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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
3
The record notes W. B. Martin serving as Secretary of State for Adair County, indicating a local designation or listing in official materials. No further context or dates are provided in the fragment.
First District Thomas Hedge of Burlington leads. Second District J N W Rumple of Marengo. Third David B Henderson of Dubuque. Fourth Gilbert N Haugen of Northwood. Fifth Robert G Cousins of Tipton. Sixth John F Lacey of Oskaloosa. Seventh John A T Hull of Des Moines. Eighth Wm P Hepburn of Clarinda. Ninth Walter Smith of Council Bluffs. Eleventh Lot Thomas of Storm Lake.
Electors listed include John N. Baldwin of Pottawattamie County Jeroe of Johnson County and J N W Rumple of Iowa County designated as electors at large for the Second District.
The ticket nominates A. C. Noble of Goshen Township for Auditor and E. P. Ingham of Wilton for Attorney. The slate outlines candidates for local offices in the county race.
The Sioux City Journal argues that in a Democratic majority Capt. Rumple would be constrained by party discipline and favor Vollmer for the Rock Island arsenal issue. It warns that a Democratic house may discipline independent voices and questions whether Vollmer would sacrifice national positions to align with Bryan on money.
A vivid ad promotes Ball's Lightning Cough Cura 25 as a fast acting remedy. The short copy urges immediate relief from coughing with a promise of quick results and mentions a recognizable brand name to boost trust.
United States minister to Haiti Wa and New Jersey native Powell says in a London interview the south has settled the race question temporarily with disfranchisement of black voters. He warns of bitter white class conflict, cites Goebel Taylor in Kentucky, and argues blacks will gain rights only after rising to economic and social stature.
The Manufacturers' Record publishes five pages of letters from diverse U S industries. Most correspondents express confidence in McKinley's re-election and plan to advance business accordingly, predicting Bryan's victory would be disastrous. A few letters favor Bryan, but sentiment remains strongly against him, even in the South where hopeful McKinley re-election is noted.
The Chicago Tribune reports eight white men received life imprisonment in Austin Texas for the lynching of James Humphries and his two sons over a hog theft dispute. The piece notes the victims were white and questions the justice of lynching in the region.
The report notes Maine Democratic totals under 40,000 with 65,171 for Hancock in 1880, 51,656 for Cleveland in 1884, 50,481 in 1888, and 48,044 in 1892. It argues Maine Democrats have decayed about 38 percent since 1880 and warns only a prohibition would finish the Republicans there.
New York Sun reports Mrs Ed win Beckwith recounts a boy chasing a calf and scolding it as laboring men backing Bryan face a critical moment. Marion Register praises Muscatine Journal for growth and leadership. New York Tribune warns against simplistic coal strike judgments. St Louis Globe Dem discusses Roosevelt’s stance on the Philippines and contraction.
A Kentucky bill to legalize the shirt waist contrasts with a suggested ban on shotguns. Milwaukee beverage styles spur double vision claims. A census shows higher city population than officials. Professor Starr of Chicago University hints on race lineage, provoking debate about Indian types. An Illinois paper advertises J.N. Barritt furniture stock expansion and funeral goods.
Robert Mell of Wellington Illinois markets himself as an embalmer available for night calls and funeral car service. He also repairs, makes screens, and offers legal services as an attorney and notary public plus farm loans. He invites calls to get acquainted.
Davin City April 1 1900 Genesee Pure Food Co Le Roy N Y letter from Lillie Socutus praising Grain-O as healthier than coffee after initial hesitation her brother's illness blamed on coffee and relief after using Grain-O with long term good health noted by the writer.
At dawn the War Eagle and the Carrier were destroyed by fire at Locust Street. Joseph Schultz, War Eagle third clerk, died. Henry Holia of Cincinnati is missing. Robert H. Miller, War Eagle watchman, was severely burned. About twenty passengers slept aboard Carrier. fire began around 4 a.m. and levee escape followed.
Racine Wisconsin September 22. Captain Warren United States engineer in charge at Milwaukee reports charges against John O Jones contractor for building a new dock at Racine harbor. United States attorney M C Philips warns of a 500 dollar fine and possible jail for delay and a menace to navigation. Two bonding businessmen were also notified to hasten the work or face completion by themselves.
News from Forest City reports Iron Moccasin killed during a fight with Benefit. Spotted Bear relays the incident with details of a club blow and a fatal head wound. Separate Iowa State College fall festival drew thousands to Ames for ideal weather and low rates.
In Trempealeau and Galesville on September 22 hog cholera threatens remaining herds. Farmers rush to dispose of hogs as the disease rages through Trempealeau county. In Milwaukee on September 22 William Watson Penny of Madison is named secretary of the Grand Lodge of Masonic bodies of Wisconsin succeeding the late J W Laflin.
An old advertisement proclaims Mull's Light ning Pain Killer cures all pain instantly whether internal or external. It guarantees pure medicine and sells for 25 or 50 cents at all druggists.
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