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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
13
The Daily Journal is the official paper of City and County with circulation claims and AP and syndicate memberships. It publishes daily except Sundays and a semi weekly edition with 10 and 8 pages, offering mail and carrier delivery options and annual rates.
The Journal outlines city agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill Warlbut Grocery Fast 2nd street South Muscatine Toborg Bros grocery Oregon street W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery West Hill J. H. Fuller Grocery and Wm. Van Zy Grocery New York Office 30 34 West 33rd Street.
Payne and Young lead operations at the Chicagoffice located in the 750 Margynette building.
Fragmentary text shows telephones and editorial office references for Bell company materials. Lists partial department names and office areas, unclear dates or actions.
F D Throop, publisher, swears that the Muscatine Journal printed and circulated the stated number of copies in November 1999. Notary F W Eversmeyer witnessed the oath on December 1, 1909, with official seal.
A Senate move on the Gifford Pinchot Ballinger controversy follows Ballinger's demand for a full investigation to remain in office. The piece emphasizes the stakes for conservation policy and the need for a thorough, nonwhitewashed inquiry by Congress.
The speaker argues Congress must show beyond a reasonable doubt there is no fire amid the smoke, or reveal the blaze’s cause and damage and take action to extinguish it. The call stresses uncovering truth and decisive, nonpartisan steps.
Ottumwa Courier ponders Poet Watson's condition and asks whether his poetry signals insanity or if his madness fuels his verse. The piece frames the dilemma as a debate over creativity and mental health.
Sioux City Journal notes Mayor Dahlman of Omaha may retain office if he enforces the early closing law strictly though there is suspicion he is not entirely happy.
Waterloo Reporter notes Count Boni's latest legal bid to gain money from the Gould estate has failed. He is urged to seek other sources for his Christmas money.
A recent dispatch mentions Kermit Roosevelt shooting two bongos. The report describes the bongo as a small carnivorous animal noted for its spare time rhyming with Congo.
The Burlington Gazette notes King Leopold leaves for parts unknown and Baroness Vaughan travels to Paris, remarking that Brussels' moral atmosphere grows clearer as a result.
The Iowa City Republican notes Senator Aldrich backs a central bank while Leslie M. Shaw opposes it. The piece suggests an insurgent should admit ignorance rather than feign certainty and imitate the Republican stance.
L. S. Cass, president of the W. C. F. & N., declares Waterloo’s rapid growth is driven by its people. He notes that cities rise with intelligent leadership and that Waterloo’s progress reflects the community’s initiative and direction.
Cummins denies issuing any order to withdraw C. C. Dowell in the Seventh district and says he had no hand in the matter. He notes there will be one progressive challenger to Congressman Hull.
New York socialite Mrs O H P Belmont appeared in police court at 3 am and bailed out three women strikers from a shirtwaist factory after they were arrested for picketing and disturbance. She offered to sign an $800 bond with her $400,000 home as security, a move notable against typical suffragist behavior.
Transcriptions from Titus Loan & Investment detail transfers across Muscatine and surrounding counties. Jesse Washburn to N Barry Jr for parcels in Muscatine. Loveless to Nick Barry Jr for Lot 2. Eells et al to Henry Blessing. Baird to Harry Coyner. Elliott to Wm Ridenour. Edgington to Grat Dalton. Sterneman to Sue Sterne man. Mullink et al to Geo Buckley. Jensen to N Knudson. Giesler to E Fulham and Cummins to Giesler. McAnninch to Petit with vast county land segments. Kaufmanns to Charles Kaufmann. Totals include varied sums from $1.00 to $19,000.00.
Hog receipts and dressings reported from a railroad hub, with 216 loads totaling 12 960 hogs plus 1996 dressed hogs making 14956. Hogs shipped from Washington Iowa City West Liberty and other M M R R points, mostly Washington. Muscatine County Bible Society met at First M E church with Rev A Davidson presiding and Rev R E Williams delivering the annual address on The conquering power and permanency of the Word of God.
Forty years ago the religious gathering led by D L Moody drew a large crowd at Olds hall. Moody’s plain speech and earnest delivery moved attendees, as the event emphasized heartfelt appeal over oratorical flair.
In a Pittsburg room, Sullivan admits larceny and forgery while denying murder. He recounts past marriage to Ida Harrington, family debt, and a threatened confrontation with Simon Harrington, as detectives push for a full account of the Ontario train night. Alison West watches, uneasy, as tensions rise among suspects and observers.
Washington notes Dalzell of Pittsburg faces strong renomination challenge from Dr. R S Black of McKeesport as he campaigns against tariff policies. Dalzell’s long tenure and prominence on the ways and means committee keep the race lively in the district.
The article notes Dalzell hustling for renomination and aiming to secure a $1,000,000 appropriation for a Pittsburgh public building to aid his district. It also highlights Associate Justice Brewer age 72, heavy court duties due to absences, and a Yale lecture series that will limit his speaking engagements.
A Capitol corridor mislabeling episode revealed Thomas Jefferson with Patrick Henry portraits hanging together until Eugene W. Chafin detected the error. Later Col. Ransdell found John C. Calhoun labeled as Calhound, prompting swift corrections.
Representative Hull travels to Des Moines for the holidays as a tight primary looms. He once faced two progressive opponents Judge S F Prouty and Senator C C Dowell with Dowell now withdrawn. Prouty could unite the progressive base, making the contest close. Senator Cummins is expected to back Prouty due to a consistent alignment.
James Freeman Curtis at 33 is named assistant secretary of the treasury. He is described as small and smooth-faced yet determined to tackle customs problems under Chief Montgomery and to learn tariff administration in depth. He faces a huge job ahead.
Iowa City, December 22. Thos B Allin and Dr A L Pollard were acquitted in Denver federal court on charges of conspiring to defraud the government over Union Land Company tracts for mining. The pair, prominent Iowa City figures, may help the company continue and restore investor confidence. The Branson family of three in Iowa City represents law medicine and dentistry through Dr L H Branson.
The Shubert brothers stage Clyde Fitch adaptation The Blue Mouse a farce featuring a large cast including Myrtle Jersy O E Hallan Jack Belgrave Chas E Clark H N Dudgeon Leo Du Mont Lavinia Thomson Gertrude Steele Josephine Kemery Inez Ragan at 9 o'clock. Early application advised for choice seats amid high demand and avoiding speculators as the tour directed by Sam S and Lee Shubert.
Friday Eve program showcases the season's top burlesque act with special scenery. The production features elegant costumes and two new burlesques for audiences.
The Blue Mouse, a variety perfomer, impersonates the president’s secretary's wife to win a promotion through a Salome dancer. Amusing complications ensue across three acts. The Grand presents the show Saturday with matinee and night performances.
Seats for The Wolf at Grand Opera House go on sale Saturday morning. The sale is expected to include remaining balcony and orchestra seats.
Mrs Branson wife of Dr L L Branson physician and dentist. Their daughter Trudie a University of Iowa BA now studying law at the university law college among top freshmen. The Bransons share offices on one floor possibly to honor Attorney Branson later. Carroll Schools Guest Today President MacLean hosted a dinner for Governor Carroll and Mrs Carroll. The board of education Representative Koontz and local press attended. Left No Will Suits Follow Estate disputes involve $50000 value with a county farm claimed as a gift by a nephew who occupied it for years.
Ten comedians and ten comediennes join a big beauty chorus for a one night program at the theatre. Russell and Trueheart perform a screaming sketch Pressing Business Burke and Dillon present monologues. Prices 25, 35, 50 cents.
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