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Lee
Iowa
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
3
Advertising Rates for Dally and Weekly Delivery
The notice lists subscription options: daily delivery in the city by carrier and weekly collection at 10 cents per week. Dally by mail for one year costs 3.00 dollars. Semi weekly by mail for one year costs 1.60 dollars.
Office locations and firm in charge listed
The New York office at 140 Nassau Street is managed by La Coste and Maxwell. The Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building is led by Payne and Young.
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New York
Nassau Street
LaCoste & Maxwell
Chicago
Marquette Building
Payne & Young
Mississippi Valley editorial notes and business office inquiry
An item from the Bell office reports on editorial office matters and business office notes connected to the Mississippi Valley region. The fragment references editorial and administrative movements or inquiries within a Bell-associated press context.
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Bell
Venessennencyes Ee
Mississippi Valley
Local City Agencies Listed by The Journal
The Journal itemizes city agencies for readers convenience including East Hill area, Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street, South Muscatine with Morse Washburn's Grocery, end of street car track, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville with Chayka's Grocery, West Muscatine and Sharrar's Grocery.
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the Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s Drug
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
Sworn Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal July 1905
I W L Lane publisher swears the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated during July 1905 the totals shown amounting to 185 590 copies. The statement lists daily circulation figures and totals, confirming distribution and printing counts for the month.
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the Muscatine Journal
Bescon
Por Sa
I. W. L. Lane
Muscatine Journal
Taft Mission in Japan Attracts Wide Interest
Secretary Taft and party visit Tokyo and Honolulu as relations with Japan strengthen. The imperial palace reception includes the emperor, crown princess, and Princess Kanin with Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt. A garden party followed and a private park tour was arranged for the Americans. A large crowd attended the subsequent garden gathering hosted by Minister Griscom.
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Taft
Philippine Islands
Honolulu
Tokio
United States
Japan
Imperial Palace
Lloyd C. Griscom
Alice Roosevelt
Ato
Griscom
Miss Roosevelt
Jinces Fushimi
Fushimi, Jr
Taft and Miss Roosevelt Entertain Japanese Officials
Japanese dignitaries including Kanin and Nashimoto guests of honor attend a Maple Club dinner hosted by Tok i officials. Taft and Miss Roosevelt are greeted by crowds as Shiba Park and club streets glow with illumination and fireworks.
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Kanin
Nashimoto
Higashi
Fushimi
Katsura
Tokio
Taft
Miss Roosevelt
Maple Club
Shiba Park
Mr. Taft
Clinton Iowa Y M C A to Receive New Building
Dispatches report the corner stone laying for a new Y M C A building in Clinton Iowa with local supporters and past benefactors highlighted R B Sinclair led efforts alongside W J Young’s legacy residence gift and Muscatine Y M C A offers congratulations amid backing from wealthy donors for a lasting youth facility.
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Clinton
Iowa
W. J. Young
R. B. Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Iowa Avenue
Reporters Pin the Brady Case at Tri Cities
Reporters were present during an interview about Josephine Collette’s confession in the Brady murder case. Rock Island County lawmen welcome reporters as partners, while Muscatine officers fear publicity could hinder their actions and try to keep the facts from public view.
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Josephine Collette
Brady
Tri-cities
Rock Island County
Newspaper Ethics Cited in Police Report
A writer argues that reporting should aid the public with accurate facts while not harming officers. The piece stresses that truth serves the public interest and officers deserve fair treatment in news coverage.
Possible Iowa gubernatorial bid by Conger teased
Conger plans to leave Mexico and may return to Iowa. He questions running for governor due to a sparse field and doubts about duty with few candidates present.
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Conger
Mexico
Iowa
Prince lauds soldiers who captured royal youth
The young German prince praised the troops who seized him, saying they performed their duty and deserve swift appreciation from the royal family. He urged recognition of the soldiers' actions by a prince of royal blood just as by any other.
Muscatine Readies for Expected Big Crowds Next Week
Daily notes optimistic crowds will visit Muscatine next week and that the city will entertain them well with full preparations and hospitality.
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Muscatine
Columbus Junction Special Features Noted
The Columbus Junction special published last evening was interesting. R. H. Moore, founder of the Safeguard, is a newspaper man known across the state.
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Columbus Junction
R. H. Moore
The
Safeguard
Muscatine Lodge Remembered with Beautiful Presents
The Muscatine Masonic lodge is recalled for thoughtful gifts highlighting its prominence in the state Masonic community.
