Muscatine Republicans Convene for Delegate Convention
The Muscatine county Republicans set a delegate convention for Saturday June 6 1906 at 1 30 pm to choose 21 delegates to the state convention 21 to the second district congressional convention and 21 to the Muscatine and Louisa district senatorial convention. Representation is one delegate per township ward and per twenty votes over ten cast for Theodore Roosevelt in November 1904. County chair pro tem Co W Kemble announces caucuses to elect delegates and county committee men.
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Muscatine County
Muscatine and Louisa
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington Township
Cedar Township
Weuttland Townenip
Pwalton
Oss
Walton
Tee Stee
Goshen Township
Take Township
Montpelier Township
Moscow Township
Orono Township
Pike Township
Sweetland Township
Wapsinonoc Township
Wilton Township
Ples Muscatine
Muscatine
Withdrawal shocks Iowa First District race
Senator John Alexander Young of Washington withdrew from the congressional contest in Iowa's first district. The move surprised allies in Henry County where he had strong backing and raised questions about alignment with Governor A B Cummins. Caususes in Jefferson and Henry counties favored Young's stand pat, while Louisa Des Moines and Van Buren counties stayed with Cummins ideals.
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MR. Young
Iowa
John Alexander Young
Washington
Young
Henry County
A. B. Cummins
Charles S. Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
Cummins
Thim
Louisa County
Des Moines
van Buren
Jefferson
Henry
Pat
Washington County
Carpenter Gains Momentum In District Race
The text notes Mr. Young withdraws, boosting Albert Carpenter of Columbus Junction. Carpenter wins county support from Louisa, Des Moines, Washington and Henry counties, seen as best placed to represent the first district. Kennedy of Montrose and McCord lack cross county backing. Muscatine friends support Carpenter though not in his district.
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Mr. Young
Washington-Henry
Albert Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Carpenter
Louisa County
Des Moines
Washington
Henry
Kennedy
Montrose
Lee County
McCord
van Buren
Jefferson
Muscatine
Royal Marriage in Spain Sparks Hope and Turmoil
The Spanish king Alfonso XIII marries Princess Ena in a ceremonial match seen as linking Spain with England and Germany. A bomb incident mars the event, while Spain’s history of royal brides shows a pattern of turmoil and public unease with royal unions.
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Spain
Alfonso
Ena
England
Germany
Senor Canalajes
Cortes
Alfonso XIII
Madrid
Ferdinand VII
Marie Antoineette Therese
Naples
Napoleon
Ferdinand
Charles IV
Maria Christina
Isabella
Francis of Assis
Alfonso XII
Mercedes
Austria
Hapsburg
Princess Ena of Battenberg Seeks End to Curse on Spanish House
Princess Ena of Battenberg, a British German heiress, travels with hope to lift the curse said to hover over the Spanish royal house with every foreign bride who has entered it.
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Ena of
Battenberg
Ena
Scott County Republicans Ready for Convention Style
The Davenport Times notes Scott County Republicans will act when the time comes and describes a boss free process. It says conventions unite locals without bosses and warns would be budding bosses will be bumped hard before the next election.
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Davenport Times
Scott County
Keokuk Republicans Face Mass Delegate Convention Tension
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune condemns a Keokuk mass convention to choose state delegates as undemocratic claiming only five percent can express choice. It urges anti-corporation Republicans to hold primaries and demands rights be recognized, accusing a railroad gang of attempting to steal Lee county.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Keokuk City
Keokuk
Lee County
Nevada Representative Predicts Cummins Renomination Threat Eases
The Nevada Representative says opposition efforts must block Cummins from net gains in remaining counties while forecasting the opposition will gain in several counties. He argues the danger of Cummins' renomination is now passed.
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Nevada
Cummins
Waterloo Courier Calls National GOP a Blythe Machine Agent
The Waterloo Courier labels a man claiming to be a national Republican as a federal office holder, job seeker at the pie counter, or Blythe machine agent, contrasting him with Iowa Republicans. The remark reflects partisan framing in a pro Cummins paper.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Blythe Machine
Political attack dismissed as rot by Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette rejects claims that Senator Allison’s political life is endangered by Gov. Cummins’ rise, calling the assertion a lie of extraordinary magnitude and an insult to Republicans across the state including standpatters and progressives.
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The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pro- Cummins
Allison
Gov. Cummins
Iowa editors froth over Kretschmer term in subjection dispute
The Waterloo Reporter notes a nimble crowd of Cummins editors agitated by the failure to keep Kretschmer confined to a seven year term. The piece likens the scene to a wild menagerie and suggests sending a scout to Iowa to observe the crowd.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Cummins
Kretschmer
Cummins Delegation Support Gains Favor in The Tribune
The Britt Tribune notes Cummins supporters now seek a division of the delegation and even clamor for it. The paper suggests that when this occurs, no other path yields results.
