The Daily Journal Muscatine Information and Rates
The Daily Journal printed by the Journal Printing Company under H M Sheppard, editor, W L Lane, business manager. It operates as official paper of Muscatine city and county, issued every evening except Sunday and semi weekly on Tuesday and Friday nights. Subscriptions priced at 10 cents per week by carrier, 3.00 per year for daily, 1.50 for semi weekly, with guaranteed circulation higher than all Muscatine papers.
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Daily Journal
Journa
Walt
Representatives
Washington Bureau The Marlborough Frank J Stillman in charge. New York Office 14 Nassau Street La Coste Maxwell in charge. Chicago Office 48 Marquette Building Payne Young in charge.
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Washington
Marlborough
Frank J. Stillman
New York
Journal Agencies Citywide Convenience News Stands
The Journal lists agency points in Kecklerville West Muscatine and South Muscatine for late papers. At these stores extra copies will be available each night and subscribers missing deliveries can pick up papers there.
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Kecklerville
Chayka’s
West Muscatine
Sharrar’s
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn's
Republican County Convention at Muscatine Iowa 1903
The Muscatine county Republican convention meets June 20 1903 at 1 30 pm in the Muscatine Iowa courthouse to choose 17 delegates for the Des Moines state convention July 1 and elect a county chairman for the next year. Representation is by township ward and votes for W B Martin in 1902. Committee men to call caucuses. J C Coster chairman Chas P Hanley secretary.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Des Moines
W. B. Martin
Acre
J. C. Coster
Chas. P. Hanley
Adair Eee Ween
Jasper Invesuoge
AGOMS
Ccvess
Jefferson “Ewer
Allamakee
Rae Johnson Weer
Appanoose Ssa
Audubon Keokuk Waeree
Benton A Kossuth Woos Black Hawk
Lee Tee Eter
Boone
Linn
Bremer Louisa Re Buchanan
Lucas Facets Oo
Buena Vista
Lyon . & Buior
A Cnees
Madison Eee
Calhoun Aesohe
Mahaska
Carroll
Marion Tans
Cassa
Marshall
Cedar Wesw
Ewes Mills
Cerro Gordo
Mitchell
Monona
Chickasaw
Monroe
Clarke Es
Montgomery
Clay Eeere Muscatine
Soneke Clayton
O'Brien
Clinton
Osceola
Crawford
Palo Alto
Davis
Plymouth
Decatur
Pocahontas
Delaware
Polk
Pottawattamie
Dickinson Poweshiek
Dubuque
Ringgold
Emmett
Sac
Citebenee
Floyd
Fayette
Shelby Franklin
sAl Fremont
Ia Ove Greene
Grundy
Ieaeeecke Guthrie
Union Coceskl Hamilton
A van Buren
Hancock
Wapello
Hardin
Warren
Harry Gay Double Murder Suspect Rumor Surfaces
The Muscatine county press reports a sensational claim at the Harry Gay murder case in West Liberty on May 14. Authorities allegedly pursue a possible lookalike as the killer while urging patience and faith in officers to solve the Meade homicide.
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Harry Gay
Arthur Meade
West Liberty
Mr. Gay
Muscatine County
Newspaper stance on party harmony favors national welfare
The Journal defends its neutral stance amid internal Republican debates. It rejects petty differences and pledges to advocate what it believes is right, whether tariff revisions or other issues, to support the party and the people.
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Republican Party
Lieves
Democratic state convention menu settles except dessert
The report notes the convention menu is nearly set with judges and course items decided, but dessert remains unresolved. It hints at possible government ownership topics from soup to nuts, with final decisions still pending.
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van Wagenen
Democratic free for all at Des Moines draws long shot
A pundit bets a hundred to one that the free silver issue will lose momentum in the Democratic contest at Des Moines in a few days. The forecast frames the race as a volatile, high-stakes precursor to the nomination battle.
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Free For All
Des Moines
Hawkeye and Hanna Align in Shared Chorus
The Burlington Hawkeye and Hon. Marcus A. Hanna pledge harmony in a joint gesture. The two figures will now proceed in synchronized, approving tones as part of a ceremonial collaboration.
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Burlington
Newton Man Holds Papers Showing Looming Trouble
Mr. Rinehart of Newton possesses sundry documents suggesting it would not take much to spark trouble.
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Mr. Rinehart
Newton
Our Sentiment Praises W. J. Bryan by Ottumwa Democrat
The Ottumwa Democrat lauds the matchless patriot William Jennings Bryan in a public note. It highlights Bryan as a steadfast figure in national affairs and praises his political ideals and service.
