Roosevelt and Parr expose sugar trust conspiracy
Theodore Roosevelt meets Richard Parr, a U S treasury agent, in a dramatic interview that leads to sweeping inquiries into sugar trust dealings at the New York port. The disclosures reveal high and low officials connected to the scheme, with arrests and indictments looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Loeb
Vasal
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Richard Parr
United States Treasury
Sugar
Circulation Statement for Muscatine Journal November 1909
Sworn detailed circulation statement for the Muscatine Journal in November 1909 reports a total printed and circulated number of copies with average figures and declares publisher F D Throop, Muscatine, sworn before notary BF W Everameyer on December 1 1969. The document includes notary seal and official statements of publication distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Annes
D. Throop
Muscatine Co
State of Townss
BF. W. Everameyer
Notary Public
Sugar scandal uncovered by Van Nordens Magazine tale
In Van Norden's Magazine January, John Lopez recounts how the sugar scandal was uncovered. The piece argues against attacks on former President Roosevelt and suggests Taft's predecessor faced insinuations of allowing sugar rust while opposing other trusts. The narrative recalls 1907 events at the White House with a smooth young man visiting William Loeb Jr to advance a long, consequential story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Norden
John Lopez
Lopez
Roosevelt
Taft
National
White House
Washington
William Loeb, Jr
Mr. Loeb
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Featured
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is presented as a meritorious remedy for troublesome and dangerous complications of cold affecting the head throat chest or lungs.
Laurel Hill Social Notes Report Local Visits and Illness
Laurel Hill residents record weekend visits and travels including Ira Romig and Lieya Faylor with G. O. Day at Sweetland, Charles Duncan from Muscatine visiting Orland Duncan, and Mrs. Clark Brown from Wilton. A serious illness concerns Ed Ryan’s daughter Helen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
Ira Romig
Lieya Faylor
G. O. Day
Sweetland
Charles Duncan
Muscatine
Orland Duncan
Clark Brown
Wilton
Andrew Cockshoot
Otho Burrows
Emma Schaeffer
Helen
Ed. Ryan
Ferdinand Bunge
Gladsvin
Lloyd Taylor
Luke Cockshoot
Roy Fulton
Museca
L. Panrose
West Branch
Will Bryant
Grippe
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
A condensed column recalls events from 50 to 10 years earlier. Fire destroyed Mr Bowley s dwelling eight miles from the city with furniture loss and no insurance. Military and social notes cover a Ninth Regiment convention, ice crossing, a Pleasant Party at Hotel Webster, a new alderman s father in office, and a Cutter strike at McKee Bliven factory over price cuts.
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Bowley
Istand
Ninth Regiment
N. G
Col. Banks
Hest W. 4A
Miller
Webster Cottage
Ald
Renling
The
Journal
Press
McKee & Bliven
Front Street
The Man in Lower Ten Chapter XXIX Continu ed
In Washington and at Mrs Conway's apartment a tense plan unfolds to seize lost notes. Hotchkiss Bronson and McKnight prepare a trap to grab Sullivan and the papers, aiming to outfox the police. The narrator and allies move toward a decisive confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKuigh
Mido
Hotchkiss
Sullivan
Bronson
Little Hotchkiss
Sin
Richey
Alison
Melnight
Local notes from Liloomington and Muscatine
Ed Dougherty visits brother in San Bernardino. Willig Belk of Muscatine visits Fred Stortz home. Jasper Price slightly improves with nurse. Mrs Phebe Gilman visits Muscatine. Miss Mabel Johnson plans winter stay in city. Miss Jennie Rynearson takes clerk job in New Five and Ten Store Muscatine through holidays. We note Woods condition change but case remains serious. Mrs Bessie Price and party from Etna Indiana and Mrs Nelli Hague mentioned.
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Bloomington
Dougherty
Bis Onele
Baker
San Bernardino
California
Willig Belk
Muscatine
Fred Stortz
Jasper Price
Jim
Phebe Gilman
Drake Howe
Mabel Johnson
Jennie Rynearson
Woods
Bessie Price
Thomas and Little
Etna, Green
Indiana
Nelli Hague
Davenport family returns home amid illness
Little son of Davenport Iowa, summoned by the dangerous illness of their father, Jasper Price, has returned to their home. Grantpa Sehnudt of Muscatine is visiting his daughter Mrs Martin Schweitzer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport, Ja
Jasper’ “Price
Grantpa Sehnudt
Muscatine
Martin Schweitzer
Washington Insurgents and Taft Seek Quiet Senate Action
In Washington Dec 18 President Taft aims to push his legislative program through Congress with minimal friction. House insurgents are being approached by Rep Gardner of Massachusetts acting as Taft’s ambassador. Gardner canvasses anti-Cannon faction members urging delay on supply bills and promises from Taft. Insurgents want definite pledges before backing any shift. A new Alaska coal lands turn sees four major groups recommended for rejection after investigations into suspected consolidations to control vast resources.
