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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
3
City subscribers are urged to report irregular or late delivery to the business office by telephone. Each copy should arrive by 6 30 p m. Prompt complaints should be made if delivery is late. Subscribers should provide secure weatherproof delivery locations.
The Journal offers guaranteed ad changes if copy reaches the office by 9 am daily. The Journal is sold at R. A. Holmes E. E. Davidson and C. W. Hodges News stands, with supply available to all customers.
The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for president and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for vice president. The pairing reflects a Republican lineup with regional balance and familiar leadership.
For Secretary of State W B MARTIN Adair County. For Treasurer G S GILBERTSON Winnebago County. For Attorney General Co W MULLAN Blackhawk County. For Auditor FEF F MERRIAM Delaware County. For Judge of Supreme Court EMLIN M'CLAIN Johnson County. For Railroad Commissioner D J PALMER Washington County.
Iowa voters selected representatives for nine districts with Thomas Hedge Bur lington in the First, J N W Rumple Marengo in the Second, David B Henderson Dubuque in the Third, Gilbert N Haugen Northwood in the Fourth, Robert G Cousins Tipton in the Fifth, John F Lacey Oskalossa in the Sixth, John A T Hall Des Moines in the Seventh, Wm P Hepburn Clarinda in the Eighth, Walter IL Smith Council Bluffs in the Ninth, and Lot Thomas Storm Lake in the Eleventh.
Electors at Large named John N Baldwin of Pottawattamie County Ole Roe of Johnson County and J N W Rumple of Iowa County for Congress Second District in Iowa selection notices.
A slate lists candidates for county offices including Auditor A C Noble of Goshen Township Clerk Charles Richman of Muscatine Recorder C H Reesink for Recorder and Attorney E P Ingham of Wilton Supervisor D D Webster of Fruitland with names tied to their locales.
In Moscow on Saturday Vollmer boasts of Kilkenny cat battles and survival while claiming a Chicago nominating push. He cites a statewide convention ovation and positions himself as heir to Bryan, arguing the Second district will bear the reform banner.
Bourke Cochran, a noted Tammany figure, is announced to address Bryan and Vollmer supporters in Davenport on October 11. The event highlights Tammany Hall’s long history of corruption as a warning to voters in the Democratic party to reconsider backing Bryan and his congressional candidates.
The Journal states it will protect sources exposing corruption unless the publisher’s aim is personal harm. It emphasizes openness for those unjustly accused and insists statements about public officials serve the public interest, not personal spite.
The Keokuk Gate City notes Mr Bryan offered to decline a second term as president. It asserts the public will not let him outdo them in generosity and will instead throw off the first term. The remark frames a political exchange and public sentiment.
The field of national tickets was trimmed to eleven and one half after Senator Caffrey of Louisiana withdrew. He had been selected by anti‑imperialists to lead the nationalist ticket.
The Gate City jokes that Hobson is returning to rest his eyes while many believe his mouth needs a vacation. The playful quip reflects local sentiment about the famed naval figure’s public persona.
London promotes a peat based substitute for household coal as the potential new fuel. Time will decide if it can replace traditional coal. The piece also touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a long standing remedy for digestion and related ailments, urging readers to obtain the genuine product with the revenue stamp.
Muscatine in 1900 faces stalled orders and overtime crunch as fear of W. J. Bryan's possible presidency slows sash and door trade and ties up finance. Factories run overtime to finish orders while buyers hold off, hoping for McKinley victory. Journal notes contrast between economic worry and democratic rhetoric.
The speaker argues that future business success hinges on McKinley’s reelection and that prosperity in large establishments benefits workers. He urges listeners to consider whether Bryan’s election would help or hinder employers and employees, noting the employer’s stake in policy.
Colonel Arthur Lynch, former commander of the Second Irish brigade in the Boer army, arrived aboard the L Aquitaine and said he will raise funds in New York for the Wolf Tone memorial. He plans to lecture, write, and influence American views on Kruger and Rhodes amid election coverage.
Salvation Army decides to oppose the Crawfords ville street fair with nightly performances singing a twenty stanza protest in rhyme.
Lexington Ky October 1 S T Harbison sells two fine horses to A P Keimes of Hoboken New Jersey for the personal use of Count von Waldersee commander in chief of the allied forces in China.
Clear Lake Iowa grows as a popular summer resort drawing prominent visitors from Iowa Illinois Minnesota and beyond. The article notes cool breezes ample fishing sailing and first rate hotel and cottage accommodations. It highlights low round trip rates offered by the Iowa Central Railway and invites readers to consult Geo S Batty G P A Marshalltown Iowa for information and tickets.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Cougan Cure with claims it prevents lung trouble and consumption for children. It promotes safe use and prices at 25c and 50c, urging readers to ask their druggist.
A varied roundup reports Mrs. Pickett burned to death in Minneapolis from a lamp explosion. General Woodford and bride visit Chicago. Germany reports 544,289 children under 14 at work. Lt Hobson seeks six months leave due to eye trouble. Next international railway congress to meet in Washington in October. Lt Gen Miles urges automobile use in the army in his annual report. William Vanderbilt gives 500000 to his daughter the duchess of Marlborough. U S subsistence purchases of 500000 to be made in Chicago within a week. Col LD Ellsworth dies at Eldora aged 90. Victoria Senate rejects woman suffrage after petitions from 27000 women. Prince George of Greece to resign Crete post. Alderman Frank Green elected Lord Mayor of London. Frank Werk, New York millionaire, arrested for fast driving in Central Park. Spain plans a navy expansion with eight battleships six cruisers and 100 torpedo boats. Josiah Adams a Philadelphia lawyer shoots himself.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis for the Quadrennial Convention of the National Association of Democratic Clubs in Indianapolis on Oct 3 4. Tickets are single fare plus $2 with service from all points to Chicago for the connection. Full rate and schedule details available from Cedar Rapids Route agents.
Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month sold at one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Passes valid for twenty one days with stop over privileges. For information contact Bissell Wilson District Passenger Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
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