Daily Journal Publication Details and Schedule
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal runs 8 pages on Tuesday and 8 pages on Friday nights. It is published by W. L. Lane with F. D. Throop as managing editor and is a member of the Associated Press and Iowa Evening Press Association. Circulation is stated as greater than all Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily.
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Muscatine
Daily Journal
Terms to Subscribers Daily and weekly delivery rates
Terms to Subscribers. Daily delivered in the city by carrier and collected for weekly 10 cents per week. Daily one year by mall three dollars. Semi weekly one year one dollar fifty.
Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices
New York Office located at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young in charge.
Journal Agencies Establishment List for City Readers
The Journal notes a set of local agencies for reader convenience. East Hill includes Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd street and Morse Washburn's grocery at South Muscatine. End of street car track also hosts W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store on Hershey avenue. Kecklerville and Chayka's grocery are listed near Sharrar's grocery in West Muscatine.
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Journal
East Hill
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
Telephones Editorial Office Update from Bell Company
Editorial note outlines Bell Telephone Company business office operations and editorial office communications in Mississippi Valley region with brief remarks on services and infrastructure.
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Telephones
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Republican Electors Call Iowa Delegates Convention in Des Moines
The Republican electors of Iowa call a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 1 1906 at 10 30 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general supreme court judges clerk of supreme court superintendent of public instruction reporter of the supreme court and railroad commissioner. Voters supporting Republican principles are invited to participate with representation based on county delegates and Roosevelt vote tallies. George R Fastab of Des Moines listed as a representative signer.
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Republicans of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Supreme Court. For Superintendent of Public Instruction
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Platt Advocates Staying Out of Politics
A public notice argues Senator Platt of New York misjudges age politics urging youth to avoid political life. The author contends citizens owe active involvement in local political affairs and condemns the passive “better element” failing to participate.
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Platt
New York
Duty of Citizens to Engage in Politics and Public Affairs
The piece urges men of character to participate in primary meetings and oppose machine influence. It calls on young and old citizens to stay informed, vote, and shape public life, asserting honesty in most citizens and urging active, patriotic involvement to uphold American ideals.
Prospects of Broad Prosperity Ahead Across Industries
A hardware firm notes forecasts of sustained growth over the next twenty four months. Building and railroad demand, rising steel rail orders, and record iron and steel production signal a booming era. May building data show marked regional gains and ore shipments from Mountain Iron exceed prior records, while factories stay overtime to meet demand.
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San Francisco
Congress
Mountain Iron Mine
Minnesota
Middle States
American Iron and Steel Association
Meat Questions and Trade Effects From Chicago Exposures
The piece notes that after exposures of Chicago packing houses the foreign trade shows weaker canned goods demand while fresh and salted meats remain steady. It argues improved Chicago plant conditions could boost the home market enough to offset export declines. It also suggests the canned meat industry will suffer more than others.
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Chicago
U S Consul Reports Canned Meat Trade Not Vital to U S Output
A British consul in Chicago notes that even if U S canned meats lost all trade with England the national output would not be crippled. He cites mixed demand, declines in canned salmon, and strong continued sales of ham and bacon. He adds that Britain imports high values of fresh beef, bacon, ham, and lard from Chicago and plans to expand U S canning.
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England
F. W. Mahin
Chicago
United States
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Democrats Fight Over Nominating Battle in First District
The passage describes fierce pre nomination battles within the Democratic Party in the first district as conservatives and ultra anti corporation factions contend for control while the announced nominee appears unlikely to win.
Condemned defender Stoessel and Russian army fate discussed
The piece notes General Stoessel faces death for surrendering Port Arthur and mocks Russia's military discipline. It comments that soldiers can be killed in battle or shot at home, casting the Russian ranks as unhappy with military service.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
May Munsey’s piece lauds George C. Stone’s iron region work
A May Munsey's magazine historical article on American iron industry praises the late George C. Stone for his role in developing the Mesaba iron region of Minnesota. Stone, then a Duluth resident, was an early Muscatine settler and a member of Green & Stone, the first bank in the area.
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Munsey’s Magazine
America
George C. Stone
Mesaba
Minnesota
Stone
Duluth
Muscatine
Green & Stone
Des Moines Orders Slot Machines Closed Ahead of Convention
Des Moines authorities shut all slot machines citywide citing near term Republican convention as a chance for gambling without artificial means.
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Des Moines
Chicago Citizen Demands Jail Time For Himself
A Chicago resident advocates for his own imprisonment arguing he deserves jail time, claiming moral responsibility and leading a local discussion on accountability amid questions about other towns.
Fragmentary remark on criminals and imprisonment
A terse line notes that certain individuals should be jailed though they have not expressed any desire for such an outcome. The fragment hints at legal or moral judgment without providing names or explicit charges.
Russia dissolves parliament amid autocratic drift
Reports from Russia claim the government has dissolved parliament returning the country to the pre two years state. The move signals growing trouble for the czar with expectations of widespread fallout and unrest.
