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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
3
The Chicago Inter Ocean invites readers to visit its offices at Last Monro Street to tour the magnificent building and see the latest mechanical and scientific improvements related to a major newspaper. The offer promises a great treat for those interested in the subject.
The Northern Securities company answered the Sherman act suit filed in the U S circuit court at St Paul. It asserts the merger forms a lawful consolidation with no intent to restrain trade, but warns indirect effects could occur and urges safeguards against possible abuse of power by Hill and Morgan. The piece argues the law aims to protect competition and curb concentrations, inviting court or legislative guarantees to placate public opposition.
For the first four months of 1902 foreign immigration totaled 178,604, the highest for any comparable period. The week ending May 3 saw 25,120 arrivals, unmatched in seven days. April alone added 73,667 foreign born residents, underscoring rapid national growth. The forecast of 30,000 Norwegians migrating this year is welcomed as good news for the United States and its adopted citizens.
Edward L. Miller of Chicago was shot and killed last week by Joseph P. Brown, a friend who said Miller ordered him to "throw up his hands." Brown believed Miller a murderous thief and acted in self defense, a practical joke ending in tragedy.
The statue of Liberty at the entrance to New York harbor moves from the treasury to the war department. The torch, extinguished due to funding shortages, has been relit.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat denounces a snarler as a poor spirited creature who would be doing something mean if not aiding and comforting the enemy, reflecting wartime accusations against traitors.
The merging of major corporations into trusts continues and observers question the outcome. The Atlantic shipping combination, comprising about six trans Atlantic lines, will be capitalized at 170 million dollars. Its formation has caused anxiety in England.
Walter Haldeman owner of the Louisville Courier-Journal died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a street car crash. Henry Waterson, famed editor of the Courier-Journal, is linked as a notable figure in the newspaper's history.
President Roosevelt considers a post adjournment hunt in Wyoming. Indiana's Harry S. New joins the party as a key organizer, arranging logistics for the outing.
Cereal makers advocate cereals as a superior food to meat while bread, led by a major firm, plans to supply Chicago with three cent bread to boost popularity and compete for consumer favor.
The public watches Hazelton as miners decide whether to strike. If a strike is approved 150 000 miners may stay idle until operators concede or the miners tire of the action. Officials say they can sustain a prolonged stoppage if needed. Everything has been at a standstill since Monday awaiting today’s decision.
Judge S F Prouty pulls out of the congress race in the seventh district citing family illness. Hull had already secured Polk county and analysts projected Hull to win. Prouty now acknowledges the trend and concedes the contest will shift elsewhere in the district.
The public building the Y M C A and the Library should unite for a street fair on Iowa Avenue. Muscatine's Wednesday bargain day promises a real event benefiting merchants and buyers.
Dr. Stein’s pledge of five thousand dollars helps push the YMCA building campaign toward completion. The project can finish with a few large contributions or many smaller ones to reach the goal.
Sam Berger and Ev Brandenburg challenge belief in a populous town by offering free advertising caps to prove a million small boys reside there. They frame the stunt as a test of crowds versus branding.
A juror in the Kid Noble case answered no to forming an opinion but stated he believed Noble was guilty. The report notes others share similar viewpoints among the jury pool.
The article argues that even with a new courthouse unlikely, a small appropriation should beautify the courthouse park. Muscatine city residents already pay a large tax share and deserve this improvement.
The Knights of Pythias plan a large 190? pilgrimage to San Francisco for the national convention August 10 to 20. California officials promote hospitality and offer side trips to orange groves lakes Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Railroads provide favorable rates as members arrange travel from local areas.
Mr C M Gould a B C R N ticket agent has authority to offer special low rail rates. Call or write him to plan travel and save money, with rates available to any destination.
A blue street costume shows a tucked blouse waist opening to a white chiffon chemisette. Applique taffeta trims on the blouse and skirt panel feature crochet rings in dark blue silk. Fashion emphasizes elegance with flowered silks, mousselines, parasols, and wide borders.
Charles B. Hanford achieves his greatest stage success as Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew to be staged at the Grand on May 16. The veteran actor links past Shakespearean eras with the present, backed by Marie Drovual and Owen Fawcett in Grumio.
Nellie Follis, the demure beauty, performs The Little Maid That Couldn't Say No in Frank L. Perley's The Chap erons to be staged May 14. She rises from the chorus in The Burgomaster and now holds a long term contract to develop as a leading comedienne beside Harry Connor and Walter Jones in Perley’s troupe.
