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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
3
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sundays. The Semi-Weekly Journal is issued eight pages on Tuesday and eight pages on Friday nights.
Terms to subscribers show daily city delivery by carrier and weekly collection at ten cents per week. Offers for daily one year by mail and semi weekly one year at listed rates.
The New York office at 140 Nassau Street is managed by La Coste and Maxwell. The Chicago office at 750 Marquette Building is led by Payne and Young. Telephones list Pell in the business office and Bell in the editorial office with internal extension notes for Mississippi Valley.
The Journal notes several agencies to aid readers in the city. Listings include Fast Hill and Clay Kneese Grocery on Fast 2nd Street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's Grocery, End of Street Car Track, W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue, Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, West Muscatine, Sharrar's Grocery.
Iowa Republicans convene in Des Moines on August 1 1906 at 10 30 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general supreme court positions clerk superintendent reporter railroad commissioner and other business. Representation grants one large delegate per county and one extra for every 200 votes or fraction over 100 cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
Russia plans to court martial Admiral Rojestvensky over Sea of Japan actions and threaten execution for alleged incapacity. The government hints the move serves as a purge to shield graft and deter accountability among powerful figures.
The article condemns grand dukes for graft and theft in Russian government contracts, detailing looted funds, shoddy supplies, and falsified armaments that left troops underfed and under armed. It lauds Admiral Rojestvensky for his doomed stand, blamed on official corruption and a system protecting the dukes.
Dr. George D. Lezotte of Muscatine has been named grand medical examiner for the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Iowa. The Loyal Worker notes his long service, 920 accepted applications, and high standing in Eagle Lodge No 10 and Masonic circles.
Report notes the Reed Smoot case is concluded and will not be revisited this session. The text reflects long-standing public debate and criticism surrounding Senator Reed Smoot, indicating the issue has been settled for now.
The Packers were convicted in Kansas City of receiving rebate payments from railroads on export shipments amid ongoing scrutiny of sanitary conditions at their plants.
The great English actress Ellen Terry was honored yesterday with warm wishes from American friends and fellow performers as she looks to a happy future after a career spanning many visits to the United States.
In St. Louis two branches of the same union refuse to work with each other forcing the employer to halt production until the factions reunite.
The famed Gas Addicks retire and Col H A Du Pont is chosen to represent Delaware in the Senate. Du Pont is regarded as a capable official who will serve in the upper chamber with ability.
As Congress debates in Washington the rate bill moves to a conference committee. Lawmakers hope the measure will yield the desired results in this session.
Mrs. Corey wife of the steel trust president seeks a divorce in Reno Nevada. The item signals a notable high society marital split and raises questions about Reno courting business away from Sioux Falls SD.
The Jasper county Republicans convened twice in a split action with the state convention to resolve the contested matter, signaling reliance on higher party authority to decide the outcome.
The Perry Chief Reporter predicts the governor cannot win reelection, even with support from Black Hawk County, signaling a difficult campaign path and potential setbacks for the incumbent.
The Granville Gazette, a Democratic-leaning paper, counsels readers to support Perkins' nomination but warns against predicting his election outcome. The editorial frames Perkins as a strong contender yet notes uncertainties in the electoral landscape.
The Sioux Rapids Republican Press argues that if the contest ends up decided by Dubuque County the odds favor electing a Democratic governor this fall.
The Vinton Eagle notes officials will resume duties soon after a lighthearted period described as a picnic with expenses covered. It adds they will regret the biennial election amendment passing.
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes Cummins supporters count all contested delegations, despite rules often opposing them, a move the paper says signals strength for the opposition and bolsters its stance.
The Cedar Falls Gazette notes headlines in the Des Moines Register and Leader suggesting Perkins men attempt theft, while wondering if Cummins men hold exclusive rights. The remark reflects a dispute over attribution in Iowa political coverage.
The Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune notes that though the governor swapped line elevator stock for another combine, La Follette’s remark about the elevator combination was unjust as he declined to aid Cummins in Iowa.
The Manchester Press notes a strained contest in Delaware county between the Perkins and Cummins factions while downplaying any dramatic clash in Jackhawk county. The brief reflects regional political maneuvering and contrasts perceived intensity with quieter developments in another locale.
The Clinton Herald reports the present campaign is a new and bewildering approach for Iowa Republicans. Many rank and file struggle to adjust to the new order of campaign ethics and prefer the old ways.
Du Tillet outlines a scheme to lure his captive by promising to buy land, requiring a conspirator's help and cajoling access to a back entrance. He pledges to reveal the outcome to the Governor if the other agrees, then leaves with a taunting farewell and self congratulation.
du Tillet and Madame Duvivier seal a pact of revenge as he leads a dinner with Gaudais Berthier and Liotot. At La Maison Sombre they toast Gaspard Roguin and recount Paris and New York life before retreating to the hall for cigars and stories.
An advertisement asserts skin eruptions and rashes stem from irritating humors in the blood. External applications are useless. only constitutional treatment, namely S. S. S., can remove the poison and restore skin health. It pledges a free book on skin diseases from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Georgia.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood diseases including ulcers eruptions pimples and cancer. Claims to heal sores sores and ulcers reduce pain swellings and treat eczema scrofula and carbuncles. Offers free sample and medical advice by mail and lists Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store as a retailer.
The Iowa Central lists summer 1906 round trip prices from Elrick Junction to major destinations with sale dates and return limits. Rates include St Paul Minneapolis 13.30, Duluth 17.30, Denver 24.00, Salt Lake City 37.00, San Francisco 8.00, Puget Sound 66.05, Spokane 61.05, Helena 56.05. Special events rates apply for G A R encampment August 13 18, Elks meeting, and National Educational Association dates. Tickets on sale July 19 to August 15 with various return limits and one way via Portland option. Homeseekers’ low rates noted. contact A B Cutts Minneapolis for details.
A. Pinske of Nashotah Wis escaped bleeding to death after a wound. Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped the bleeding and aided healing. Price shown as 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Society cards list Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M regular meetings first Tuesday each month W M A W Scott S L Johnson secretary Washington Chapter No 4 Bram stated convocation second Friday monthly W H McCoy BE H P Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters stated assembly third Thursday in Stein s music hall G D Lesette JT I M 5S L Johnson recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 regular conclave third Wednesday monthly A Lezette BC W H Graff recorder
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