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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
3
Representatives in New York and Chicago Offices Named
New York Goffice at Nassau Street lists La Coste and Maxwell in charge while Chicago Office at Marquesie Building is headed by Payne and Young.
Subscription prices for Daily and Semi Weekly Journals
The Daily Journal is issued every evening except Sunday and the Semi Weekly Journal is issued on Tuesday and Friday nights. Daily delivery in the city via carrier costs 10 cents per week. yearly mail rate is five dollars. Semi Weekly rate is one dollar fifty cents per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Carrier
Local city agencies listed for reader convenience
The Journal names several city agencies and stores for reader convenience including Lest Will Clay Kneese Grocery East 2nd street, South Muscatine Morse Washburn's grocery, Kod of street car track, W. C. A. Busch's Drug Store, Hershey avenue Kecklerville Chayka's Grocery, Wes Hill Sharrar's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Lest Will
Clay Kneese
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
Morse Washburn’s
Kod
W. C. A. Busch’s
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka’s
Wes Hill
Sharrar’s
Bell Offices and Editorials in Mississippi Valley Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists telephones and business offices for Bell Telephone and editorial offices in the Mississippi Valley region. No clear events, names, or dates are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mississippi Valley
Cceereererers
Deep Waterways Debate in Illinois Sees Broad Support
The Mississippi deep waterway issue draws national attention as Panama Canal plans heighten river value. Prominent figures including Gov Deneen James J Hill E S Conway and Trustee Wallace E Clark push for federal state and Roosevelt backed projects to finish the U S Army Corps work from Lockport to St Louis with an estimated $24 million remaining after current costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Union
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Panama Canal
United States
Deneen
James J. Hill
Chicago
Congress
Wallace E. Clark
Better Rails Are Needed Amid Reckless Rail Failures
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues railways suffer daily wrecks and deaths from defective rails. It cites 449 broken rails on the Hariman lines in February, 179 of them 90 pound rails less than six months old, and notes similar issues across other roads. The piece urges rail and steel interests to share losses and improve rail construction and roadbed standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Harriman
Steel Corporation
Railway rails and safety debated over weight and roadbed
Inspectors urge heavier rails as locomotives and car loads increase. They advocate 114 pound rails, a stronger roadbed, and better counterbalancing of engines. Between 1890 and 1906 seven million tons of rails were shipped with 2232 tons of failures, a small fraction. The public’s safety hinges on careful oversight amid competing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Corporation
Tammany hard line backs Bryan and McClellan ticket
Austin Tidd, a leading Tammany Hall figure, asserts Bryan and McClellan are slated for the Democratic ticket. He says even if the national convention echoed this, Republicans would not gain much, noting a yellow dog could beat Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Tidd
Tammany Hall
Bryan
McClellan
Iowa to Missouri migration framed as political argument
The Des Moines claim that Missouri is Republican because many Iowa residents move there is noted as an interesting but questionable argument. The piece questions how Iowa people would choose Missouri and casts doubt on Republicans' ability to influence such moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Missouri
Iowa
Coroner Rules Wreck Due to Train Equipment Flaw
The coroner's jury in the Shriners wreck in California finds the disaster caused by imperfect equipment on the Southern Pacific railroad. It calls for authorities to pursue blame and impose adequate punishment to deter future wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriners
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ohio party hopes for peace talks to end internal strife
The situation in Ohio is clearing quickly and a peace meeting is hoped to be held for a harmonious arrangement. The aim is to avoid giving adversaries ammunition to claim the party ranks are at war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Railroad official endorses Roosevelt policies
Second Vice President W C Brown of the New York Central fully backs the President's corporate policies. The endorsement signals that an honest railroad official has nothing to fear from the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Brown
New York Central Railroad
Roosevelt
Llower Fishing Season Opens Amid Law Ambiguity
The lrowa fishing season opens but observers doubt increased catches as fish laws are not strictly observed in this locality. The article notes lax enforcement and potential fluctuations in fishing activity.
