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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
4
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The Journal notes agency locations for reader convenience across the city. Listings include East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street Seth Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
I, I. W. L. Lane, publisher, solemnly swear the above figures show the Muscatine Journal's circulation for July 1905. The sworn circular lists totals for various days and regions, with a grand sum of 135,590 copies printed and circulated during the month.
State census tallies show Muscatine city up from 14 073 to 16 045 and Muscatine county rising from 28 242 to 29 142, contributing to a state total of 2 216 068. Des Moines leads gains among cities, while Polk county shows the largest county rise. Mahaska records the biggest loss.
A long string of county names appears, including Clayton Clinton Crawford Dallas Davis Decatur Delaware Fayette Floyd Franklin Fremont Greene Grundy Guthrie Hamilton Hancock Hardin Harrison Henry Howard Humboldt Ida Iowa Jackson Jeffer son Jones Keokuk Kossuth Lee Louisa Lucas Madison Mahaska Marion Marshal Metts Mitchell Monona Montgomery O'Brien Page Palo Alito Pocahontas Pottawattamie Ringgold Sac Shelby Tama Taylor Union Van Buren Warren Washington Wayne Winnebago Worth Wright and Winneshiek.
The article argues optimism for peace after the Portsmouth conference as Russia and Japan show willingness to concede on terms. It notes initial misgivings, the shift once terms were presented, and expects a negotiated end to the war though details may take weeks to finalize.
A harsh editorial calls for Cornelius P. Shea to be removed as president of the Chicago Teamsters Union. It blasts his handling of a recent strike as a failure, contrasts him with John Mitchell of the miners, and argues a competent leader would settle disputes quickly and win fair terms for members while maintaining good employer relations. It states the union would improve if Shea’s leadership ends.
President Roosevelt presses for swift probes into graft and graft cases in Washington but faces legal limits. Attorney General Moody says federal laws are obsolete and Congress must pass broader, stricter statutes and possibly a recodification by a commission. The note highlights the difficulty of prosecuting in Brooklyn and beyond.
A note discusses shifting criminal jurisdiction from Maine state courts to a federal or other United States court, enabling transfer of cases involving offenders from California. The text implies legal maneuvering to streamline extradition and trial location across jurisdictions.
The Muscatine North and South railroad posted the required 5,000 dollar bond and has fulfilled its contract to date. The next test rests with Burlington, which is expected to honor its obligations, ensuring the rail line will be constructed.
A large audience filled the carnival venues last night, with crowds rushing to enter the various shows. The events were described as clean, respectable, and highly enjoyable, underscoring Muscatine’s lively spirit.
President Roosevelt renews his campaign against corruption by ordering a probe into private car lines and their connections with railroad operations. The inquiry targets practices perceived as improper or misleading in the transport and freight networks.
A gigantic Woodman picnic closes the week alongside two solid ball games, keeping city amusements lively. The events boost community spirit as residents enjoy outdoor activities and competitive play.
The report mentions several copious showers causing little damage and notes Muscatine County is not always 80 lucky, suggesting variable weather impacts and a hopeful trend despite past misfortunes.
The Rockwell City Advocate says criticism of Gov. La Follette for accepting pay for chautauqua lectures is unfounded. It argues that a man like La Follette deserves his share of contributions from chautauqua crowds and that paying him would be right.
The Glidden Graphic supports including the advertising mileage newspapers receive from railways in exchange for ads within any strong anti bribery law. The paper argues it is a necessary adjunct to a solid regulatory framework and should be prohibited.
The Decorah Republican argues that railway passes are not as harmful as portrayed but contends the time has come for the legislature to declare that the pass must go.
The Sac City Sun notes Gov. La Follette spoke at Sac City and, as far as the writer could learn, the audience contained no one not admiring his speech though radical in tone.
The Charles City Intelligencer notes Cummins speaks without charge while La Follette charges $200 per speech, claiming the pay gap marks a difference in sincerity between the two men.
The Des Moines Capital predicted the reciprocity conference would be the greatest aggregation of tariff rippers since the last Democratic national convention, signaling fierce debate over tariff policy and party stances.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that Russia can better bear prolonged war than secure peace at a $1,000,000,000 indemnity. It believes Russia will choose the resolute path of ongoing conflict.
The Iowa Falls Citizen argues that a state primary law would inject vigor into senatorial life by increasing voter choice and public involvement in selecting U.S. senators. The opinion defends direct, competitive nominations as a way to sharpen political engagement.
The Knoxville Journal lauds Wisconsin Governor Robert M. La Follette as a model of manly courage and independence, envisioning a future where every state could boast such leadership.
The Burling ton Hawkeye comments that New Orleans should bathe occasionally to confer a favor on the north and on its own region, framing hygiene as a public good and regional welfare.
The Fort Dodge Post notes that even what Gov. La Follette admitted saying about President Fish was too strong a remark for a governor to utter. The Odebolt Chronicle predicts the eighth Iowa district will become the state's ongoing political storm center.
The Gate City notes this season prompts travel and return with aimless trips. The Britt Tribune hails Gov. La Follette as aniser and a doer who makes things go and ignores obstacles.
The Marion Register notes the contender against Col Hepburn as a strong political operator. Parkersburg Eclipse urges adherence to all laws, even when they are unwelcome.
Kansas City Journal notes William Jennings Bryan announces a long overseas trip to study governance and return with insights for better government. He will focus on utilities in his home town area, avoiding idle leisure and high society distractions.
The passage portrays William Jennings Bryan as a devoted public figure eschewing leisure and travel for a cloistered study of statistics. It humorously imagines him in a ministry-like pursuit of precedents and new ideologies to refresh his political platform for a future campaign.
Frank Sullivan argues in a Chicago Sunday paper that YMCA membership acts as a practical asset for workers and employers. A free Chicago employment bureau favors non members, yet employers strongly prefer YMCA men for health and character, with May calls unfilled.
Walter Wellman is described as "on the ground" at Oyster Bay amid Russia Japan peace talks en route to Portsmouth. He claims Japan will expand to include Korea Manchuria and part of Siberia with the Sea of Japan as its center, predicting a future rise to fifth or sixth world power and urging prompt dispatches with a Tokio date line and Mikado approval.
The Jordan Dramatic Co presents Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde starring Elwyn Strong on Wednesday Aug 16 at the Grand. Stunning costumes and spectacular effects promise a premier dramatic event. Prices 10 20 and 30 cents with ladies free opening night if escorted by a paid 30 cent ticket.
Warburton accompanies Miss Annesley on a riding outing through Washington roads. He learns about her commands and his past as a stableman, while Karloff’s shadow looms. A dinner service trial with Pierre tests his composure as he faces an uncertain future.
An advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals pimples ulcers and sores without scarring. It offers a 25 cent price and a guarantee through Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
The Iowa Central offers excursion tickets at one fare round trip for the Des Moines Iowa State Fair from August 24 to September 1 1905. Return limited until September 2 1905. For rates and train times contact agents.
Pierre, a fierce, rotund cook of forty, wields drama and skill in the kitchen as Warburton arrives seeking a new groom. He boasts his knack for turning scraps into superb dishes and taunts the newcomer about kitchen hierarchy.
Kilroy and Britton lead their own company An Artistic Tramp in town. The theatre team, known for Heart of Chicago appearances, promises a guaranteed attraction for all ages and has booked an early date for the run.
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