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W. J. Bryan
Ottumwa
Boring for Oil in Texas
The Ottumwa Courier muses on the pursuit of oil in Texas and ponders what has become of Gen James B Weaver.
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Texas
The
Ottumwa
James B. Weaver
Barrett urged to resign by Hull Index
The Hull Index argues State Superintendent Barrett has held office long enough and should quit.
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Mr. Barrett
The
Hull Index
Barrett
Butler backs Hearst in Iowa to end Hearst chances
In the Boone Republic, Walt Butler's support for Hearst for president is seen as sabotaging Hearst's prospects in Iowa, signaling a turn in local political alignments and impact on campaign traction.
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Boone Republican
Walt Butler
Hearst
Iowa
Rockford Register Welcomes State Convention Action
The Rockford Register says the upcoming state convention should act if it targets the fourth term issue, calling it a good move for the paper and readers.
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The
Rockford Register
Hindsight and Foreshadowing in Boone Funeral Note
The Boone Republican recalls several Iowa journalists who regret acting as pallbearers at Shaw's funeral two years earlier, highlighting a mood of retrospective judgment.
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Iowa
Boone Republican
Shaw
Only a prosperous country can endure many strikes
The Burlington Hawkeye comments that a robust economy can absorb numerous strikes without a total collapse yet warns that persistence of disruptions may lead to an ultimate tipping point. The piece frames labor actions as tests of national resilience and mentions a looming limit to tolerance.
Humorous Washington Debate Over A Newborn Son
Professor Herron vows his newborn son will never set foot on American soil. The Washington Democrat quips that if the child is as ornery as his father, it is a wonder the Lord allows him to step on any soil.
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Herron
The
Washington Democrat
Four Hundred Reasons as Roosevelt Speech Count Grows
An eastern paper estimates by term end President Roosevelt will have delivered 400 speeches. The Des Moines Register and Leader comments that if true there will be 400 occasions where solid American sense is presented.
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Roosevelt
The
Des Moines Register and Leader
Dr Howard's specific half price sale at Havercamp's Muscatine
Muscatine residents rush to J J Havercamp as Dr Howard Co reduces Dr Howard's specific to 25 cents from 50 cents for a month’s treatment. Each bottle carries Havercamp's personal money back guarantee with no returns, proving strong curative power. Limited stock prompts quick visit today.
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J. J. Havercamp
Muscatine
Dr. Howard Co
Dr. Howard
Howard
J. J. Havercamp’s
Roosevelt Speech Acknowledges Native American Audiences
A fragment notes a call to address a plain, solid and appreciative Native American audience and invites President Roosevelt to speak. It emphasizes inclusion and direct address to Indigenous listeners.
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Roosevelt
Interviews at Long Range in Indiana Ahead of 1904
Hon Henry C Pettit U S marshal of Indiana says Indiana is safely Republican with strong Roosevelt support for next year. Voters expect no opposition for the presidential nomina tion. Beveridge is certain to be re elected with broad backing across the state.
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Henry C. Pettit
U. S
Indiana
Roosevelt
Congress
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Alrady
Senate
Tall Grass Reflection on Lake Levels and Weather
Decorah Republican notes a revival of water levels in Clear Lake Storm Lake Spirit Lake and Dickinson County resorts after two wet springs restoring levels thought lost. It cites Judge Noble on historic water shrinkage and observes dry runs reemerging but watercourses recovering, while weather effects remain unpredictable.
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Decorah
Clear Lake
Storm Lake
Spirit Lake
Dickinson County
Iowa
Judge Noble
Republican Calles First Ward Delegates Meeting
The Republicans of the first ward meet at the Excelsior hose house on Monday evening June 15 to select nineteen delegates to the county convention. Wm. Van Zyle serves as chairman.
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First Ward
Excelsior Hose House
Wm. van Zyle
Republicans to Choose 22 Delegates in Second Ward Meeting
The Republicans of the Second Ward will meet at City Hall on Monday evening June 15 to select twenty two delegates to the county convention. Charles Hanley is the chairman.
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Second Ward
Charles Hanley
Republicans of the Third Ward to choose 25 delegates
The Republican group of the Third Ward will meet at the Rescue Hose House on Monday evening June 15 to elect twenty five delegates. Chairman L. M. Woods will preside.
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Third Ward
L. M. Woods
Fourth Ward Republicans Hold Delegates Meeting
The republicans of the fourth ward will meet at the Relief Hose House to select nineteen delegates for the county convention. Frank Fisher serves as chairman.