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Muscatine
Masonic Lodge
United States Sees Hopeful Turn in Yellow Fever Situation
The article notes that with the U S taking control of the yellow fever matter there is strong expectation of improved conditions and outcomes. It emphasizes progress and cautious optimism about public health management.
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United States
Yellow fever crisis hits New Orleans with prolonged hardship
The southern fever outbreak imposes heavy costs as New Orleans faces extended suffering for months. The epidemic disrupts trade and daily life, signaling a long, costly battle for the city and surrounding regions.
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South
New Orleans
Labor Day Entertainment Sparks Union Pride
A reader notes the unionists will again stage an entertainment on Labor Day, continuing a long standing tradition enjoyed by members and supporters alike. The message urges maintaining the customary event as a showcase of community solidarity and festive spirit.
Muscatine Falls Short In Tight Ball Game
A lively basketball night saw Muscatine lose a close contest with strong play by both teams. More hot games are on the schedule with upcoming matchups and key performances expected.
Portsmouth Captivates World as Global Attention Centers
The city of Portsmouth draws unprecedented international focus as visitors, media crews, and spectators converge for a landmark event. Local officials coordinate security, logistics, and ceremonial activities to showcase the port town's heritage and hospitality to a wide audience.
Which Story Is True Na Gel's or the Woman's
The prompt asks to judge truth between two stories. No verifiable facts are provided beyond the question. No named entities or evidence are present to determine truth.
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Nagel
Carroll Herald backs Birdsall on Roosevelt rail bill support
The Carroll Herald opines that Congressman Birdsall backs President Roosevelt’s railway rate recommendations and enjoys broad Iowa support. It notes some want extremes on the transport issue, but conservative forces prefer enacting the President’s plan into law.
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Carroll Herald
Birdsall
Roosevelt
Iowa
Congress
The
Herald
Birdsall frays with rail interests in third district race
The Dubuque Telegraph notes Congressman Birdsall and the President stand on Democratic ground but warns that railroads hold influence in the third district Republicans and skids are greased to retire him at term’s end.
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Dubuque
Orange City Herald on public temperance and speech
The Orange City Herald laments excessive zeal in public life and warns that intemperance in speech rivals tobacco and alcohol excesses in moral failing. It condemns loud unruly outbursts and loss of self control as harmful social conduct.
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The
Orange City Herald
Hepburn Positioned as National Figure in Eighth District
The Iowa City Republican asserts Col Hepburn’s foes in the eighth district are loud but outnumbered and will be unheard at convention. Hepburn is described as bigger than the district and a national figure.
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Iowa City
Col. Hepburn
Passes Debate Sparks Mock Praise From Press
The Washington Press ridicules the notion that using railway passes is wrong or criminal, saying they have examined passes for 40 years and see no sin in the practice. The piece questions moral panic and mocks the argument against passes.
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Washington Press
Clinton Herald Raises Bryan Endorsement Expectation
The Clinton Herald predicts Nebraska Democrats who oppose Bryan will soon learn he remains stronger than his party. It notes it is a safe guess he will secure the endorsement of Nebraska democracy when he seeks it.
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Clinton Herald
Nebraska
Estherville Enterprise Comments on Constitutional Amendments
The Estherville Enterprise notes that constitutional amendments fail to silence politicians, reflecting on ongoing political discourse and public engagement amid legislative debates.
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Estherville Enterprise
Tariff Warning Echoed By Fairfield Leader
A Fairfield leader recalls that a high tariff will hurt Germany less than the affected people, warning of broader economic repercussions and urging cautious policy.
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Germany
Fairfield
Economic Bluster Over German Tariff Draws US Skepticism
The piece questions whether Germany's tariff is a bluff and suggests the United States should avoid overreacting. It implies skepticism about the tariff's impact and hints at prudent responses rather than hysteria.
Gov La Follette Faces Backlash Over Chautauqua Strategy
The Dubuque Messenger notes Wisconsin Governor La Follette’s opponents misjudged his political power by opposing him rather than offering numerous Chautauqua engagements to boost his statewide reach.
Hepburn to Return from Philippines in Robust Health
The Marshalltown Herald suggests Col. Hepburn will come back from the Philippines with strong health and will urge his backers to keep him in office rather than retire him, asserting he is very much alive.
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Marshalltown Herald
Col. Hepburn
Philippines
Republicans Split Refuse Harmony In Iowa Divisions
The Jefferson Bee notes that Iowa Republicans show no real desire for party harmony. It says that the factions on both sides remain stiffnecked and divided.