Corey Marries Chorus Girl After Separation
A man named Corey completes his long pursuit by marrying a chorus girl, fulfilling the ambition that led to his separation from his lawful wife. The brief notice notes the marriage as the culmination of his stated desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Brownsville Affair Likely to be Aired Again
Public interest resurfaces as debate over the Brownsville affair gathers momentum with renewed attention after prior controversy. Officials and observers expect further hearings or coverage in forthcoming sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Ohio braces for political fool ishness like Iowa last year
The Coon Rapids Enterprise comments that Ohio appears poised to imitate Iowa’s political folly from the previous year, reflecting a local perspective on national trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Iowa
The
Coon Rapids
Republicans at 1940 convention defy conservative nomination
The Waterloo Courier reports the 1940 Republican National Convention will not permit conservatives to nominate the party's presidential candidate, signaling a battle over leadership and direction within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hartley Journal Notes GOP Near Completion
The Hartley Journal reports the Republican party near completion of its plans or organization, indicating evolving strategies and readiness for upcoming political steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley Journal
Republican Party
Those Sudden Twinges Signal Kidney Trouble
An appeal to watch kidneys for back pain and irregular urine. Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as a remedy that cures kidney problems and related ailments, with a Muscatine case of Mrs. M. Daugherty cited as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. J. Havercamp
Reminiscences and Local Notes from Muscatine County
The article recalls growth in West Liberty with new houses and future contracts, mentions E. T. S. Schenck as a model farmer, notes a cemetery association strawberry festival plan in Muscatine, and reports on Gen. Robert C. Schenck's visit, the Court of Babylon performance, a house fire in Musserville, a marriage in South Muscatine, and a diphtheria death in the Hensley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
E. T. S. Schenck
Muscatine County
Cemetery Association
Hare’s Hall
Wm. Leffingwell
C. Cadle
J. B. Dougherty
C. Stone
D. Washburn
A. Reuling
C. Stiener
J. Bigholz
C. Scharnholt
F. Tappe
Robert C. Schenck
Ohio
House of Representatives
America
City
Col. Schenck
H. S. Hubbard
Musserville
Musser
Mr. Browning
South Muscatine
A. Davidson
Christian H. Middleton
Edith I. Brown
Hensley
The S S Convention Meets at 10:50 This Forenoon
The seventh annual Muscatine Sunday School association gathered in the Presbyterian church at 10:50 this forenoon after adjournment D C Richman led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Muscatine Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
D. C
Cummins Not Likely to Seek Re-Election
The Hull Index deems it a foregone conclusion that Gov. Cummins will not seek another term and it suggests nominating A. B. Funk for the governorship instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Index
Gov. Cummins
A. B. Funk
Politicians discuss future nominations and party rules
Arlington News notes early talk of governor nominations next year and urges delaying until then. Knoxville Journal asserts Roosevelt is highly qualified for the presidency, while Cedar Rapids Gazette advocates leaving the mulci law alone to avoid politicizing the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington News
The
Knoxville Journal
Roosevelt
United States
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Roosevelt third term stance raises imperialism fears
The Rockford Register questions why Roosevelt would seek a third or even a second term, arguing the move would be a step toward imperialism unless the people show a nearly unanimous demand for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Rockford Register
Harmony Talk In Face Of Factional Papers Spark Debate
The Manchester Press argues harmony is idle while factional papers like the Webster City Freeman-Tribune exist to keep the animals stirred up, rating the situation as a public distraction from unity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Senator Allison’s possible exit from race in Des Moines
The Des Moines Wa il Times notes Allison faces delicate opposition and may abstain from seeking reelection if heavy opposition emerges. doubt persists on a contest to retain his Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Des Moines
Roosevelt vows exact justice in Moyer Haywood case
The Chartier Oak Times mocks President Roosevelt saying his notion of exact justice would mean a harsh, lengthy punishment for Moyer and Haywood. The paper frames the president’s stance as a heavy-handed approach rather than lawful due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
Chartier Oak Times
Garst Says Too Early For Next Year Gubernatorial Talk
Lieut. Gov. Garst in an interview says it is too early to discuss gubernatorial candidates for next year. The Cedar Rapids Republican notes the statement strengthens Garst and calls the proposition acceptable to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garst
