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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
3
Notice that the paper is on file at The Chicago Inner Ocean office at 106 108 110 Monroe Street. Readers are invited to visit for courteous inspection and sightseeing tours of its magnificent building and the mechanical scientific improvements of the age linked to a street newspaper deed.
Archbishop Keane and citizens push for enforcement of Iowa liquor law but the city council rejects a Sunday closing ordinance citing a state supreme court ruling. The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald suggests a limited closing hours scheme as a substitute, but the piece condemns such devices as avoidance of duty to enforce laws.
John B. Meserve former Nebraska state treasurer was acquitted on a technicality in an embezzlement case involving 3000 dollars of interest on 60000 dollars of permanent school fund deposited in a South Omaha bank. His defense argued illegal deposit prevented criminal or civil liability. fusionists under William J. Bryan backed Meserve.
General Funston warned in Chicago that Aguinaldo and other Filipino leaders believed the U S public opposed their government, accusing American politicians of inflaming the war. A noted Filipino fighter and captor of Aguinaldo defends the assertion as truthful testimony.
Centerville Citizen remarks that Judge Prouty of Des Moines is joked about for making a fortune selling walnut logs. The quip notes the old saying easy as sliding off a log and jokes that he did not smoothly win a seat in Congress.
Representatives Nicholl and McClurkin of Muscatine and Louisa counties backed submitting the woman suffrage amendment and will be honored by a more enlightened public sentiment than that shown in the Des Moines house.
In the death of Mr Murphy of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Town editors lose a talented member. Despite any differences in opinion, all concede his ability and earnestness, and he earned the respect of his editorial brethren to a high degree.
The text notes Philadelphia as the first city to issue a directory with its initial edition in 1785, alongside reflective lines about practicality and enforcement, and a remark on longevity with under two and a half percent of Americans reaching age 70.
A Des Moines political candidate faces questions over a rumored affair and a then controversial marriage contract. The piece condemns such conduct as incompatible with American virtue and questions chances of election. It also notes a New York banquet silver theft where 2000 guests departed, leaving Rupert Fritz bankrupt after loaned silver disappeared.
In Boston the strike resumes chaos as returning workers find replacements already in place. The strikers demand all who served during the walkout be discharged, while the companies resist. Possible terms may end the dispute today or prolong it further.
The Gate City notes the socialists entering the Des Moines campaign with a call for constitutional amendments allowing unlimited municipal indebtedness for public utilities. The piece argues taxpayers should understand the implications of the municipal ownership movement, presenting it as logical and earnest.
Omaha Bee argues Republicans in Congress oppose policies harming American farmers. It praises the beet sugar industry for aiding many farmers, noting about 10 million dollars last year and projected four to five times that amount in ten years if growth continues. It says no policy should block this promise for farmers.
Secretary of the treasury in the Philadelphia Record backs the idea that financial trust between the government and bankers should be maintained as a steady policy during the early tenure.
A new treasury chief orders withdrawal of bond deposits used to secure bank circulation and government deposits. The policy reversal signals no subservience and indicates decisive action to end the simple device of transmutation.
Editorial notice states the Journal grants writers free use of the column to express ideas without endorsement or disapproval by the paper. It clarifies the paper’s role as a medium for reader voices and not a stance on the opinions published.
Wilton Iowa March 15. Editor Journal. The trial drew strong interest and the verdict satisfied many, but talk of a new trial arises. A Christian lawyer questions defending on principle and condemns urging a second trial to gain money, warning that such tactics threaten justice and could embolden attacks on vulnerable children. J B Downer.
Dr J M Henry of Sioux City proposes a belt driven elevator device to retrieve bowling balls. An inclined pit feeds a vertical belt with buckets that carry balls back to the alley, powered by a half horsepower dynamo. The machine dumps balls forward onto a runway, simulating a rival worker being displaced.
A Brantford, Ontario man narrates extended relief from dyspepsia and bowel trouble after switching from white bread and cereals to Grape-Nuts. He reports weight gain, clearer complexion, improved digestion, steadier energy, and a mind with clearer focus, crediting moderation and proper food choice. The testimony is provided by the Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Washington scene as the house and senate clash over tariff concessions to Cuba. Beets sugar interests from Michigan Wisconsin California and Louisiana push for a two year limit under the Sibley plan while insurgents threaten to broaden the fight. Speaker Henderson seeks harmony with Iowa representatives split on concessions as miners clash over aPennsylvania shot firing clause and Lacey bill. Frank J. Stillman reports.
The boy’s role is reduced to setting pins while balls roll themselves back. The system prevents delays from ball return and keeps the boy away from tower areas. Dr Henry plans to install a machine in the Sioux City Boat Club alleys this season.
The Journal states unsigned communications may be published only if the writer’s name is provided to the office. It reserves the right to demand a signature, and asks parties with unsigned submissions to inform the paper of the writers’ names if they wish print.
A compact quip notes that certain men are perpetually chasing trouble, labeling their mindset as crazy and self defeating.
A brief note reflects the thin boundary separating joy and sorrow in public life. It captures the tension between celebration and loss as communities respond to changing events.
A critical summary praising The Right of Way for its character portrayal, psychology, and intricate plot. The Montreal courtroom drama centers on Charley Steele who shifts public opinion, faces memory loss, and pursues love while battling drink. The novel culminates in a dramatic deathbed scene and a moral choice to protect others.
Despite being over a year old The Right of Way continues to attract high demand in book centers across the United States as readers favor its tightly woven narrative and unified ensemble.
Amusements note announces that Theise presents his own burlesque company Wine Woman and Song at the opera house for a one night engagement beginning Saturday March 15. The producer claims a superior lineup with many well known faces, seeking to offer the best company yet.
A. F. Clark of Glade Springs Virginia sold twelve bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy on January 25 1901. He notes strong sales and customer satisfaction and urges use for coughs and colds. Available at all druggists.
The United States stands fourth in world population while leading in all other respects. The statement notes the U S as highly populous yet asserts supremacy in other measures, framing the nation as exceptional amid global rankings.
About 2,000 Mormons in Germany lead a strict life of total abstinence from alcohol coffee tea and worldly amusements as part of their religious observance.
A local buyer claims a dispute over a horse sale reveals tensions between seller and buyer. The article notes the seller insisted on payment terms while the buyer pressed for receipts and documented ownership. No charges filed as negotiations continue.
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