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The
Britt Tribune
Cummins
Tribune
Des Moines Race Culls Perkins After caucus sweep
The Des Moines Register and Leader moves to remove Mr Perkins from the race despite his caucus-wide victory last week, as Cedar Falls Record notes.
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Cedar Falls
Des Moines Register
Mr. Perkins
Retirements and Higher Mathematics Teased
The Des Moines Capital mocks Leon Brown jokingly about retirement from newspapers. It suggests he might accept a chair of higher mathematics at a progressive college or university.
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Leon Brown
Des Moines Capital
Hepburn Convicted on General Principles in Telegraph Remark
The Dubuque Telegraph suggests Congressman Hepburn is found guilty not by evidence but on general principles regarding his alleged conspiracy to curry favor with express and sleeping car firms. It notes no demand for evidence to convict.
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Dubuque
Dem
Hepburn
Express
Desperate Blythe Machine Seeks Help in Pottawattamie
The Waterloo Courier denounces Blythe supporters using wired election crooks to defeat progressive sentiment in Pottawattamie County last Saturday. The paper frames the incident as a grave political crime and links it to Cummins aligned politics.
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Waterloo
Ardent Pro- Cummins
Blythe
Pottawattamie
Dem quote links party switch to three fates
The Creston American editorial mocks a Democrat who leaves over Bryan saying such a move leads to the Republican party the penitentiary or the insane asylum.
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Bryan
Not Enough Pages Alleged in Marion Register Note
The Marion Register reports Captain Rath Bun’s paper notes a shortage of sufficient pages or space, signaling limited coverage or constraints affecting publication.
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Marion Register
Perkins Cummins Faction Rivalry Grips Gubernatorial Fight
The Boone Republican notes a split between the Perkins and Cummins factions aiming to elect a governor. It suggests willingness to accept defeat gracefully if the situation demands it.
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Perkins
Cummins
Boone Republican
Ward Caucuses For First Ward Republicans Meet June Fifth
Republicans of first ward will caucus Tuesday June fifth at 7 30 p m at Excelsior hose house to choose twenty three delegates for the county convention to be held Saturday June ninth and to select a committeeman for the ensuing term all supporters invited William Van Zyl Committeeman
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First Ward
Excelsior Hose House
William van Zyl
Republicans of the Second Ward Caucus Saturday June 9
Second Ward Republicans meet in caucus Tuesday June 5 at 7 30 p m at city hall to choose twenty seven delegates to the county convention and a committeeman for the ensuing term and to transact other business. All Republicans invited. Co W Kemble Committeeman.
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Second Ward
City Hall
Co. W. Kemble
Republicans of the third ward meet to select delegates
Republicans of the third ward will meet at 7 30 p m at Rescue Hose House to choose thirty one delegates to the county convention on Saturday June ninth and to elect a committeeman for the ensuing term. All persons believing in Republican principles are invited. L M Woods Committeeman.
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Third Ward
Rescue Hose House
L. M. Woods
Republicans of the Fourth Ward Meet at 7:30 P.M.
Fourth Ward Republicans announce a meeting at 7 30 P M at Relief Hose to elect twenty five delegates to county politics. Committeeman Frank Fisher invites all members to attend.
Goshen Township Caucus Calls For Delegates
Goshen township republicans meet at Woodman hall Saturday June 2 at o'clock p m to select eight delegates for the county convention at Muscatine and to transact other business. Co C Croxen Committeeman.
Lake Township Republicans to caucus at Lucas Grove
The Republicans of Lake Township will assemble at the Lucas Grove school house on Saturday June 2 at 8 o clock p m to select delegates to the Republican county convention at Muscatine June 9 and to transact other business as may come before the caucus. Tom Hoopes Committeeman.
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Lake Township
Lucas Grove
Muscatine
Tom Hoopes
Wapsie Township caucus to pick delegates in West Liberty
The republican electors of Wapsie township meet at West Liberty city hall on Saturday June 2 1906 at 3 pm to select 28 delegates for the county convention and conduct other lawful business. S Bent Osborn township committeeman.
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Wapsie Township
West Liberty
S. Bent Osborn
Wilton Township Republicans Schedule June Meeting
The republican voters of Wilton township Muscatine county Iowa will meet at the commercial club rooms in Wilton on Saturday June 2 1906 at o'clock p m to select fifteen delegates for the county convention at the Muscatine courthouse on Saturday June 9 1906 per order of Township Committee.
