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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
3
Journal Agencies List City Convenience Stores
The Journal notes agency locations for reader convenience including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery on Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey iwenne Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
Fast
Republican delegate convention set for Muscatine County
Muscatine County Republicans plan a delegate convention on September 10 1906 at 10 45 a m at the Muscatine courthouse to select candidates for county offices including Representative Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Record Attorney Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and Five Supervisors Delegates from townships and wards are allocated by vote totals from the 1904 election with specific township and ward tallies listed for representation including Bloomington Cedar Fruitland Fulton Goshen Montpelier Moscow Orono Pike Seventy Six Sweetland and Wapsinonoe townships and Muscatine wards numbered two through four with assigned delegates per area
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Muscatine County
Iowa
City of
Muscatine
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington Township
Cedar Township
Fruitland Township
Fulton Two
Fulton
Goshen Township
Deke
Towneulp
Montpelier Township
Moscow
Orono
Pike Township
Sweetland
Wapsinonoe
Binescatine
Republican Second District Delegates Convene in Clinton Iowa
A Republican congressional convention for Iowa's second district will meet in Clinton on August 22, 1906 at 11 a.m. to nominate a congressman. Representation is based on one delegate per county plus one delegate for each 200 votes or fraction thereof cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. Davenport, Iowa August 7 1906 Joe R. Lane Chairman Congressional Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Court House
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
Muscatine County
Louisa
Clinton
Congress
Stand pat policy signals Roosevelt backing Sherman plan
From Oyster Bay the Republican chairman says the campaign book will be a stand pat document endorsing the party's policy, tariff included, and urging voters to continue the nation building program while deferring tariff revision to a future congress. The president and leaders favor prudence and avoid hasty radical legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Grand Army Reunion At Minneapolis Draws Thousands
The Grand Army gathering in Minneapolis this week attracts large crowds despite the Civil War ending over forty years ago. Veterans recount memories, enjoy camp fires, and reconnect with old comrades while Minneapolis works to host what may be one of the most successful encampments yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Minneapolis
Iowa Farmers Lead in Rural Telephone Access
A recent report shows 22 percent of all rural telephones are in Iowa. Farmers here can afford upgrades and demand the best facilities, the report notes, enabling widespread public convenience and modern communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bryan Uses Europe as Dressing Room for Grand Plan
A source suggests Bryan treats Europe as a staging area to don attire and prepare for a major move once his subordinates in the United States set the stage. The comment frames Europe as a preparatory backdrop for a larger political strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Europe
Drinkwater Added to Bryan Reception Committee
A Bryan reception committee adds Drinkwater to its roster. Delegations from Kentucky Milwaukee and Davenport will be conspicuously absent, signaling a shift in support and attendance for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drinkwater
Bryan
Democrats in Sixth District Reject Weaver for Congress
The Sixth District Democrats declined to nominate J. B. Weaver as their congressional candidate, signaling ongoing conflict within the party over its choice and strategy ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Weaver
Iowa press clash over tariff issue and party unity
The Des Moines Register and Leader is attacked for shifting stance on tariffs amid a national convention. Nevada Representative recalls prior denials of tariff relevance and accuses the paper of pro Cummins editorial bias. Mason City Globe Gazette questions facts behind the lambasting while Waterloo Courier cheers loyal Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register and Leader
Nevada
Des Moines
Cummins
Register and Leader
Mason City Globe Gazette
St. Louis Republic
Iowa
Globe Gazette
Cummins Ticket Seen Winning, Cour ier Says
The Cour ier argues the republican ticket led by Gov. Cummins will prevail. It contends the party can win without malcontents and will reflect a sturdy, progressive state majority despite a slightly smaller margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Courier
Cummins
Hubbard to Likely Seek Second Nomination in Sioux City
The Sioux City Tribune reports that Mr. Hubbard faces no opposition for a second term at the nominating convention, prompting renewed discussion of his progressive stance and potential olive branch. The Cherokee Times reprints the Tribune article noting the anticipated renomination and existing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Thomas McCulla
Sioux City Tribune
Storm Lake
Hubbard
Tribune
Cherokee Democrat critiques Hubbard storm Lake conference
The Cherokee Democrat questions Hon. E. H. Hubbard's actions after a Storm Lake conference, noting supporters in Cherokee are surprised and chagrined to see him supplicate before his enemies to secure an office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Hubbard
Storm Lake
Cherokee Democrat
Voter Confidence in Roosevelt and Iowa Hope for 1908
Davenport Times urges voters to decide fall elections on trusting Roosevelt in public affairs and granting him power. Marion Register predicts Senator Allison may be chosen by acclamation for President in 1908 if health returns, calling him the safest wisest and ablest man in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
Roosevelt
Marion Register
Allison
Dubuque Times Hopes Direct Vote For Senator by Districts
The Dubuque Times expresses hope that when Towa adopts a primary election law it will allow constituents to directly vote to instruct legislators on their choice for United States senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dubuque
Quotation on Chautauqua Salaries Stirs Debate
The Des Moines Capital notes that speakers who make the starkest statements in harsh tones tend to command the largest salaries from chautauqua societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farmer urged to harvest first and vote later
The Ottumwa Courier quotes a farmer’s plea to finish harvest before voting in November. The remark stresses practicality and civic duty, suggesting crop tasks should take precedence to ensure participation in the election.
