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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
3
In a Duluth address Senator Davis asserts the tariff as the central question of the campaign, arguing that Bryan’s free trade stance would harm industry and labor across communities like Muscatine. He predicts votes will prove the tariff bedrock is decisive.
Electors at Large John N Baldwin of Pottawattamie County Ole Roe of Johnson County For Congress Second District J N W Rumple of Iowa County County Ticket For Auditor A C Noble Goshen Township For Clerk Charles Richman Muscatine For Recorder Co H Reelink For Attorney E P Ingham of Wilton For Supervisor D D Webster Fruitland
Richard Croker claims New York City will deliver Bryan a 100000 vote majority over McKinley. Republicans doubt the feat but anticipate Bryan may win statewide, though not by contract the 1896 margin. honest money forces seek to prevent a Bryan victory.
An affidavit in the Milwaukee Sentinel cites Louis G. Bomrich, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, admitting born in Germany and blaming his parents. The quote suggests his aim to win over German voters as he leads the state ticket.
A compilation of editorial remarks from the Sioux City Journal and Sioux City Tribune noting criticisms of Croker and trusts, reflections on Bryan, Roosevelt, and Dolliver, and a satirical jab at imperialism and militarism in early 20th century political discourse.
The Dubuque Times argues against taxation on gross earnings of railroads and other corporations and supports taxing the value of real property as the proper rule. The Journal has long advocated this principle, and the Times aligns with it, though the author notes a minority stance among current supporters.
Boss Croker denounces plans to probe the claim that Tamany derives five million dollars yearly from thieves gamblers and disorderly houses under its protection. He argues the inquiry should proceed and be more vigorous, since he dislikes the scrutiny.
The claim of Bryanites to control Chicago's labor vote is undermined by William C. Davis, president of the structural iron workers union, appearing as chairman at a Republican meeting at the Auditorium where James H. Eckels spoke.
Delaware's single tax club declares for Bryan. Henry George praised reform for changing the system. He opposed free silver yet saw Bryan's election as a potential revolution to advance reform.
The Davenport Democrat notes a pressing need for a workable method to use convict labor on state highways. The paper suggests the inventor would merit a substantial royalty if his plan succeeds, praising the potential benefit to honest workers and travelers.
In a Sioux City ministerial meeting, preachers say city elites joined carnival week revelry and viewed houses of ill fame. Rev. N Nelson reports seeing prominent families involved, prompting a campaign against vice with evangelists. Other notes cover a new corn picker invention, Archbishop Keane condemning alcohol, seized beer dumped, and $31,000 Dubuque waterworks revenue.
Adjutant General Byers reports in Burlington that 24 of 25 traveling men favor McKinley. A hotelier joked one objector travels for an Omaha liquor house. The Victor tar and feathers tale resurfaces as a past event gains plausibility.
Dr Maud Mackey, a Presbyterian missionary, recounts the June 14 15 16 assault on Peking. Refugees hid in the church as fires burned missions, boxes of soldiers stood guard, and families were separated amid looting and killings. Water access was cut off and food scarce during the firestorm and mob drive.
West Liberty hosts Oct 18 with Lake Young in Conesville on Oct 24. John Herriott appears in Muscatine on Oct 12 alongside Senator J P Dolliver on Oct 12. Capt J N W Rumple Lake Township McCloud School on Oct 16 with a German speaker.
Senator G. M. Titus and J. L. Giesler are slated for a gathering at Schoolhouse No. 4 in Lake Township on October 26 with J. L. Giesler and John Kemble also listed for the event.
Muscatine ward clubs announce weekly meeting nights. First Ward gathers Monday at the K. P. dance hall, Second Ward Friday, Third Ward Thursday, and Fourth Ward Monday at Stewart's Hall.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific announces a rate of 12 dollars to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and 14 dollars to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. Emigrant agent J. V. Weidlein.
New York reports Elizabeth Banking Co president Heidritter vows to pursue missing bookkeeper William Schreiber. He alleges Schreiber fled to Europe, claims bank insiders aided by the Pin kerton scheme, and asserts property rights over Mrs Hart’s assets while noting failures in internal controls aided the theft.
A fragment describes an accounting alteration where the subject mentally adds every item of embezzlement to balance figures called out to Smith. The readable line suggests a deliberate effort to reconcile missing amounts by adjusting the ledger in a named interaction with an individual.
The Iowa Republicans declare they enter the 1900 campaign with four year old policies vindicated and honed. They condemn currency debasement, urge public credit protection, support self government for new citizens, oppose restraints on trade, and praise McKinley administration and Republican Congress. They urge renomination and reelection of McKinley and commend Speaker Henderson and the state delegation.
A 19th century flourish predicts the approaching new century and touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a leading invention. It claims the remedy cures dyspepsia indigestion and related ailments and praises physicians who recommend it. Buyers are urged to secure the genuine bottle with a Private Revenue Stamp over the neck.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway offers round trip tickets to Chicago and Indianapolis for the Quadrennial Convention of the National Association of Democratic Clubs in Indianapolis October 3 and 4. Tickets priced at a single fare plus $2 with first class service and connections. Agents of the Cedar Rapids Route provide full rate and schedule details.
The Davenport Rock Island & Northwestern Railway announces a June 10 1900 timetable with multiple trains between Davenport Iowa Clinton Sterling Belvidere Chicago and Denver Omaha and the Pacific Coast points. Schedules list departures arrivals and routes including No 2 D Clinton to Chicago No 4 B Clinton to Omaha and Denver No 6 to Dixon and Rockford with daily and some Sunday exceptions.
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