Republican delegate convention called for Muscatine township Iowa
A Republican delegate convention is scheduled at Muscatine City Hall on Friday October 10 1902 at 8 pm to nominate township officers including Assessor Clerk One Trustee two justices of the peace and two constables Representation bases are set by wards and by votes cast for Governor Cummins in 1901 with ward delegations listed and totals shown per the township central committee order.
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Muscatine Township
Muscatine County
City of
Muscatine
A. B. Cummins
Ate Wong Cewek
Valwkdwin Deuce
Ewe Cewin
President Roosevelt versus Wall Street sparks in era of trust regulation
The piece notes President Roosevelt faces opposition from Wall Street linked to his trust regulation stance. Citing his prior New York franchise taxation and current push for corporate oversight, it warns that defeating his moderate reforms could provoke harsher future measures by industry leaders.
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Wall Street
Roosevelt
New York
Chicago Advance
J. P. Morgan
Shaw
Wall Street urged to cooperate with the president
Analysts argue Wall Street remains out of touch with public opinion and would benefit from friendly cooperation with the president rather than violent antagonism. The piece stresses prudent collaboration to align financial interests with national policy goals.
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Wall Street
The Great Strike and Public Interest in Coal
The editorial urges a speedy settlement of the Pennsylvania coal strike to protect the public. It faults violence, calls for shared public duty, and suggests wage concessions and cooperation from operators and miners to restore coal supply and avert escalating disruption.
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Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Journal
New York
Miners’ Union
Editorial attacks on state taxation and Boies era policy
A Democratic editorial criticizes Republicans over rising state taxes and recalls Horace Boies era policies. It argues prohibition and weak enforcement under Boies led to higher costs, claiming repeal and local option later boosted liquor consumption and state expenses.
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Horace Boies
Iowa
Democratic Party
Boies
Political Debate on Tax Policy and Democratic Proposal
The passage argues that Democratic policy seeks to widen the scope of salarons under current law, predicting higher state taxes if the Democrats win. It emphasizes the governor as a central figure and contends the proposed policy will lead to greater tax increases under Democratic governance.
Daughter of Muscatine DA figures in Chicago divorce case
A daughter of M. V. Gannon, once a Muscatine district attorney, is named in a Chicago divorce suit. She reportedly married older lawyer Trainor while serving as his stenographer, and he took her to his home with five children from a prior marriage, prompting immediate trouble. Gannon had moved from Davenport to Chicago years before. As Muscatine DA, he fought to uphold the saloon, a source of much family strife.
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M. V. Gannon
Muscatine
Chicago
Trainor
Davenport
Saloon
Sidelights on Iowa Politics and Coal Shipments
The piece notes that voters favor the Republican six for another term. It mentions coal shipments from the west appearing in some towns. It also critiques Wade campaign ties to the Democratic party and assesses Judge Wade’s logic on party loyalty amid the silver platform debate.
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Davenport
Muscatine Urges Manufacturing Growth For Muscatine
The piece argues for factory development citing Wade as a strong orator whose influence lingered. It urges voters in Muscatine to back the party favoring manufacturing and industry, contrasting free trade with conditions of work and prosperity. It notes a campaign tone about Scott county Republicans backing Wade while home supporters are hard to find.
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Marengo
Scott County
Iowa County
Wade
Capt. Rumple
Judge Wade Seeks Public Question Action and Party Revival
The text notes a dwindling refrain about Grover and suggests Judge Wade may push public questions to revive that sentiment if his party gains legislative power. It implies political maneuvering and potential policy impact.
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Grover
Wade
Hoffman Ties Voters in Second District as Trusted Candidate
Clinton Herald praises Wm Hoffman republican nominee for congress for Plain honest unassuming character. The piece argues he is well qualified to serve as representative and would become an efficient member of the Iowa delegation.
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Wm. Hoffman
Congress
Iowa
Muscatine Aims to Elect A Local Citizen to Congress
Muscatine highlights its growth with factories schools parks and public buildings and intends to boost its prestige by electing one of its best citizens to Congress this fall. The aim is to showcase loyalty to local institutions and men and to secure an unmistakable victory.
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Muscatine
Congress
Muscatine Leaders Back William Hoffman for Congress
In Muscatine county the push to nominate and elect William Hoffman to Congress is framed as a continuation of public spirited service from pioneer days to today. Supporters express confidence he will serve ably and bring pride to the county’s contributions to the nation.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Union
William Hoffman
Congress
Paralyzed Man Nearly Cured by Pain Balm
Henderson Grimett of this place suffered partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side. After doctors failed, his wife urged Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and two bottles left him nearly cured. The formula is also famed for rheumatism sprains and bruises and is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Geo. R. McLonald
Man
Logan County
W. Va
Coal Strike Conference Sees Little Progress At White House
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt insists on patience and moral suasion as miners and operators blame each other after the coal strike conference ends without a settlement. Mitchell asserts no deal, while Governor Stone and federal options loom. public pressure grows for coal.
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White House
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Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
Governor Stone
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Stone
Mitchell
Farm for Sale Promises Ideal Rural Plot
An advertisement in the Journal promises a farm matching reader desires, noting no cost to read Want Ads and a half cent per word to place an ad. The message invites readers seeking a farm to consider the listing and its offerings.
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