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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1902
Page
3
G Logan Payne notes a debate on reformatory versus charitable institutions while farmers discuss naming homes. The seventh district sees Prouty’s defeat and Hull poised to replace him. Analysts foresee a Prouty Berryhill contest in two years as river commerce optimism rises.
The Des Moines Register faces a $25 000 libel claim from John Tate for publishing an affidavit by Grey alleging paid votes for Hull at a Valley Junction primary. The piece criticizes Iowa libel rulings that presume malice and urges legislative reform to protect publishers from harassment and unfair settlements.
South African dispatch notes a British defeat and urges quieting objections to British government buying mules locally for Africa. The Methuen column disaster blamed on stampeding mules. American mules refuse to be consumed in foreign conflict.
The Western Insurance union orders a 25 percent rise in commercial rates across its territory. Heavy losses claimed by the companies mainly occurred in the East, exposing a perceived injustice. Underwriters, likened to Boss Tweed, demand action with the question What are you going to do about it.
An observer notes the contradiction in Christian civilization with laws punishing crime while approving saloons, which are alleged to cause the majority of crimes.
March editorial notes Muscatine will soon have a Republican administration. Washington dispatches intrigue local readers as Muscatine appears on a list for a public building. The proposed educational board of control faces strong opposition and likely will not pass this session. Governing the educational system remains debated across papers.
The Journal offers space for signed communications from readers while stating it neither endorses nor disapproves of the expressed sentiments. This column serves as a medium for ideas without editorial endorsement.
A Letts correspondence argues against women’s voting superiority while citing Wyoming’s long suffrage history and endorsements by governors, justices, and leaders like Lincoln, Emmerson, and Roosevelt. It claims many states and nations show suffrage viable and urges readers to weigh equal rights truthfully.
Washington report shows eight Iowa towns pressing for federal public building appropriations. Des Moines seeks about 1 million, Atlantic 25000, others like Waterloo Boone Marshalltown Centerville Iowa City Muscatine also eye lands. President Roosevelt veto blocks John Glass pension case, ending with Iowa as target of political maneuvering.
A popular maid hosts a young man as an engagement rumor grows daily. Her niece interrupts with a child’s plea for affection. The aunt defuses the moment by correcting the line to kiss me twice, ending the scene with a playful domestic note.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway announces One Way Colonists Rates at all stations for March and April. Principal destinations include Denver, Salt Lake City, Helena, Butte, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, with many other reachable points. Settlers’ Rates apply from all points to Northwestern region. inquire locally for full details. John G. Farmer, A. G. P. & T. A. BC R&N Ry.
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