence did not erase the public memory of the services of the Duke of Wellington.
Arthur Demorest and W. Kent leave for Riverside to establish headquarters for stereopticon views and supplies and will canvass the surrounding country during the summer months.
The document lists fund balances across multiple districts and entities including Goshen Wilton Muscatine Bloomington Cedar Fruitland Tek Orono Linn Grove North Prairie Wapsie West Liberty Moscow Sweetland and others. Totals show a balance of 42 686 20 with a deduction for Fulton S D overdrawn 980 leaving 42 678 22. Treasurer C H Gobble submits the report to the Board of Supervisors.
Real estate transfers listed for the week ending June 15 1900 include multiple lot and acreage trades among Dolsen Miller Gobble Hulcatt Dillon Knaack Clark and other parties. A wedding celebration follows tonight at 6 at 512 East Sixth Street for Ray Cartwright and Grace M Cowden of Oskaloosa with Rev L B Hix officiating and guests from local towns and Oskaloosa.
The Muscatine market list shows prices for wood, coal, flour, corn, oats, rye, and other staples. Hogs, sheep, calves, cattle, and lambs have specified sale figures, while dairy, eggs, cheese, honey, sugar, wax, hides, fruit, vegetables, hardware, meats, lumber, and related items are also priced. Market conditions are described as unsteady or slow in places.
Heavy rainfall across the Mississippi valley caused extensive damage last night. Mt Vernon logged nearly four inches with submerged lowlands and washed crops. Cairo and Dongola saw four foot river depths on Mobile and Ohio tracks and flooded homes. Harrisburg reports near total crop loss in Saline County. Marion wheat flattened and slime covered fields endangering prospects.
Special dispatch from Chicago markets notes J Toher & Co brokers with H E McKay manager, based in Muscatine, reporting from Chicago on June 18 1900 detailing market conditions and brokerage activity.
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