Railroads in Iowa Seek Cross-State Liberty and Unified System
The piece notes The Chicago Inter Ocean promotes railroads in Iowa seeking broader liberty to operate across state lines. It discusses Burlington joining a larger system and Northwestern under Union Pacific and New York Central influence, arguing railways should freely transact with other states for public benefit.
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Iowa
Lurlington
Northwestern
Union Pacific
New York Central Railway
Gov Cummins Vetoes Mossberry Railroad Bill Core Claims
Gov Cummins vetoes the Mossberry railroad bill citing two objections: unconstitutionality and public policy. The editorial questions the constitutional point, argues liquor and other laws show uniform operation can be local, and notes the measure would ease rail debt limits while not harming others. The Des Moines Register comments side with the veto’s constitutional focus and urge treating the message on its own merits.
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Cummins
Mossberry
General Assembly
Iowa
Gov. Cummins
Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Fire and Police Commission
Lane Named Advertising Manager for Muscatine Journal
Walter L. Lane arrives from Ottumwa to take the advertising manager post at the Muscatine Journal. The Ottumwa Courier reports his year as city editor at Ottumwa and notes his proven newspaper skill, tireless work, and promotion to a Lee Syndicate paper. The Courier commends Lane to Muscatine’s business public and expresses regret at his departure.
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Walter L. Lane
Ottumwa
Journal
Lane
Ottumwa Courier
Courier
Muscatine Journal
Lee Syndicate
The
Muscatine
Westinghouse Skeptical On Safety Of Electric Travel
George Westinghouse, head of Westinghouse Manufacturing, questions electricity’s safety for rail travel. He warns that electric power to move trains could melt iron or cause fires in malfunctions and that two electrically powered cars colliding would likely be disastrous unless cars are steel. He urges cautious further railway experiments.
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George Westinghouse
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company
Why Crime Is Published Says Savage in Ringgold Record
The Ringgold Record notes Rev Minot J Savage argues crime makes news while everyday honesty goes unreported. He asks readers to consider why newspapers devote more space to crime than to routine honesty.
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Minot J. Savage
Ringgold Record
Favorable prospects for deep Mississippi to lakes channel
The St. Louis Globe Democrat argues the project faces no major engineering barriers as a deep channel from the Mississippi to the lakes nears reality. It notes no mountains, large rock walls, or torrential streams block the route via the Illinois river and cites an existing link to the lakes. The key remaining issue is cost, with rock excavation cheaper than two decades ago and dredging tech improved. a government survey is sought this session as a high impact, low-cost step.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Lakes
Congress
Leader taunts veto of Mossberry bill sparking GOP rift talk
The Des Moines Leader revels in the veto of the Mossberry bill and calls it a war between Cummins and Blythe. It predicts the paper will be disappointed if the veto fails to trigger Republican dissension or a public quarrel.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Blythe
Peoples' Pulpit Column Note
Readers are invited to share opinions in this column while the Journal remains neutral on the views expressed. The page serves as a medium for public expression rather than endorsement or rejection by the paper.
Debate on country schools and female political roles in Iowa
A Letts, Iowa letter defends a previous article on country schools, urging parental cooperation with teachers and criticizing perceived neglect. The piece argues against suffragist activism as a sole path to reform, urges mothers to care for children, and defends property laws, ending with a poem and signing by I. M. B. from Letts March 27, 1902.
Whelan Seeks Republican Nomination for Clerk of the Supreme Court
The Red Oak Express reports J. E. Whelan of Montgomery county enters the race for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the Supreme Court. He currently serves as state bank examiner, giving two avowed candidates in the field alongside Grundy county resident M. A. Buchan.
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The
Red Oak Express
J. E. Whelan
Montgomery County
Supreme Court
State Bank Examiner
M. A. Buchan
Grundy County
Golf Season Opens Brightly in Muscatine
The golf season has opened auspiciously in Muscatine with the links popular on warm days. Several chasers of the gutta percha are seen each afternoon engaged in the invigorating sport.
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Muscatine
School bonds planned for April 9 vote
A school election on April 9 will ask voters to authorize issuing $25,000 in bonds for new school buildings and additional classrooms. Crowded conditions exist, but site locations are undecided. After approval, the school board will determine the best use of the funds.
Helen Blair Returns as Urania Steamer Rebuilt and Renamed
The Helen Blair comes back today to the spot where last September the Urania fire swept through the steamer and burned it to the lower deck. Remodeled and renamed the boat is now the pride of its captain and an especial favorite with Muscatine.
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Helen Blair
Urania
Lost Lake prospecting tale in Blue Mountains
Joseph Morehead of Elgin Oregon recounts hearing a fairy tale about a rich lost lake in the Blue Mountains. He notes miners came seeking coarse gold after distant Baker City strikes, though many did not find the expected riches.
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Joseph Morehead
Elgin
Ore
Baker City
Blue Mountains
Reverend Huston Recalls Civil War and Pink Pills Remedy
The Rev Henry J Huston of the Rock River Conference recounts his Civil War service in Company F Fifteenth Illinois and chronic illnesses. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health and urges others to seek the medicine from druggists or by mail.
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Henry J. Huston
Rock River
Methodist Church
Colorado
Co. F
Ilinois
Huston
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elizabeth
Elbert County
Williams
Prospector’s Alaska Trek Endorses Grape Nuts Food
The narrator details a two week mountain search aided by Grape Nuts and Postum Coffee. He recalls adopting the cereal during prior prospecting and claims it sustains hard labor, fattening infants, and supports athletes, editors, doctors, ministers, lawyers, and business people alike.
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Bitter Root
Montana
Josh
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