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Jefferson Bee
Iowa
Railroad passes influence legislative sentiment, claims Manson Journal
The Manson Journal asserts railroad passes are granted to shape legislative sentiment and block laws harmful to railroad interests.
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Manson Journal
Col Hepburn's Political Career Feared Menaced
The Waterloo Courier suggests there is reason to believe Col Hepburn's political career is in serious jeopardy and facing potential threats to his influence.
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Waterloo Courier
Col. Hepburn
Brewery dispute in Des Moines sparks Creston doubt
The Creston American argues a Des Moines brewery would not worsen conditions, expressing skepticism about the brewery's impact and presenting a cautious stance on the issue.
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Creston American
Des Moines
Denison Review Casts Doubt on Millennium Election Law
The Denison Review criticizes the biennial election law as failing to deliver the promised millennium, suggesting ongoing political uncertainty and unfinished reform despite compliance efforts.
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Denison Review
A B C Club Attends Misses Ever Home Event
Misses Julia and Margaret Ever hosted the A. B. C. Club at their West Fourth street home last evening. Special guests included Vera Rodgers of Washington Iowa and Little Miss Helen Ruffner of Des Moines, the latter a former Muscatine girl. Refreshments were served.
Dinner party honors guests at Pine Street home
Miss Bessie Scott hosted a six o'clock dinner last night at her Pine Street home. Several friends attended in honor of Miss Ethel Bowman of Leon Iowa and Miss Hazlett Worthing of Colorado Springs.
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Bessie Scott
Pine Street
Ethel Bowman
Leon
Hazlett Worthing
Colorado Springs
Muscatine Man to Wed Kansas City Girl
Mark Anson of West Fourth street plans marriage to Miss Mary Frances Kelly of 1316 Charlotte street Kansas City. Anson is a prominent local youth and Kelly has many Muscatine friends, having stayed here last year as a guest at the W L Roach home on Mulberry street. A Kansas City paper notes the engagement from Mrs William A Kelley of 1316 Charlotte street.
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Muscatine
Kansas City
Mark Anson
West Fourth Street
Mary Frances Kelly
Charlotte Street
Mary Frances
Picnic trip to Eagle Slough entertains large crowd
On Sunday morning a party rode the Eagle Slough by Mr Behera in the Bonnie Belle launch. The Frick band provided music while picnickers including Omer Frick family Kate Hopewell Zoe Robinson Davia Bestenlehner Fisher Eberling Wisner OLeary and others fished played cards and pitched horseshoes with plenty of refreshments.
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Eagle Slough
Behera
Frick
Picknickers
Omer Frick
Ora
Marine
Kate Hopewell
Zoe Robinson
John Davia
Bestenlehner
Fisher
Frank Eberling
John Wisner
E. Bowman
Dennis O'Leary
Large crowd visits Geneva Todan on river trip
A large crowd traveled up the river this morning aboard the steam launch Mignon and its barge. The party included many strangers who were here for the day to take advantage of the outing.
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Geneva Todan
Bad Stomach Causes Bad Blood and Ill Health
A testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a regulator for the stomach liver and bowels claiming it cures a foul tongue breath poor appetite and blood issues. The piece promotes the medicine as non alcoholic and notes a cured case of erysipelas and facial illness with a request for copies of The People's Common Medical Adviser.
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Dr. Pierce
River trip and cottage season underway at Mackey area
Mrs Ellen Mackey Miss Fel icitas Mackey and Mrs J F Devitt visit Mackey's Landing to prepare for the season. Mr and Mrs Frank Anson with two sons Barry and Ralph stay at their cottage while Mr Asthalter went up this morning. A Havercamp cottage party hosts guests as cottages fill and people visit friends on Geneva Island.
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Ellen Mackey
Felicitas Mackey
J. F. Devitt
Mackey’s Landing
Frank Anson
Barry
Ralph
Asthalter
Havercamp Cottage
Geneva Island
Davenport Three I To Play White Sox In City Thursday
Davenport Three I league team travels to this city for a 3 45 p m game against the White Sox. Local fans are promised an engaging afternoon with lineups featuring Harrod Crocket Alperman Webster Swaim Nichols Neiman Baker and multiple pitchers.
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Davenport
Burg
S. S
Harrod
J. F
Crock
Chayka
L. F
McCormack
Smith
C. F
Mer
Rock Island to Host Muscatine White Sox Sunday
Rock Island will welcome the Muscatine White Sox for a Sunday afternoon baseball game following a Thursday match against the Davenport Three League. The visiting lineup includes McGinley Holdorf Sellmer Johnson Hanson Benson F Wilson Leverage and Hinson with H Wilson behind the plate.
