Muscatine Republicans Convene for Delegate Meeting June 6 1906
The Muscatine county Republican delegates will meet Saturday June 6 1906 at 1 30 p m to select delegates to the state convention the second district congressional convention and the Muscatine and Louisa district senatorial convention and to transact other business. Representation is by township ward and Roosevelt vote and lists township and ward totals. Township and ward committeemen will call caucuses to choose delegates and county committee men.
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Muscatine County
Muscatine and Louisa
Theodore Roosevelt
Bloomington Township
WeBar
Fruitland Township
Fulton
Goshen
Rite Cowedid Co
Montpelier Township
Moscow Township
Orono Township
Pike Township
Sweetland Township
Wapsinonoc Township
Witten Towsishid
Muscatine
Stop the Scorching: Urgent Call to Slow Auto Speeds
Daily complaints reach the office over high speed driving in Muscatine. Despite old ordinances and narrow streets, speed laws are routinely ignored, risking accidents and narrow escapes. Officials urged to enforce rules and curb scorching drivers on hills and populated streets.
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Muscatine
Too Fresh in the Senate Sparks Split on Rate Bill
The piece notes a tense Senate session as railroad rate legislation is debated. It highlights Senator Allison from the state pushing President suggested changes while Senator La Follette of Wisconsin seeks influence and vocal presence amid a divide over lenient or radical amendments.
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United States
Senate
Congress
Allison
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette Faces Critique By Opponents
The commentary labels the new Wisconsin senator radical and aggressive, noting he once voted with Democrats as the lone Republican in the chamber. It argues his inexperience and quick tactics risk diminishing influence in the Senate despite support for railroad control.
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Senate
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Congress
From Reform Fighter James D. Phelan to San Francisco Leader
Portrait of ex mayor James D. Phelan as a principled reformer and fighter for direct legislation and municipal ownership. The article contrasts his polished appearance with a determined drive to curb corruption, expand the Australian ballot, and lead relief after the earthquake.
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Mr. Phelan
Argonauts
California
James D
Bohemian Club
Art Club of
San Francisco
Washington
Golden States
James D. Phelan
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Scott's Emulsion touted for nourishing the wasted body
The ad claims Scott's Emulsion is unsurpassed for nourishing emaciated bodies and aiding children and anaemic girls to grow. it also suggests consumptive patients gain flesh and strength. Credited to Batt & Bowde, with address Pearl Suwon, Liew Yor.
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Batt & Bow DE
Qog Pearl Suwon
Liew Yor
San Francisco Mayoral History and Reform Ideals
The article recalls 19th century San Francisco politics with references to a former mayor who fought hard to win office in 1896, serving twice and viewing city governance as recreation. It notes Eugene Schmitz, a theatre fiddler, as the current mayor, then praises Phelan as a reformer aiming to beautify and develop the city.
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Nail
Eugene Schmitz
Phelan
San Francisco
Law change could spark corn fuel factories in state
If Congress removes the tax on alcohol used for mechanical purposes, one or two large factories may be launched in this state. The Des Moines Commercial Club plans to organize a company there and other cities may follow. De naturalized alcohol from corn stalks could supply raw material for several plants, with production under ten cents per gallon, replacing gasoline demand.
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Congress
Commercial Club of
Des Moines
Women’s Society Formed to Aid Destitute Children
A national organization of mothers and daughters is being formed to care for destitute and orphaned children in San Francisco and beyond. It aims to be nationwide, reflecting women’s capacity to lead in relief efforts.
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San Francisco
Record strawberry crop expected in southwest Missouri
Lovers of strawberries will be pleased as forecasts point to a record harvest in the regions with the largest shipments. Southwestern Missouri alone is estimated to market over a thousand car loads, with shipping set to begin about the 20th of this month.
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Missouri
Drunken Marriage Challenge Reaches Sioux City Court
A district judge in Sioux City weighs whether a man who wed while intoxicated can be bound by the marriage contract. The exchange notes that drunkenness is no excuse for crime and argues it should not excuse matrimony.
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Sioux City
Lone Tree to Get Water Works by July Fourth
The progressive Lone Tree plans a complete water works system. Mains are laid and the plant is expected to operate by July 4 in a town of about 700 residents, a notable achievement for such a small community.
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Lone Tree
Milk Combs Could Be Made In Germany
A German manufacturer claims a method to produce combs from milk, suggesting practicality for removing hair from butter. The remark emphasizes the novelty of the idea and its German origin.
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Germany
Not jealousy but resentment influenced LeMars result
The Ireton Ledger says Sioux City’s defeat in LeMars followed not jealousy but resentment toward Struble, shaping the outcome.
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Ireton Ledger
Sioux City
Struble
LeMars
Fonda Times Reports Governors Race Crippling Papers
The Fonda Times says the governorship fight is wrecking newspapers that were top before the cannonading began. The piece notes editorial turmoil and shifting readership amid the political crisis.
