Republican delegate caucus planned in Muscatine County Iowa
Republicans in Muscatine County Iowa schedule a delegate convention for September to select candidates for county offices including Representative Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Attorney Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and five Supervisors. Delegates are allocated by township ward and Roosevelt vote totals from 1904. Local caucuses by township and ward will appoint committeemen.
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Muscatine County
Iowa
City of
Muscatine
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington Township
Sea
Edar Township
Fruitland Township
Fulton
Goshen Township
Lake Township
Montpelier Township
Moscow Township
Orono Township
Tike Township
Seventy-Six
Sweetland Township
Wapsinanee Township
Wilton Township
J. C. Coster
Louisa
Court House
Louisa County
Passing of Yates Reflects on Political Loyalty and Fate
An editorial on former Illinois Governor Yates and his failed bid for the U S Senate against Cullom. It discusses political patronage, the fragility of support, and the fickleness of friends, noting Yates’s loss and his likely fading role in Illinois politics.
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Yates
Illinois
United States Senate
Senator Cullom
Springfield
Deneen
Roosevelt not seeking a second term prompts Republican hopes
The Kansas City Star supports Secretary Taft as a strong successor and discusses the public wish to retain Roosevelt’s policies beyond his term. It notes Roosevelt will not run again but his leadership influences party plans and unfinished business. The piece argues for continuity of policy and leadership.
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Roosevelt
Kansas City Star
Taft
White House
Republican Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Taft seen as Roosevelt’s closest political match for GOP nomination
The piece argues that after Roosevelt's term the front runner should resemble him in sympathy and policy. It names Secretary Taft as the Republican nominee closest to the Roosevelt standard, praising his War Department leadership, independence, initiative, and alignment with the Roosevelt program.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Taft
War Department
Campaign chatter from Iowa papers on Brant and Cummins
The Rhone News says Dave Brant is very lonesome. The Ottumwa Courier urges watching Oyster Bay conferees for guidance in the campaign. The Centerville Citizen notes the Cummins band wagon is crowded but riding remains fine.
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The
Rhone News
Dave Brant
Oyster Bay
Ottumwa
Cummins
Centerville
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald Examines Oyster Bay Tariff Split
The paper notes that truculence to Oyster Bay explains why the Cummins faction did not push immediate tariff revision, framing the dispute as a strategic flaw in their approach.
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Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald
Dem
Oyster Bay
Cummins
Judge Wade Might Run for Congress in Second District
The Creston Advertiser Gazette notes that Judge Wade would be signaling confidence in a bid if he announces a run in the second district. This reflects speculation about his political prospects and potential impact on local races.
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The
Creston Advertiser-Gazette
Wade
Iowa City Citizen Predicts Republican Majority Return
The Iowa City Citizen comments that the Republican Party should regain a strong majority, noting it may not match last two years but should resemble the ten year average. The statement hints at political expectations in the local scene.
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Republican Party
Iowa City
Bryan Seen as Next U S President by Providence Folks
The Burlington Gazette notes Providence and the American people have already settled on William Jennings Bryan as the next President of the United States.
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Burlington Gazette
Dem
Providence
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Republican Critique Targets Roosevelt Supporter
The Cedar Rapids Republican editorial attacks a man claiming to back Roosevelt and to back a Democratic Congress, labeling him no friend of the President.
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Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Political Cruelty Alleged in Third District Delegates
The Waterloo Reporter condemns a cold blooded act toward Julian Richards by delegates from the third congressional district describing it as a heartless political matter and a harsh treatment in the electoral arena.
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Waterloo
Julian Richards
Spectators blamed for Shaw convention incident
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune says spectators were largely responsible and not the convention. A political ally of Gov. Cummins and a Republican paper condemn the affair and express regret over its occurrence.
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Shaw
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Gov. Cummins
Freeman Tribune
Governor’s stance could have eased preconvention fight says paper
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues that if the governor had signaled in speeches and talks that he was pursuing the platform adopted at the state convention, the lengthy preconvention battle might have been avoided.
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Council Bluffs
Gate City urges circulating judge Towners speech for Iowa campaign
The Keokuk Gate City suggests Judge Towner's convention address as a campaign document for Iowa. It directs the state committee to consider the idea and calls for "real republicanism" by offering variety as a reason.
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Keokuk Gate City
Judge Towner
Iowa
State Committee
Cullom Victory Sparks Habit of Names in Illinois Primaries
The Davenport Times notes Senator Cullom's win in Illinois primaries and argues the state clings to established names as a habit, resisting change and new monikers despite political updates.
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Davenport Times
Cullom
Prophecy Echoes in Iowa Convention Commentary
The Burlington Hawkeye recalls a one‑liner from Des Moines suggesting any victory at the state convention would lead to a loss two years later. The remark, made before factions were settled, is seen as a sharp forecast on political turnover and factional outcomes.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Disaffection in Republican Ranks Cited by Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes open and secret disaffection within the Republican ranks. It says the depth of disaffection will not be known until votes are counted and hinges on Republican congressmen’s attitudes.
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Cedar Rapids
Dr King’s New Discovery Offered as Lung Cure
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for lung trouble. Claims a 5 percent and $1 price, offered by Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Fred Mace Stars In The Umpire At Grand Opera House
Fred Mace, cast as the title Umpire, brings Eddie Foy style drollery and finish to The Umpire. He sings well and the musical comedy emphasizes attractive music. The show, a Chicago hit with 350 nights, will be revived next season with the same cast at Grand Opera House.