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Russia
Illinois Politics Turns Tumultuous Amid Weather Discontent
In Illinois the political scene grows tense as accusations fly and lawmakers clash over weather related issues and public policy. The commentary notes heightened tempers and sharp exchanges between factions.
Mr. Bryan Stands Firm With No Fall Expected
Mr. Bryan asserts he remains in his long held position and faces no greater risk of downfall now than before. The remark frames his stance as unchanged and fortifies his political posture.
Algona Courier Praises Bryan for Fewest Mistakes
The Algona Courier, a Democrat paper, comments that no man in long public life has made fewer mistakes than William Jennings Bryan, highlighting his perceived caution and consistency.
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Algona Courier
Dem
Bryan
Convention will require several days to conclude its labors
The Glidden Graphic notes that the convention is expected to necessitate multiple days to complete its work, signaling a lengthy legislative or organizational process ahead.
Wait for Office Feels Long Says Ackley World
The Ackley World notes that two years may seem long to a man waiting to gain an office, underscoring patience required in political ascent.
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Ackley World
Bryan Croon Diminishing as Presidential Prospect
The Charles City Herald notes that the more Mr. Bryan speaks, the less accessible he appears as a presidential hopeful.
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Charles City Herald
Bryan
Britt Tribune backs entire Republican ticket regardless of convention outcome
The Britt Tribune states that whatever results come from the state convention it will support every Republican on the ballot. The paper emphasizes party unity and funding for the slate.
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The
Britt Tribune
Governor Showcased as Selfish Boss, Says Eagle Grove Eagle
The Eagle Grove Eagle opines that sanity will return and the governor will appear in his true light as a purely self seeking boss, asserting a political critique of leadership.
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Eagle Grove
Iowa Republicans at convention could boost Taft 1908 bid
The Rockford Register suggests Iowa Republicans may fare poorly at the state convention, a move seen as starting the ball rolling for Secretary Taft’s 1908 presidential bid.
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The
Rockford Register
Iowa
Taft
The Elder Reguin’s Tomb and a Bitter Threat Unfold
A matriarch denounces Reguin’s heirs from a hidden slab, vowing vengeance and power. Gaspard mocks her defiance as plans unfold to trap Raoul de Chatignac, with four conspirators bracing for his arrival. A servant enters, revealing Raoul at the door.
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Reguin
Gaspard
Pardieu
Raoul
Raoul de Chatignac
Humbled Raoul Sealed In Room After Escape Attempt
Raoul, furious and cornered, withdraws as a door locks behind him. He discovers a bare chamber with a heavy door and shutters, a chest, bed, and rug, unable to escape. He paces through fear, blaming himself for the failed plan and waits for morning, hoping Armand will help.
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Raoul
Armand
Reguin
No Man Should Be Nominated in Republican Convention
The Sibley Gazette urges that the Republican convention delegates chosen by non Republicans should not nominate anyone. It calls for justice to prevail in the forthcoming convention.
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Sibley Gazette
Republicans Demand Action Against Fraudulent Delegates
The Iowa City Republican urges taking the ball by the horns by throwing out fraudulent delegates from Blackhawk Dallas and other counties and running the state convention as a properly organized Republican state convention.
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Iowa City
Blackhawk
Dallas
Globe-Gazette Endorses Fresh Candidate Against Hubbard
The Mason City Globe-Gazette cheers a proposed challenger to Congressman Hubbard calling the opponent a friend of Perkins. The paper advocates using the new machine to guide the youth and demonstrate its capabilities.
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
Hubbard
Perkins
The
Globe-Gazette
Byers Dominant in Shelby County Republican Politics
The Shelby county convention shows H. W. Byers as the dominant force in local Republican politics. The Harlan Republican quotes the Byers strong influence calling him the essential core of the party.
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Harlan Republican
Shelby County
H. W. Byers
Governor praised for bipartisan positioning draws critique
The Onawa Democrat argues the governor crafts speeches and campaigns to convince hundreds of Democrats he is as much a Democrat as a Republican, but contends that if he understands Democratic principles he is a mighty poor Democrat.
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Onawa
Judge Wade Declines Iowa Governor Nomination
Judge Wade of Iowa City says he has too much business to accept the Democratic nomination for governor of Iowa. The Ames Times notes that if he accepted, he would have a real touch of high life, since defeating Iowa's strong Republican majority would require him to be busier than he would be practicing law.
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Wade
Iowa City
Iowa
Ames Times
Democrats Hopeful as Republican Convention Splits Grown
The Waterloo Times-Tribune argues that a divided Republican convention would benefit Democrats, who would gain by internal fighting and be well placed to elect a legislative majority.
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Waterloo Times-Tribune
Donnybrook Fair
Times-Tribune
Republicans urged to unite amid party tensions
The Charles City Intelligencer calls Republicans to settle factional strife to prevent harm to the party. It warns Democrats may gain 300,000 votes if harmony is not restored, urging a united effort for the grand old party’s past victories.
