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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
3
New York Office at W. Sith St. Mono- Uth Bidg. is managed by Coste and Alanwell while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building is led by Vayue and Young.
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday and is delivered by carrier in the city. The Semi-Weekly Journal appears on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily by mail for one year is 3.00. Semi-Weekly by mail for one year is 1.50.
The Journal lists multiple city convenience agencies including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine W F Mikschs grocery End of street car track W C A Buschs Drug Store Hershey venue Kecklivlle Chaykas Grocery West Hill J H Fuller Grocery.
Unclear OCR text shows partial headings for an editorial office and a Mississippi Valley business desk. The readable fragments point to a newsroom masthead or column header rather than a complete news item.
Muscatine county Republicans plan a delegate convention on March 14 1908 at the Court House Muscatine to choose 16 delegates for the state convention and 16 for the second district congressional convention. Representation is based on township ward votes for Albert Cummins in 1906 with 166 total delegates allocated among townships and wards. Local township and ward committeemen will call caucuses to select delegates.
Jof R. Lane was appointed chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee, signaling a shift in party leadership. Lane, a veteran party operative, will steer strategy and fundraising for key campaign efforts ahead of elections.
The Taft camp publicly denied rumors that Taft would reject Roosevelt policies if elected. The piece argues Taft remains a Roosevelt ally, with supporters saying he would pursue the nation’s best interests and avoid mere imitation. It frames the clash as a test of American leadership and the voters’ control.
The Independence Bulletin Journal says Republicans in Iowa should stop fighting over offices and seeks a spirit of fairness as old divisions fade. The Arlington News claims Cummins does not want Taft for President, while the Dubuque Telegraph asserts Senator Healy’s railroad ties won’t mute his conscience or patriotism.
Fort Dodge Messenger suspects Cummins aligned papers fear Allison forces may steer the upcoming state convention.
The Manson Democrat reports that if the Democrats insert a prohibition plank in their Denver platform it will be the silliest thing they ever did and could draw sharp political reaction from opponents and voters.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune claims Roosevelt’s biggest mistake was declaring he would not seek reelection under any circumstances. The Des Moines Capital praises Thomas D. Healy for blending railway-lawyer skill with concern for common people.
The Mason City Republican notes the fourth congressional district resembles Allison as the Cedar Rapids Gazette quotes that the reds are preparing their own nooses, signaling rising partisan tension.
Owsley Turner a Black prize fighter who stabbed Des Moines Policeman France years ago has finished his term at Anamosa and is now confined in the state insane asylum at Independence. Turner has been mentally ill since shortly after entering the penitentiary and has been kept in the ward for the criminal insane.
Centerville Black Coal Co. hits a pocket of oil about 700 feet underground during drilling for a second coal seam. The discovery, though yielding only a barrel or two, stirs excitement and prompts speculation that Centerville lies atop oil.
In Carson the two druggists with liquor permits agreed to surrender their licenses and accept temporary injunctions against further sale. They did so to cut costs and keep their on hand liquor stocks from being seized or sold.
A farmer named Joe Christensen drowned in the Maple River fourteen miles north of Ida Grove after approaching bridges were washed out by heavy rains. He attempted to cross the swollen stream and drove off the bridge, unable to reach the bank.
The fifth annual reunion of former Iowans was held at Rocky Ford Colorado in Knights of Pythias hall with about 200 present. Officers elected for the ensuing year are Mrs. Bertha Forbes president, F. M. Harfin vice president, and Mrs. R. Collins treasurer.
Tama Indians fish the Iowa river in winter using nets spears and snares. They challenge state game wardens asking what will be done to stop them.
The Republicans of the first ward meet at the Excelsior hose house on Thursday March 12 1908 at 7 30 p m to select 17 delegates for the county convention at the court house on March 14 1908 at 1 30 p m Committeeman William Van Zyl announces the call.
The Republicans of the second ward will meet in caucus at City Hall on Thursday evening March 12 1908 at 730 pm to select 20 delegates for the Republican county convention at the courthouse on March 14 1908 at 130 pm. J. & Center.
The Republicans of the third ward will meet in caucus at the Rescue on March 12 1908 at 7 30 p m to select 20 delegates for the Republican county convention at the court house on March 14 1908 at 1 30 p m. Roy Yingling.
The Republicans of the fourth ward will meet in caucus at the Relief Hose House on Thursday evening March 12 1908 at 7 30 pm to select 20 delegates for the convention at the courthouse on March 14 1908 at 1 30 pm. Frank Fisher.
Montpelier township Republicans convene at Pine Mills on Thursday March 12 1908 at 2 PM to select four delegates to the county convention. Julius Welsch named among attendees.
Republicans in Moscow township will hold a caucus on Thursday March 12 at 2 30 to choose five delegates for the Muscatine Republican convention. S M Hoskins is the committeeman.
Captain Fisher forced a difficult ice crossing for his boat to reach the opposite shore. A 2:50 train from Wilton was delayed until 7 p.m. after the locomotive collapsed. A serious accident near the depot left Alex Kennedy with a dislocated ankle when his wagon upset as his horses shy of the cars.
Carrie Ellen Kirk died in this city on March 10 1868 aged 1 year and 15 days. Funeral at the family residence tomorrow at 9 oclock. Charles Stone received two Ireland letters ordering Osage orange seed for trial planting from Smythe Ballnegall and Edward Carroll of the National Educational Institute. Samuel Sinnett, visiting England, likely influenced the orders.
Katherine Grainger enters a busy Yelverton Christmas scene alongside Camilla Lancing and Haverford. Mrs Lancing endures illness while Dennis reveals a new watch from Mr Haverford, and bonds form as Katherine finds renewal amid festive tension and growing affection.
The March 5 1908 council session validates the municipal election returns from March 2. Officials named include Mayor candidates Schoenig Norton Schmidt and others with counts. officials elected include treasurer Gleason assessor Vanatta Dowell police judge A. Coon and H. Howe wharfmaster Wilhelm Whitmore and Whipple and aldermen across wards. A tie for third ward alderman prompts a special session to resolve by lot. Street basins and adjournment follow.
A pleasing Philomethian program at the High School featured performances by Nellie Dietrich Kazoo Quartette Jeanette Hannan Maude Young Hattie Kemptner Harry Asthalter Bessie Scott Gertie Legler Claire Miller Charles O'Brien Jeanette Hannan A Klaffenbach. The event included orchestra solos readings and various instrumental numbers.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday for Gallery 1c Balcony 20c Lower Floor 20c Box Seats 50c. The listing lists seating types and prices in concise ad copy.
A vintage drug-store ad touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for female weaknesses, back and kidney trouble, claiming it offers value at five cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
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