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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
3
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A call issued to Iowa Republican electors announces a delegate convention to nominate candidates for statewide offices in Des Moines on August 1, 1906 at 10 30 a m. It outlines representation by county plus votes for Theodore Roosevelt and invites all GOP supporters to participate. George R Eastabrook Secretary Des Moines Iowa April 17 1906.
The Muscatine county Republican meeting set for Saturday June 6 1906 at 1 30 pm will select 21 delegates to the state convention 21 to the second district congressional convention and 21 to the Muscatine and Louisa district senatorial convention. Representation is one delegate per township and ward plus one for every twenty votes over ten cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. Committeemen will caucus in their townships and wards for delegates and county committee members. Co W Kemble County Chairman Pro Tem.
The United Mine Workers leaders decided against a strike, approving the commission's award. The settlement prevents a costly shutdown in the anthracite region, averting widespread business losses and sustaining wages nationwide. John Mitchell is praised for measured, conservative leadership in resolving the dispute.
Newspaper publishers across the United States prepare to attend the 21st National Editorial Association convention opening June 12 in Indianapolis. The agenda includes three days in the capital, a Hoosier state tour, and a warm welcome from Indianapolis known for high employment standards and absence of labor unrest.
Major railroads move to switch from steam to electricity with New York Central planning to run all service between Grand Central in New York and Albany by electric power. Other leading lines also consider electric motive power as manufacturers anticipate increased demand for electrical machinery.
The writer argues steam railroads should invest in lightweight motor cars for short trains on branch lines to reduce running costs and offer more frequent service. With interurban lines expanding, railroads risk losing business unless they provide a cheap, convenient link between homes and towns or cities.
Some earthquake victims who received free transportation from California to their homes in the east argue that corporations have souls, doubting muckraking claims about railroad greed and preferring practical aid over lengthy editorials.
Upon return to the country Hon. W. J. Bryam plans a new lecture detailing observations and lessons from the Philippines. He reportedly altered his views during his stay, and listeners are advised he present facts without political coloration to gain broad interest.
The Osceola Sentinel ridicules John Alexander Dowie as a past master of grafting and leader of a gullible crowd, noting it is rare to find so much truth in a single brief paragraph.
The balance of would be reformers fade from view while Commissioner Garfield takes center stage with his report on the workings of the Standard Oil octopus.
The expert witness noted another blow in Hardin county as the board of supervisors reduced home physician payments to four dollars per day and the court sustained the board in its action.
Three editors compete for the Georgia gubernatorial nomination with rivals seeking the party’s backing. In the natural order of things any eventual winner would face a state likely to be well governed.
The Burlington Hawkeye and Ida Grove Pioneer mock the biennial election law and Gov. Cummins. One paper says he can have your vote if you choose, but not theirs, citing firm opposition and a firm stance against supporting him.
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican cites the state s current gubernatorial race as the most heated and bitter contest it has ever known highlighting intense partisan tensions and high stakes.
The Ottumwa Courier remarks that Mr. Lissner's tale of Iowa politics in Harper's Weekly is as accurate as a sporting editor's account of a sermon.
The Rockford Register endorses sending the biennial election amendment to editors for consideration. The paper argues the proposal merits editorial review and public scrutiny before any formal action.
The Centerville Citizen notes the governor will need strength in Cummins counties as Republican returns begin to come in May and June. The Eagle Grove Eagle says Cummins resents being labeled a Democrat, a view echoed by many Democratic papers in the state.
In prose from a 1905 novel, the narrator learns Mrs Langdon confesses jealousy over his wife Anita and husband Mowbray. Anita asserts endured fidelity, and the two women clash while the narrator defends his wife and orders Mrs Langdon to leave.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune notes free passes being issued do not upset standpatters. The paper adds that when a pass is found in the possession of a governor's friend it triggers significant controversy and public interest.
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes progressive figures discuss challenging Morrow, the farmers' candidate who had been deemed the state treasurer nominee several months earlier. The remark highlights intra-party tensions and strategic moves among reformist groups.
The Atlantic Telegraph reports the Guthrie Center convention did not lower Mr. Herriott's standing in the district but showed how far an ungrateful faction in state politics will go to achieve an end.
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges adopting a straightforward primary system in Iowa. It calls for a law simple enough to prevent malice fraud and intrigue, while guiding the state toward a fair approach.
The Boone News quotes Cummins supporters saying they will avoid hurting feelings but warn that a man blocking a moving train must face consequences. It also notes political matters will not be handled with courtesy until the fight ends.
The Manchester Press vows to keep its outspoken stance against the governor, calling him a demagogue and alleging deception in his bid for a third term. It pledges to continue telling the truth about his candidacy despite potential consequences.
The Nebraska State Journal critiques current political rhetoric that idolizes the hen as a national symbol and mortgage lifter, warning against excessive celebration of statistics and commercial slogans. The piece proposes returning to enduring ideals and jokes about replacing the hen with the hog on the two cent stamp.
A discussion on childlessness as a key hardship in marriage and the social impact. Promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for infertility and various female health issues with claims of widespread cures and transparent ingredient labeling. Mentions Dr. Pierce and Jacells Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo NY.
Society cards list regular meetings for Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M on the first Tuesday evening. Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M convenes on the second Friday. Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters meets third Thursday in Stein's Music Hall. De Molay Commandery No. 1 conclaves on the fourth Wednesday. G D Lezotte appears as officer in several bodies.
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