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Charles City
Intelligencer
Garret
Wiley Announces Candidacy for Muscatine County Sheriff
R J Wiley declares his bid for the Republican nomination for Muscatine County sheriff subject to the will of the county convention. He seeks support as a candidate in the party process.
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Muscatine County
Republican County Convention
R. J. Wiley
Duel in the Shadows Ends With Kidnap and Mockery
Raoul confronts his foe and accepts a challenge but is betrayed by Gaspard and overpowered by Roguin and two accomplices. The conspirators seize Raoul, mock him, and drag him toward a guarded retreat as they mock his resolve.
Editorial praises majority rule against minority obstruction
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues that the majority must govern and criticizes a move to exclude Polk county Republicans from the state convention as a parliamentary technicality. It endorses A B Cummins’s past defiance of majority will and notes his reaction to the constitutional amendment.
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Des Moines Register
Polk County
R. and
A. B.cummins
Iowa
House
R. and L
Mr. Cummins
Cummins
Republicans seek united front and Roosevelt focus in campaign
James S. Sherman announces a concerted effort to mobilize Republicans through a national committee driven campaign. He calls for close contact, unity, and popular subscriptions of one dollar to fund campaign materials highlighting Theodore Roosevelt’s record and achievements.
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Republican National Congressional Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
P. O. Box
New York
Low Rates to Minneapolis and St Paul For Saengerbund Trip
Iowa Central offers round trip fares to Minneapolis and St Paul for Saengerbund Northwest biennial in St Paul from July 26 to 29. Fares from Peoria Monmouth Oskaloosa Grinnell Marshalltown Eldora Ackley Hampton Mason City range 4.60 to 38.00 with sale dates July 24 25 26 and return by July 31 with 50 cent extension to August 15. A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis announces details.
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St. Paul
Saengerfeet
Saengerbund
Minn
Iowa Central
Minneapolis
Peoria
Monmouth
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Eldora
Ackley
Masonic Bodies Schedule Regular Meetings In town
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M meets first Tuesday each month A W Scott WM S L Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 A A M convocation second Friday monthly W H McCoy MEH P S L Johnson Secretary Webb Council Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday in Stein s music hall G D Lezotte T I M S L Johnson Recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 K T regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezotte EC W H Graff Recorder
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Iowa
A. F
A.M
A. W. Scott
W. M
L. Johnson
Washington
W. Hl. McCoy
M. E. H. P. S. L. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. D. Lezotte
S. L. Johnson
DE Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T
E. C. W. HL. Graff
Pocahontas Degree Council Meets First and Third Fridays
The Pocahontas Romona Council No 52 meets on the first and third Friday of each month at the Maccabee Hall. Officers listed include Isabelle J. Norton as Pocahontas, William Cosgrove as Keeper of Records, and Mrs. Jasper Nelson as Collector of Wampum.
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Pocahontas
Romona
Maccabee Hall
Isabelle J. Norton
William Cosgrove
Jasper Nelson
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Journal Printing CO
W. L. Lane
F. D. Throop
Associated Press
Lee
Iowa Evening Press Association
George R. Fastab
Des Moines, Iowa
As Folio
Rentons
Rackhawk
Clay -Seeee
Clayton
Clinton See
Crawford Mee
Dadas
Johnson Or Ee Eee
Jones Es
Keokuk Re
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Illinois
Mars
Mr. Bryan
Peoples Pulpit
Monsieur
Roguin
Gandais
Alorz
Foleys
Sala
Havercamp’s
East Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Society
Masonic
Fannie Reimeke
August Othmer
Sec'y
Fraternal Bankers Reserve
Wm. Appel
J. B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Castle
Fisch’s Hall
Fast Second Street
James Morris
Elma Scott
A. OO. U. W. Fagle Lodge No
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
M. W
H. S. Howe
EB. H. Dolsen
Muscatine Homestead No
Yeoman Ball
Jacob Fisch & Sons
I. M. L. Payne
M. P. Goff
W. 2Nd St
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
Town Avenue
Fr. Ll. Kemptner
Ll. Rihlmeter
K. of R
M. B. A. Rend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of T
M. WW. King
Chas. Ryan
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
M. ©. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
Fast Second St
Ne. W. D. Bowlby
FY. Day
Pearl City Lodge No
Fisch Hall
James McFelroy
Louise Maisenbach
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors OF America
Kate Younker
Emma HleoeMin
Cora McCoy
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Marcabee Hall
SV. Chenoweth
A. C. Harkinson
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H. G. Schoenig
Z. C. Coater
Major John
Grand Army OF the Republic
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Farger
A. Mitscatine Camp
No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
A. Streitier
V. C. J. A. Leyda
COOK
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G. Stein
J. R. Reuling
W. FE. Bliven
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
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