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Roosevelt Style Endorsement Sparks Nominating Call
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune urges nominating a Roosevelt-like man who supports the President's policies and enjoys public confidence. The editorial argues such a candidate has the courage to confront opposition and cannot be defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Davenport Times notes Cox backs Taft Foraker Harris ticket
The Davenport Times cites Boss George B. Cox of Cincinnati backing Taft for President Foraker for senator and A L Harris for governor. It describes Cox as a band wagon politician who surveys the field and supports the likely winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Times
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Taft
Foraker
A. L. Harris
Cox
Ohio praise for Taft and Foraker from Des Moines Capital
The Des Moines Capital says Ohio is proud of both Taft and Foraker and sees no need to sacrifice either. It praises the program outlined by George B. Cox as wise and practically political, noting the advantage of a Taft presidency with Foraker’s influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Taft
Foraker
Des Moines
George B. Cox
Electric Bitters Prevent Terrible Disaster
A claim that Electric Bitters avert a nervous breakdown caused by dyspepsia is presented with a 50 cent guarantee from Havercamp's Prescription Tug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havercamp
Romance and danger mingle in a wartime-charmed room
In a tense parlour scene Mrs Knapp hints at plans and past exploits while the narrator hides truth about Henry and the boy. Luella enters with Mrs Bowser, drawing the narrator’s gaze away from danger toward a softer, uncertain romance as the chapter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borton’s
Terrill
Henry
Luella
Mrs. Knapp
Orrine Cure Promises Alcohol Addiction Relief
An advertisement claims Orrine strengthens the drinker’s nervous system and cures liquor craving. It offers two forms, guarantees refunds if uncured, sells at $1 per box, and notes mail orders from the Orline Co in Washington, D. C., or A W Morgan in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orline Co
Washington, D. C
A.W. Morgan
West Second St
The Lion and the Mouse at Grand Theatre Friday
Henry B Harris presents Charles Klein drama The Lion and the Mouse at the Grand Friday evening. A financier central to the plot confronts moral lines with stern resolve and family detachment. The production promises wit humor and pathos alongside its serious economic theme. Seat sale opens Thursday at 9 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Klein
Henry B. Harris
Stern
California Excursions for Shriners and Brethren
The Iowa Central railway offers round trip tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 18 with return valid until July 31. One fare for the round trip, outbound via any direct route, return via any other direct route, stopovers permitted. Contact A. B. Cutts G. P. and T. A. Minneapolis Minn for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shriners’ Convention
Conference of German Baptist Brethren
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Railway
San Francisco
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Anthes Lumber Co. Stockholders Approve Move to Knoxville
Notice of Change of Location. At a special meeting of Anthes Lumber Co stockholders the question of moving the principal place of business from Muscatine to Knoxville Iowa was submitted and authorized by vote. Geo P Anthes president and C B Anthes secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthes Lumber Co
Iowa
Muscatine
Knoxville
Geo. P. Anthes
C. B. Anthes
Bargains in Farm Lands and New Empire Prospects
Learn of rare bargains in South Dakota farm lands and business opportunities in new towns along the Minneapolis and St. Louis R R extension. A free illustrated pamphlet titled New Empire describes farmers and stockmen’s paradise. request by postcard to 4 B. Cutts, G P. & T. A., Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Louis
Miraculous Escape Healed by Arnica Salve
A man in Nashotah Wisconsin survived a severe wound after using Buckien's Arnica Salve sold for 25 cents at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag A. Pinske
Nashotah
Wis
Buckien
Havercamp
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al Rrinling CY
F. D. Throop
Ufficial Pacer
Wily Ana County
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Cinder Iowa
Ture
Muscatine Journal
Henry Hoover
Babylon
Opera House
Baker
Green Street Mission
Eddie Vetter
George Vetter
Ferdinand Vetter
West Sixth Street
George Baer
Bobbs- Merril Company
Chinatown
Miss Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Darby Meeker
Sierra City
Meeker
Doan’s. Kidney
Foster-Micsurn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
J. Carl Barnard
Prop
Eaton Hurlbut
Owa Ave
Iowa Avenue
J. E. Stevenson
Scleltlete
Goble
Travelers
Ins. Co
Grand Opera House
the Lion
New York City
Boston
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