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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
4
The notice lists daily and tri weekly subscription options with yearly and weekly payments. Rates are delivered by carrier and collected weekly, with 82.00 listed for certain plans. Orders by postal card or telephone, remittances by draft, express or money order payable to Journal Printing Co. Muscatine Iowa.
Washington correspondent describes Colonel Pete Hepburn of Iowa as a forceful, frugal debater and steady antagonist to Cannon and Burton. The piece notes their long feud over appropriations and rivers and harbors bills, and recalls Hepburn’s early admiration for Jacob Butler and Muscatine ties shaping his Congress career.
Under U S supervision Porto Rico will receive a modern road system with about 1 2 million spent this year 810 000 from the emergency fund and the rest from insular sources The project aims to complete 281 miles of first class roads including the 85 mile Spanish military road from Ponce to San Juan The work promises broader harbors steam railways trunk routes and greater commercial activity for the island and suggests Michigan begin similar action now.
William E. Curtis reports ex representative James Belford of Colorado rejoining the Republican party after leaving in 1894 over silver. Belford brands silver as a dead issue and criticizes Democratic leaders socialist leanings, arguing property owners distrust such governance. He says many Colorado Republicans who left with him share the view.
The speaker expresses confidence that the Republicans will win Colorado in the upcoming fall election, noting a shift back to old allegiances and predicting a decisive statewide result.
The Ottumwa Courier denounces Anheuser-Busch plans to build bottling works beside the union depot in Ottumwa. It urges turning the lot and city-owned parcel into a public park, arguing the beer operation would harm the city and region, worse than a depot for infected clothing.
The piece accuses William Jennings Bryan of predicting doom in 1896 if free silver was not adopted and portrays him as now preying on American labor. It cites his so-called good fortune, calling for labor protection and mocking consistency as a jewel.
Republicans in the House judiciary committee report a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to control or prohibit trusts. The move unsettles Democrats who hoped to use the issue in campaigns. The proposal intends to strip evil features from combines while preserving those that benefit the public and fit social progress.
The Columbus Junction Gazette criticizes internal GOP squabbling over petty concerns and urges clearer reporting on what Democrats are fighting for. The piece frames a call for principle over factional noise and questions the paper’s political focus.
Havana papers mock the postal embezzlement affair but omit that under American management the offenders are exposed and arrested, a development not seen under the old regime.
Four years ago Omaha carpenters begged for work at 15 cents an hour. Now they strike to raise the scale to 35 cents, reflecting a sharp change in conditions.
In a Montezuma Democrat opinion, Charles A. Towne is cited as endorsing the gold standard saying the burden would be measured in blood and sweat and tears. The Des Moines endeler argues the 16 to 1 issue is weaker than 1896 and prosperity under the gold standard is evident, while Bryan’s 1896 rhetoric would seem folly today.
In Marion Indiana on May 25 Citizens Gas Co. cuts off all revenues except for essential users. The move signals the end of the region's luxurious natural gas consumption as the supply tightens and only required gas will be provided.
In Philadelphia on May 25 the Variag, claimed fastest cruiser of its type, begins builders trial run aiming to reach twenty three knots an hour under natural draught, a test no warship of her class has met before.
The regular quarterly dividend of 2 percent on common stock and an extra 2 percent on preferred is being paid today by the Daylight Prism Company of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Remember when you buy a bicycle that you buy one of an old reliable make. The Imperial and Orient are among the first wheels made and they now lead the leaders in the bicycle world.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cough Cure as safe for children and effective against coughs. It promises safety and lung protection, with a price of 25 cents or 50 cents and a guarantee by all druggists.
Muscatine marks thirteen years of free city delivery since July 1, 1887. The article profiles John W. O'Brien and other carriers, details routes, hours, duties, pay, and bonds, and notes rapid expansion with rural routes and a 42 percent six month gain in mail volume.
Under Mrs. S. W. Field Epworthians held a Sunday evening devotional on Influence Over Others. Notable items include E. L. membership growing from 16 to 30, local plastering by R. Worley and son, preparations for sidetracks by the railroad, and updates on health and travel plans affecting Willie Trautman, Ernie Trautman, Effie Emerson, Mrs. Trautman, and others in the Conesville area.
A Beverly Ohio man J Wagner reports five years of rheumatism with no relief from doctors or patent medicines and credits Mull s Pioneer Rheumatism Cure with curing him.
Havana election talk centers on minority representation as General Wood reshapes the law to ensure minority seats. Only two mayoral candidates emerge, General Alejandro Rodriguez for the National party and Estrada Mora running as an independent after a favorable record as acting mayor.
Bishop Donato Sbarretti and a lay Catholic commission petition General Wood with 51000 signatures to allow marriages under any religious rite to be recognized for civil registration within thirty days. He criticizes General Brooke's decree as infringing religious liberty and foresees its repeal enabling clergy in regular orders to perform ceremonies.
West Superior Wisconsin resident seeks an injunction in municipal court to stop a neighbor from letting chickens roam and scratch his flower beds after protests failed to produce results. The filing aims to compel confinement of the birds.
John Brown, released in Milwaukee after serving a liquor to Indians sentence, came to Green Bay and assaulted the Indian policeman who testified against him. He was convicted of assault and battery and sent to prison for a term.
Dr Win gate of Milwaukee, secretary state board of health, met with the Eau Claire boards and ten doctors. They reported twenty three smallpox cases on the east side hill and ordered an active quarantine with strict health measures.
May 25 Rockford Illinois report claims the Glucose Sugar Refining trust plans reorganization after the Peoria plant dispute between Hamlin and Harding interests. A judge's decision at Ottawa is awaited and a transfer of plant titles to other Illinois sites is feared. The Peoria plant is valued at 3 to 4 million dollars.
Pueblo coroner dismissed plans for an inquest after a mob lynched Kimblern a black man. The scavenger removed the body in a dog-cart to the pesthouse and buried it in a pre-dug grave without a coffin. Casual handling and absence of formal procedure drew swift condemnation from local authorities.
Myrtle Moore, an Onawa girl arrested on arrival from Chicago for larceny, was discharged by Mayor Brown after three to four days held. Chicago complainant Michael Charleston failed to appear. Moore quipped about Chicago showmen and $300 diamond rings before leaving. Janesville dental society vets residents for nonpayment. deadbeat list planned.
Washington May 25 The house committee on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis 1903 voted to report the exposition bill to the house without recommendation favorable or unfavorable.
London May 25. The new turbine torpedo boat destroyer Cobra, recently completed on the Tyne, is said to have beaten the Viper by reaching 35.86 knots per hour, about forty seven miles.
The Frawley theatrical company of fifteen players departs San Francisco for Cape Nome. They will perform and live under canvas, presenting a repertoire of modern dramas during the expedition.
Rockford Iowa notes that many creameries fail due to lack of community readiness and patronage. Cooperatives succeed by pooling milk, with profitable creamery scale tied to four hundred to two thousand cows. Farm separators may soon separate milk on farm to improve dairy methods and reduce transport costs.
Green Bag recalls Rufus Choates wit with bonmots that circulated in his era. Overwork damaged his health and Edward Everett warned him about harming his constitution. He quipped that the constitution was destroyed long ago and he was living on the by-laws.
Cattle or horses wanted for pasture. Also anything in the cattle line bought and for sale. Chas M E Patterson Sweetland post office Muscatine county Iowa.
An invitation to call and hear the new pianola music program recently received by Schmidt Bros. The notice promotes trying the latest recordings and pianola offerings at their shop.
Mull’s Lightning Pain Killer is advertised at 25 cents for quick relief. Sold by all druggists with a claim to ease ache and soreness.
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