Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal Publication Details
Official paper of City and County in Muscatine Iowa announces print schedule and mail terms. The Daily Journal appears every evening except Sunday, with post paid by mail. The Semi-Weekly Journal runs 8 pages Tuesday and 12 pages Friday nights with various subscription options.
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Daily Journal
Thewn
Aes
K. O. T. M. Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Asthalter Building
Iowa Avenue
G. O'Brien
J. W. Hahn
Journal Agencies list for city newspaper distribution
The Journal announces city agencies in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery and mentions end of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale at these agencies each night and regular subscribers can pick up missed copies there.
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Journal
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s Grocery
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Thoyey
Local Government Officials Seated in New Terms
Voters filled seats for clerk recorder attorney and two supervisor posts in a routine municipal election. The results bring changes in administration and policy oversight across city departments, with incumbents and challengers noted for several races.
Trustees Named In Local School Petition
The article lists John B. Mark F. W. Eversmeyer H. S. Howe Luther M. Woods and J. A. McCormack as trustees. Names appear in a formal roster for a school or corporate board pending approval.
Iowa Political Schedule Fragments Include Governors and Cities
Fragmentary list notes William Hoffman and Hon H Karbarg with a string of dates in late October across cities such as Eldridge Davenport Iowa City Maquoketa Muscatine Stockton and mentions Governor A B Cummins. The item reads like a campaign or public schedule snippet from a historical Iowa notice.
Notable Autumn Campaign Stops Across Iowa
Political figures listed visited multiple towns delivering remarks: Columbus Junction October 31 afternoon and Washington October 31 evening by Leslie M. Shaw. Mediapolis November 1 by Thomas Hedge. Sigourney October 29 by Senator W B Allison. Keota October 30 by E Rominger.
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L. M. Shaw
Marengo
Davenport
Iowa City
Columbus Junction
Leslie M. Shaw
Washington
Mediapolis
Thomas Hedge
Sigourney
W. B. Alli
Cable and Hearst Clash Over District Politics
The text portrays Ben Cable and the Chicago American pushing a Democratic tilt in the district but faces strong opposition from Cable and Hearst alleging misinformation aimed at the Second district.
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Ben Cable
Chicago American
Cable
Hearst
Scramble Over $10,000 Ben Cable Funds in Second District
Reports say the Second district scramble for $10,000 Ben Cable funds has been intense. Locals claim Davenport misappropriated more than its share as part of the swag, with Muscatine residents unsure how much reached them.
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Ben Cable
Wade
Muscatine
Davenport
Muscatine Vote Urges Last Chance to Register
The message urges residents to register by Saturday to keep factory jobs active in Muscatine. It reminds voters that Muscatine remains on the map when entering the polling place, urging participation.
Quote on prosperity and prices from As Safe Young
As Safe Young remarks that good times and low prices are rare, arguing it is wiser to spend a day securing prosperity prices than to save a crop for free trade prices. The line contrasts economic gain with agricultural sacrifice.
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Safe Young
Governor to Speak Here Thursday Night
The governor of the best state in the Union will address a gathering Thursday night. Officials urge residents to attend and hear the governor’s remarks.
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Union
K. DP
Sun Run
Muscatine Eyes Next Public Building Dream on Election Day
Citizens vote for their preferred candidate and return home to imagine a future public building. The message urges civic participation and pride in the city’s planned landmark.
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Muscatine
Election Day Pushes for Teddy to Retain Lawmaking Power
The appeal urges voters to keep Teddy in office by voting to maintain a congress able to support his policy agenda. The message frames continued support as essential for carrying out measures.
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Teddy
Congress
Township slate urged as good plan for fall vote
A civic notice promotes a full township Republican ticket, urging voters to elect every candidate in the upcoming fall election. The appeal emphasizes a unified party slate as beneficial for the community.
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Republican Party
Republicans Secured Rural Routes for District Aid
The speaker notes that Republican congressmen secured nearly 70 rural routes for the district while Democrats opposed rural delivery, highlighting partisan contrasts in mail service gains.
