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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
3
Circulation guaranteed greater than all other Muscatine papers combined and at least three times that of any other daily. Representatives listed for New York Office at 45 W. 84th St and Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building with named managers in charge.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday. The Semi Weekly Journal appears Tuesday and Friday. Daily by carrier in city. weekly 10 cents. Daily by mail one year $3.00. Semi Weekly one year $1.50.
The Journal lists local agencies for readers convenience including East Hill Clay Erineese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track W C A Busch s Drug Store Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka s Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Miscellany of partial Bell Telephone offices and editorial contact lines. Contains scattered references to Mississippi Valley and local telecommunication entries in incomplete form.
The Republicans of Muscatine county meet Saturday March 14 1908 at 1 30 p m at the Court House Muscatine Iowa to select sixteen delegates for the state convention and sixteen for the second district congressional convention. Representation is based on townships wards and votes for Albert B Cummins in 1906 with detailed township and ward tallies listed. Committeemen will call caucuses to choose delegates.
The article rebuts Sims's claim that American fleet marksmanship at Santiago was the worst, citing Brooklyn and Gloucester gun crew records, Spanish court reports, and Admiral Evans to defend the navy's shooting accuracy during the siege and its tactical constraints.
The piece argues that Mr Bryan will shape the national platform if he controls the convention. Reading Nebraska democrats’ outline suggests the Denver document will align with Bryan’s approach and signals what may appear in the final platform.
A Davenport resident spent two hours searching for his own body, illustrating how people can pursue misguided goals and overlook obvious realities. The incident prompts reflection on perception and self-awareness.
The article notes ongoing covert and public tension between the president and the Republican majority in Congress, describing persistent power struggles, strategic moves, and political maneuvering shaping policy and oversight.
A lingering postwar warmth marks Anglo German relations as Britain maintains friendly ties with Germany through cultural exchange and economic cooperation reflecting a long shared history.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes an effort to control the district and state convention, described as ostensibly in the interest of Senator, with implications for party leadership and agenda.
The item lists 50, 40, and 20 year ago notes including school board officer nominees for democrats with President W F Brannan and others, a Peoria Illinois river opening dispatch, E O Upham visiting, a Muscatine dental graduate J E Babcock, and the death of Christian Kegel at 71 with surviving wife daughter and son Will connected to Des Moines.
The Burlington district Y M C A conference will be held in Burlington in Tremont hall from March 13 to 15, with counties Scott Muscatine Cedar Johnson Washington Louisa Des Moines Henry and Lee represented. The city marshal canvass is active with Marshal Ewing among several candidates.
The Gazette claims the move to use the Allison name is a vain gesture by old state and federal factions aiming to retain or regain party influence, describing it as a final supreme effort and noting the name is being used in vain.
16 years ago Ellis Parker Butler arrived from New York Saturday evening being called to Kalona by the serious illness of his sister Mrs. H N Smith of that place. Mrs Frank Wilcox of Davenport arrived in the city Saturday and spent Sunday with her son Fred of this place. J F Boepple and Christ Danz left last evening for Cordova where Mr Boepple is installing a new button plant. The pall bearers yesterday at the funeral of H C Schmelzer were William Huttig Conrad Asthalter Charles Groefe Henry Martin Sr Thomas Nietzel and John Graebner.
The Waterloo Courier argues Iowa Republicans should devote effort to selecting delegates for the national convention. It says that is their first task with importance, and local matters can wait. The paper favors Iowa sending a delegation at Chicago that reflects the state's Republican majority.
The jury returned a verdict after several hours of deliberation. He faces sentencing Monday under the indeterminate sentence law, which sets twenty years as the maximum for this crime.
General Manager Blake states the Newton and Northwestern company has no intention of buying the Crooked Creek railroad property. President Loring will not inspect the road and shows no interest in acquiring the property.
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes that a divided delegate convention will intensify the upcoming primary. It arguesCummins supporters would press harder if they lose, while anti-Cummins forces would seek to recover losses if they lose in the convention.
In Monona County a $500 fund will back a drive to close saloons by gathering signatures for a remonstrance to the board of supervisors. The aim is not only to enforce the law but to wipe out saloons entirely.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Franklin county is among Iowa counties unexpectedly aligning with a favorable trend as current shifts push support toward broader county gains. The piece hints at wider gains beyond initial expectations.
The Burlington Hawkeye commends Allison for his enduring public service noting political opponents join party friends to honor a man who has served the country long and well.
Nearly one hundred Democrats gathered in the district courtroom of Ottumwa's courthouse to form the Bryan Volunteers of Wapello County. The group will work with the Democratic county committee as an auxiliary of the State Bryan volunteers.
The Centerville Citizen asserts if Centerville ruled the nation there would be no dramshows or intoxicating liquor sales, and no distilleries or breweries operating nationwide.
Rev C H Scull of St Paul has accepted the call from First Baptist Church of Iowa Falls and will begin duties around April first. Scull is a former Iowa pastor who once led the Baptist church at Denison Iowa.
