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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
3
The document lists candidates for multiple local offices including Recorder H. Reesink Attorney Ed. P. Ingham for two seats, Supervisor Ed. P. Day and M. Bernick, Trustee, Justice of the Peace F. W. Eversmeyer, Constable H. S. Howe, and other names Luther M. Woods J. A. McCormack David Vanatta J. E. Coe J. B. Mark.
Muscatine workingmen are urged to heed President Roosevelt's call for no drop in living standards and full employment. The appeal argues the Democratic idea to end protection would reduce labor's employment and lower living standards, urging votes for Wm. Hoffman for Congress.
The piece contrasts the Republican Party’s perceived progress and leadership under Roosevelt with the Democratic Party’s alleged fear and indecision. It argues Republicans respond to new issues, enact national policy, and stabilize crises such as the coal strike, while Democrats fail to shape policy, misframe imperialism, and risk economic stability.
The Montezuma Republican prints a letter from W. T. Haynes in England noting higher English prices for Standard mowers and sewing machines and higher Singer prices. It contrasts Democratic price lists with Haynes’ witness and emphasizes sugar as the only cheaper import. Ed P. Ingham is praised as a capable Muscatine county attorney further in the item.
The record notes prior protests against Horace Boies in 1896 with petitions from laborers, plus his 1894 stance on the Pullman riots and calls calling strikes revolution and civil war. Opponents now quote these remarks to pressure Boies and his supporters.
The Des Moines Register quotes Mr. Hoffman's Muscatine speech praising tariff policy for developing the pearl button trade in Iowa. It contrasts with Judge Wade's speeches on tariff for revenue, calling the illustration more valuable than lengthy orations.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Shaw viewed a statesman as one seeking work rather than a mere position. His Boston speech contrasted a young man seeking a situation with one pursuing meaningful public service, drawing reader interest.
Racing weather graced Muscatine this summer and today’s ideal October conditions boost the sport at the fair grounds benefiting local racing events and attendance.
The speaker notes wage increases under the Dingley act but argues that commodity prices and labor costs should rise only due to natural causes. The Muscatine reader is urged to study the London Chamber of Commerce Journal which reports rising wages declines in 1901 and warns of a weaker outlook for labor, with a net wage bill drop of about 1.58 million pounds.
Secretary Shaw visits near Muscatine but misses the town by a few miles and plans to speak at Columbus Junction in the afternoon of October 31.
The historic coal strike ends with unmatched capital versus labor representation. The dispute drew unprecedented numbers and attention as both sides claimed the greatest impact in the nation’s history.
Hon William Hoffman republican candidate for congress spoke in Muscatine on Saturday delivering a logical and collected critique of trusts. The speech focused on campaign issues without sensationalism and conveyed a steady, persuasive tone.
A Clever Company presents Two Merry Tramps by Woods and Ward at the Grand. The show relies on lively specialties and musical numbers like Hobo Two Step and Tell Us Pretty Ladies, with colorful costumes and witty scenes that resemble an extravagant revue more than a usual farce. Friday is the big laughing night for this company.
The Wednesday show October 22 features the drama In Convict Stripes with an American theme and thrilling climaxes. An excellent company includes J Scott Siddons Mary Stoddard J Hooker Wright Vivian Prescott Lillian Niles Mrs Anna Mortimore Nat Jackson Frank Whitman and others. Banjoist Wm A Griffin of The Two Merry Tramps Company contributes solos.
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders may not want a House majority this fall and plan to delay a real fight until 1904. Observers say Cleveland dissents mask a strategy to court voters while avoiding a decisive win, with Republicans pressing a straightforward campaign.
State University in Iowa City demands vaccination proof from all students or removal from campus as a health measure. W J McChesney elected secretary replacing W J Haddock who resigned. Two leprosy cases reported to Dr J F Kennedy. one Norwegian woman near Humboldt and another patient at Gilmore City. Cedar Rapids awarded $200000 starch factory contract to include six three story buildings with a minimum daily corn capacity of 2500 bushels. Seventy five Indian children enrolled in the government school at Toledo, largest class in history aiding Sacs and Foxes civilization efforts on Tama reservation. The body of Mrs T F Burns of
The Wade campaign shifts to character assault through the Chicago American in the Second district. The piece portrays Hoffman as wealthy, contrasting with his frontier upbringing, military service at 17, and hard living, illustrating a strained political battle.
Iowa Central railway sells tickets to bona fide landseekers at one fare plus 2 dollars to points in homeseekers territory in Minnesota and North Dakota on any Tuesday, valid for 21 days. For details, contact Iowa Central ticket agents.
The article alleges J Pierpont Morgan pursued sharp practices in consolidating the Milwaukee harvester company. He allegedly paid 1.5 million to acquire it and folded it into a merger valued at five million, with claims he netted about 3.5 million. Proponents argue the five million valuation is justified by Milwaukee patents.
In Iowa City the standout moment of last night’s Iowa field practice was Ochiltree’s accuracy as he kicked several field goals. Reserves attempted to block his punts for thirty minutes but failed, leaving Ochiltree to convert repeatedly.
Chicago University has added a collection of 50 000 bugs to its zoology department. This sets the stage for potential discoveries in bugology by a forthcoming professor.
Chicago nurse Eva Martin showed kindness to a patient during a severe illness. The patient died and left a will provisioning a $50,000 bequest to the nurse.
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