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The
Ottumwa
Transcendent trimmer Cummins praised by Democrat editor
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald describes Governor Cummins as "that transcendent trimmer and galvanized democrat" in a labeled Democratic commentary. The phrase signals praise for Cummins and his political stance within the party arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
It Was An Awful Fight Worth It Says Manson Journal
The Manson Journal quotes a weary observer saying the struggle was dreadful yet valuable, reflecting on the costs and perceived gains of a recent contest. The remark encapsulates the tension between hardship and payoff in ongoing efforts.
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The
Manson Journal
McKee Announces Candidacy for Muscatine Clerk
W. S. McKee declares his bid for Muscatine County Clerk pending the Republican county convention decision.
Sheriff Nomination Declarations From Muscatine County
Candidates announce for the sheriff’s office in Muscatine County subject to the Republican county convention. R. J. Wiley and N. B. Ansley publish their candidacies from West Liberty Iowa dated August 10 1906. The notices urge Republican convention consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
R. J. Wiley
N. B. Ansley
West Liberty
Republican County Convention
Goshen Township Republicans to caucus for county delegates
Goshen Republicans meet at Woodmen hall in Atalissa on Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m for selecting eight delegates to the county convention and nominating two candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees plus other business as may arise. Committeeman C C Croxen official.
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Goshen
Woodmen Hall
Atalissa
Justice of the Peace
Cc. C. Croxen
Pike Township Republican Caucus Seeks Delegates
The Republican voters of Pike Township will meet in caucus at the city scale house in Nichols on Saturday August 25 at 7 30 p m to select eight delegates to the county convention in Muscatine on September 8 1906 nominate a full township ticket and handle other business J E Hesser Township Committeeman
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Pike Township
City Scale House
Nichols
Muscatine
Wapsie Caucus Set for West Liberty Meeting
Republican voters of Wapsino noc township will meet at West Liberty city hall on Saturday August 18 at 3 30 o clock p m to choose 28 delegates for the Muscatine county convention on September 8 1906 which will nominate candidates for all county offices including a representative. W H Shipman Township Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsinonoc Township
West Liberty
Iowa
Muscatine
Springdale Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Miss Maud Miller visits Os kal oosa this week with Carl Todd managing the Springdale telephone office in her absence. Several residents including J D Ridenour, Gertrude Rehbehn, Charles Mason, and Mather Bros plan or enjoy camping along Cedar River and visiting friends in Springdale and nearby towns. Local business and property moves feature Henry H Phelps and Blanch J Fawcett marriage, Edgette peat bed farm sale, and Anton Petersen building a new barn as Cedar River region activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Aviz
Maud Miller
Oskaloosa
Carl Todd
J. D. Ridenour
Rochester
Gertrude Rehbehn
Charles Mason
Tipton
South Dakota
Springgdale
West Branch
Lawyer Todd
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Davenport
Mather Bros
Fern Westfall
J. J. Hodson
W. A. Thomas
Prairie City
J A. Bye
Ella Thomas
Des Moines
Iowa
J. A. Westfall
Ed. Jefferson
Casey
Lecinda Davidson
Sylvaneus Smith
Amanda Fawcett
Chester
Hill
Ohio
Allie Packer
Martel
Tra
Lon Lewis
Mason City
Mary Nettus
Hannah Kneadson
Earl Packham
Penn College
Glenn More
Near Oasis
W. B. Ellyson
A. 10. Bell
Marie
Sprinzdale
Henry A. Swart
Salt Lake City
Elza Maxson
Mr. Haldeman
Chicago
J. I. Zwickey
Finefield
Carrie Oxley
Todd
Wisconsin
John Dietz
Poulsin
Lynn
Callihan
North Liberty
Cedar River
Cedar County
Anton Petersen
Edith Wickman
Bertha
Della Gruwell
Cedar Falls
Charles Grosjean
W. A. Phelps
Henry
Joseph Kingsbury
Waterloo
Muscatine Island Social Notes Mix Visits and Family News
Miss Anna Shepard of Muscatine spent Sunday with Asa Shepard and family. Wm. Placke is on the sick list. Mr. Beattey of Moline is visiting relatives on the island this week. Mrs. Albert DeCamp has returned home from Bellevue hospital. Earl DeCamp spent last week in Muscatine, returning home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Island
Anna Shepard
Muscatine
Asa Shepard
Wm. Placke
Mr. Beattey
Moline