Fruitland Republicans to Convene at Lone Tree School
Fruitland township Republicans will meet at Lone Tree school house on Thursday June 18 at 8 o clock p m to select delegates to the county convention on June 20. Addison Hopson committee man.
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Fruitland Township
Lone Tree School House
Addison Hopson
Moscow Republicans to select delegates this week
The republicans of Moscow township meet Thursday evening June 18 at 7 30 for five delegates to the republican county convention in Muscatine June 20 and to select delegates to the republican state convention. S. M. Hoskins Committeeman.
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Moscow Township
Moscow
Muscatine
S. M. Hoskins
Bloomington Republican Meeting Sets Delegates for Muscatine
Bloomington township Republicans meet at Kalorama schoolhouse Saturday evening June 18 to choose delegates to the county convention in Muscatine on June 20. J. C. Stuart, Committeeman.
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Bloomington
Bloomington Township
Kalorama
Muscatine
J. C. Stuart
Sweetland Republicans to Convene at Mount Grove School House
The republicans of Sweetland are requested to meet at the Mount Grove school house on Saturday June 13 at 8 p m to elect seven delegates to the county convention and transact other important business. J H Van Camp Com
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Sweetland
Mount Grove
J. H. van Camp
Com
Goshen Republicans to Pick Delegates at Woodman Hall
The Goshen township Republicans meet at Woodman hall in Atalissa on Saturday June 13 at 8 p m to select seven delegates for the county convention and handle other business before the convention Co C Croxen
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Goshen Township
Woodman Hall
Atalissa
Co. C. Croxen
Bucklen's Amica Salve Offered for Burns and Wounds
A remote dwelling faces frequent accidents with burns and wounds, urging a family to keep Bucklen's Amica Salve on hand. The ad promotes the salve as the best on earth and cites Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store at 52 cents.
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Bucklen
Havercamp
Too Busy To Keep Well Pep torene Ad
An urban health advertorial touts Pep torene as a cure for fatigue insomnia and headaches. It claims the tablets are portable neat and affordable at 25 cents a box. The Battle Creek Health Tablet Co Ltd markets them with a trial offer and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a retailer.
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Battle Creek Health Tablet Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Havercamp’s
Muscatine Women Dies After Fifty-Year Residence
Mrs Barbara Achter Engels died yesterday at 11 am at the home of her daughter Mrs Christian Hetzel 316 West Second street Muscatine. Born November 11 1819 in Plaidt Prussia she married Mr Engels May 17 1851 and they settled in Muscatine in 1854. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1851 with family and friends.
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Barbara Engels
Christian Hetzel
West Second Street
Barbara Achter Engels
Plaidt
Prussia
Engels
America
Muscatine
The Colored Soldier Will Fight in Civil War Valor
Literary notes recount O G Villard quoting the Atlantic on the Fifty fourth Massachusetts at Fort Wagner on July 18 1863. They note Colonel Shaw’s heroism and the earlier Port Hudson assault on May 27 1863 by regiments largely made of former enslaved people under General Godfrey Weitzel. The piece argues this debunked claims of negro cowardice and marked colored troops’ baptism of fire.
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Fifty
Massachusetts
Fort Wagner
Robert Gould Shaw
Louisiana
Godfrey Weitzel
Port Hudson
Shaw
O. G. Villard
Atlantic
Republican convention call for Iowa delegates
A call to Iowa Republican electors announces a delegate convention in Des Moines on Wednesday July 1 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Superintendent of Public Instruction Judge Supreme Court and Railroad Commissioner. It invites all voters endorsing Republican principles to participate with representation to be determined.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Hagenback's Night in the Chicago World’s Fair Cage
The Brooklyn Eagle recalls a tale about Hagenback the menagerie owner. After leaving thirsty friends, he supposedly slept in a large iron cage at the fairgrounds. His wife is said to have awakened him with a parasol, calling him a coward.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Hagenback
Chicago
Doan's Kidney Pills Esteemed by Davenport Reader
A Davenport resident describes relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites cold-related backache and shooting pains, notes color change in kidney secretions after one box, and claims full recovery after a second. Hav ercamp's drug store sells them. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S sole agent.
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Davenport
Dean
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan's
White Collar Line Steamers Summer Schedule
The White Collar Line announces the summer schedule with Steamer Helen Blair serving Davenport on Monday Wednesday Friday at 6 30 a m and Sundays at 7 a m returning each evening Steamer Silver Crescent serves Davenport Monday Wednesday Friday at 7 p m and Burlington on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 2 15 p m Parties may travel to Keithsburg aboard the Crescent and return at 11 p m on the Helen Blair using excursion rates.
