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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1906
Page
3
Terms to subscribers outline daily city delivery by carrier at 10 cents per week and mail rates of 3 dollars per year for daily and 1.50 dollars per year for semi weekly delivery.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street announces La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at 150 Marquette Building names Payne and Young as managers.
The Journal lists local agencies for reader convenience including Fast Hill, Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street South Muscatine, Morse Washburn's Grocery at End of Street Car Track, W A Busch's Drug Store on Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Muscatine Sharrar's Grocery.
Editorial note outlines the Bell system business office and editorial offices in the Mississippi Valley region, indicating organizational scope and service areas across telephone operations.
There will be a delegate convention of the Republicans of Iowa in Des Moines on Wednesday April 1 1906 at 1030 a m to nominate candidates for state offices including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general and various supreme court and railroad regulatory posts.
Dispatches describe Russia in turmoil with dissatisfaction, a bold government stance claiming the crisis passes, and Emperor Nicholas dissolving the parliament and ordering suppression of disorders. The czar’s aggressive move signals desperation after a year of conciliatory policy.
The emperor shifts to a decisive stance against rebels, summoning governors and officials to suppress opposition without mercy. A nationalist crackdown appears imminent as Russia teeters on revolution and the Romanoff era nears its end. Foreigners flee as unrest spreads to St. Petersburg and the Duma dissolves.
A report from a New York Evening Post correspondent describes a proposed postal savings bank in the Philippines. It would operate as a division of the bureau of posts with three classes of accounts, transferability across islands, government guarantees at two and a half percent interest, and strict deposit limits and investment rules. The piece notes potential benefits for Filipinos lacking investment means and suggests the concept might be considered for the United States as well.
Mt Pleasant reports A S Tracy of Burlington gains unanimous Democratic nomination for Congress in the First Iowa district. The Des Moines county favorite faces strong Republican opposition, with Henry county split and Bryan-favoring factions critical. Kennedy looms as a capable opponent, and Tracy's popularity may help in Des Moines county but overall prospects look difficult. The Hawk Eye notes Tracy is well liked yet likely to face defeat in November.
Iowa experiments at Ames report alfalfa can be grown across the state with two to three harvests possible yearly. A June 11 first cut yielded 2.16 tons per acre and projections suggest four to six tons annually with proper seeding, soil preparation, and timely mowing.
The Clinton Herald notes bitter internal strife among Iowa Republicans at caucuses with political neighbors at odds. The piece uses a sharp metaphor about a buzz saw to describe the leadership fray and suggests leaders face personal backlash.
A Iowa Falls citizen comments that truth lies between extremes in politics, but notes in this case it seems impossible to pinpoint. The remark frames a debate about finding a middle path.
The Des Moines Capital notes that the Dingley tariff law has received its ninth annual vindication from the Washington bureau of commercial statistics.
The Anamosa Eureka argues that Senator Dol liver would be the most formidable presidential opponent to Mr. Bryan if Bryan is nominated, ranking him next to Roosevelt in potential strength.
The Fort Dodge Post expresses firm confidence that the resurrected free silver scarecrow will not trouble the democratic party again. The remark frames the scarecrow as a dodged political ghost now considered settled.
A Webster City Freeman-Tribune quotation asserts that the Republican Party or any party must bow to majority will, else it should be split and remain divided until reason prevails again.
The Davenport Times notes that if President Roosevelt consents to run again, the long standing third term precedent would be severely undermined even though not technically violated.
The Des Moines Mail and Times dismisses focus on the waistline as trivial amid broader social evils, urging readers to prioritize more serious issues over fashion related concerns.
The Ottumwa Courier cautions readers not to overestimate the railway rate bill. The paper argues the framers did not win elections by promising a nationwide cure for all the nation's ills and stresses skepticism about sweeping fixes.
The Cedar Rapids Republican says progressives intend to defeat half the Iowa congressmen unless Cummins receives the nomination. It warns of a war to the knife across state offices, aiming to secure or deny the nomination.
The Democratic convention in Mt. Pleasant Iowa selected George S Tracy of Burlington as their nominee for congress to oppose Charles A Kennedy. Republicans in the district express confidence in Kennedy praising his record and ability for the district. The Burlington Hawk Eye supports Kennedy and expects a clean campaign without personal attacks.
A Nevada Representative comments on an alleged threat to bolt if the governor’s renomination is not secured. The Des Moines Register and Leader asserts the governor has won reelection and will not be cheated, fueling political maneuvering ahead of the convention.
The Boone Republican argues about control of the state central committee. He contends that if the body were run by progressives standpatters would push for the central committee to stay out just as fiercely as progressives do now.
The Marion Register predicts supporters of Iowa’s anti pass law will seek repeal. It quotes a critic about motives for riding passes and notes public satire on Senator Allison and Cummins inflaming partisan anger in Waterloo.
Iowa Central lists low round trip rates for travel to the Saengerfeet event in St. Paul July 26 to 29 including Peoria and nearby towns at 8 dollars or less. Sale dates July 24 25 and 26 with return limits July 31 extended to August 15 for 50 cents. Agents provide full details.
R J Wiley declares his bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Muscatine County, to be decided by the Republican county convention.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise predicts a warm and uproarious Iowa convention with potential Republican ticket splits driven by Democratic tensions. The commentary suggests unrest may loom despite hopes of unity.
In a gloomy house Aimee pleads for help from a wary prisoner, learns that du Tillet and Gaspard Roguin are the same man, and gains a wary ally in a hostile keeper who offers a whistle for rescue. She secures a barricade tool and steels herself for what comes next in her perilous captivity.
Aimee sleeps as her captor leaves and dawn shows the street. Marie Girol arrives with breakfast and warns that Gaudais guards the door, fearing Gaspard Roguin. The plan to escape is blocked by the guard’s loyalty and danger remains.
Fred Crose was arrested and sent to Oquawka on suspicion of taking part in an assault and robbery of a colored man in Henderson county. Fred Bruce is under medical care for malaria. H. F. Kath begins a new residence. Marion Webster owns about 69 dollars worth of pearls from his shells. The Star button factory is receiving carloads of shells for a year’s supply. Mrs. L. E. Marion and children returned from Oquawka. New Boston will send 11 delegates to the next republican county convention.
Oak Grove residents report guests from Wapello and Gallatin at Ed Barnard's home during the Chautauqua. Mrs. Elmer Schillig of Gallatin visits Stuart family and attends the Chautauqua. Dorcas Sewing society meets August 1 at Mrs. Chas Toyne's home.
The White Collar Line lists steamers serving Muscatine and adjacent towns with departures from 7:30 a.m. on Sundays for Helen Blair and 6:20 a.m. for New Boston Keitsburg Oquawka Burlington service. Columbia runs Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Moonlight excursion aboard Columbia from Muscatine each Saturday until May 20. Helen Blair resumes regular schedule after. Inquiries to the agent for details.
The W. G. Block Co. promotes a Sunday round trip to Davenport priced at 50 cents, available through its telephone service at 49.
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