Albert DeCamp
Bellevue Hospital
Earl DeCamp
Dr Hale’s Household Ointment Promises Quick Complete Cure
Advertisement promising a permanent cure for itching and skin diseases with first use relief. Claims cleanliness and no grease, priced 25 cents with direct order from Kenyon & Thomas of Adams New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon & Thomas
Adams
N. Y
Night Walk and a Mysterious Lady at Glenarm Dock
A narrator and Bates explore the grounds toward the lake at Glenarm. A canoe hoots by unseen, a distant cultured voice warns softly, and a mysterious night encounter deepens the estate’s eerie mood as the pine shadows close in. The return to the library leaves questions about a hidden danger and Bates's quiet, unsettling conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Alog
Mr. Glenarm
John Marshall Glenarm
Glenarm Dock
Maine Woods
Tit
Indiana
Sigourney Biographies and Local Happenings Highlight Tuesday
Sigourney entries note Charles Mahannah Delta business caller planning chautauqua camp. George Hoyt Webster visits friends while in town. J T Fletcher What Cheer pursues political aims. Grace Hawkins returns from Missouri trip. Mrs Earnest Pfaff Eldon visits Frank Page home. T C Legoe What Cheer attends to Iowa State fair duties. George Pfaff Chariton visits relatives after years away. Ball game Monograms defeat Band Boys 28 to 7. F L Emory What Cheer handles street work. Mrs T L Goeldner Lola Webster stays for normal institute. Mabel Pennell Ada Sheen Nina Pennell Colfax Epworth League camp. Kenning Brothers add cement walk. Willard Cox North Gew. attends. J P Talley John Baty attend Democratic convention in Oskaloosa. County teachers take examinations for normal institute. Cronoweth Rowley cement walks on North Main. Hugo Goeldner Kinross office matters. H L Snakenberg county resident visits. Dr Ina Barker returns from What Cheer healthier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Charles Mahannah
Delta
George Hoyt
Webster
J. T. Fletcher
Grace Hawkins
Missouri
Earnest Pfaff
Eldon
Frank Page
T. CC. Legoe
George Pfaff
Chariton
Band Boys
F. L. Emory
T. L. Goeldner
Lola
Normal Institute
Mabel
Nina Pennell
Ada Sheen
Alice Williams
Colfax
Epworth League Assembly
Kenning Brothers
Willard Cox
North German Township
J. P. Talley
John Baty
Oskaloosa
Democratic Party
J. W. Cronoweth
Benjamin Rowley
North Main Street
Hugo
Accident injures Fairport resident finger in Sunday incident
In Fairport Ridge on Sunday John Kemper Sr suffered a severe finger injury when a horse tug pinched it after a tether. He was treated by Dr. Heidel. Nearby residents and visitors included C K Beatty family at Blue Grass and Adam Brossart Sr with son Alex delivering apples to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairport Ridge
C. K. Beatty
Blue Grass
Mr. Krueger
Wrarville
Illinois
John Kemper
Adam Brossart
Alex
Frank Shultz
Island
F. Schellhorn
Mr. K
Railway Timetable Sparse Listings for Davenport Chicago
Train schedule snippet lists Davenport Chicago connections with times for several east and westbound trains. Notable lines include No 12% Davenport Chicago 4:18m and No 4 Davenport Chicago 9:58pm with local freight No 74 at 2:50pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
California Limited
Washington, Oskaloosa
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Ewhessee Skater
Paily
Wilton Trains Schedule Inbound and Outbound Details
Wilton branch trains depart daily except Sunday with No 268 at 6:25 am to Muscatine and No 367 at 12:30 pm return. No 262 runs at 3:20 pm and No 361 at 5:50 pm, both to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Wilton
Main Line Trains at Wilton Eastbound Schedule
Train listings show No 2 and No 249 eastbound times around 1 18 pm and 5 14 pm, with daily No 20 at 5 20 am and No 19 at 3 15 pm. Westbound services include No 87 daily and No 71 local freight at several morning slots, with Sundays excepted.
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Wilton
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Muscatine Western Passenger and Freight Schedule
Passenger No 102 arrives and Freight arrives at 4 00 pm. Passenger No 101 leaves at 8 05 am. Freight services run daily except Sunday with 8 30 am start. Agent W S Underdonk oversees operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taris
W. S. Underdonk
Muscatine Rail Schedule Notes Historic Route Times
The document lists train times for Muscatine and nearby towns on northbound and southbound routes. It includes departures from Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Flrick Junction with various numbered trains and notes daily or Saturday schedules.
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