Vague protest reflections on labor and shifts
The speaker questions time usage and night shifts in democratic days. The contrast describes changes from half time with limited force to double time with insufficient support.
Millionaire Spenders Back Wade in Iowa District Fight
Millionaire William Randolph Hearst and cable magnates fund M. J. Wade's congressional bid in Iowa's Second District. They frame the race as aiding poor working men, presenting a dramatic display of money in politics.
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Hearst
Cable
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Democrats Seek to Gain Power at Economic Cost
Opinion argues Democrats want to win office regardless of national impact, accusing them of caring little for the country while pursuing political advantage.
Des Moines Republicans urged to vote in Second district race
In Des Moines anxiety grows over GOP turnout for the Second district election. Voters elsewhere may be complacent, but here Republicans feel a duty to cast ballots and support their party.
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Des Moines
Voice Debate Echoes from Nebraska Draws Ike to State
Wade vows to raise his voice in Washington as a Nebraska voice strengthens in the Second district. The piece hints at a growing regional stance and the prospect of a distinct district influence emerging in national discussions.
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Wade
Washington
Nebraska
Farmer Suffered In Free Trade Days Over Low Hog Prices
The piece notes that two cent hogs yielded little profit for farmers and left laborers with scarce meat to eat. It argues that even at low prices, workers lacked employment to buy food, while farmers bore the burden.
Republicans push constitutional amendment to curb trusts
In the last House four Republicans and all but four Democrats supported sending a constitutional amendment to the people to curb trusts more effectively. Democrats largely opposed it. The remark notes the Democratic party promoting itself as a trust hater despite the votes.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Anonymous author blocks Muscatine public building
A local paper reader rights a critique accusing an unnamed writer of avoiding disclosure to shield his identity. The piece blames the author for using the press to thwart a Muscatine public building project.
Republican governance boosts wages and lowers interest
The piece argues wages are high and money interest is low, with ample work for all workers. It credits Republican control for the favorable conditions and urges voters to maintain this by supporting the Republican ticket.
Rival Parties Contrasted By Indiana Speaker Overstreet
Mr. Overstreet of Indiana says the Republican Party is practical and proud of its past, ready for present duties and future problems. He portrays the Democratic Party as impractical, forgetful of its past, shunning present responsibilities, and reveling in an unknown future.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Mr. Overstreet
Indiana
Voters warned against complacency in Muscatine county race
A public appeal cautions Republicans in Muscatine county to vote on election day or risk a Democratic victory that could cost a public building, a GOP majority in the lower house, and the loss of presidential influence over trusts. The note warns of national consequences from a Democratic house and the risk of Roose velt’s policies being blocked.
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Muscatine County
Muscatine
Roosevelt
The Township Ticket Leads Muscatine Slate
Republicans nominate an experienced Muscatine township ticket. All nominees have served well and seek re election with strong majorities. Assessor candidates listed as David Vanatta and J E Coe. Trustees include J B Mark. Justices of the Peace W Eversmeyer and H S Howe. Constables Luther M Woods and J A McCormack. McCormack fills vacancy left by Harvey Warner.
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Muscatine
David Vanatta
Scewckenns Sheee
J. E. Coe
J. B. Mark
Justice Peace
Ww. Eversmeyer
H. S. Howe
Luther M. Woods
J. A. McCormack
Wade Speech Sparks Clash Over Iowa Industry Losses
The passage notes Horace Boies once warned New York investors about Iowa farming losses and credits progress after years of remedy. It suggests Judge Wade may echo that stance to protest Iowa’s industrial decline and questions how many factories he could attract by portraying the state unfavorably.
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New York
Judge Wade
Congress
Lowa
Muscatine
Reasons for voting the Republican ticket
A civic brief outlining why citizens should support the Republican Party. It argues labor in protected economies earns better pay, favors limited war, upholds patriotism over partisanship, promotes American commerce, resists alienating territory, supported Hawaii annexation, favors real issues, seeks expansion, prioritizes prosperity, asserts strong national finances, and notes past anti trust enforcement.
