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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
3
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G Logan Payne appears as a representative with a listed address at 935 Marquette Building Chicago and related contacts at Lacoste & Maxwell 140 Nassau Street New York.
The clipping outlines a Republican state ticket with officers including Secretary of State W. B. Martin, Adair County Auditor B. F. Carroll, Davis County Treasurer G. S. Gilbertson, Winnebago County Attorney W. Mullan, General Black Hawk County Supreme Judge Scott M. Ladd, O'Brien County Judge short term, Polk County Supreme Court, Hardin County Reporter Supreme Court W. W. Cornwall, Clay County Railroad Commissioner B. A Dawson, Bremer County is incomplete.
Muscatine County voters are urged to consider William Hoffman as their candidate for Congress in the Second District. Supporters emphasize Hoffman’s local ties and service to the community.
A Muscatine Iowa Republican delegate convention will meet September 13 1902 at 11 a m in the Muscatine court house to nominate candidates for Auditor Clerk Recorder Attorney and two Supervisors. Representation is based on township and ward delegates plus votes for Governor Cummins in 1901. Committee members Stated as J C Coster Chairman and Chas P Hanley Secretary.
Opinion essay attacking Des Moines Register and Leader for unfairly labeling opponents loyal to the republican platform. Authors claim the platform was accepted a year earlier without objection and criticize renewed emphasis on the shelter plank as factional. The piece accuses rivals of pursuing personal pride over party harmony and public service.
The R and L criticizes Iowa Republicans for recent discord and urges seeking common ground and de-emphasizing differences after a non-partisan vote on the 1882 prohibitory amendment. It notes the organ once opposed such restraint but now calls for adherence to voter will and party harmony.
A pithy Muscatine column notes frost weather mood in politics with Walsh and Democratic chatter. Firemen shine in Davenport parade, while Bryan and Horace Boies draw convention attention in Des Moines. Muscatine remains a constant parade leader as workers and local figures feature in the day's recollections.
A brief sports or competitive note describes the silver team facing a disadvantage this year, with reactions showing resistance and displeasure as they accept a challenging turn. The tone hints at a renewal of rivalry and an adjusted balance of power.
The piece notes local politicians shift from defending a popular mayor to worrying about public welfare. It compares Vermont practice of a majority vote to elect governors with a fragmented field where no candidate held a majority, leaving the legislature to decide.
The Tuesday night play opening was marred by a large late audience that missed the premiere scene and left prompt patrons unable to hear or follow the performance. Manager Kemble faces calls to enforce strict admission and improve punctuality.
The Iowa Central railway will sell special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake on Saturdays with return on Monday. This provides a quick and inexpensive outing for busy men. See your local ticket agent.
The Washington Bureau notes the North Capitol and G streets project will soon finish. The 408 by 175 foot seven story building will house the world’s largest printing operation with 400,000 feet of floor space, 15 elevators, and heavy load bearing floors.
The convention debated reaffirmation of the silver plank with delegates from Adams to Worth and various counties. After dinner the resolutions committee met as fireworks began, compromises were rejected, and a ticket emerged by acclamation led by Richard Burke for secretary of state and J. S. McLuen for auditor. A humorous moment came when J. M. Crockett, initially declining, was nominated for TV office and accepted amid cheers.
Republicans of the First ward will convene at the Excelsior hose house on Friday evening September 5 at 8 p m to select 15 delegates to the county convention and conduct any other business. William Van Zyl, Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Second ward will meet at City Hall on Friday evening September 5 at 8 p.m. to select 20 delegates for the county convention and conduct other business as needed. Chas. P. Hanley, Committeeman.
The Republicans of the Third ward will gather at the Rescue Hose House on Friday evening September 5 at 5 p m to select a committeeman Luther A. Woods and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting.
The Republicans of the Fourth ward will gather at the Relief Hose House on Friday evening September 5 at p m to choose Frank Fisher as Committeeman.
Republicans of Goshen township meet at Woodman Hall Atalis sa on Saturday evening September 6 to select delegates for the county convention on September 13 and to place in nomination two justices of the peace two constables and one trustee and to present candidates before the caucus. c. C. Croxen Com.
The Republicans of Sweetland township meet at Mt Grove schoolhouse on Saturday September 6 at 7 30 p m to elect six delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket. J H Van Camp committee.
The Republicans of Bloomington township meet in caucus Monday September 8 at 8 o clock at Kalorama school house to select delegates to the county convention and nominate township ticket. Wm Hendricks, Committeeman.
The Republicans of Fruitland township are called to meet at Lone Tree school house Wednesday evening September 10 at 8:30 P M to select four delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket. A Hopson Committeeman.
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