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Rock Island Independent
Davenport
Muscatine White Sox
Rock Island Independents
McGinley
Holdorf
Sellmer
Johnson
H. Wilson
Hanson
Benson
F . Wilson
Leverage
White Sox
Doctor Performs Difficult Operation at Bellevue Hospital
Mrs Umban hauer a Muscatine island resident underwent dilation and displacement of the stomach this morning by Dr J L Klein at Bellevue hospital. The patient rallied from the operation in good shape.
William York Injured in Lumber Yard Accident
William York of South Muscatine suffered a severely mashed and torn left little finger on Saturday when it was caught between two Kaiser Lumber and Box Co. trucks loaded with lumber. Dr. J. L. Klein treated the injury and it is hoped the finger will be saved.
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William York
South Muscatine
Kaiser Lumber & Box Company
J. L. Klein
Family Excursion on Steamer Columbia to Big Timber
The elegant steamer Columbia carried about 100 people today for a family excursion to the Big Timber. Passengers spent the afternoon roaming the woods and the boat is expected to return around 6 30 as it will take out the Absit Invidia invitation excursion from this port this evening.
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Columbia
Absit Invidia
Qualifying Round Narrows Golf Championship Field
Only 32 of 136 golfers from 53 clubs survive the four round 18 hole qualifying in the eleventh annual national golf championship at the Chicago Golf Club. Weather is ideal as play continues in Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago Golf Club
Elopement Arrests in Boone Involving Kidnapping Charge
Boone IA Aug 8 Guy Stone and Jessie Griffith attempted an elopement this morning. They were arrested on an early train Stone jailed on kidnapping charges for taking the underage girl. The girl is related to a young man who died mysteriously recently and left $1000 life insurance to her.
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Boone, Ia
Guy Stone
Jessie Griffith
Stone
Magoon Presents Credentials as Canal Zone Governor
Charles E Magoon governor of the canal zone presented his credentials as the American minister's plenipotentiary yesterday in Panama Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Magoon
Canal Zone
Panama
California farming interests merged into single giant company
San Francisco August 8 a deal is closed uniting most of the states growing and raising interests into one vast corporation. The consolidation signals a major shift for California agriculture as diverse operations come under a single umbrella entity.
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San Francisco
Grooming a Gambler The Bearded Trial Set
In a dash of comic misadventure, Warburton plans to flee town after a fined incident. A mysterious letter offers a forty dollar a month groom position promised by a benefactor, prompting him to abandon propriety for a new life of rides and disguise.
Local notes from the community with visits and events
R E Jones of Maquoketa arrives from Davenport and visits relatives in town and at Fairport. Ethel Bowman of Leon returns home after a stay with brother Dwight Bowman. Amelia and Emma Mueller of Chicago visit Rev C A Dettmers at Cedar Street parsonage. Miss and Mrs Dettmers host. Miriam Aid society meets Wednesday at 2 50 in I O O F hall. J L Harvey returns to Seward Nebraska after time with Mrs W H Hoopes. W L Loos of Davenport attends German Congregational services. Eat at Brazels on 211 Iowa Avenue for short orders. Smoke Iowa Pride 5c cigar.
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Ethel Bowman
Leon
Iowa
Dwight Bowman
J. L. Harvey
Seward
Neb
Amelia and
Emma Mueller
Chicago
Mrs. C. A. Dettmers
Cedar Street
W. L. Loos
Davenport
Boston Market Offers Catfish and Smoked Sturgeon Special
A Boston Market notice markets seafood and poultry items including catfish halibut croppies perch and smoked sturgeon with a phone contact 297 Y for orders or inquiries.
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Boston
Home Seekers Excursions By Iowa Railways
On Tuesdays through December the Iowa railway will sell home seeker round trip tickets to Iowa Minnesota South North Dakota and the Canadian northwest at one plus two dollars. Tickets valid 21 days with stopovers allowed. For rates and details contact agents or address Cutts G P and Minneapolis TA.
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Iowa
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis
T. A
Her Cooks In Three Months Fail To Please
Mrs Hatterson questions dejectedly about fourteen cooks tried in three months as Mrs Catterson admits none satisfied her.
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Mrs. Hatterson
Mrs. Catterson
Cure promised for biliousness and kidney trouble
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure for biliousness and kidney trouble. The pitch urges readers to visit Haverecamp's Prescription Drug Store to obtain the remedy for 50 cents.
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Haverecamp
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