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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal runs 8 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Terms to subscribers: daily by carrier locally 10 cents weekly. yearly by mail 3.00. Bem Weekly yearly 1.50. Representatives listed for New York and Chicago offices with agencies across the city and nearby towns.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Bell telephone offices in the Mississippi Valley area including business and editorial offices. Readable parts document the telephone infrastructure terms without full event details.
The Republican party of Muscatine County Iowa schedules a delegate convention for Saturday September 9th 1906 at 10 45 a m at the Muscatine courthouse to nominate candidates for county offices including Representative Auditor Treasurer Clerk Sheriff Recorder Attorney Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and five Supervisors. Delegates are allotted by township ward and Roosevelt vote count from 1904 with Herman Coster named chairman.
The Republicans of the 20th senatorial district comprising Muscatine and Louisa counties will meet in delegate convention on Wednesday August 29 1906 at 1 30 p m at the court house in Muscatine Iowa to nominate a state senator. Representation is one delegate per ward township and precinct plus one for each 20 votes or fraction over 10 cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. Muscatine county and Louisa county are entitled to listed delegates: 1 and 12 respectively.
The article notes Valparaiso Chile suffered greater destruction than San Francisco, with thousands dead and 60 000 homeless. It recalls historic shocks in Quito Caracas Peru and Ecuador, including 25 000 dead in 1868, and warns on construction vulnerability to quakes.
Earthquakes show no buildings are immune to damage or fire after shocks. The Pacific coast of the Americas lies in an active seismic belt with Valparaiso and San Francisco experiencing calamitous events. The public lives with sudden shocks and limited warning, fearing the next quake could strike anywhere at any time.
Federal officials study the Milwaukee avenue state bank in Chicago and say criticism focuses on directors more than examiners. They note systemic irregularities may evade detection by auditors unless suspicious circumstances prompt inquiry. Observers argue directors should act more, reducing examiner responsibilities.
As public interest grows in increasing railroad assessments the author argues Union Pacific should face higher taxes. The piece notes Harriman’s stock rises to high levels and contends a tax increase is warranted. The suggestion reflects the era’s push for higher corporate taxation on railroads.
A satirical note mocks a denaturalized cigar as a scientific breakthrough and jokes that success could lead the inventor to work on limburger cheese. The quip implies such feats would undermine the need for the pure food law.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox notes she has sometimes lived a month on milk and prunes. This diet explains some of the effusions from her pen which courtesy calls poems.
A report notes Bryan will not pause in Illinois unless he can be confident Roger Sullivan is securely confined somewhere he cannot escape.
The Nevada Representative critiques editorials from the Spirit Lake Beacon and the Des Moines Register and Leader since the state convention. He says neither Funk nor Ingham is the gubernatorial nominee and urges the candidate to issue a signed declaration linking to the party platform and tariff policy.
The excerpt highlights Shaw as a rising ace, expected to draw attention not only in Iowa but nationwide, signaling strong momentum for a future national convention.
The Eagle Grove Eagle argues that high ideal politicians ignore platforms as they can adapt to any platform. It notes the governor’s willingness to accept diverse platforms, signaling a campaign built on inconsistencies and a difficult path ahead.
A township meeting proposes a ticket with two candidates for justice of the peace, two constables, one assessor, one clerk and three trustees and to transact such business as may properly come before it. Theo Drake, Com.
The Waterloo Courier, described as progressive, criticizes Capt. Rathbun of the Marion Register for not showing enthusiasm or earnestness. It states it is time he proves his claim to true blue republicanism.
Wilton township Republicans will meet in caucus at the Commercial Club rooms on Saturday evening August 25 at 8 p m to select fifteen delegates to the Muscatine county convention scheduled for September 8 per order of the township committee.
The Republicans of Sweetland township will meet at the Mount Grove schoolhouse Saturday September 1 at 8 p m to select nine delegates to the county convention and nominate a township ticket. J H Van Camp, Com.
The Marion Register notes the Waterloo Courier calls the Old Guard Republicans copperheads. It quotes the Register alleging long time loyalists face insults after decades of party loyalty.
The Anamosa Eureka criticizes Iowa Democrats for supporting a tariff plan they say is designed for revenue only and calls it a doomed business policy. It asserts the policy will fail and warns opponents will learn this in time.