Advice on demeanor for young women focusing on self respect and restraint. It urges avoiding overt sentimentality and flirtation, snubbing familiarity from men, rejecting shallow ideals, limiting suitors, and maintaining tidiness and tasteful dress regardless of poverty.
Charles F. Thwing argues the daily newspaper shapes modern society by mass readership and mechanical production. He notes the editor and managing editor wield vast influence, comparing them to centralized monarchs and highlighting the paper’s reach across distant topics and lives.
The Anselm brings later word from Port Barrios Guatemala confirming widespread ruin at Quesaltenango and other cities with 2500 to 3000 deaths. Disturbances reach Nicaragua. Montombo on Lake Managua shows renewed volcanic activity as residents flee.
Ads invite sport enthusiasts to Spirit Lake and Montgomery. Hotels and boarding houses offer reasonable rates. A B C R N railway transfer bus meets trains at Spirit Lake and Montgomery to shuttle to The Inn Arnold's Park and Manhattan Beach. Free booklet on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes includes Iowa Minnesota game laws.
Local egg dealer Milt Heinly asks why eggs from the same hen lay varying shades. He produced numerous eggs at the Journal office to illustrate color differences and seeks information on how color variation occurs in identical conditions.
Low rates to San Francisco Los Angeles California and Portland Oregon on account Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine San Francisco and National convention Travelers Protective association Portland Ore On sale May 27th to June 8th limit 60 days For rates routes and stop overs call at C R I P passenger depot Cc M Gould Agent.
Superb vestibule trains run between Chicago and New York or Philadelphia with no change. Stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls, enabling scenic visits en route.
Rumors of Sunday changes on the C R L P lines affect Wilton and El Paso trains. The early 5 15 a m Wilton departure will be discontinued and new schedules list Wilton 12 15 p m to Muscatine 1 00 p m and Wilton 11 40 p m to Muscatine 12 10 a m among others.
Mrs. Joe Butcher attended her sister's funeral in Melpine and returned home. Grandma Butcher spent time with relatives near Tipton. The Luellen siblings moved to 1505 Washington. Mrs. Blanchard settled in a new home on East Washington opposite Weed Park. The Jones, Diller, and Rockafellow households changed or hosted guests. Various repairs and health updates accompany social rounds and visits in Davenport and nearby towns.
Frank Stohr has perfected a gasoline engine igniter and an improved Carliss governor to be installed on engines as they leave the shop. The device aims to tame the irregular and noisy exhaust common to hit and miss engines, promising steadier, more powerful motion comparable to steam or electricity. Al Barbaudh, living upstairs at his father in law’s home, has bought his father’s homestead and will move soon. Mr and Mrs Faulkner have built a two story dwelling on Rose Lawn avenue and will move in after finishing plastering and decorating. The Revenna and consort Gypsy
A raft of logs for South Muscatine Lumber Co. arrives with Musser and consort Rambo delivering a consignment of logs and lumber. Muscatine Lumber Co. and Musser Lumber Co. are named in the shipments. A potential Musserville drugstore venture is discussed by a physician and his wife. Mrs. Owen Smith received new upholstered furniture last Monday. John Beatty of Moline visits friends. Four car loads of steel arrive for the Milwaukee and are unloaded.
A colorful Lehigh Valley Railroad poster issued by the general passenger department depicts a train arriving at a station with a bride and groom in the foreground, suggesting a pleasant journey. Sent on receipt of 10 cents to cover mailing.
Local timetable details list daily departures from Muscatine to Montezuma and eastbound routes to Chicago Denver Kansas City Mexico and California. It covers No 12 No 20 No 29 30 and related limited vestibule and through trains with arrival and departure times and service notes for Evans Washington and other hubs.
Train timetable for Muscatine area shows daily southbound No 3 and No 1 from Muscatine at 6 15 p m and 10 30 a m respectively with intermediate stops to Grandview Wapello and Elrick Jct and northbound No 2 and No 4 from Elrick Jct at 7 30 a m and 2 50 p m respectively to Muscatine with connections to B C R N Iowa Central and Peoria lines. Special Saturday and Monday adjustments noted for connections and junction arrivals.
Iowa Central displays daily and Sunday train times for north and south routes from Elrick Junction including No 3 St Paul Express No 5 Mason City Mail No 25 Way Freight No 6 Peoria Mail No 4 Peoria Express and No 16 Way Freight. Coupon tickets to all US Canada and Mexico points offered with contact details for G P and Vicket Agent Gen 8 Batty Marshalltown and C L Seevera Elrick Junction Iowa.
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