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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
3
The paper proclaims itself the official Muscatine city and county paper and asserts circulation surpasses all other local papers, claiming at least three times the daily’s reach. Subscription options include daily, semi weekly, and monthly plans with mail postage paid.
The Republican convention for Muscatine County Iowa will meet September 13 1902 at 11 a m in Muscatine City Court House to nominate auditors clerks recorders attorneys and two supervisors. Representation is by township ward and a quota based on votes for Governor Cummins in 1901. Delegates from Bloomington Cedar Fulton Goshen and others will attend. caucus calls will be issued by township and ward committees.
Hundreds of Klondike searchers head home as gold output falls and easier wealth paths lure them away. Many faced extreme cold and peril. some struck rich, many died, but most return discouraged to seek fortune elsewhere.
A Labor Day speech in Kansas City by Senator Fairbanks urges labor organization as natural and necessary amid industrial change. He predicts inevitable labor capital conflict and calls for public conscience, fair dealing, organization, and conciliation boards free from political manipulation to guide industrial prosperity.
The piece argues that Democratic claims of Roosevelt being muzzled by Republican managers are unfounded. It notes Roosevelt has historically spoken freely on many topics, including the tariff and Philippines, and suggests he would discuss the tariff if the people want it, regardless of party expediency.
The piece flags two facts among party leaders. Lewis Nixon heads a crushing chip and trust with capital 245 million dollars and authority to raise to 500 million. Chief Delivery saved 1.9 million from a four year salary of about 4.9 thousand per year.
Second district Democrats debated strategy to hold silver supporters in line. Some urged overtures to silver men while others warned against aiding a faction tied to Republicans. They contrasted the Kansas City platform with the Cleveland era and weighed risks of alienating Wade supporters. The dispute centered on who constitutes the regular democracy and how to respond to bolters in a fraught Iowa race.
Washington observers say control of the next House matters for campaign tactics as Democrats and Republicans weigh prospects for 1904. The coal strike adds to political heat with losses running into the millions, while Iowa faces a pivotal role in shaping leadership and strategy.
The piece describes Judge Wade pressing for a Des Moines platform to win favor with Second District Democrats while denying his own candidacy. It notes the gold standard faction’s hopes, rival candidates, and the paradox of Wade’s active support yet professed reluctance to run, amid partisan maneuvering.
Geo J Lang declares his candidacy for member of the board of supervisors subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. He seeks support from party voters and county delegates.
Miss Court enay Morgan stars as Camille, playing the harp of human emotions in a two and a half hour performance. The piece promises to be the season’s best attraction of its kind with times and venue shown in the advertisement.
The critic notes the playwright moves straight to core dramatic impulses and convictions with striking color, comparing the expression to a painter translating a vision onto canvas.
Describes a good business opportunity with a desirable Second Street location for sale. Indicates small capital required and that the owner, Titus & Jackson, has strong reason for selling.
The Republicans of Moscow township meet September 11 at 7 PM to elect four delegates to the county convention per order committeeman. Lake township caucus meets September 11 at 8 PM at Lucas Grove school house to choose delegates and handle other business. T. J. Hoopes, Com.
The Republicans of Seventy Six Township will meet in caucus Friday September 12 at 7 o'clock p m for the purpose of nominating a township ticket and electing four delegates to attend the county convention. Per order.
A speaker recalls a shy glance across the aisle and a breezy exchange with a stranger who declares, “I’m free years old,” in a playful vignette about attraction and mistaken age.
More than 59,900 tourist tickets to Colorado points were sold this past summer indicating strong travel demand for the mountain state.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for insomnia neuralgia rheumatism eczema salt rheum blood diseases and eruptions. It claims to regulate circulation purify blood and restore strength with testimonials from Mrs. C R Root of Mansfield Pa who says it cured salt rheum kidney trouble and fatigue after grippe and calls it her doctor.
On September 2 9 16 and 23 in 1902 the Iowa Central railway sells round trip excursion tickets to Ohio and Indiana at a very low rate. Tickets are valid 30 days from sale and aimed at westward settlers visiting the old home. For details contact local agent or A B Cutts Minneapolis MN.
Iowa Central railway offers cheap excursion tickets to Clear Lake Saturdays with return valid the following Monday. Great for quick, inexpensive outings for busy men. See your local ticket agent before September 30.
Three daily trains depart Chicago’s Harrison Street station for Cleveland with first class equipment. Fare is eight dollars and fifty cents round trip, September 26 and 27, with extended return until October 28 by depositing tickets in Cleveland. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
The Iowa county delegation reached the convention tardily and Congressional Chairman Hipwell did not call the meeting to order until 11 20. Few delegates came Tuesday evening, with Iowa Muscatine and Jackson sending most on Wednesday morning. A Clifton delegate called for Henry Vollmer to speak before the recess, which a Scott delegate moved to recess to allow Vollmer’s nomination of Wade.
Clymer A Coldren a native of Johnson county gains friends in the area. He is educated locally and is making a decided success in the law profession at Muscatine.
J. M. Beck editor of the Muscatine Journal visits Iowa City for the convention. The veteran newspaper hustler is noted for keen news sense and effective reporting.
Hon Irving B Richman stated many Iowa congressional Republicans oppose the shelter plank, arguing the party is 20 years behind the Democrats. His remarks drew enthusiasm and cheers from the audience.
Yesterday delegates discussed Irving B. Richman of Muscatine as a future Democratic nominee for Congress in the Second district. Richman’s chair speech drew strong enthusiasm while silver faction peers remained quiet as the resolutions committee worked through a long session.
Irving B. Richman leads the Muscatine delegation as a longtime Democratic House member during past tie votes. He served as consul to a Suthernland city during Cleveland's presidency and is noted as a literary man and author prized by Iowans.
Just as the convention adjourned in the afternoon Judge Wade said carriages waited for visitors and those who wished would be driven about the city. Wade rode in the driver's seat on a tall tally ho while Muscatine delegates enjoyed the ride and notable Scott county figures joined the crowd.
Iowa City Republican notes J M Gobble a Muscatine wholesale grocer and former state senator. Four years ago he sought the congress nomination at Williamsburg, which led to Judge Ney's nomination, and Gobble shows no desire to pursue a second district run. An engagement kept him from the convention.
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