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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
3
Township and ward committeemen will call caucuses in their areas to select delegates and county committee men for the ensuing term. G. W. Ke County Chairman P rie, Tem. 28.
The Republican electors of Iowa are called to a Des Moines convention on August 1 1906 at 10 30 a m to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general supreme court offices railroad commissioner and other business Delegates are apportioned one per county plus an extra seat for every 200 votes or fraction thereof for Theodore Roosevelt in the 1904 election The call invites all GOP supporters to join and participate in the delegation selection
The Republican nominating caucus for Iowa's First District after 103 ballots selected Charles A. Kennedy of Montrose Lee County as the party’s congressman nominee. Albert Carpenter of Columbus Junction and E L McCord of Van Buren were rivals. Kennedy’s win follows a long, tense race with several Lee County links highlighted. Democrats had no forecasted candidate at this time.
The West Liberty Index reports strong support for Jay I. Nichols of West Liberty as a candidate for state senator from the twentieth district covering Louisa and Muscatine counties. Nichols has served five years in the lower house and faces delegation votes of 12 from Louisa and 21 from Muscatine at the senatorial convention. The Index urges the county convention to name Nichols as its senator hopeful.
President Roosevelt signed a bill in May establishing Alaska's first popular election for a congressional delegate. The vote will occur on the second Tuesday of August, with voter residency rules requiring one year in the territory and one month in the voting precinct.
The text indicates that up to 65,000 people may be eligible voters, with a conservative estimate of 40,000 likely enough to cover all white men women and children in the territory. The detail emphasizes male voting age as a large portion of the populace.
President Palma’s decrees place the health department in control of interior and coastal areas, with fines for laxness. Havana tenants face eviction for needed cleaning as $200,000 funds back aggressive sanitation, mosquito eradication brigades operate in Havana and four thirty-man brigades cover Santiago and other cities. Congress is expected to approve another $200,000 for sanitation.
A speaker at the National Federation of Women's Clubs in St. Paul urged letting babies sleep outdoors in freezing weather and discarding the pill box. She cited Muscatine families with outdoor upbringing producing sturdy, healthy children who rarely need doctors, despite neighbors' concerns.
Mason City Globe Gazette notes appeal to reason may win while Burlington Hawkeye cites weakness in Cummins camp. Coon Rapids Enterprise questions governor’s fate, Washington Press praises Maj. Lacey, Ida Grove Pioneer urges a short vacation to boost year’s work, and Sibley Tribune hints Cummins name may appear at the convention.
The Sioux Rapids Republican Press notes the governor may be poised to gain a payoff, admitting the outcome could be close though optimistic about the result.
Quotations note rapid fame for Fred Kretschmer and growing call for a strong statewide primary law with penalties. Governors and philosophers remain unnamed as debate continues across papers in Hampton Chronicle Jefferson Bee and Mar ar.
The register notes Captain Rathbun's paper stating the contest will be settled August 1 by the convention.
The Creston Advertiser notes the drift from Cummins lacks any basis for declared triumph. The Charles City Herald adds that current times are tough for band wagon politicians and caucuses in Charles City would show different support among several men.
The Charles City Intelligencer notes Perkins success has driven many uncertain fellows to become ardent Perkins supporters, reshaping local party loyalties.
The Rockwell City Advocate says Perkins has better chances but warns the race is not decided. It notes the contest is finely balanced and a small shift in votes could swing the outcome, calling the fight a tossup with victory hinging on a few ballots.
Arlington News reports Cummins paper saying the fall state convention will choose Maj. Rathbun as their venue. The piece praises Col. Rathbun as a top standpat candidate and notes no better man in Iowa.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues the La Follette call was a tactical misstep. It ridicules Cummins supporters' former jibes at the Washington crowd and warns it could invite Iowa statesmen to reclaim influence over the proceedings.
The Boone Republican urges the Democrats to hold their convention quickly and nominate the unnamed man for governor before he can back out, saying by all means let him have it. The note signals a bipartisan push to secure the nomination.
Secretary Shaw warns danger from the independent voter while the Manson Journal argues the safety of the country lies with independent voters. The paper labels grafters bosses and politicians who profit from the people as fearing the independent voter like devils fear holy water.
The Iowa Central announces low round trip rates from Elrick Junction for summer travel to St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and Puget Sound points with sale through October 31 and varied return limits. Special rates apply for G A R encampment Elks annual meeting National Educational Association and other events with specific sale dates and route conditions. A. B. Cutts Minneapolis agent lists full details.
Literary note reviews Rudyard Kipling’s On the Great Wall in McClure’s Magazine. The tale continues Parnesius and Pertinax as captains of the Wall under Emperor Maximus. London and England’s pre conquest mysteries unfold from sea to sea with vivid characters.
A newly discovered Cobalt region rich in silver and metals is described as easily accessible via the Grand Trunk Railway System. A booklet detailing the area will be mailed on application to Geo. W. Vaux at Grand Trunk Railway, 135 Adams St., Chicago.
Monsieur du Tillet and Raoul tour Quebec with Governor, discuss settling near the city. Roguin’s name surfaces as the English host aids the deal, and du Tillet considers a life close to the future mistress of a continent.
In a formal exchange Raoul learns of a noble reputation and asks the Governor to help him build a network among Quebec's elite. The Governor hints the city’s small size will soon reveal many familiar faces at the upcoming ball, including prominent men and women.
New towns are opened on the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension into central South Dakota. Excellent business opportunities arise. For full particulars contact Thomas A. Way, Townsite Agent, Watertown, South Dakota.
Public notice announces the City Council has laid out Sub sewerage District No 15 in Muscatine Iowa. The engineer's plat and cost estimate of 2402.80 are on file for inspection. The boundary includes Lucas Busch and Cherry streets with a combined 8 10 12 and 15 inch sewer plan costing 3475.06 with 70 percent tax levy and 30 percent city funding. objections due by 7 30 p.m. June 15 1906.
Society cards list Iowa Lodge No 2 4 F and A M beginning meetings on the first Tuesday evening of each month. Includes names A W Scott W M Ss L ons on secretary. Washington Chapter No 4 R A M convocation second Friday monthly with W H McCoy M B H P Ss L Johnson secretary. Webb Council third Thursday in Stein's music hall with G D Lesotte T I M Ss L Johnson recorder. De Molay Commandery No 1 regular conclave each month with Lezotte B C W aren and M Graf aren.
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