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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
1
Roosevelt and Bryan campaign across Illinois drawing vast crowds in Joliet Streator Peoria Springfield and Litchfield. A Springfield demonstration brings 85000 visitors and 20000 hearers as Roosevelt speaks and Mrs Yates and others ride in the Roosevelt special.
The Democratic nominee William J Bryan visited southern Illinois with stops in eleven counties and three congressional districts. He gave fourteen speeches from dawn until late night, focusing on trusts and imperialism while noting a large enthusiastic audience in Cairo and East St. Louis.
Fred F. Roberts of Sycamore, an undertaker and furniture dealer, was jailed in West Chicago after allegedly stealing a hearse. The seized vehicle, once Roberts’s, had been sent to a shop for painting and later used in a planned Chicago trip. Roberts fled despite pursuit before being captured and brought back to Sycamore.
The piece notes the army has only twice intervened in labor troubles after local resources failed. It cites 1894 Chicago Debs unrest with Gov. Altgeld and federal aid under Grover Cleveland, and Idaho’s Coeur d Alene mining troubles with Gov. Steunenberg. In both cases national troops moved after local power collapsed.
Live hog prices in Chicago stock yards rose from 1896 to 1900 with July values at 2.50 and 3.70 dollars and October 3 1900 at 3.50 and 5.60 dollars. The farmer gains 1.90 per hundred more for choice hogs than in 1896 amid national policy shifts under Democrats.
William J. Bryan delivered remarks in Zanesville on September 4 reaffirming the Democratic party position on monetary policy as it stood in 1896. He emphasized the party’s commitment to free coinage and currency reform, tying the issue to economic relief for farmers and workers.
A joke riddle noting that the letter A is said to make a deaf woman hear, playing on the sound of the word hear and the letter A.
Oct 9 reports from Terre Haute, Scranton, and New York describe strikes and labor actions. Street Car employees demand higher pay from 17 to 22 1/2 cents per hour. firemen seek 5 cents more. linemen 2 1/4 cents. Miners discuss settlement terms ahead of Friday parades and speeches. Wealthy Westerner Betson Bryan bets on Bryan carrying Ohio with 20,000 cash wager. odds five to one. Cabinet Called Together. President and wife return from Canton.
Hanna stated that Bryan's Salem speech alleging Republican campaign managers funded by trust magnates to buy votes and corrupt election officials is untrue. He calls it Bryan's desperate cry and accuses him of abandoning collateral issues to mislead the public.
W C Harris a Balaklava survivor died suddenly Friday in Nevada Iowa from paralysis. He settled in 1868 after arriving from Iowa County buying eighty acres near town and later expanding holdings to 140 acres per son. He retired a decade ago and moved to town after service in the British army during Crimean War.
Quincy October 9 A crowd of about ten thousand heard William Jennings Bryan claim prices of most manufactured goods are higher now than three years ago and farm products yield less. He framed the fight against syndicates as ongoing and urged action against the Republican party.
District court shows light activity with minor cases on the docket. In Irwin vs Fitchner an agreement settles the case with Irwin paid 84.93 and Fitchner released from guardian duties, while probate reports are approved and Fitchner discharges as guardian.
Col. Junction buzzes with optimism as Hon. C. A. Carpenter predicts Louisa County may cast a 1000 vote lead for McKinley and Republican principles. He tours the county advocating Lincoln and McKinley while reports note other local departures.
Bryan started the second day of his Illinois tour in Quincy as he planned visits to six cities ending in Joliet. He is to depart for two days in Michigan afterward. In Kentucky, after unfavorable witness testimony, the Youtsey case jury left for Frankfort to view the state house grounds.
John Maurath and Mary Kuriger were married at St. Marys church by Father Grieser at 8:30 AM. Best man was Harry Korte and bride’s maid Agnes Fuller. They live at the corner of Sixth and Mulberry streets after the ceremony.
Chicago investigators scrutinize papers at Brown's detective desk amid claims that the Defenbach case may involve a substituted corpse and that the supposed deceased girl might still be alive. Police explore theories and ongoing desk evidence in the sprawling inquiry.
The Iowa Association of Unitarian and Independent churches holds its annual conference in Humboldt. Rev. A. M. Judy serves as president and Rev. M. A. Safford as secretary. Miss Safford delivered the preparatory sermons on Sunday.
The most attractive path from Chicago to New York and Philadelphia runs via Buffalo and Niagara Falls on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, offering a scenic and efficient rail corridor.
A daylight service from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a very pleasant journey with every comfort provided aboard. The description highlights scenic views and smooth travel, emphasizing convenience and passenger satisfaction on the route.
State of Iowa vs Greenblatt Bros airs larceny charge in Justice Tappe’s court. Defense seeks venue change to Judge Rowan’s court and case is continued until tomorrow morning. Oil er found in defendants’ possession tied to Charles Schwertfeger. Greenblatt claims purchase from boys. Settlement set for tomorrow morning.
Mr and Mrs Henry Will returned at noon today from a week long visit with Wm Daut north of Lime City He reports a fine time fishing and hunting A marriage license was issued to Martin T Shellabarger and Susan L Verink D S McDermid traveled to East Moline this morning
Advertises free sepia portraits at Townsend Studio 317 East Second Street. Eligible are young ladies born in certain years who must visit on Wednesday between 1 and 4 PM to claim one half dozen color portraits.
Chicago weather briefing indicates a fair night and Wednesday with a slowly rising temperature. North and west portions may see slightly warmer conditions tonight.
James S. Evans a Chicago merchant formerly of the south declines to join the Southern Democratic club in Chicago. He explains his opposition to Mr Bryan and the club's aims, pledging to vote for William McKinley if no Democratic nominee is available. He cites beliefs on democracy, racial issues, and imperialism in his letter to T. E. Powell, president of the club.
The piece argues that free silver depresses Mexican wages and raises distress for laborers, noting Mexican prices in pesos and US prices for goods. It contrasts low Mexican daily earnings with small food purchases, and claims high farm prices depend on city wage stability, aligning farmers with McKinley.
Last evening a man believed to possess gold rings was taken in by police but was found to be a jewelry seller by trade. He was discharged and ordered out of town. Two elderly men held overnight for lodging at the station house were discharged this morning due to no charges.
Reverend Jacob Fath leaves at four this afternoon to travel to Washington Oregon and California to promote the German English College.
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