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Republican Party
Hawaii
America
Record of the Fifty-Seventh Congress: Key Passed Measures
A summary of the first session highlights bills enacted by the Republican majority including the Isthmian canal Philippine civil government war tax repeal Chinese exclusion Philippine tariff oleomargarine tax permanent census office Western irrigation diplomatic service for Cuba and related actions.
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Republican Party
Isthmian Canal
Diplomatic Service
Cuba
Tariff Debate Sparks Bourbon Gazette Critique
The Bourbonish Burlington Gazette insists the tariff is a tax and argues relief would not panic the public. The essay contends the Gazette errs, noting the tariff is not a tax in its sense and that Democratic policy produces commercial distress, recalling 1892.
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Burlington Gazette
Gazette
False pension claim denied by Fairfield Ledger
The Fairfield Ledger debunks a circulating rumor in the First district that Lieut. John A. Spielman received a $72 monthly disability pension via a House bill by Congressman Hedge. The paper states the report is absolutely false and offers no evidence of any proposed or granted increase.
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Fairfield Ledger
John A. Spielman
Congressman Hedge
Hedge
Spielman
Friction Over Campaign Funds Split at Democratic HQ
Local Democratic workers clash over campaign swag distribution tied to Cable’s ten thousand dollar infusion. Longtime party members accuse newer insiders of receiving ten dollar checks to spend as they see fit, while veteran organizers claim they deserve control of campaign funds.
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Democratic Party
Democratic
Republican leader warns of risks in reform push
The New York Republican convention chairman warns that a foe seeking to dismantle the protective system to target trusts would ruin his own house to catch a burglar, adding that the burglar would escape, highlighting fears of triggering wider chaos.
Wade vows action if elected to reform evils through Congress
The speaker claims Mr. Wade would seek remedies for day’s evils once elected. He asserts Wade lacks knowledge of labor bills today but would study them and follow party bosses in Washington after victory.
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Wade
Congress
Washington
Price table shows cheaper abroad for American goods
The democratic press publishes a table claiming American goods sell cheaper abroad. A quoted price abroad is $65 wholesale for export, while the American price is $100 retail. If true wholesale US price were published, the table would tell a different story.
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Democratic Party
United States
Ben Cable Seeks Party Worker Volunteers for Election Day
A letter from Ben Cable requests district party workers to volunteer for all day service on election day and invites personal replies. The note questions whether ten thousand volunteers will suffice for the task.
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Ben Cable
Judge Wade’s Letter Draws Scrutiny Over Court Ties
A confidential district court letterhead note from Judge Wade asks supporters to stand by him. The text invites inference about potential reciprocal backing if needed, leaving the interpretation to the recipient amid concerns of political maneuvering.
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Wade
District Court
Full dinner pail policy sparks political clash
Democratic speakers and press tease the full dinner pail but admit it is well filled, attributing it to Republican protectionism. They urge voters to keep this policy, citing its impact on livelihoods and national earnings.
Vote for Muscatine
The text urges voting for Muscatine as a means to secure a public building for the city and upholds Roosevelt era principles as admired by the American citizenry. It frames the vote as support for a home candidate and national ideals.
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Muscatine
Roosevelt
Local Org Attacks Public Building With Fair Play Rhetoric
A local organization of retrogression seeks to damage a public building’s image by blaming others and disguising the move as fair play while avoiding direct responsibility.
Hidden figure wary of public recognition sparks debate
The speaker argues that revealing himself could provoke hostile reactions from those prioritizing local interests over petty politics, suggesting actions against him might be labeled as unfair play by those involved.
Close districts illustrate republican vote polling in elections
The piece analyzes 1898 and 1900 election results in the second district. It notes Congressman Lane won in 1898 by 1,282 with 18,790 votes, while 1900 saw Rumple win by 1,465. Democratic Henry Vollmer drew 21,737 votes, about 3,000 more than Lane’s 1900 tally.
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Lane
Rumple
Henry Vollmer
Democrats Play Possum Over Next House Gain
The writer accuses Democrats of feigning grave concern to win the next House, asserting they want it badly and warning Republicans not to be misled by the apparent ruse.
