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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
3
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William E. Curtis of the Chicago Record investigates Pennsylvania coal fields amid a strike. He notes miners earned about 50 dollars monthly on a sliding scale while cheaper laborers earned 42 to 43 dollars. Some miners worked few days monthly and hours were limited. Foreign born miners resist perceived oppression and seek control of weighmasters and company doctors.
The article details miners objections to cash wages replacing store orders, noting wives prefer the store system to ensure household needs are met. It cites powder purchases as a leading strike grievance, while praising miners' wages and criticizing strike motives as presumptuous or influenced by campaign managers.
M. E. Ingalls a prominent Ohio railway manager remains with the Republican party after voting Republican in 1896 against free silver. He cites three years of broad prosperity and argues labor would lose wages if the standard of value is debased. Dr. George Glick, ex mayor of Marshalltown and Bankers' Life medical inspector, also backs McKinley, condemning Bryan as a dangerous demagogue who promises wealth to laborers and farmers alike.
The Journal urges readers who sent unsigned communications to署sign their names. The editor says bylines help identify authors and confirm who expresses ideas in the columns.
The Bryanite cry for liberty targets Aguinaldeites and their plan to haul down the stars and stripes. It has no link to silencing Roosevelt in Colorado nor to violence against Republicans in the South.
James J. Russell, a Tammany IXth Assembly district supporter of Councilman Goodwin, resigns from the IXth district Democratic club and backs McKinley and Roosevelt. Former Muscatine postmaster and ex-legislator cites reasons in a lengthy letter to Goodwin.
Maquoketa Republicans doubt Vollmer can win a congressional seat as Silver Democrats refuse support due to his opposition to Bryan. Vollmer accepts nomination but vows to oppose his own ticket, risking a direct clash with Bryan if elected. Some Democrats split, while others back the unlikely pairing. William F. E. Curtis cites Bryan in the Chicago Record likening him to George Washington.
The gram notes he is reading Fox's Book of Martyrs to compare David Bennett Hill to a historical figure. He seeks a likeness by studying martyr narratives for parallels.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Bryan's speaker tour after a banquet, while the Davenport Democrat reports James Wilson in Princeton selling $6000 worth of cattle and hogs and enduring gold standard pressure. Kirksville's graphic recalls a farmer seeking labor at $1.25 daily, arguing Bryan's win would bring cheaper work.
The two leading political parties are called the heaviest advertisers in the nation. Manager Hanna collects large sums for campaign advertising. Newspapers print many editorial columns aimed at promoting party merits, illustrating the power of ads in politics.
An everyday family question answered with a quick dessert suggestion. Try Jell O prepared in two minutes with hot water to set and cool. Available flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers.
John Penn becomes the first Conservative MP elected to the new British parliament. A Southern Pacific wreck near the Utah Nevada line kills Mrs. Lowell of Trenton Missouri and injures fifteen others. Solomon City Alaska suffers massive storm devastation with a population around two. Lincoln Park Zoo adds two tiger cubs. Colonel John C Wrman, who saved Grant, dies in Providence. Turkey’s Madrid minister resigns over pay. A plot to rob Roosevelt at Pueblo is thwarted. Premier Yamagata and Japanese cabinet reportedly resign. Chicago lamplighter Joseph Rohden sued for breach of promise. Detective Funston is related to General Funston and protects McKinley in New York. Pinkerton notes in coal trouble. Vincent Lorenzo marries Grace Morrell. Train robbery yields over $100000 in the prior year. Chicago pension office to pay $2,750,000 to 75,000 pensioners for Q3 1900.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids North ern Ry promotes farm land sales with round trip tickets at One Fare plus 2 dollars to northern points Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly valid 21 days, via agents Uten and Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa offering information and further low rate tickets on select dates.
Democratic state committee has arranged William J. Bryan's Indiana visit with a Thursday afternoon speech in Indianapolis. A large Union Station reception will precede a stay at the Grand Hotel and a parade is planned for the National Association of Democratic clubs convention. Republican speakers bureau leader Mansfield works on Roosevelt train assignments with a special train leaving Chicago October 10 and potential attendees Governor Mount and Lieutenant Governor Haggard.
Miss Nellie N. Russell, a missionary who endured the Peking siege, writes of June 14 to Aug 15 events including home burnings, relief entry, the deaths of leaders, and improvised defenses. Her party of 71 foreigners and 700 Chinese converts sought refuge at the Methodist mission before US and British forces lifted the siege. LaCrosse scammer nabbed for fraud and ticket sales to Bryan rally.
A cyclone near Jorinda Iowa on September 29 wrecked Sharps destroying the railway station two churches water tank box cars and several dwellings. One man injured by a railroad bogey overturning. The storm also hit Newmarket demolishing a few smaller houses.
Advertises a new Jell O dessert in four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Priced at 10 cents at grocers. Promotes as a family pleaser to try today.
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad heading to New York. The service features a la carte dining car, and luxurious parlor and day coaches.
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