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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
3
The Muscatine Journal lists daily and semi weekly subscription options delivered by carrier with weekly sod collection. Orders by postal card or telephone No 27 require advance payment by draft express or money order to Journal Printing Company. The quoted total is 526.
Republicans of Louisa and Muscatine counties will meet at the home house in Muscatine Iowa at 2 pm on the first day of June for selecting a candidate for Senator and conducting other business. Delegates per county are set as 12 for Louisa and 21 for Muscatine with invitations extended to all party loyalists to join the caucus. County chairmen are urged to call county conventions to select delegates. J W Garner and J Eells sign as county committee members.
The Republican electors of Iowa are called to a delegate convention in Cedar Rapids on August 7 1901 at 11 am to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge of the Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and other business. Eligible voters endorsing Republican principles are invited to join and representation will be specified.
A 300 page report portrays friars from Augustinians Dominicans Recolletos and Franciscans as ignorant brutal and tyrannical dominating parishes in the Philippines. It notes Filipino protests and cites debates in Iowa politics urging unity against factionalism at the Republican state convention.
The Creston Gazette argues the Des Moines campaign to elect Cummins seeks repeal of Iowa non discriminating railroad laws. It claims the plan would allow railroads to again discriminate between persons and places, especially in favor of Des Moines, undermining existing protections.
The Grinnell Herald cites the Des Moines Leader’s harsh critique of public measures and officials for the new year, calling it a pointed, hypocritical stance mirrored across western journals.
A Bussey Iowa correspondent to the Register claims Cummins nomination would lose half the GOP votes in that precinct due to machine tactics used to defeat Conger. He says independent papers should be satisfied with the party division efforts.
Burlington Hawkeye reports that Democrats aim to boost local democratic tickets in Iowa counties to advance their plan. The piece argues the party should nominate a candidate acceptable to the entire state and warns against backing Cummins, a factionist, which could fracture Republican unity and harm Iowa Republicanism.
The Red Oak Express questions whether railroads should pay more than one twelfth of Iowa's taxes. It notes uncertainty about the Cummins crowd's views and argues that railroad property value relative to land, improvements, property, credits, livestock, grain, and manufactured products should guide tax shares.
Senator Julius C Burrows of Michigan attacks tariff reform as disastrous amid pro protection rhetoric while N Gaines editor of the Topeka Advocate defends populism and warns against joining the Democrats. The exchange centers on party realignment and populist principles.
The Rock Island arsenal shops will shut for three weeks and reopen July 22. Some workers will be laid off, with further layoffs possible in August for those returning. The new federal act grants twelve months of service a 15 day paid leave, totaling just over 1,000 eligible workers.
Surveyors last week began staking out a second track along the right of way of the Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern railroad near Mo line. The chief engineer says no construction is planned soon but the survey is intended for reference. The move follows a Milwaukee double track plan through Moline to Rock Island and a Crescent bridge route via a new cut off to Savanna.
In Evanston near Chicago suburbs over 700 aristocratic residents joined a loud demonstration against John Alexander Dowie. The rally marked a sharp, historic clash with the faith and its adherents, signaling potential ongoing opposition.
The Lima Ohio cemetery directors pass a resolution prohibiting Sunday burials. Trustees say Sunday services are largely unnecessary and cause spread and parade while forcing cemetery workers to labor on Sundays.
European representative Agoncillo claims the Philippine insurrection continues while others believe the conflict has ended. The remark notes uncertainty and potential misreadings of the war’s status.
A couple of philanthropic promoters plan a million dollar village in New York tied to a large shoe factory for employee welfare. The piece also touts Isostetter's Stomach Bitters as a fifty year trusted remedy for stomach, liver and bowel issues and general tonics.
The piece surveys summer styles with endless variations, highlighting unlined gowns, pale blue outfits accented by ribbons and hats, and lace details. It notes gloves fading in favor of darker or lighter tones, black and white combinations, and ornate compositions from silk and tulle, urging readers to explore current shows for originality.
Cincinnati dispatch recounts J P Morgan's tale of Charles M Schwab in the Carnegie era. Morgan says Schwab declined a German offer then signed a $1 900 000 a year five year contract with Carnegie which was torn up and replaced by a Carnegie check for 4 800 000 to honor Schwab's actions.
A brief note touts nature’s healing power for sores when kept clean with antiseptic. It claims purity is restored quickly and that families should keep antiseptics on hand. A 25 cent box sold by druggists is advertised.
A description promotes Clear Lake Iowa as a top summer resort at the northern end of the Iowa Central railway with fine cottages available at reasonable rates. Bathing fishing sailing and rowing are featured with very low summer tourist rates. Inquiries should be directed to Central ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P TA Marshalltown Iowa.
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