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Helen Blair
Davenport
Burlington
Silver Crescent
Keithsburg
Special Summer Excursion Rates to the West
The Iowa Central announces summer excursion rates from Elrick Junction for June 1 to September 30 1903. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado 24.25 dollars Glenwood Springs 36.25 Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah 37.25 with low rates to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer South Dakota. Diverse routes and stop overs offered. Call any Iowa Central agent or write A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis MN for folders and rates.
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Iowa Central Railway
Elrick Junction
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Deadwood
Lead City
Hot Springs
Custer
S. C
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis, Minn
Death of Dubuque carriage maker John Newman at 76
John Newman a veteran carriage manufacturer of Dubuque and Civil War veteran has died at age 76. His passing removes a longtime local craftsman known for his wartime service and community work.
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John Newman
Dubuque
Main Line Schedule Notes From Wilton Junction
Train timetable fragments show westbound and local runs with times around 7:39 am 10:20 am and 4:20 pm dated mid month. The garbled text references the C RL and P Ry line and Wilton location with scattered schedule cues and prices or notices not fully legible.
Muscatine North and South by Train Schedule
The following schedule takes effect on the M N and S railroad May 31 at 1 pm. Southbound trains run daily except Sunday with departures from Muscatine at 11 10 am and 6 45 pm, from Roundhouse 11 20 am and 5 55 pm, from Fruitland 11 40 am and 6 15 pm, from Grandview 12 10 pm and 6 45 pm, from Wapello 12 40 pm and 7 15 pm, arriving Elrick Jct 1 05 pm and 7 45 pm. Northbound trains daily except Sunday depart Elrick Jct 7 00 am and 1 35 pm, Wapello 7 30 am and 2 00 pm, Grandview 8 00 am and 2 30 pm, Fruitland 8 34 am and 3 00 pm, Roundhouse 8 59 am and 3 20 pm, Muscatine 9 00 am and 3 30 pm.
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Acenmaee Ittanas
P & Me
Scccce
Garden State Limited
Fioing Southwest
Nee. OG Freight
Eure
Padseuser
Csecee
Golden State Limited
Chicago
Denver
Kamsas City
St. Joseph
Kansas
Vane
Washbington
M. N. and
S. Railroad
Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Elrick Jct
Train Schedules For Rock Island And Iowa Central Services
Train No 1 from Rock Island arrives Burlington 1 50 pm. Iowa Central No 4 reaches Elrick Junction for Peoria and east. Train No 3 from Rock Island at 10 pm. Iowa Central No 5 at Elrick Junction for west local stations Oska loosa Grinnell Marshalltown Mason City Minneapolis St Paul. Train No 4 with Iowa Central No 3 Saturdays departs Elrick Junction 8 pm to Muscatine 9 45 pm linking with Iowa Central No 5 from Peoria. Monday service Muscatine 5 am to Elrick Junction 6 45 am connects to Iowa Central for Peoria Monmouth and east locals.
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Rock Island
Wapello
Burlington
Iowa Central
Elrick Junction
Peoria
Points
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Marshalltown
Mason City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Muscatine
Monmouth
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W L. Lane
Lee
Journal Agencies
AMS
Dens
Rte
Fourth Ward
Relief Hose House
Frank Fisher
Fruitland Caucus
Sweetland Caucus
Goshen Caucus
Ooooooom
Awanter
Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store
E. Second St
Boston
Canada
Canadian Pacific
National Educational Association
Thousand Islands
St Lawrence
Toronto
Queen City
Ottawa
Capital
Montreal
Metropolis
Quebec
Ancrest
Saguenay River
White Mountains
A.C. Shaw
White Collar Line Steamers
W. G. Block
Agt
J. Ll. Giesler
J. H. Kaiser
L. Johnson
Casaier
F. H. Little Gus Schmidt
John H. Kaiser
A Baird
F. W. Swan
F. W. Eversmeyer
J. L. Geisler
C. A Mall
W. S. Hill
Traveler's Guide
C., R. J. & P. Railroad
Wees
Omaha
ST. Louis Denver
Memphis
Colorado Spal
Fort Worth
ST. Pau
Kansas City
Schedual OF
Jlton
Wilton
Rockigia
L. M. Allen
Saéusene
G& M
Older, C. R. & N. By
Montezuma
EE Akenicesenssnee Osncese
R. Beem
Aowa Central
St. Paul Express
Mason City Mail
Sun
Way Freight
Peoria Mal
Ez Sun
Peoria Express
United States
Mexico
B. Cutts
Migneepol's
Mino G. L. Beevery
Elirick Junction
F. Giesenhaus
East Second Street
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