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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
3
The Daily Journal is published every evening on weekdays and the Semi-Weekly edition appears five pages on Tuesday and sixteen pages on Friday nights. Editor H M Sheppard and Business Manager W L Lane lead the Lee Syndicate of Iowa Evening Newspapers, Muscatine.
Daily delivery and weekly collection offered at ten cents a week. One year offer includes daily issue by mail for 3.00. Sews Weekly at one year with circulation guaranteed higher than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
In the New York office at 140 Nassau Street La Coste and Maxwell oversee operations. The Chicago office at 948 Marquette Building is led by Payne and Young.
The Journalies set up agency booths at Kecklerville Chayka’s grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery. End of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these locations for readers who miss delivery.
The Republican county convention for Muscatine will meet June 20 1903 at 1 30 p m at the courthouse to select seventeen delegates to the Des Moines state convention July 1 1903 choose a county chairman and transact other business. Representation is based on township ward and votes cast for W B Martin in 1902. Ward and township totals are listed with seats allocated. Township and ward committee men to call caucuses early. J C Coster chairman Chas P Hanley secretary.
The Ohio senator and McKinley campaign figure senses Wall Street unease over Roosevelt anti trust policy and signals caution for Ohio’s stance at the national convention. The Journal assesses Hanna’s read of current politics and the risk of appearing opposed to Roosevelt.
A keen note on integrity and independence guiding the senator who should stand for a leader who cannot be driven or coaxed. The speaker links this to Roosevelt republicanism and Iowa’s forthcoming actions.
The Sac City Sun argues President Roosevelt has won the hearts of the American people and is certain to be elected president in 1904 if he lives.
The Rockford Register denounces rewarding Towne Bryan Hogg and Pettigrew with large fortunes, arguing their gains stem from the prosperity they sought to thwart and callously misused to profit from national fortune.
The Eagle Grove Eagle says Omaha labor unions seek injunctions to prevent riot and wrong is proper but denouncing it as a menace to liberty while using courts for gain is hypocrisy. The paper emphasizes consistent use of legal tools without spin.
The Burlington Gazette argues Bryan favors little known men for his presidential list, claiming he controls the property involved. It says party harmony cannot be achieved by nominating unfamiliar figures for the standard bearer.
The Vinton Eagle argues against a fourth term for state superintendent of public instruction. It praises Adams and Riges for extensive school experience and suggests they could bring new methods and greater advantage to the schools than Barrett. The piece notes candidates are seasoned professionals, not apprentices.
President Wilson argues Roosevelt spurred no long term reform by clashing with politicians. He says Roosevelt joined but resisted holding office and warns against staying out of parties. Wilson urges thoughtful men to enter the arena and participate, avoiding third party isolation.
A West Liberty reader rebuts Muscatine Journal reports about the May 14 capture of Harry Gay and the crowd outside a restaurant. He notes vigilant law officers prevented extra‑judicial action and emphasizes lawful proceedings in the wake of Arthur Mead's murder.
The article urges varied diets to improve digestion, arguing digestion is multi organ and that cereals vegetables and meat all support health. It promotes Peptorene tablets as a simple remedy, available through druggists or direct mail order from Battle Creek Health Tablet Co. Ltd. with local sale at Havercamp's Prescription drug store.
F E Thomas urges corrections to reports about the Muscatine jail scene and the Gay murder case. He says no large crowd formed at the lockup and threats were not heard. He defends Marshal Wiley’s actions and notes forthcoming facts known to officers.
Washington corresp says Harold J. Mahin son of Mr and Mrs John Mahin formerly business manager of the Muscatine Journal and Washington rep for the Lee Syndicate has vacationed in New York. He now heads the photograph department at the New York American, securing celebrity images and news features. He snapped the Earl of Yarmouth and his bride Miss Thaw and interviewed Andrew Carnegie on a scientific topic. He plans to return in the fall to his House of Representatives duties.
L M Allen rises to general passenger agent, succeeding John Sebastian, with jurisdiction over the Chicago to El Paso and Denver Rock Island system. The promotion elevates a young rail executive noted for rapid ascent and steady service, while Sebastian pioneers a strong, trusted team approach.
H P Burbage of Greenville South Carolina says a four year cough led him to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He used two bottles of the twenty five cent size and was permanently cured. Sold by all druggists.
Neighborhood items report visits and marriages including Miss Evalyna Hahn and Edwin Elliott wedding in Muscatine. Local injuries from a disc accident, decorations day program with speaker M. D. Murdock, and farewell sermons. Residents seen in Muscatine and Reynolds movement of Rev Schemp.
Grand Trunk Railway offers a round trip fare of one dollar and two dollars to Boston with liberal stopover options. Travel includes stops in New York City and scenic rides along the St. Lawrence River to Quebec and the Saguenay. For full particulars write to Advertising Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams St Chicago George W Vaux A G P T A.
Mason ic Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday evening of each month. G A Riemcke is Worshipful Master and W Durkee serves as Clerk.
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