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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
1
Muscatine records show a district contest decision after local action. Officials and residents weighed options, with council guidance shaping the outcome and expected impacts on local services and schools.
In New York and Iowa reports from campaign headquarters show Republicans predicting a House majority around 25 to 30 seats, with strong activity and speaker mobilization marking the final campaign stretch. Iowa centers on the Second district where Hoffman's prospects hinge on Muscatine area support and voter sentiment.
The Molineux murder trial entered its defense phase as Roland Molineux testified after his counsel. The defendant appeared with a sprightly step, answered preliminaries, and stated he had studied chemistry and was married at the time of his arrest.
A candidate named Wade has thus far refused to respond to a direct question. No further details on context, venue, or consequences are provided in the readable text.
The Davenport Times asks Mr Wade for his stance on the money issue aligned with the Kansas City platform. Wade avoids a direct response and dodges questions about involvement with the Knickerbocker club and poisoning package letters. He denies mailing the poison and handwriting the package or related letters amid voter interest.
C M Reno chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee of Iowa's Second District replies from Iowa City on October 24 1902 forwarding The Davenport Times inquiry to Judge Wade. Seven days pass with no reply leading to speculation that Wade will not give a direct yes or no answer.
The Times notes Roosevelt's trust bust as the central issue of the day and asserts national Democrats align with the Kansas City platform. It cites Democratic Committee statements, a Wade inquiry on silver coinage, and favorable New York meeting rhetoric praising the president.
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed two trial rulings in Washington and Tama counties, ruling that express companies cannot handle liquor C O D shipments. Liquor found in their possession becomes contraband and subject to seizure, effectively ending such sales and boosting Anti-Saloon League efforts.
A local G A R post supports Hoffman in a community stand. Members gather to back him in the upcoming event or election, signaling unity and shared goals. The item notes organized group action and public backing.
Grandview Iowa October 31 Special. William Hoffman’s G A R post members expose a Democratic press charge that Hoffman is not in the post. Records show Hoffman enlisted August 9 1862 in Co G Nineteenth Iowa and was honorably discharged July 10 1865.
A Keokuk federal court convicted Melcinah Bassfield Taylor for forging Henry Davis pension claims. She used a Wacshington Iowa marriage and a Louisa County record to claim two children as Davises. She was fined 2000 dollars and faces penitentiary time at Ft Madison.
In Vienna on Oct 31 the annual Zionist conference opened. The president reported negotiations with Turkey over settling Zionists in Palestine continued through the year but yielded no result.
Springfield October 31 Yates shows improvement this morning sleeping well fever lower and no complications are anticipated in the Illinois governor’s condition as reported by officials.
Burglars last night entered E. B. Willard’s Steece store in Ironton Ohio. They wrecked the safe and stole 200 in cash and stamps plus 4000 worth of government bonds from the post office located in the store.
Scranton October 31 The coal strike commission rule states any wage award after hearings will take effect from November 1, 1902. The panel visited Manville mines of the Delaware and Hudson Co to inspect working conditions and may visit miners' homes this afternoon. The wage resolution aims to ensure orderly calculation and prevent haste before final recommendations.
Report from Yorkton dated Oct 31 notes Doukhobors marching thirty miles from town toward Winnipeg in a starving condition. If not intercepted, they plan to continue south into the United States, prompting concern for their welfare and potential crossings.
St Louis reports Edmund Bersch former member of the house of delegates was found guilty of perjury in the aldermanic doodle scandal grand jury probe. He received a five year sentence in the penitentiary.
John G. Wales died at his home 11 East Eighth Street at 12:20 this morning from heart trouble. He was about 68 and had lived in Muscatine county many years, near West Liberty before moving to the city seven years ago. He is survived by his wife and two children Mrs. John L. Smith of near West Liberty and S. E. Wales of this city. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The October American Boy edition features eighty pictures and thirty two pages of reading matter for boys, continuing the high standard set by its publishers that has made it so popular among boys.
Chicago dispatch notes showers this evening and central Iowa Saturday. Warmer conditions in the east tonight with cooler air arriving Saturday.
The article explains two methods for marking ballots. It states voters may place a cross X in the square opposite the party name at the head of the ticket on the left side. The text clarifies the preferred method for indicating a vote.
Side Lights on History recalls Methuselah enduring rheumatism in old age. A neighbor offers a patent medicine with long testimonials, but Methuselah refuses, quipping he has heard it all for 800 years. The neighbor retorts that there is no fool like an old fool.
Saturday is the final day to register. Those who did not vote last fall or spring or who have changed wards since voting must re register. Do not miss this step or you will lose your vote.
The funeral for A. S. Millett was held Thursday afternoon at his West Seventh Street home. Dr. C. L. Stafford led services for the First Methodist Church member. Music by several performers accompanied the rites. Interment followed at Greenwood with many friends in attendance. Pallbearers included C. F. Nevins and S. M. Ashby among others.
Choice Investments advertises ready to assign first mortgage loans for absolute safety, stating Titus and Jackson keep them constantly on hand for immediate use.
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