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Fred Mace
Eddie Foy
Mace
Mr. Foy
Chicago
Grand Opera House
So He House of a Thousand Candles copyrighted note
A brief copyright notice from 1905 attributes the work to Bobbs Merrill Company. The fragment references the title So He House of a Thousand Candles and its ownership by the publisher. The line indicates the copyright year, publisher name, and the work.
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Bobbs- Merrill Company
Heir to an Enigmatic Legacy Edges Toward Indiana Farm
A young man, broke from travel, agrees to fulfill his grandfather’s last wish by spending a year on a lonely Indiana farm. He rejects cynics, contemplates a new life, and notes the wary, money‑wise Pickering who manages the estate. The move follows abrupt death and probate formalities in Annandale.
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Glenarm
Bates
Vermont
Old Village
Wabana
Annandale
Pickering
Humph
Lake Annandale
Indiana
New York
Harmony urged as Iowa Republicans seek unity and reform
Sioux City Journal argues the Iowa Republican Party must move beyond factional quarrels toward honest service and unified leadership. It questions preconvention rhetoric, calls for confession of past faults, and stresses safeguarding public policy over mere harmony.
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Oil Inspection Service
Republican Party
United States Senate
Republican Party of
Iowa
Unexpected Reunion on Broadway in October 1901
The narrator notes market sway mattered little as an adventurous impulse grew while walking Broadway near Trinity Church. He cashes his letter of credit for about a thousand dollars and, upon leaving the bank, unexpectedly meets the last man he anticipated seeing in October 1901.
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Broadway
Trinity Church
McKee Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
W. S. McKee declares his run for Muscatine County Clerk pending the Republican county convention decision. He seeks the office as a GOP candidate.
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Muscatine County
W. S. McKee
Chapter II: Dont Mention My Name and Thou Lovest Me
Laurance Donovan secretly greets an old acquaintance in Cairo as desert heat and distant Sudanese mischief loom. The pair recall a prior famine period in Abyssinia while keeping their meeting discreet and tense.
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Laurance Donovan
Cairo
Larry
Abyssinia
Wiley Announces Candidacy for Muscatine County Sheriff
R. J. Wiley declares his run for the Republican nomination as sheriff of Muscatine County, seeking the party convention's support.
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Muscatine County
R. J. Wiley
Dr Hale’s Household Ointment Promises Quick Cure
Advertises Hale's Household Ointment as a cure for eczema salt-rheum scrofula ulcers running sores and obstinate skin diseases. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents or direct from Kenyon & Thomas Adams NY.
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Hale
Kenyon & Thomas
Adams
N. Y
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure for queer sensations in the stomach back or bowels claiming relief from danger with a 50 cent price.
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Havercamp
Annual Seashore Excursion To Atlantic City And Return
A 1906 seashore excursion departs Peoria at 7:00 am on August 23 via Lake Erie and Western, to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City New Jersey with stops in Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Clew Summit on return. Tickets cost 19.50 with return validity to September 6 and transfer options on Buffalo Cleveland steamers. sleeping car and full details from E B Leppert Peoria district pass agent.
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Atlantic City
Cape May
N. J
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Peoria
Niagara Falls
Clew Summit
Cleveland
E. B. Leppert
District Pass
Main. St
Local Masonic Orders Schedule Monthly Meetings
Iowa Lodge No 2 and Washington Chapter No 4 hold regular meetings on fixed monthly days. Webb Council meets third Thursday at Stein's music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 K T convenes on the third Wednesday.
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Iowa
A. F
A. M
A. W. Scott
W. M. S. L. Johnson
Washington
W. H. McCoy
L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
QL. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
HL. Graff
X. Tg. F
Pearl City Lodgh No. 45
Fisch Hatt
Major John
Grand Army OF the Republic
G. A. R. Hall
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Barger
F. Co. E Muscatine Aferif No. 815 Meeting Notice
Fraternal order F. Co. E Muscatine Aferif No 815 meets every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in Eagle Lodge hall over Dunbar restaurant Visitors welcome W C Towers W P John P Breen Sec
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Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Council
FP. A. A
Shammo
East Second &St
W. D. Bowby
Pres
EF. P. Pav
Secres
F. Muscatine
Miriam Lodge
D. of FE
Prairie Encampment
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F. D. Throop
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Iowa Evening Arese Association
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Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Charka's
West Muscatine
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Bell
Mississippi Valley
Republican CO. Convention
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Muscatine Co
J. M. Garner
Louisa Co
Clinton
Congress
Iowa Jackson Johnson Muscatine Scott
Mee
Davenport
Joe R. Lane
Congressional Committee
Bagk-Aghe
A. W. Ghase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Geo. D. Perkins
Sioux City Journal
Des Moines Register
Register
Leader
Sherry
Canadian Pagieig Railway
Pacific Coast
Canadian Rockies
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Eastern
Canada
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A. C. Shaw
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Romona
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Maccabee Hall
Isabelle J. Norton
William Cosgrove
Jasper Nelson
Electa
Fannie Reinicke
W. M
August Othmer
Sec’y
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
J. T. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
Mast Second Street
James Morris
Elma Scott
A. OO. U. W. Fagle Lodge
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Howe
H. Delsen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
Town Avenue
FE. L. Kemptner
C. C. F. L. Bihimeter
K. of R
Mi. B. A. Rend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
FE. FW. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. St. Hall
Fast Second Street
M. O. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Dunker
Emma HoeMin
Cora McCoy
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Iowa Avenue
S. V. Chenoweth
A. C. Hopkinson
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
Hl. G. Schoenig
J. ¢. Coster
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
No. 108
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. C. J. A. Leyda
Cook, Miller & CO. State Bank and Trust Co
P. M. Musset
Cook
S. B. Cook
First National Bank
S. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
J. R. Revling
W. Kven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
A.d M. Hughes
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