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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
3
The Journal lists agencies in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery end of street car track where extra papers sell each night. Subcribers missed by carriers may obtain papers at these agencies.
The Republican electors of Iowa are invited to a delegate convention in Des Moines on July 30 1902 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for state offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court positions and to conduct other business. Representation is by county plus extra delegates per 200 votes or fraction over 100 for Cummins 1901 governor. lists counties and delegate totals, with signatures from R B H Spence and W Phillips.
President Roosevelt nominates Charles E. Clark to rear admiral, praising his record in the Oregon voyage around Cape Horn and the Santiago battle. The public supports the rise, noting his unblemished service compared with rivals, and expects swift confirmation to honor a distinguished naval commander.
J. A. Crow of Whiting received a one year penitentiary term from Judge Shiras for selling liquor to Winnebago and Omaha Indians. The Sac Sun questions if government enforcement favors Indians over white citizens based on this case.
The populist party adherent Alli Reed has closed his Des Moines business and moved to the Black Hills to farm. He declares he never wants to see a town again and longs for open sky as he heads west.
If the pension bill now with senate conferees passes into law, all soldiers who served in the war of the rebellion with pensionable disability will receive a monthly rating of at least $12.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes that Cleland in his latest speech seems to bury the hatchet on Bryanism but leaves an ax as a headstone to mark the spot.
The Des Moines Register notes a large Muscatine island melon crop is expected this year and rainfall has kept melons well watered. The Carroll Herald reports Secretary Shaw forced St. Louis exposition managers to sign a Sunday closed fair agreement, largely to ensure adherence. The piece praises Shaw’s moral resolve and compares his spine to past rigidity.
Rumors persist in Jackson County the home of Judge House that residents want party conventions and nominees. A citizens meeting recently passed resolutions in favor. The sentiment is not widespread beyond Jackson County and Maquoketa. Muscatine appears satisfied with its nominee.
Scientists link Mt Pelee eruption to unusually large rainfall by dust in the air acting as moisture nuclei for rain. Historical eruptions in 1883 also followed by heavy rains. current investigations seek to establish a causal relation between the eruption and this year’s excess precipitation.
The Galluagher murder shocks River Junction as jealousy is cited for the crime. The accused, said to have an insane infatuation with the victim's wife, is blamed for killing the husband to pursue her, a life tragedy likened to a romance plot.
The Iowa City Press reports strong support across the Second District for Judge Wade as the Democratic nominee. Yes or no, Wade may be nominated by acclamation, but the paper doubts his consent and notes he plans to practice law in a neighboring state after his term. Ex-Senator Gobble and ex-Mayor Gobble are also highlighted as strong alternatives.
A prominent physician states it is nearly impossible to persuade patients to follow hygiene or diet regimens and that drug treatment remains the only resort. For chronic constipation he endorses Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tablets as the mild effective option available at druggists.
A quotation from the Philadelphia Bulletin features Dora noting a church with an "awful ly small congregation" and a response about continuing to sing, reflecting a public figure’s remark on church attendance.
A light exchange in Life magazine prompts Bella to decide between Mr Jones of Yale and a Harvard man, saying she will decide after the upcoming boat race. The moment captures campus romance and social flirtation during the regatta season.
A humorous quip from Puck notes that police found a poolroom still in full operation because someone failed to leave the anticipated tip, avoiding a raid and preserving the scene. The remark reflects lighthearted takes on law enforcement and nightlife.
In a Bits item a barber asks if he will have facial marks from a shave, and the customer replies hoping the barber will spare his nose. The brief exchange highlights a humorous mock confrontation in a small-town column.
Washington dispatch discusses canal legislation and alleged efforts by rail interests to derail the project by pitting the two houses against each other. It cites a congressman’s warning that the Panama route may be used to kill canal bills this session and end with adjournment.
The Methodist church at Salem was destroyed by lightning during the storm of the 10th. The Odd Fellows and Masons hall shared the same building. The insolvent estate of Henry Hospers of Orange City may pay depositors about eighty percent. school deposits totaling 22 531 96 were held as preferred and paid in full.
James O Meara once a confidential clerk in the Des Moines state house was killed at Corrielos New Mexico by W W Atchison. The incident began in a saloon where Atchison intoxicated flourished a revolver. O Meara wrested the weapon and later Atchison used a rifle to shoot him and wound another man.
Rev. John P. Clyde formerly mayor of Dunlap and opera house manager, now pastor of Eldora Congregational Church, ran a half mile in 203 3-5 seconds. Despite his athletic pursuits, he remains successful in his church duties.
