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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
3
A letter criticizes licensing saloons as a tax fix arguing that a 67 mill rate is ruinous. G Logan Payne of the 935 Marquette Building writes that saloons do not ease taxation and expose flaws in political economists supporting saloon revenue.
The paper notes readers may visit The Chicago Inter Ocean offices at 106 108 110 Fast Man Foe street Chago for a tour of inspection and sight seeing through its building showcasing mechanical or scientific improvements of the age for a city newspaper audience.
A Tipton exchange compares the republic the democratic organs and the Journal editor. The democratic paper attacks private business ties of candidates and editor while the republicans stress issue based critique. Tax rate note cites 67 mills and saloon revenue.
The piece lauds Republican gains in Muscatine noting four consecutive wins and a council tilt to five Republicans and three Democrats. It mocks Democratic tactics, celebrates campaign discipline, and references Mr Koehler's appeal in the Third ward with a satirical tone.
Billy Eversmeyer’s backers regret a defeat while John Hudson remains a tough contender for police magistrate. Spaethe wins a large majority, vindicating a worthy man. Ward committeemen praised for sustaining interest. Graebner’s alderman bid falls short as Seiler narrowly wins last year’s margin. Vanatta touted as champion sprinter in a heavy vote era.
The New York Sun reports a February 21 luncheon at the Arkwright Club in Broadway where freight traffic managers and agents from major railroads and many industrial firms gathered to promote unity of interest. Speakers included C. A. Florence R L Purnan and F G Warfield with W T Donnalley among four, urging closer railroads shippers relations.
Fairfield Ledger notes Chairman Loud of the house post office committee authored a plan to place free rural mail delivery under contract. Carroll Herald reports Iowa Democrats denounced free passes for twenty years yet only six of sixteen supported the anti pass bill, missing a potential victory.
Washington March 4 1902 Iowa men in the tenth district notably Geo E Roberts director of the mint and E H Rich of Fort Dodge declined offers to head a $5 million investment firm with four to five figure annual salaries. They chose public service and continued banking careers citing personal reasons and devotion to their current work. Roberts praised for mint leadership and Rich for Fort Dodge investments, both remaining in their posts. The piece also notes Senate House tensions over rules and references to Iowa figures Mrs Dolliver and Governor Larrabee visiting Washington. Rock Valley First National Bank named depository for U S funds.
The Critic notes how readers fixate on a single error while missing many correct words. It compares this to printing offices where accuracy is valued yet humans focus on mistakes. It warns reputation can be ruined by one flaw and urges mercy alongside justice.
A claim credits California with the greatest fruit yield per area on earth across trees vines and shrubs. The statement emphasizes its abundant fruit production relative to comparable regions.
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