The Bloomington township Republicans will meet at Kalorama school house Saturday evening August 25 at 8 o'clock to select eight delegates for the county convention and transact other business as lawfully brought before it. J C. Stuart, Committeeman.
The narrator tropes ashore at Glenarm, observes boats and cottages, and meets a laughing young girl in a red tam o shanter near a maroon canoe. He struggles to return a fallen pipe as she offers to help, heightening a light, flirtatious tension at the lakeside.
The Fairfield Ledger notes that the crow currently eaten by some Iowa Republicans isn’t likely worse than the dish already swallowed by Iowa Democrats before they could call for Bryan in 1908.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil questions whether Cumminsites have other tools for promoting amiable sentiment and urges quick display of any such items in public work.
The Republicans of Seventy six Township meet at No 4 Central school house Thursday August 30 at 2 30 p m to select five delegates for the county convention in Muscatine Iowa September 8 1906 nominate a full township ticket and conduct other business. F A Runyon Township Committeeman.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes Gov. Cummins drew his strongest early votes in cities and advises the Democrats to adopt a school house campaign during the pre convention period.
The Mason City Times-Herald notes Judge Wade’s decision not to run in Iowa’s second district boosts the belief that incumbent Congressman Dawson is vulnerable and may be unseatable.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette quotes Towa praising Iowa soil and weather as foundations for financial stability. The piece highlights confidence that Iowa conditions can settle money questions with growth and wealth.
The Keoku Gate City characterizes a plan to run a candidate against Col Hepburn in the eighth district as a huge joke. The remark reflects local skepticism about opposition efforts and congressional race prospects.
The Clinton Herald notes that Democrats who supported Republican caucuses have become the loudest critics of the state ticket, arguing against the entire slate.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues that Speaker Cannon is too old for the strenuous duties of the presidency, expressing concern about his fitness to serve in such a demanding role.
W. S. McKee announces candidacy for county clerk to Republicans of Muscatine County pending convention decision. He states his bid is subject to Republican county convention.
West Liberty Iowa August 10 1906 notices from R J Wiley N B Ansley and W R Rice announce candidacy for Muscatine county sheriff subject to the Republican county convention or its decision.
The Goshen Republicans meet in caucus at Woodmen hall Atalissa on Saturday August 25 at 8 PM to select eight delegates to the county convention and nominate candidates for justice of the peace two constables one assessor one township clerk and three trustees plus other business as needed. Co C Croxen Committeeman
Pike township voters meet in caucus at the city scale house in Nichols August 25 at 7 30 p m to select eight delegates for the Muscatine county convention on September 8 1906 and to nominate a full township ticket and conduct other business.
The Arlington News declares Secretary Shaw politically dead yet vigorous, calling him the liveliest corpse and noting Iowa’s Republican dominance with a forecast he will not become US president. It frames Shaw as a major Iowa figure despite broader political limits.
Fruitland Township Republicans meet at Lone Tree School House Thursday evening August 39 at 7 30 for selecting six delegates to the county convention and to place in nomination candidates.
George Fawcett of Chester Hill Ohio visits Springdale for the week while relatives and friends host him. Numerous locals and visitors from Iowa and Ohio attend fairs, weddings, and business in Springdale and nearby towns, with frequent travels to Iowa City and West Liberty.
A male narrator struggles with a tangled rope in a canoe while a woman from St Awatha's quietly frees the knot with a swift pull. She takes the paddle, departs in confident steps as the sunset glows, and the narrator concedes his helplessness.
West Liberty Iowa residents welcome guests from Davenport, Muscatine, Atalissa and other towns for fair events. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Allie Johns with daughter from Davenport, Miss Loie Randall of West Branch, and a parade of relatives and friends visiting homes and attending the fair.
A Louisiana excursion by Lake Erie & Western Railroad on Tuesday September 4 1906 offers rail trip from Peoria to Indianapolis Sandusky Cincinnati Louisville Columbus Toledo and other points at set and proportional rates Tickets good 30 days from sale date and a special train with high back seat coaches and Pullman sleeping cars departs Peoria at 10 15 p m For details contact E B Leppert district passenger agent 325 Main Ct Peoria IL
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds regular meetings first Tuesday evening monthly. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convokes second Friday monthly. Webb Council Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday monthly in Stein's music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 EKT holds regular conclave third Wednesday monthly.
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