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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
3
Auditor and Clerk positions endorsed with Charles H. Reesink listed as auditor and clerk candidate. Ed P. Ingham appears for attorney and supervisor roles. Ed P. Day also noted among supervisor contenders in this ballot snippet.
The Republicans of Muscatine township Muscatine county Iowa announce a delegate convention at Muscatine City Hall on Friday evening October 10 1902 at 8 pm. Delegates are apportioned by ward and 20 voters or fraction of 10 or more cast for Governor Cummins in 1901. Officers to be nominated include Assessor Clerk One Trustee Two Justices of the Peace and Two Constables. Per order of the township central committee.
The Massachusetts Republican platform praises cooperation and warns against trusts using power to crush competition or defraud investors. It rejects the Democratic free trade plan as harmful to competitors and workers, noting tariff effects touch all industries regardless of size.
A political group warns that failure to curb foreign trust power would allow domination of the market and prevent regulation of large corporations, challenging the Republican aim to bring these entities under wise laws.
The Burlington Gazette endorses A B Cummins over any Republican for U S Senate, praising his qualifications and tariff and prohibition positions. It urges Democrats to keep caucus participation low and unite to elect him from Iowa. The Sioux City Journal notes the Gazette’s endorsement lacks friendliness toward Cummins.
In Decatur a sensational case ended after a young man bought 2000 extra fine cigars insured them for full value, smoked them, claimed loss by fire, and won in court. The insurer then had him arrested for setting fire to his own property, and the judge ordered a three month jail term or a fine.
A democratic paper claims troops were sent to fight the miners while President Mitchell says miners are peaceful and law abiding. The piece argues troops were sent to curb violence, not to confront miners, and labels the charge an insult to the miners.
The Jackson Republican notes the Civil War in 1864 and the Philippine War in 1902 were failures, but praises the boys in blue for completing their duties and earning the country’s gratitude.
Six Republicans, tried and true, are on the county ticket. They are capable and experienced figures to hear. Hoffman and Cousins head a slate regarded as strong and worth attention.
Judge Wade keeps his judgeship conditionally through the election period. He notes he will not claim statesman status without employment.
After ten days of quiet, Judge Wade returns to the platform with a fresh address. The Davenport speech, featuring themes like free silver and imperialism, and other recent Democratic isms, is no longer the focal point in public discourse.
The administration Senate and House align with Republicans, promising Hoffman a clear path to represent his district and fulfill tasks. With the Iowa delegation also Republican, a Democrat in Congress would face a solid Republican majority limiting legislative maneuvering.
The passage contrasts William Hoffman and Wade as candidates with differing party alignments. It notes McKinley’s remark on the Republicans and observes Wade’s party moving to appease malcontents, repudiating old issues. A recent speech shows rapid changes even Democrats fear.
A Mahin's Magazine passage from October argues that merchants who start and persist in advertising believe it creates opportunities they can convert into profits. The belief acts as a strong incentive, driving persistent and intelligent effort toward the desired results.
Washington reports the G A R national encampment as the largest and most notable in history with Iowa well represented. The Iowa department traces back to 1865 with Post No 1 in Davenport and includes posts from Burlington to Sioux City. Washington prepares for a grand parade, illumination, and substantial hospitality as veterans and their families gather for the thirty sixth encampment.
Readable notes say gatherings occurred at the club house on Monday and Wednesday evenings with a larger group planned for Friday night, indicating a sequence of social events.
The first pairs will start about o'clock on Friday and may extend past 6, so participants unable to finish early need not miss the sport.
The Outlook features full page portraits of notable figures in its October Magazine. Included are the late Professor Virchow Archbishop Farley John Morley and Cesar Frank with personal articles by Justin McCarthy and Daniel Mason respectively.
Over the past three days players were seen in foursomes pairs or solo sessions enjoying the season’s best golf weather and the captivating game.
Mr Wetherell the YMCA building architect and member of the Oskaloosa club was seen on the course a day or two ago. He greatly admired the location of the house and grounds.
Henry Litchfield West reviews the quarter's American Politics in the Forum volume. He covers the president's speeches the congressional campaign the tariff revision movement among Republicans reciprocity with Cuba and shifts in southern political conditions.
The club urges all members to attend the final match on Friday and to encourage friends to join. The event is to be informal and open to everyone, reflecting the club's wish for broad participation.
The October Review of Reviews highlights twentieth century shipbuilding with striking illustrations. It contrasts the Maine battleship with Nelsons Victory, a new English submarine torpedo boat, and Charles R Flint s Arrow yacht which on September 6 reached 44.15 miles per hour.
A side order of the club organized last night at a house and named the P A O F and B. The president was elected, described enigmatically as “the lady whose aunt, etc.” Questions about the capitals are advised to be asked of Teddy Sandy or The Village Smithy.
McClure's announces Miss Ida M Tarbell will begin her long promised History of the Standard Oil Company in the November issue. The outline promises a unique history of industrial development.
A woman plays her first golf round with a party and her six year old daughter. The child asks how far the mother hit the ball, eager to know inches rather than route taken. The moment captures a lighthearted vignette of new players and curious kids.
A. M. Hoppe of Rio Creek Wisconsin credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his nine year old boy from a severe croup attack. The father says the child choked up and could not speak, but after generous dosing the boy recovered quickly. For sale by all druggists.
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