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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1913
Page
3
The notice mentions Beusch exchange numbers 20 and 27 with instructions about operation of a private line and department contacts. It lists city editors and office roles including Society Editor and Mailing room, and provides a Mar date and telephone numbers for business inquiries.
TAPT'S VIEWS condemn Taft remarks at a New York dinner describing him as siding with corrupt political bosses and opposing progressive aims. The piece argues the president undermines constitutional safeguards and warns of a future where reformers are silenced by entrenched power.
A critical speech denounces reformists as Republicans miscast by Roosevelt era factions. The speaker argues progressive principles clash with party ideals and laments a party decline, urging a reassessment of leadership and policy to restore core Republican values.
President Taft stated in New York that if Panama Canal tolls dispute with Britain remains unresolved by negotiation, the United States is willing to submit the matter to an impartial tribunal. He argued the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and recent canal legislation align with U S rights to secure free tolls for sea traffic and defended U S position against British objections.
A reminiscence column recalls events from fifty, forty, and thirty years ago. It notes celebratory Vicksburg victory headlines, a Davenport hospital transfer of a patient to the Thirty Seventh regiment, a grocery delivery accident involving Charfex Waller, and a choral union meeting at Dr Kutp's office with officers elected led by Dr H M Death as president.
Twenty years ago at the bride's home in Davenport the Rev C B Walte officiated at the marriage of Benjamin Dyer and Allge Port with many friends sending congratulations. The Dyers planned to move to Muscatine after a short stay. Ten years ago the Baptist church of Pius City held its annual meeting and discussed funding for a pine organ to relieve the church debt. Ida and Julia dutehin aon left for study trips to Boston and Oberlin respectively.
The British claim we agreed to equal use for all nations under the Hay-Pauncelote terms. A Review of Reviews essay notes the 1911 treaty ratified with 72 to 0 vote, yet argues the United States still reserved control and questions if a universal declaration should have been sought.
Small clipped items from multiple papers discuss labor dignity, war rhetoric, American standing, and local politics. Names and places blur in garbled lines, leaving ambiguous references to gubernatorial feuds and political figures without clear dates or events.
Iowa newspapers discuss the evolving enterprise culture aiding small cities, gubernatorial expectations, road directories, and financial thrift. They note Democratic unity tensions, and urge legislative focus on mothers’ rights and suffrage as foundational to reform efforts.
Short session observations note a former jovial man growing melancholy before sailing to Panama. Debates cover books in parcels post, complaints about harm to small merchants, and librarians' interest. Senator Davis dies, praised as a fighter for the weak, with reminiscences of Rockefeller. Visits to Washington include Bagleys and Camminings. officials return for new year duties.
Washington dispatch reports Kendall shared a bunk with the late Michigan Representative Wedemeyer on a Panama voyage. Wedemeyer, who died by suicide, had joined the congressional party after his wife withdrew for the holidays. Wedemeyer’s loss came after a GOP split over Taft and Roosevelt, ending his bid by 31 votes.
Iowa City gossip discusses cabinet selections after Woodrow Wilson’s return, noting Democratic loyalty and confidence in the next president. It covers legislative organization, clerks and stenographers, the merit system, and names potential leadership contenders in the Senate and House ahead of the January session.
Abe Martin notes the state library law department has built an effective research area with assistant A Small. Legislators receive prompt information on taxation highways school consolidation and other matters. Wisconsin and Pennsylvania fund similar services while Iowa eyes expansion and parliamentary efficiency. Professor Ernest Freund voices strong backing for national legislative reference services.
The Grand Opera House presents The Military Girl starring Willin Duntay and Frances Warren on Monday January 6. Cecil Lean wrote the book music and lyrics and is praised as a rising playwright. The cast includes Miss Warren and Nee Weyburn's production adds lively musical numbers and comic moments.
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