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Washington, D. C
Tait
Congress
House
Senate
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
Mr. Gardner
Taft
Gardner
Alaska
General Land Office
Cunningham
Seattle
Smith, Chesum, Hartman
Food
Washington
Land Office
Emulsion Ad Promises Health in Tiny Doses
A 50 cent bottle of Scott's Emulsion is advertised for use in half teaspoon doses four times daily mixed in the bottle. The copy claims it will extend a year-old baby’s supply for about a month and four bottles over three months, contributing to a strong healthy child. It also promotes a savings bank and child’s sketch book offer with a Good Luck Penny. SCOTT & BOWNE, 409 Pearl St, New York.
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Tor Bale
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Dr Pierce Cure For Weak Women Promises Free Advice
A promotional notice asserts women endure trials bravely and urges writing to the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo for free confidential medical advice. It touts Dr. Pierce as a leading physician and promotes Favorite Prescription as the remedy that makes weak women strong and sick women well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Elis
Dr. Pierce
Alaska situation spurs calls for congressional inquiry
The article notes widespread evidence of intended fraud tied to Alaska concerns and predicts that opposition reports will dominate forthcoming discussions. It highlights calls for a congressional investigation before any Alaska legislation proceeds, as critics use these issues to push for understanding and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Congress
Terrible Ted's Christmas Revolution Tale
A fanciful story recounts Terrible Ted a volatile figure who imagines a political rise. He causes chaos from lighting fires to shooting a police officer and shaving a father in law then flees to Central America. After plotting a revolutionary campaign he proclaims himself ruler while rewarding troops with bananas and coffee. The tale ends with the lesson to shop early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Buffalo Bill
Terrible Ted
Joy Makers
Central America
Canal Zone
Republic
Lone Tree Nuptials Mark Iva Atkins Union With Storm
The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's father in Lone Tree on Wednesday December 15, 1909 at 6:15 p m Reverend D Phillips officiated, uniting Francis Storm and Miss Iva Atkin in marriage in a quiet ceremony.
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Lone Lone Tree
Maryeh
Francis Storm
Iva Atkin
D., Phillips
Lone Tree
Mareh
Foley's Kidney Remedy Urges Early Use For Urinary Health
German chemical hexamethylenetetramine is cited as a uric solvent and antiseptic in Foley's Kidney Remedy. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness, says A W Morgan, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Morgan
Notice to Glean Walks in Muscatine City
Citywide advisory to remove ice on sidewalks or apply salt or other material to prevent slips. Issued by W J Vannatta Chief of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Muscatine
W. J. Vannatta
Sage for darkening the hair a bygone method revived
The article notes sage as a traditional hair color restorer through sage tea once used by great-grandmothers. It then promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, a modern prepared product containing sage and sulfur, sold by druggists or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Company and recommended by A. W. Morgan's Pharmacy.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
T4 Cortlandt St
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Theo
Reuchmann
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G. A. Riemcke
F. T. Nesper
Pres
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W. C. A. Busch
Saltournal
Journal Printing
F. D. Throop
L. P. Loomis
Associated Press
Lea Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Eset Bill
Hurlbut Grocers
South Muscatine
Toborg Bros
Oregon Street
CG. A. Busch's
Hershey Avenue
Bedlerville
Coayka’s
West Hill
J. A. Keller
Wm. van Zyl
Ofice
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Bel
Bell
Micalanippi Vollers
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Richmond
Lollie
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Johnson
Sam Forbeses
Granger
Thad
Justice Springer
Ter
McKnight
Jove
Liloomington
Washington News and
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Williver
Scott
People’s Medical Adviser
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Fred Atkin
John Storm
Conesville
Miss Brunetta
Earl Carson
Myrtle Riley
Cedar Rapids
Chas. Windess
Muscating
Will Gray
John Loehr
Bennett, Ja
John McGinnis
Arthur Garr
Tone Tree
Durecti
Morey Steck Co
Whele Dam
Sage
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