The Burlington Gazette notes that Iowa county conventions reflect Republicans value Mr. Allison similarly to his Senate colleagues, signaling steady support within the party.
The west end of the Whittaker covered dock at Clear Lake was wrecked by about forty acres of four inch thick floating ice. The main part of the building remained intact.
The Charles City Intelligencer notes at this writing there appears to be no opposition to Allison by the time the primaries are held.
The Des Moines Capital urges Seventh district republicans to retain Captain Hull in Congress, arguing his experience and leadership will benefit the district and party amid a competitive election landscape.
Mayor Cook and A. C. Gates presented Newton with a $42,147.54 check after the city assumed control of the Newton Water Company’s plant, in a move described as the largest such payment in years.
During the third act of Sapho at the Grand in Des Moines Miss Hosmer the star paused to rebuke two front row youths. She did not ring down the curtain or seek removal but urged them to let her continue and resumed her lines without further interruption.
Word from Ames states Prof. S W Beyer head of Geology and mining engineering at Iowa State College refused the Missouri state geologist job and will remain with Iowa State. Trustees needed to offer a lucrative package to keep him from accepting Missouri's high salary offer.
Tom Bowman, a Black man, was found guilty of brutally assaulting May Briggs, a young woman from Mr. Pleasant, as the court concluded the trial. The verdict comes after testimony detailing the attack and its impact on the victim.
A Chicago Tribune item notes a customer asking about noise while the girl at the counter explains the sound comes from a silent partner. The exchange captures a quirky moment amid a bustling shop atmosphere.
In this Christmas chapter Camilla schemes amid Haverford and his half brother Cuthbert Baynhurst. She visits Lea Abbey for festivities while plotting close ties with Cuthbert, risking Rupert’s displeasure and recalling old concerns.
Republican voters of Cedar Township will meet in caucus at Cedar Center Schoolhouse Saturday March 7 at 7 30 p m to select delegates to the Muscatine Republican convention in Muscatine Iowa March 14 1908 J F Williams Committee
Bloomington Township republicans meet in caucus at 1 30 oclock on Saturday March 7 in the grand jury room at the courthouse to select six delegates for the Republican county convention to be held in Muscatine March 14 1908. J C Stuart Committeeman.
Republican voters of Seventy-Six township meet in caucus at 2 30 p m on March 7 at No 4 schoolhouse to select three delegates for the Muscatine county convention to be held March 14 1990. F A Runyon, Committeeman.
The Republicans of Sweetland township will meet in caucus at the Mount Grove school house on Tuesday March 10 at 3 o clock to select seven delegates for the county convention in Muscatine on Saturday March 14 and to place a township ticket before voters for nomination by petition. J. H. Van Camp.
The republican voters of Pike township will meet in caucus on Saturday evening March 7 at Nichols town hall at 7 39 for the purpose of selecting seven delegates to the Muscatine Republican County on March 14 1908. J. E. Hesser.
Goshen Township republican voters will meet in caucus on Saturday evening March 7 at Woodman hall Atalissa at 7 30 to select seven delegates to the Muscatine Republican County convention to be held in Muscatine March 14 1908. Co C Cloxen.
Moscow Township voters meet in caucus on Thursday March 12 at 2 30 pm to select five delegates for the Muscatine county convention to be held March 14 1908 in Muscatine. S M Hoskins.
M. W. of A. Muscatine Camp No. 106 meets each Tuesday evening at Woodmen hall Olds Brock. J. C. Coster serves as Consul and J. A. Leyda as Clerk for the lodge proceedings.
Iraternal Bankers Reserve will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Woodman Hall at 8 p m All members in good standing are requested to attend Wm Appel President Co H Lemkau Secretary Charles Lockwood Banker
Bend City Lodge No 148 of the Modern Brotherhood of America meets on the first and third Mondays each month at the K of P building. A cordial invitation is extended to all members in good standing. E. H. King serves as president and Chas. Ryan as secretary.
Muscatine Lodge No. 5 meets Mondays at 7 45 in their hall Miriam Lodge No. 27 meets second and fourth Fridays at 7 45 Prairie Encampment No. 4 meets first and third Fridays at 7 43 all times listed local
Woodbine Camp No 142 Royal Neighbors of America meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month Mrs KimmatHioellin Oracle Mrs Kate Parvin Recorder Mrs Myrtie Kirk Receiver Visiting neighbors in good standing welcome.
The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays each month at G A Kibali with visiting members welcome. Commander J A Mauree Adjutant Gus Schmidt sign off the notice.
The Causal of Honor, Muscatine Court No. 677, meets every Monday evening in Woodman hall. Visiting members in good standing are invited to attend. J Coster, Chancellor, K G Schoenig, Recorder.
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 B P O Elks holds weekly meetings at 8 oclock in the Elks Hall 122 Iowa avenue over Cook Musser Bank Visiting Elks welcome Dr H Johnson Dean ER W W Richards Secretary.
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