Comptroller Coler Advocates State Control of Trusts
The piece outlines Comptroller Bird S Coler’s pamphlet on state supervision of trusts. It argues government should protect public rights, set corporate existence limits, require state renewal, ban secretive firms, restrict securities to actual value, and mandate public reports to curb stock manipulation and aid taxation. It urges transparent disbursement reporting and identifiable business locations to protect workers and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird S. Coler
New York
Springfield Republican
Alison
Letter from Lieutenant Ryan on Philippine War Struggles
The letter accuses U S. papers and local speakers of backing insurgents in the Philippines and urges support for the army commander. It claims natives report abuses by insurgent bands and warns that electoral politics at home hinder decisive action, prolonging conflict and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Nebraska Regiment
Forty-ffth United States Volunteers
Nebraska State Journal
United States
Luzon
Philipines
Purity in Politics Debate Sparks City Ownership Talks
The Des Moines Leader reports Comptroller Coler's remarks on fighting corruption in public life. The piece discusses municipal ownership and removing partisan influence as part of the proposed reform agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Coler
Reform sequence for municipal change in a free state
The Dubuque Times argues the merit system must come before municipal ownership, but questions how to introduce it in a country without a governing class. It warns that popular government invites the spoils system and suggests restricting municipal powers rather than expanding them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Coler
Dubuque Times
Court of Claims cites Sampson as fleet commander in Santiago victory
The court of claims decision aligns with The Story of the Captains noting Rear Admiral Sampson directed the squadron that destroyed Cervera at Santiago and pre arranged the plan of attack. His later treatment of Schley, however, harmed his popular standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Claims
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Schley
Visits and local news from East Buffalo Illinois and surrounding towns
Elder D S Holmes and Mrs Jones visited Elder Murdock family on Friday the 15th. Marston family returned from Montana for heart illness. Murdock attended G A R encampment and met a nephew from Osceola county. Weather is mild with cool nights and cherry picking underway. Timball family and postmaster Lewis noted as improving roads and local activity continues in Taylor and Andalusia areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Holmes
Duncan Township
Jones
Canton
Til
Murdock
Holmes
Ela. Murdock
Laurel
Iowa
Taylor
Ernest Marston
Montana
M. D. Murdock
Osceola County
Pennsylvania
James S. Reynolds
C. P. Reynolds
Louie Murdock
J. S. Reynolds
Marston
Jennie Bull
Emma Murdock
Andalusia
Father Struble
Elder Murdock
Chicago
Walter Lewis
Dave Timball
Clarence Timball
Joseph Boney
Pleasant Prairie Community Notes Review
Local residents report pleasant weather and good roads. Farmers harvest hay and haul loads of lumber and salt between Blue Grass Muscatine and Davenport. Endevor group visits Wilton. a dance is planned at Nettleton’s pavilion next Saturday. a well attended singing school led by Miss Margaret Allbee. Children’s Day program and scarf drill at church praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Grimm
Davenport
FE. A. Allbee
George Plett
Alice Eis
C. J. Baker
John Schmidt
Blue Grass
Roy Baker
Muscatine
J. E. McElroy
Wilton
Glenn
High Prairie
Nettleton
Margaret Allbee
Hazel Dell
James Watts
Harvey Mallicoat
Hattie Mallicoat
Newton
Iowa
Our Church
Livestock for Pasture and Sale in Muscatine County
Cattle or horses to pasture and any cattle line bought and for sale. Chas M E Patterson Sweetland post office Muscatine county Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. E. Patterson
Sweetland
Muscatine County
Iowa
Boxers and Their Mission Draw Mixed Views from Traveler
S G Hill of Sioux City recounts observations from Tien Tsin and Pekin on the Boxer rebellion, denouncing the government, praising certain Chinese traits, and predicting a humiliating fall of the Manchurian dynasty. He notes limited native military strength and Li Hongchang’s role, with implications for foreign influence and China’s future course.
Livestock Offered in Muscatine Bloomingdale Route Ad
Local notice lists late eggs and poultry including yellow turkeys Pekin ducks and B P Rock birds. Mrs Pace of Muscatine on Route 1 invites inquiries about these birds and poultry stock.
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B. P. Rock
Pace
Muscatine
Bloomington
Journal changes Weekly edition price and schedule
The Journal announces a July 1 change lowering the Weekly from $2.00 to $1.50 per year and switching to two parts Monday and Thursday. It expands reading matter and offers a larger format or seven columns, aiming to boost readers and improve service with new printing equipment. Subscriptions paid in advance receive new rate credit. arrears are charged at old rate until July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraphic
Muscatine
Daily Journal
Riverside notes on deaths weddings and gatherings
Riverside brief records a series of local events including deaths of Mrs Casher and Mr Drawbaugh at age 14, family movements from Omaha and Lone Tree, weddings whispered, a social by A B people, religious masses at the Catholic church, a birthday party for Edith Huton, and residents returning after illness or travel.
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Bastian Bouquet
Tom Sims
Dr. Sheafe
Washington
Gus Redman
Iowa City
Barn Fountain
Lone Tree
Fred Drawbaugh
Mr. Addie
Abe Drawbaugh
Bertha
Mr. Crawbaugh
Fred
Market Rates In Muscatine June 1900 Price List
Muscatine markets report broad price ranges for wood lime cement coal and grains. Flour, corn, oats, rye, oats and meal show steady to fluctuating retail prices. live stock dairy eggs cheese honey and produce list various per unit costs. finishing lumber and building materials priced per 1000 feet and per dozen or per piece with mixed grade options.
Serious Runaway on Muscatine Island Injures Man
Ed Fry of Muscatine Island was riding through town when his horse shied at a street car. The animal ran to the First National Bank corner and struck a city wagon. Fry was dragged by the reins and run over by a rear wheel. He was treated at Cody's drug store and is expected to recover in a few days.
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R. C. Wagner
Mary
Truro
Geo. Gibson
Barclay’s
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Valley
Chet Philip
Rebecca
Beyer & Wright
Calhoun Street
N. C Gause
A. N. Kendick
Brooklyn
M. E
Organization
Adam
Eve
God
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Ed. Fry
Muscatine Island
Bilkey
First National Bank
Mr. Fry
Cody
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Highlights Wheat Receipts
Dispatch notes Northwestern wheat receipts and movements across Chicago markets with figures and notes on prior weeks and year comparisons. Mentions Muscatine office and Chicago Post Office contact details alongside market data for Minneapolis and related tonnage figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ga. J. Toher
H. E. McKaynager
Muscatine Ofice
Post Ofice
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The
Muscatine Journal
John Mahin
East Buffalo, Ill
Pleasant Prairie
China
Tien Tsin
Journal Readers
S. G. Hill
Orient
Pekin
W. $8. Hill
Second Street
M. J. Hill
Sioux City
Hill
Journal
Shanghai
Mr. Hill
Fowler
Che Foo
Tien Tsa
Li Hung Chang
London
England
West Liberty
Weekly Journal
Riverside
Muscatine Markets
Muscatine, Ia
Graham
Chicago, IL
Northwestern Wheat
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Ogs
Omaha
Cife
Sia
Ten
D.C
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