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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
3
Terms to Subscribers show daily city delivery by carrier at 10 cents per week and annual mail options at 3.00, semi weekly at 1.50. The notice outlines weekly and yearly charges for daily and mail subscriptions.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell as in charge. Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building lists Payne and Young as in charge.
The Journal lists agencies around the city including Fast Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery End of street car track Ww. C. A. Busch's Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
Fragmentary notes list telephone and business office references for Bell system operations in the Mississippi Valley region with unclear details on locations or services.
The Republican delegates of Iowa are called to meet in Des Moines on August 1 1906 at 1030 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and other state offices including supreme court judge clerks and railroad commissioner. All Republican voters are invited to join in electing delegates with representation ratios to be announced.
The conference at Sagamore Hill includes Speaker Cannon and congressional committee officers and is expected to influence the party campaign. All 368 House members will be elected this year, plus a third of Senate seats, with Oklahoma, and possibly Arizona New Mexico, electing additional members. More congressmen will be chosen in 1906 than ever before.
Oregon already chose its two house members with a Republican majority, Vermont votes September 4, and Maine September 10. The GOP tide remains strong nationwide though Maine hosts a tense race as Representative Littlefield faces labor federation opposition. Results will shape reforms for the coming Congress and its agenda.
The piece recalls Russell Sage’s frugal life and lack of charity, noting his fortune went to his wife. It cites a bomb incident where Sage refused aid to Laidlaw, who was injured and later won damages. Public sentiment condemns Sage for his rigid, merciless approach to wealth and charity.
Consul Frank W. Mahin reports Nottingham lace factories are behind on orders and raise prices to protect existing customers. Exports of lace goods in May exceed 1.5 million dollars, with U S demand up from last year. Silk nets and cotton embroidery trim mings lag in demand as hosiery remains active though not at lace levels. Prices tend to advance with no sign of decline.
The Leicester boot and shoe industry, long in a low mood, enjoys a brisk season with a good outlook for summer and autumn. Leather values remain firm and new contracts may fetch higher prices than those currently held.
News notes the removal of Judge W S Babb from Mt. Pleasant Iowa as he leaves the state to become general counsel for the Western Wheel Scraper company at Aurora Illinois. Babb rose as a noted jurist and former Democratic gubernatorial hopeful who served as a state university regent and earned praise from Iowa friends.
Muscatine county is developing drainage lines this season but Wright county leads with ditch contracts totaling 176000 dollars. The work will reclaim land now overgrown with grasses and weeds and transform it into a highly productive area. Each dollar spent on draining waste land is expected to return more than triple in value to its owner.
Fort Dodge candidate on the prohibition ticket shows interest in the Des Moines contest. He contemplates who will oppose him and accepts the responsibilities of the governorship.
John D. Rockefeller has returned from a trip abroad and faces intense public scrutiny including process servers, interviewers, photographers, grafters and cranks. The wealthy life is not always pleasant.
The Muscatine rivermen report the death of Captain J Wesley Conner a renowned Mississippi river steamboat pilot noted for his skill and leadership at the wheel.
Mus catine residents attending the northwest Saengerfest at St Paul report enjoying the event to the utmost with lively music and communal cheer.
In Russia revolutionists hold up a government train and steal $80,000 while in this country many loyal citizens repeatedly rob the government throughout the year.
A history of Saturday events at the democratic convention notes several highly amusing occurrences. Observers describe lighthearted exchanges and humorous interruptions that lightened the proceedings.
With the Chautauqua finished residents turn attention to the upcoming street fair. Organizers urge participation and locals look forward to rides vendors and live entertainment in the event lineup.
The Carroll Herald contends that charges against the governor and Mr Perkins as railroad candidates are not made in good faith. It argues railroads are caught between opposing pressures and that public sentiment risks harming legitimate railroad interests.
The Marion Register declares it will not predict the governor nomination. It states delegates at the convention must decide and the paper has built no air castles. Whatever the result, the Register will be satisfied, whether favorable or not.
The Des Moines Capital notes Secretary Shaw echoed presidential sentiment in Iowa speaking at Davenport and Knoxville. It questions what Republicans in Iowa will say in their state platform in light of actions at Oyster Bay.
The platform would seek a state wide primary a strengthened anti pass law the people over corporations in taxation and transportation excluding lobbyists from the legislature and a reciprocal demurrage measure reflected in an imagined Jefferson Bee tone.
The Cedar Rapids Republican proclaims it is not too late to ensure republicanism triumphs. It hails Iowa as a historic leader in Republicanism since 1856 and emphasizes its enduring national influence.
A fragment quotes a speaker asserting irregular behavior remains dependable and symbolic of a stance akin to national republicanism, signaling a continuity of political identity and loyalty within the movement.
The Creston American reports Tom Taggart states he will not seek re sign as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. It notes Taggart and his supporters show little respect for public opinion and predicts the 1908 Democrats will dispose of him soon.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican argues the state central committee has no unusual power and will create a roll of delegates similarly to the national committee and a governor controlled state committee would.
The Clarinda Herald warns of a likely messy crowd gathering for an event and notes uncertainty over which side will be forced to accept an unpalatable outcome.
The Davenport Times argues for majority rule, noting broad endorsement by the Iowa City Republican while asking what defines the majority and whether any issue affects how it is obtained.