Explorer Bald wins chilly reception in arctic climate note
Mr. Zeigler reports on a pole chaser enjoying a comparatively comfortable climate in the arctic zone. The piece frames the bald explorer as returning to harsher conditions and the audience's mixed reaction.
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Sioux City Journal
Baldwin
Zeigler
Arctic
Farm Price Highlights Through Chariton Sale
A farm near Chariton recently sold at 125 dollars per acre. The figure contrasts with earlier prices under the Gorman Wilson tariff era when corn traded around 15 cents, hogs at two dollars, and sheep about 25 cents per head.
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Keokuk Gate City
Chariton
Gorman Wilson
Democrats and Trusts Spark GOP Attack in Eagle
The Vinton Eagle reports Democratic allies struggle to unload the trusts on the Republican party as Baer and Pierpont Morgan, both Democrats, lead two of the nation's largest trusts, prompting sharp political contention.
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Vinton Eagle
Baer
Pierpont Morgan
Des Moines Club Seeks Best Interpretation of Iowa Idea
The Tippecanoe club of Des Moines offers a premium banner to the person giving the best interpretation of the Iowa idea. Geo Roberts is urged to leave Washington to keep the idea from straying across the state without support.
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Vinton Eagle
Tippecanoe Club
Des Moines
Iowa
Geo. Roberts
Washington
Hoffman Makes Thoughtful Address in Oxford
Iowa City citizen notes Mr. Hoffman impressed listeners in Oxford by avoiding abuse and sticking to vital campaign questions. His talk left the audience in a thinking mood, providing food for thought.
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Iowa City
Hoffman
Oxford
Senator Allison on Tariff Effects
Carroll Herald quotes Senator Allison praising tariff removal as likely to benefit more trusts than it injures. He argues the remedy of free trade could aid trust interests, while acknowledging it may surprise free traders who aim to smash trusts.
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Carroll Herald
Allison
The Wages of Sin and Jim Younger’s Life
The piece reflects on Jim Younger’s life under surveillance in an alien state. It compares crime’s cost to the fate of Younger, presenting a grim, admonitory portrait of justice and consequence.
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Kansas City Star
Jim Younger
Political spender vows $10,000 to back Wade election
The Davenport Democrat notes the effort to defeat the democratic nominee and calls voters to support Judge Wade. The Register and Leader reports Ben Cable of the Rock Island merger would spend $10,000 if needed to secure Wade's victory.
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Wade
Davenport
Ben Cable
Rock Island
Register and Leader
Caustic Definition of Shelter Plank Sparks Political jab
The Cedar Rapids Republican calls the shelter plank a lie and evasion a compromise between Republican factions designed to attract Democratic thunder. It charges the plank with dishonesty and likens it to the era around 1896 when politicians talked of doing something for silver.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Farmers and Free Trade Debate in Fairfield Ledger
The Fairfield Ledger argues against tariff revision, warning free trade would ruin Iowa horse markets. It cites Wilson bill effects, noting Canadian horses replaced domestic stock and that 4,000 to 5,000 Iowa horses are sold domestically with good prices. It warns removal of duties would handicap western farmers and depress horse prices.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Atlantic States
United States
Continued Economy in Public Debt Interest Proves Worthwhile
The text praises a $12,000,000 annual reduction in interest on the U S public debt since the Spanish American War. It argues continued economy will maintain a healthy financial condition and urges a vote to sustain this policy.
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Spain
United States
Voter Message Links Congress Return to Democratic Policies
A fall vote favors a return to Democratic policies and times, signaling support for the party's agenda. The remark frames the election as a clear choice for Democratic leadership and direction.
Republican Prosperity Amid Money Per Capita Rise
The article notes the per capita money in circulation rising from 25.62 dollars in 1896 to 31.98 dollars in 1901 and attributes the increase to Republican policies. It urges voting for Republican prosperity.
Roosevelt coal strike remark tests public loyalty
Centerville citizen questions Roosevelt's stance on the coal strike and asserts the president acted with genuine resolve, insisting the response reflected true blue principles.
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Roosevelt
Centerville
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