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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
3
The Daily Journal and Semi-Weekly Journal serve Muscatine with evening issues on weekdays and biweekly editions. The paper is the official publication for city and county affairs and is mailed as second class matter.
Terms by WN Daily for various durations including daily, semi weekly, and yearly plans. Postage paid with guaranteed Muscatine circulation claims exceeding all other Muscatine papers and at least three times that of any other daily.
Representatives and firms are shown with addresses: LOGAN PAYNE at 935 Marquette Building Chicago and LACOSTE & MAXWELL at 140 Nassau Street New York. The snippet lists names and locations without additional context or actions.
The Journal lists agency locations for readers in Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery and an end of street car track. Extra papers will be on sale nightly at these agencies for missed deliveries.
The item lists roles and names including Treasurer of State G. S. Gilbertson, Winnebago County Reporter W. W. Cornwall, Railroad Commissioner E. A. Dawson, and Bremer County. Short entry notes public roles across multiple counties.
Ed P. Ingham and M. Bernick head a slate for auditor clerk attorney and supervisor positions. The announcement lists candidates and urges voters to consider their public service qualifications and prior work in local government.
In an address at Lakewood Maine Hon Joseph H Manley argues for firm enforcement of the prohibitory law across towns including Augusta and Bangor. He cites Cumberland as proof sheriffs can enforce the law everywhere asserting resentment toward allowances for cities and calling for uniform application by officials.
A legislative committee accuses the Austin penitentiary management of brutal treatment under guards and contractors. They condemn the lease system as a disgrace and urge abolition, asserting convict lives are endangered by the current system.
The speaker condemns the convict system as cruel and inhumane, saying guards and contractors value convicts as less than dogs. The average convict life is seven years, with executions for minor provocations and forced labor causing deaths. Whipping laws should be repealed and the contract system abolished for a humane alternative.
The article argues the Boxer movement’s aftermath will boost trade with China. It notes a New York syndicate building Hankow to Canton railroad, river improvements, a New York to Shanghai steamship line, English chartered vessels to Chinese ports, Pacific Mail expanding fleet, and Jim Hill’s New London steamers. It predicts China’s interior opening and the Pacific becoming an American lake with vast trade potential.
The text argues that cost of living claims by Democrats ignore rises only in provisions, noting farmers steadied by producing meat and crops. It recalls that years ago these goods were raised for less than production cost.
A Democratic paper is accused of claiming tariffs foster trust growth. The writer notes no duty exists on petroleum oil or anthracite coal, yet these commodities are controlled by the largest trusts in the nation, and among the first to form.
The Third district Republicans performed strongly by challenging the free trade stance during the state platform discussions, signaling a shift in footholds and party messaging.
Round trip tickets at one fare for travel to Indiana Ohio New York and western points including Toronto Niagara Falls and Buffalo go on sale October 2 to 5 with return validity to November 3 1902. Information available from M N S depot or A L Lindner general agent.
Round trip fare to Boston via Nickel Plate is offered October 7 to 11 with extended return to November 12 after depositing tickets at Boston and paying a 50 cent fee. Vestibuled sleeping cars and first class service. Cheap rates to all New England points. Write John Y. Calahan Chicago for details.
Low fares offered via Niagara Falls and Lehigh Valley Railroad to New York and exceptionally low round trips to Washington D C. Also returns via Niagara Falls and Boston or via Niagara Falls and New York. Tickets on sale October 3 4 5 and 6. For full particulars contact W B Wheeler N W P A 218 South Clark Street Chicago IL.
Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced one way rates for harvest hands and laborers to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota destinations. Tickets on sale through August 19 via local ticket agents.
President Roosevelt cancels the western tour due to health and urgent tariff strategy in Iowa. He plans five speeches but will return to Washington to handle pending business and a Grand Army parade, with doctors advising a month for White House rooms to dry.
The Davenport audience heard Judge Wade declare if satisfied with current conditions vote the Republican ticket. He ridiculed party leaders and claimed the Democrats lack decisive dictating power, sparking debate on party alignment and leadership.
Judge Wade delivered a hard thrust at a socialist in Davenport on Saturday, condemning both the socialist and anarchist as enemies of government. He argued the socialist seeks to elevate government above all, while the anarchist desires government itself, framing the trust principle as a key issue.
Judge Wade appealed to passions over reason during a Saturday speech attacking tariffs as the source of broad ills. He cited the coal strike and questioned who has the right to deprive him of coal, then admitted there is no tariff on coal.
The piece argues voters must choose between a congressman who will push Roosevelt era policies and an obstructionist aligned with party leaders. It claims the Kansas City platform defines democracy and warns against recalling Wilson bill free trade policies and hard times of 1893.
The Iowa City Republican group questions whether Wade or Hoffman should play golf as a quick, early issue to settle. The remark suggests delaying larger decisions until these minor matters are resolved.
Des Moines Capital reports the Second district Democrats plan a Wade in Salt Creek event as part of their local engagement drive. Organizers emphasize community participation and fundraiser aims.
Iowa City Republican cites Irving B. Richman of Muscatine writing in Switzerland in 1896. He argues Bryan should be defeated, noting Iowa and Wisconsin back a gold Democrat trend, and asserts tariff issues favored Republicans who would keep control of Congress.
In Muscatine County Iowa the Democratic convention refused nominations for most major offices after Judge Wade's fiery address on the coal strike in Pennsylvania. Reported as a loss of Wade’s spellbinding power, the county party faced a bleak outlook with sparse consensus.
The Iowa GOP convention adopted resolutions praising national prosperity and Republican policies, praising labor demand and commerce growth, mourning McKinley’s death, pledging loyalty to Roosevelt, and affirming support for his administration and Iowa leaders on his council board.
The document endorses Roosevelt’s policies including reciprocity with Cuba, civil government in the Philippines, and a strong tariff system. It praises the Fifty-seventh Congress, calls for regulation of major capital combines, and supports anti-disfranchisement provisions while affirming Governor Cumming’s administration and progressive Republican leadership.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway promotes rich farming lands along its line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Round trip homeseekers excursion tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays of June through October at principal stations with routes via the CRI&P. Contact nearby agents for rates and ticket wording.
Iowa Central railway offers special low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake every Saturday through September 30. Return allowed the following Monday making short, inexpensive outings feasible for busy men. Check with local ticket agent.
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