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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1902
Page
2
Bremer County congressional ticket details appear with Railio E. A. Dawson as candidate for commissioner and William Hoffman listed for Muscatine County in the Second District congressional race.
Charles H. Reesink, Ed. P. Ingham, Ed. P. Day, and M. Bernick appear on the county ticket, indicating list of candidates or officers associated with the local election slate.
Voters see a slate listing F. W. Eversmeyer for Justice Peace and H. S. Howe for Constable with Luther M. Woods J. A. McCormack and others named as contenders. Additional names include David Vanatta J. E. Coe and J. B. Mark amid the municipal race notes.
Keokuk scholar Dr J M Shaffer writes to Gate City defending Henry Clay Deans reputation as a powerful 19th century orator. He notes Deans courage failed at critical moments and disputes a recent Journal claim about Deans remarks on hell hanging and whisky saying the aphorism misquotes him and originated from a harmless joke.
A lavish, pestiferous sheet allegedly instigating President McKinley’s assassination is described as a spectacle in Hearst’s campaign tour across Iowa. The piece is framed as a tool claimed to aid laboring classes and promote good government despite its provocative aims.
Judge Wade Horace Boies and J E Craig spent large sums with Millionaire Hearst to push the Chicago American into Iowa. editors of Iowa democratic papers reply that such influence is negligible and snub the effort.
The dispatches show Governor Taft pledging maximal liberty for the Philippines as it develops toward independence and choosing its own path. Republicans tout humane aims and the party line against imperialism while Democrats attack the army and raise free trade critiques. Senator Lodge lauds the army’s history from Trenton to Manila.
In a Pittsburg address Attorney General Knox outlines trusts flaws overcapitalization lack of publicity price discrimination and lack of officer accountability. He notes the Sherman law of 1890 has curbed some monopolies though Supreme Court rulings limit scope and pledges further legislation to extend government reach over commerce. The piece highlights government actions against railroads beef trust and railroad mergers as steps toward public supervision of combines.
Washington dispatch notes Democrats optimistic about Iowa Sixth and Boies in Third while Wade is favored in Second. Republicans fear overconfidence but hope vigorous turnout will secure victories for Lacey in the Sixth and Birdsall in the Third as Secretary Shaw tours the West.
The article outlines President Roosevelts campaign plan with stops in Michigan Nebraska Indiana Minnesota and Iowa focusing speeches on tariffs and trusts. It also notes Treasury Secretary Shaw's position amid rumors of resignation and possible Crane appointment with Shaw moving to another post.
The Chicago American printed and distributed free copies alleging false charges against Judge Wade Horace Boies and other Democratic congressional candidates in Iowa last Saturday, an act described as rank yellow journalism.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues the nation is far from monopoly with Standard Oil as the sole exception. It says future competition will occur among large firms, but remain effective and real.
President Mitchell offers the right hand of fellowship to coal industry leaders amid ongoing discussions. The outreach emphasizes unity, cooperation, and shared goals for economic and regional stability. No further details available in the readable text.
The opinion supports the Muscatine court’s decision in the Wright murder case, praising the lower court’s handling and calling the outcome appropriate. The piece portrays operators’ tone as fraternal, framing the ruling as correct and justified.
Editor Burrell humorously reviews his Battle Creek visit describing health reforms and treatments that cured his nicotine habit and improved digestion. He praises Adventist dietary practices but questions their blood imagery and theology, favoring the scientific side while critiquing religious symbols.
The Augusta Kansas report recounts attending a Wichita street fair with revelry including confetti, boisterous cheering, and mingling with attendees. The writer describes walking the streets, watching shows, hugging some ladies, and continuing the celebration throughout the outing.
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