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The
Fonda Times
Sioux County Switches Support in Gubernatorial Fight
The Hawarden Clipper-Republican reports Sioux county will not back Mr. Perkins but will stand for Judge Hutchinson in the governorship struggle.
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Sioux County
Discretion Questioned Over Shaw Ruling in Iowa Falls
The Iowa Falls Citizen notes criticism of the tenth district's action toward Shaw, asserting the handwriting on the wall leaves little doubt about the outcome.
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Tenth District
Shaw
Iowa Falls
Lyon County political fight described as fiercest in history
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes that control of Lyon County has seen its fiercest struggle yet. It says wounds will heal with time and the party will be in fighting trim before autumn winds blow. It emphasizes the intense stakes and ongoing contest.
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Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Fort Dodge Post Calls for Defeating Judge Conner in 10th District
The Fort Dodge Post a Democrat leaning paper urges a Democrat to rise in the tenth district and attack Judge Conner over party unity. It says it will aid any candidate on an independent platform to defeat him and asserts Conner ought to be defeated.
Crusading papers predict sweeping victory for Cummins
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil cites crusading newspapers describing how Cummins would not merely win but sweep conventions and unleash avalanches to show the opposition's weakness and hopelessness.
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Cummins
Council
Deluge Copyright 1905 Publication Details
Copyright notice for The Deluge published in 1905 by Bobbs-Merrill Co. asserting rights under the then-current U.S. law. Information mentions ownership and publication context without narrative content.
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Bobbs-Merrill Co
A Trap of Vanity and a Final Parting in NY
In a charged room, Blacklock confronts Anita about past schemes and Langdon. She admits deception and sacrifice as the pair temper their bond, yet distrust lingers amid memories of Wall Street traps and snobbery. The chapter ends with Blacklock vowing legal steps and a grim, self destructive thought.
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Langdon
Alva
Blacklock
Anita
Wall Street
New York
The Seven and the Great Crash of Wild Week
The narrator accuses The Seven of press suppression and legal threats as the financial crisis nears. Banks suspend operations and public anger grows, with Roebuck’s death signaling a turning point. The speaker urges unity and calls for an honest reconstruction led by property holders. Inspector Crawford arrives amid mob tension.
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Lic
Wall Street
Roebuck
Narrow Escape from Poisoning Cured by Pills
Mrs. Young of Clay City New York nearly poisoned by constipation before Doctor King’s New Life Pills cured her. Advertising claim notes a 25 cent price at Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Excursion Train to Minneapolis from Muscatine May 19
On Saturday May 19 a five dollar round trip excursion departs Muscatine at 5 50 pm with stops at Fruitland Grandview and Wapello before joining a through Iowa Central Railway service to Elrick. Tickets on sale May 19 and valid for return until Tuesday evening with sleeping car options and advance reservations through agents.
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Muscatine
Fruitland
Grandview
Wapello
Elrick
Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
G. B. Birch
Iowa
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Mina
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Peli
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Mississippi Valley
Tvoiml
W. Kemble
Pro Tem
Schmitz
Union Labor
Chris Buckley
Boss Tweed
Scott
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Chpater
Updegraff
Inspector Crawford
Joe
Iowa Central
Chamberlin
Charles H. Salisbury
Mer
D. W. Robertson
Moving Picture Company of
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Struck
Harry Willard
Elmer L.mcintosh
Man
James J. Haack
America
Bill AT
Elite Theatre
Will Hart
Lewis Diamond
Comedian
Farrell
Black Face
Kinedrome
Society
A. M. Beg
A. W. Scott
W. M & L. Johnson
W. N.mccoy
L. Johnean
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein's Musse Hall
G. D. Lesotte
L. Johnson
DE Molay
Lezotte
W. H. Graff
Electa Charren
Fanie Reimicke
Argust Othmer
Bankers Reserve
Wim. Appel
J.B. Vanatta
Charles Lockwood
Muscatine Mee
Eagle Lodge Hall
Towers
W. P
Muscatine Castle
East Second Street
James Morris
Filma Scott
Eagle Lodge
Second Street
J. W. Robinson
Howe
H. Dotsen
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
B. A
Shelby Norman
G. A. R. Hall
M. ©. Stanwood
Gus. Schmidt
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo Building
East Second
W. D. Bowlby
E. P. Day
Pearl City Lodge
Fisch Hall
Sam Phillips
Louise Maisenbach
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
Shammo Hall
Ss. V. Chenoweth
A. ©. Hopkinson
F. Muscatine Lodge
Miriam Lodge
Prairie Encampment
Court OF Honor
Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
H.G. Schoenig
J. C. Coster
John’s
Grand Army OF the Republic
C. A. Fh
Miriam Pfeiffer
Cora Barger
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Streitler
V. C. J. A. Leyda
Ihb Cook
Musser & CO
State Bank and Trust CO
M. Musser
Ja. C. Cook
B. Cook
First National Bank
G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
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