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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
3
The notice announces carrier delivery in the city for the Daily at 10 cents per week and annual options at three dollars for the yearly Daily, with Semi Weekly priced at one dollar fifty for one year.
New York Office at 140 Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at 750 Marquette Building names Payne and Young in charge.
Fragmentary note lists business office Bell and editorial office Bell with unclear identifiers and a Mississippi Valley reference. No clear action, date, or outcome is readable.
The Journal lists local agencies for readers including East Hill Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street South Muscatine Morse Washburns grocery End of street car track W C A Busch's Drug Store Hershey Avenue Kecklerville Chayka's grocery West Muscatine Sharrar's grocery.
Muscatine county Republicans plan a Saturday June 9 1906 1 30 p m delegate convention to choose 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 by township ward and Roosevelt votes with detailed apportionment listed and caucuses to follow led by County Chairman Pro Tem W Kemble.
City council debates Frank X. Schaefer request for a 25 year franchise to build operate and maintain an electric light and power plant in Muscatine The plan aims to supply 1500 to 2000 lights from a small facility behind his foundry on Iowa Avenue with potential 15 year terms discussed to keep it attractive to outsiders The council emphasizes public benefit transparent proceedings and prudent approval before granting a valuable franchise
The railroad rate bill appears headed for a senate vote and likely approval with a Republican majority. An Allison amendment attracted broad support to secure enough votes, despite public wariness of compromises with railroad interests. President Roosevelt backs the bill as amended, though court challenges loom to determine its effect.
Echoes from Polk County convention indicate the primary law for delegate election drew criticism as unsatisfactory. One candidate secured a majority of convention delegates while his rival won more votes in the primary, highlighting a mismatch between ballots and delegates.
Spirit Lake Herald notes Cummins and Perkins not yet governor while Mt. Vernon Hawkeye asks which is bigger the man or the party in current Iowa politics.
The Cedar Falls Record observes that the second march through Georgia is almost as unwelcome as the first.
The Cedar Falls Gazette frames a partisan struggle focusing on the Republican party and Governor Cummins. The piece questions whether the party will be vindicated, signaling a charged political moment.
The Mason City Times-Herald notes that Polk’s 72 votes would hardly go to Dave Palmer for railway commissioner if Cummins directed affairs. The comment highlights influence of Cummins on Palmer’s bid and reflects local political sentiment.
The Vinton Eagle recalls the era when Senator Allison toured the state to prove he stood with the people. The letter questions his sincerity and his connection with voters during that campaign period.
The Waterloo Courier finds the governor's sentiment broadly representative of the state Republican Party, while views on Mr. Perkins are described as entirely factional.
The Charles City Intelligencer expects no objections to the Perkins supporters marching in the parade and shouting for the nominee once the convention concludes.
The Coon Rapids Enterprise notes the loudest Cummins shouters are Democrats but questions whether they will back Cummins if nominated or opt for the Democratic nominee instead.
The Des Moines Mail and Times notes Capt Hull would be foolish to start a conflict in the seventh district as it would bring trouble not his own and change political standing.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune quotes a governor critic asking why the governor would attack Democrats now. The piece frames the fight as within the Republican ranks, targeting those seen as debasing the party to corporate interests who should be challenged first.
The Sioux Rapids Republican Press says it will be hard for the Capital and The Journal to stay aligned after nomination. It questions whether they will bolt to remain consistent with the party line.
The Denison Review denounces hostile factionalism in Iowa and warns it could jeopardize Republican success this fall. It says many Republicans will regret deeds done in the name of a gubernatorial candidate and repent in sackcloth and ashes.
A Louisville advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a reliable tonic for mothers and nursing alike. It claims the product aids nourishment for two and strengthens internal capacity, suggesting overworked or luxurious women may lack vigor and that the emulsion offers dependable support.
City council in special session with Mayor Asthalter presiding hears objections to Sub Sewer Districts 14 and 2 and considers alleys grading requests. Attorney Howard Bartlett outlines F X Schaefer franchise for a new electric light plant to be operational within 30 days of grant. The matter was deferred to the next regular meeting.
The Muscatine City Council grants F X Schaefer and assigns a 25 year franchise to construct operate and maintain electric light and power works within the city. It requires poles wires and apparatus to serve residents with electric light and power and sets terms for street restoration safety city regulation and city right to use poles for public services.
On motion Aldermen referred the matter for full committee review. Holmes read and the Recorder’s Certificate filed. Gustav Weis reports notice of intention to improve Sub-Sewer District No 2 in Main District No 3 published per law with objections due by 7:30 p m with none filed.
In Muscatine Iowa on May 7 1996 Alderman Holmes introduced a resolution for Sub Sewer District No 14 within Main District No 1 of the city. The action outlines district scope and proposed sewer improvements pending council approval.
A resolution approves construction of a combined storm water and sanitary sewer in Sub sewerage District No 14 within Main Sewerage District No 1 in Muscatine. It details the plat and schedule, describes the property bounds and street routes for the 12 inch and 8 inch vitrified pipe sewers on Second Street and related segments.
The Muscatine City Council approves a combined storm water and sanitary sewer for Sub-sewerage District No. 14 with Main Sewerage District No. 1. Work to begin by May 30 1906 and finish by June 15 1906 funded by bonds and special taxes, with city cash cover for any shortfall. Proposals to be received by May 24 1906. bids require a $100 certified check and bond of $500 if the bid is accepted. May 7 1906 adoption. Mayor J Asthalter and City Recorder Gustav Wels signed.
Alderman Kneese moved adoption, seconded by Alderman Eppel. The roll call shows seven ayes and no nays. Alderman Richards absent. The mayor declared the resolution carried and adopted. Alderman Holmes then presented the next resolution.
City council prepares plat and schedule for sewer improvements in Muscatine. Description covers specific lots in Canon Batterson East Lawn area and Brogan additions. Planned vitrified pipe network includes 13 inch, 12 inch, 10 inch, and 8 inch mains along Park Avenue between Second Street and Laurel Street and nearby connections.
A note from 1905 credits Bobbs-Merrill Co as copyright holder for The Deluge. The entry records ownership and year, reflecting early 20th century publishing practices.
The narrator confronts Anita about their failing union as she seeks freedom and honesty. He recalls their youthful errors, warns against repeating them, and hints at a distant plan to sever ties while resisting shared entanglements with the Ellerslys and a coal venture.
The narrator recalls the Roebuck Langdon clique funding coal prices to keep a fiction intact. Langdon reappears, exuding vanity and menace, while love and jealousy haunt the narrator, who fears his own reaction to the rival. He questions Langdon about a claim of a wife and Connecticut, hinting at past intrigues and power plays.
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