The Mansor Democrat asserts that regardless of Republican moves the Democrats will nominate one of the strongest men in their party and will make every honorable effort to elect their man.
The Clinton Herald notes factions hold conferences but fail to unite against dissensions, observing limited progress toward reconciliation as parties stay apart and avoid decisive action.
The Ottumwa Courier states it can be depended upon that tariff revision will occur when the Republicans hold power. The remark frames anticipated policy shifts tied to party control.
A Boone Republican quote predicts editors may bolt the ticket or eat crew after the convention, signaling tense editorial reactions statewide. The remark underscores editorial duress and possible shifts in reporting posture following the event.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette columnist quips that no one will complain if corn crops catch the progressive fever during August, implying strong farming optimism for the month.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues that Judge Towner acts as a bitter partisan in ongoing legal matters, framing his decisions as politically motivated and biased.
Kalona Iowa July 30. Mrs Lib Duff rode to Muscatine Tuesday evening. A son born to Mr and Mrs Chas Carpenter Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Northup left for Colorado Tuesday. Miss Irma and Stella Cruz of Riverside and Mrs Chas Hahn of Wyoming Iowa visited H B Wescott. Mrs Amy Glink and children from Davenport visited sister Mrs A M Wray. F Huff left for Morning Sun to stay with relatives. J A Joder left for a trip through South Dakota. Mrs Mary Dawson and daughter and Mrs Rawson and Bush visited North English for a week. Many Kalona residents joined the Muscatine excursion Wednesday. Dr Bert Filmer will practice in West Grove Davis county starting August 1. Mrs Clark Coffman visited Iowa City over Sunday. Mrs Gilmore of Plattville Wisconsin visited J A Fry home. Mr and Mrs Myers of Wilmerding Pennsylvania visiting A Mellinger. H B Wescott left for a western trip to attend land drawing in Lander Wyoming. Wm Tansy of Pawnee Oklahoma visited. Mrs Norton of Iowa City visited friends here. Mr and Mrs H C Kirkpatrick attended Chautauqua in Muscatine. Mrs Kirkpatrick greeted old friends. The Woodmen and Odd Fellows plan a fraternal picnic August 30 in Kalona.
W. S. McKee announces candidacy for Muscatine county clerk. He states the bid is subject to the Republican county convention decision.
R J Wiley announces his nomination bid for the office of sheriff of Muscatine County pending the Republican county convention.
The Iowa Central will sell weekly Tuesday excursion tickets to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays to the south and west. Rate one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stop over privileges. For rates and details contact A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
A Brave Fight against stomach liver and kidney trouble is aided by Electric Bitters. The ad notes the remedy costs 56 cents and is sold at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Gaspard invades Aimee's hall with ax and candlelit mob. Farouche defies him in armor and falls. Marie Girol enters, revealing Gaspard as a bloodied murderer and foretelling doom on the house as alarms rise.
Raoul and Armand grasp the perilous mission as bells ring in the hall and horses are readied. They ride under a moonlit road toward Chateau and the Governor's city, with silent resolve and stakes tied to a sacred duty. Aimee watches the approach from her window.
In a tense confrontation Marie Girol leads Raoul Armand and Gaspar in a deadly house assault. Liotot escapes as Gandars lies drunk. Aimee watches in horror while Farouche’s helmet is pried free amid clashing swords and parries. (To Be Continued.)
An accident victim, Ben Pool of Threet Alabama, was treated with Bucklen's Amica Salve and recovered. The ad urges readers to try the salve, priced at 25 cents, sold by Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
New Boston Illinois reports visit by Dr J C Furlong of Weaver West Virginia and relatives Mrs A Thienfeldt and daughter from Springfield. Surveyors work Copperas Creek to Bay Point opposite New Boston. levee construction to begin after. Ice shipments reach 3 to 4 carloads daily. Dr J S Hamilton, physician, killed himself in his office Friday night.
Jim Dennis of Sherman county Nebraska visited Gladwin for a short stay with relatives. A load of hogs was shipped from Blanchard and Giesler on Thursday. Nora Crim spent last week at the Muscatine chautauqua. Mrs. R. P. Hancher and son Claude traveled to Washington on Thursday. Mrs. Chas Lovelette and daughter Addie Carson returned home that evening. Will Davidson visited Cotter. R. F. Hancher and E. C. Kauffman were Lone Tree visitors Thursday.
A round trip from Peoria to New York with return limit twelve days and a rate of 8.50. Stops allowed on return at Westfield for Chautauqua Lake side trips. Tickets honored on C and B line steamers between Cleveland and Buffalo. Side trips to Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal. Fast first class coaches and sleepers. Details from Big Four agent H R Daly Peoria Illinois.
Iowa Lodge No 2 regular meeting first Tuesday evening monthly. Washington Chapter No 4 stated convocation second Friday monthly. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday monthly in Stein's music hall. De Molay Commandery No 1 regular conclave third Wednesday monthly.
The Degree of Pocahontas Romona Council No. 52 meets on the first and third Fridays each month in the Maccabees hall. Isabelle J. Norton is Tocahontas, William Cosgrove Keeper of Records, Mrs. Jasper Nelson Collector of Wampum.
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