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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
8
The piece questions the laboring man appeal in Iowa urging a Republican Congress to back President Roosevelt. It argues free trade would harm labor with job losses and lower wages, while a Republican majority would support measures aiding workers and align with Roosevelt's coal strike leadership.
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire notes that labor is fully employed nationwide with rising wages since the last Democratic administration. He cites Massachusetts data showing employment growing faster than population and earnings increasing, arguing Dingley ism supports the strong home market and busy mills and farms with higher salaries and shorter hours.
The county convention of Muscatine Republicans nominating a ticket and urging voters to support it. They claim a Republican majority in the district and call for turnout to sustain prosperity and oppose free trade, stressing citizens’ duty to elect the slate.
President Roosevelt reportedly rejected the lily white movement in Alabama by appointing a Democrat to succeed District Attorney Vaughan, whom he had removed. He disapproved of an exclusively white Republican party in the South.
In 1894 bank clearances reached 45 billions and by 1901 they climbed to 114 billions signaling strong growth. The message advocates Republican prosperity as a political outcome.
The Tri City labor congress readers find Judge Wade’s reply evasive on initiative and referendum questions. He qualifiers avoid direct stances, excusing ignorance on bills and shifting to political convenience. By contrast, Republican candidate Mr Hoffman is described as straight speaking and clear in his responses.
The piece attacks as improper a nonpartisan Wade club at the state university and accuses Democrats of using university spaces to push Judge Wade for Congress. It argues judges should avoid political roles and warns Wade would back Democratic policies if elected.
Secretary Moody argues national ownership of the anthracite mines would raise costs and permanently hike prices. He says government management would add 70 percent to production costs and consumers would face higher coal prices. He favors federal control of private ownership rather than government ownership.
In the local campaign the Republican candidates receive strong assurances of support. The contenders have shown they can run offices in the people’s interest and residents plan to keep them in their places. The candidates are men of good character and ability. Muscatine county Republicans have a history of good records and pledge to continue that record.
Federal revenues for September exceed last year by 4 million dollars despite repeal of war taxes. Internal sources held steady but customs receipts surged, largely from iron and steel imports from Germany and Great Britain. Demand for steel products is so large that even expanded U S plants struggle to meet it.
The speaker argues the national democratic party would rejoice to see the Iowa delegation broken and celebrate a democratic victory, calling the good fellow dodge a trap for the unwary and implying consequences for the campaign.
The outcome depends on Republican voting patterns. A general stay at home trend could keep the majority small, while a strong turnout at the polls could yield the largest majority the party has seen in the district.
Uncle Sam has been buying back long period 4 percent bonds at 138, a nice premium. It notes that if the government needs funds it can raise money cheaply at 2 percent and enjoys the best credit in the world.
The Muscatine button plants grew under protection and the tariff is argued as a boon. it will be hard for any Democrat to persuade Muscatine workers that protection is not beneficial.
The report highlights Mr Hoffman's remarks delivered in Oxford last night as a splendid address. The article notes the reception and key points touched on during the speech.
A political taunt suggests Judge Wade rhymes with free trade and warns workers against voting for leaders who might jeopardize jobs. The line frames labor concerns during a contested campaign period.
A call for strong support for President Roosevelt set for November 4. Organizers urge voters to back his leadership amid ongoing national challenges and policy debates. Event details stress civic participation and a clear endorsement of his program.
Reports describe voter apathy in Iowa amid no registration this year and discuss potential candidates such as Hod Boies and judge Birdsall. A Chicago observer touts J D Yeomans as a strong 1904 Democratic prospect with broad East Coast appeal. Mrs Leslie Shaw travels west with Earle Shaw as the Shaws plan California and Pacific Coast visits amid home renovations.
An elderly Edomite adopted into Judah voices his choice for the last unconquered stronghold, Mount Hebron, as Joshua approves the land transfer. The piece frames the CanaaniteJerusalem saga as moral parable linking Caleb’s courage with church restraint and divine justice.
The ad urges early use of Paine s Celery Compound to purify blood and strengthen the body against rheumatism. It claims dramatic past cures and life changing relief for acute and chronic rheumatic sufferers, citing a testimonial from G W Webber of Janesville Wisconsin who reports improvement after six bottles.
The excerpt extols Cajeb as a mighty figure who followed the Lord God of Israel and conquered kingdoms. It notes his age of eighty five while facing ancient foes in mountain fortresses and links heroic courage to religious devotion. It also references scrutiny of the Book of Joshua’s account of the Hittite nation.
Excursion tickets sold October 25 for the Iowa City game between the University of Iowa and the University of Minnesota. Return limit October 27. Fare one dollar sixty five cents. Cc M Gould, Agent.
Indiana Supreme Court in Indianapolis on October 10 awarded Arthur Steele of Kokomo $400 damages against Howard County Sheriff Lewis W. Harness for false imprisonment after ruling the police practice of sweating prisoners is illegal.
The note cites historical declines in U S failures, 15 000 in 1893 and 11 000 in 1901, urging support for a forthcoming free trade law and Republican prosperity.
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