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Wilton Township
Muscatine County
Iowa
Commercial Club
Wilton
Muscatine
Republicans to Convene at Sweetland School House No 6
Sweetland Township Republicans meet Saturday June 2 at 8 p m to select nine delegates for the county convention in Muscatine on June 9 and to elect a township committeeman and handle other business. J H Van Camp Committeeman.
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Sweetland Township
Sweetland
Sweetland School House
Muscatine
J. H. van Camp
Fruitland Township Republicans to Convene at Lone Tree School
The republican electors of Fruitland township meet at Lone Tree school house on Friday evening June 1 at 8 p m to choose six delegates for the county convention and to transact business. Theo Drake Committeeman.
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Fruitland Township
Lone Tree School House
Theo. Drake
Seventy Six Township Republicans Organize Delegates
Seventy Six township Republicans will meet at Central School House No 4 on Tuesday June 5 at 8 p m to select five delegates for the county convention in Muscatine on June 9. F A Runyon, Committeeman.
Moscow Township Republican Caucus Sets Delegation to Muscatine
Moscow Township Republicans meet Thursday evening June 7 at 7 for selecting a delegation to the Republican county convention at Muscatine on June 9 and to conduct other business as needed.
Bloomington Township Republican Caucus Set at Kalarama School
Bloomington Township Republicans meet Saturday evening June 2 at 7 30 at Kalarama school house to select delegates for the republican county convention at Muscatine June 9 and to transact other business. J C Stuart.
The Masters Return Darkly to a Fragile Home
Armand lifts Raoul from danger as a tremulous welcome greets the pale master returning unseen. An old major-domo hurries about in night clothes crying with relief while servants fetch lights and aid, and Raoul murmurs a sad homecoming line as he regains consciousness.
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Armand
Raoul
Forbidden Knight’s Oath in Aimee’s Realm
Armand recalls childhood days with Raoul and Aimee in Quebec where the trio pledged loyalty to the charming Aimee. The reminiscence recalls the playful bond and her imperious whims as they imagined becoming knights and defending her, with a dangerous fall prompting a grim hypothetical about Raoul’s rescue.
Emotions and Remembrance Bind Two Friends in Paris
In this fragment Armand serves Raoul and recalls their late friend Aimee de Marsay. Raoul returns from Paris and together they reflect on devotion, loss, and a cherished token a half of a gold coin given by Aimee. Armand mourns yet remains loyal while Raoul looks forward to breakfast and plans.
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Raoul
Fidette
Armand
Quebec
Raoiwl
Aimee
Paris
Mon Ami
Hein
Aimee de Marsay
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Lung Trouble Cure
Frenzied with fear are many who develop lung trouble. Dr. King's New Discovery will cure them. Guaranteed. 50¢ and $1.00. Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
June Pilgrim notes celebrate home life and brides
The June Pilgrim issue highlights a cover featuring a June bride drawn by Allan. It presents James McClelland Sulkley’s From the Land of Legend, Reginald Wright Kauffman’s Cupid Housebreaker, Betsy’s Battle Play by Minna Irving, The Most Wonderful Man in Alaska by Katherine Louise Smith, and Seamus MacManus’s A Day in the Bog. The Detroit edition is praised, with annual price one dollar and ten cents per copy.
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the Pilgrim
The
Pilgrim
Allan
James McClelland Sulkley
Reginald Wright Kauffman
Cupid
Betsy
Minna Irving
Philadelphia
Bootsy Ross
Alaska
Katherine Louise Smith
William Duncan
Seamus MacManuws
Ireland
Detroit
Pilgrim Publishing Co
Detroit, Mich
Masonics and Royal Orders Meet Monthly in Iowa
Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M holds stated meetings first Tuesday each month with Aa W Scott as Worshipful Master and S L Johnson as Secretary. Chapter No 2 R A M convenes second Friday with H McCoy as ME and S L Johnson. Royal and Select Masters West Cousin hold stated assembly third Thursday. De Molay Commanders No 1 B Reg regular meet on the second Wednesday. D Lezotte and W H Graff listed as officers.
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Iowa
A. F
A. M
Tlar
W. Scott
W. M
L. Johnson
Il. McCoy
West
Royal and Select Masters
Eac
Stein
G. D. Lezotte
Er. DE Molay
B. Reguler
D. Lezotte
B. C. W. HL. Graff
Pearl City Lodge
No. 45
Fisch Hall
East Second Street
Sam Phillips
Louise Maisenbach
Electa ChArea meets on second and fourth Mondays
Electa Chapter Nea meets on the second and fourth Mondays each month with Mrs. Fanio Reimicke as W M and Mrs. August OtLmer as Secretary.
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Electa Charea
Nea
Fanio Reimicke
W. M
August OtLmer
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Royal Neighbors OF America
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J. R. Reuling
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