Agitation grows in Burlington as saloons break hours from 5:00 a m to 11:30 p m and operate on election days and holidays. The mayor had ordered Sunday closing at 6:00 p m except suburban resorts, triggering a stand on enforcement when one saloonkeeper defies the rule to push Sunday evening sales.
The Ottumwa Herald notes supporters of ex mayor Thomas J Phillips plan a run for funds from Mayor Pickler. It praises Phillips as one of Otumwa’s best business mayors and hints at renewed bids for money while presenting editorial hesitation.
The Marion Register reports that Iowa Republicans have long celebrated interference by the independent press in pre convention contests. Judge Thayer of the Clinton Age is quoted urging the democratic party to be freed from the influence and plotting of these papers.
Dubuque Times notes J C Chase former Haverhill mayor preaches socialism in Iowa. It cites his one term in office and argues his anti profit stance would erode incentives, predicts a twenty year wait for a people uprising and the rise of a social commonwealth leading to poverty.
President Mac Lean of the state university advocates Iowa as a leader in culture and thought as well as hogs cattle and cabinet officers. The Carroll Herald supports expanding opportunities and proceeding with cattle hogs and cabinet officers growth regardless of the speech.
The Journal announces Lewis pictures of Muscatine are being closed out. Subscribing for three months lets new readers receive the books, while existing subscribers may purchase at 15 cents each, no limit per person. Former price was 50 cents. Buy while available.
A farmer sends his son to college for a year. The son returns home and provokes a herd-stunning college yell. The farmer, recalling the boy’s growth, finally reacts with a dramatic display of discipline and pride, recognizing education’s impact on character and resolve.
Nickel Plate offers round trip fares for excursions to Portland Maine July 5 to 9 and Providence Rhode Island July 7 to 9. Tickets may be extended to August 15 by depositing with the terminal line agent. Write John Y. Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago for details.
A testimonial filled advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as the leading medicine for exhausted nerves and weak nervous systems. It claims to cure dyspepsia rheumatism neuralgia kidney and liver issues and purify blood. Mrs Jennie H Steele of Vaughns Georgia says three bottles relieved her neuralgia of the liver and saved her life.
A lyrical meditation on June weddings and married life. It contrasts young couples embarking on marriage with older, seasoned partners, noting the waning of romance as life and years pass and couples move from lovers to seasoned companions.
Poetic lines describe a married couple whose life together ends at the grave's green edge, where they continue to keep step with one another beyond the final cadence of marriage.
Many special meetings announced with reduced rates. National Education Association in Minneapolis July 7 to 11 offers one fare plus $2 round trip, with executive fee of fifty cents extending to Sept 1 1902. Colorado Utah excursions in June July Aug with special round trip fares, final return Oct 31 1902. Elks meeting in Salt Lake City Aug 12 to 14 at less than one fare, final Sept 30 1902. Young People's Christian Union Tacoma July 23-27 1902 with Portland Tacoma or Seattle routes. other Iowa Central stations $47.50, final 60 day return. Knights of Pythias San Francisco Aug 12-14 1902 rate Feoria to Marshalltown $48, sixty day limit. Most routes show broader northward reductions and date windows.
A railway line offers free bus transfers for all trains to The Inn and Arnold's Park at Spirit Lake and to Manhattan Beach at Montgomery. A free booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes lists Iowa and Minnesota game laws. Contact Jno. G. Farmer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Suitable hotel and boarding house accommodations are available.
The Iowa Central railway offers very low summer excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return by October 31. Minnesota resorts are praised for health and recreation and fishing opportunities. Contact Iowa Central agents for details.
Mr C M Gould ticket agent has authority to offer special low rates for Muscatine and nearby travelers. Call or write him to save money on any destination.
On and after June Sth the Iowa Central railway will run sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St. Paul and Minneapolis, offering quicker service and better connections from all Iowa Central points to St. Paul Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents.
The Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced fares for the Great National Educational Association meeting in Minneapolis July 7 to 11. Tickets go on sale July 5 6 and 7 and are valid for return until September 1. Call local ticket agent for details.
For the Fourth of July excursion tickets to points within two hundred miles are offered at one and one third fare. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with a limit through July 7. Local ticket agents can provide further information.
Nickel Plate offers round trip fares to Portland Maine from July 5 to 9 with three daily trains. Tickets sold at one fare for the round trip, urging travelers to buy via Nickel Plate before elsewhere. Written by John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Senator Sorghum arguing that the issue is not the use of money in elections but its waste. He contends the candidate did not properly spend funds, implying financial mismanagement rather than bribery.
A courtroom exchange jokes about King Edward’s coronation and rough fate, with Kelly and a judge trading wry lines about ashes on a slippery pavement during a Saint Patrick’s Day parade. The remark mixes royal history banter with dark humor in a public setting.
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