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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
The draft OCR shows a publisher note for a newspaper claiming large circulation and AP membership. It references the Iowa Evening Press Association and Lee Newspaper Syndicate. The readable text is garbled but indicates claims of circulation dominance and association affiliations.
Representatives list New York Nassau Street La Coste Maxwell in charge and Chicago office Marguerite Building agne Young in charge. The Daily Journal issues every evening except Sunday and the Semi-Weekly Journal prints 10 and 40 pages on Tuesday and Friday nights. Delivery in the city by carrier at 10 cents weekly. Wally one year by mail 3.00. semi weekly one year 1.00.
Journal Agencies provide a city convenience map listing stores and services including Hill and Clay Kneese Grocery on East 2nd Street and Morse Washburn's grocery on South Muscatine. Also noted are streetcar track provisions and W. C. A. Buschs Drug at Hershey Avenue and Kecklerville with Sharrars Grocery in West Hill and Chayka's Grocery.
Editorial and business office lines for Bell telephone services appear alongside Mississippi Valley listings with partial contact notes. The fragment shows office descriptors and central listings, indicating a directory-style item for local telephone infrastructure and organizational contact points.
The Ruef confession marks the start of the city’s downfall of its graft ring as Schmitz may confess soon. The piece argues that numerous wealthy San Franciscans could flee but police keep watch. It questions Ruef’s remorse and urges harsh penalties for all involved, seeking severe punishment.
Des Moines correspondent reports fewer candidates than expected for governor. Eligibles include Garst Byers Carroll Smith of Mitchell Joe Lane Bernard Murphy and others with several openly declining. Some leaders prefer Lt Governor Garst though Attorney General Byers shows no bid yet.
The article notes that Sim may seek re-election as attorney general with two two year terms ahead, and a governor bid would require leaving the post due to the biennial election law. It also discusses Auditor B. F. Carroll as a strong candidate, praised for railroad assessments and restricting insurance company influence, while facing comparisons to Cummins supporters.
Washington signals indicate Cummins may be chosen as a running mate for the Republican nominee. Des Moines declares Cummins supports Roosevelt or a Roosevelt ally. The Iowa governor appears poised to back the administration candidate, regardless of who it is, with past Cummins presidential booms failing to gain real traction.
The Foraker club originated in Oskaloosa and appears to have disappeared after its first announcement. It is assumed to have died a natural and painless death with no records of members beyond the founder.
The present session adjourned and will reconvene in October to again consider the deep waterways issue. The lawmakers will resume debate and seek a path forward on the project and related funding.
The report suggests Taft struggles in Illinois while another state leans toward Cannon despite administration opposition.
A political remark questions whether the Cannon boom signals a serious bid or a joking stance to entertain friends. The speaker’s intent remains unclear, inviting scrutiny of the motive and potential impact.
Davenport Times speculates that if the new fire and police commission law is unconstitutional as argued by Senator Saunders then multiple Iowa boards and commissions including the board of control dental examiners mine inspectors regents and other commissions established by law would also be unconstitutional.
A Nevada Representative argues amid Ohio developments that Vice President Fairbanks of Indiana is the only real Republican candidate. He says Indiana stands behind him and that Fairbanks embodies general party sentiment with a trustworthy record.
The Marion Register notes Evangelist Sunday earned in weeks what a town pastor makes in five years. It also warns that nine of ten readers belong to the "doubting Thomas" class.
Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes voters will weigh Allison’s health and his stance off the campaign trail. Marshalltown Times-Republican calls railroad reform astonishing as general acceptance of the situation grows.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette states Taft contains the elements that would make a successful president. The phrase ends abruptly amid a qualified assessment of his candidacy.
The column recalls a flower garden visit at M. Eicaolz’s in north Muscatine with a vivid tulip display. It also reports a track car derailment near Cham bers' mill caused by a crooked axle and a dislodged coupling pin. A sudden death of Father Law near St. Louisa is noted along with twenty years ago events including a Riverside robbery and a currency-to-gold stash theft. A marriage license issued to G W Sweeney and Ida May Jewel is listed.
Thirty years ago Mr. Bishop tore down an old awning to replace it with a new sidewalk near his grocery. The marriage of Robert C. Schenck and Miss Clara C Burtner was held last evening at the bride’s father's residence at Third and Cedar, with Rev. F. P. Dalrymple officiating. The event was noted as a social highlight.
The Waterloo Courier criticizes Maj. Lacey for misreading political sentiment and failing as an interpreter. The piece argues Roosevelt’s stature is unique and warns that imitators will fail, noting that “Twenty three” has undercut Lacey’s credibility.
The Cherokee Democrat predicts a very dry year for Iowa while the Anti Saloon League pushes effort. The Des Moines Capital notes Gov Hughes is unlikely to have considered a presidential candidacy.
The Cherokee Times notes that people distrust the cause, calling out its support by Boss Cox as a core reason for skepticism.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes tomato plants should be protected with flannel coverings until about June 1 to guard against late frost and chilly nights. Aimed at home gardeners, the advice emphasizes keeping warmth for early growth and yields.
A political endorsement extols Joseph G. Cannon as a capable executive with business, legal, legislative, and leadership talents. Emphasizing his independence, rugged character, and wide appeal, it argues the Western spirit favors his candidacy for the White House.
Miss Weber of Wapello visited Columbus City relatives on Sunday. Ladies Kate Anwy Susie Spaeth Bessie Utt and Lulu Orr attended a Morning Sun Sunday school convention. Mr and Mrs Arlo Garret welcomed a baby boy. Carson Duncan and family greeted a new son Friday night. Ruthett returned from Mt Vernon after visiting sister Grace. Ed Anwyl spent Sunday at home. Mrs Stevens is reported very low.
The Methodist congregation met in Y M C A rooms with services on the third floor. The coming encampment by the second regiment I N G was planned for August 11 at Mustatine. John Meyers, who burned at Boepple's button factory last winter, could ride out again for the first time yesterday.
A note on a copyrighted 1906 work from Bobbs-Merrill Company hints at an intensely romantic novel with dramatic climactic scenes. The passage emphasizes the book’s romantic energy and unexpected turns.
In a social echo, Henry Wilton learns Mr. Knapp returns tomorrow stirring talk of a Chinatown expedition Monday night. Luella joins the tally of guests as Mrs. Knapp warns of danger while Porter and Barkhouse prepare for a new deal in Fruitland.
The scene follows guards on a street as Porter recalls Dicky Nah and a gang gathering at Borton’s. Terrill and Meeker are linked to the “powwow” and possible surprises. The fragment hints at a looming tension and vigilance.
Travel schedule from Muscatine to Minneapolis and St Paul via the M N S Railway with Iowa Central connection. Round trip $5.60 from Muscatine $5.00 from Fruitland and Grandview and Wapello. Tourists sleeping car $1 for double berth. Tickets on sale May 18 through local agents. Attractions listed in St Paul and Minneapolis.
In Fruitland on May 17 W J Fitzsim mons of Cedar Falls spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Emerson Moore. Mrs Geo Patrick of Muscatine and Mrs C O Beckafellow of Olive Branch were Fruitland callers last Wednesday. Lula Davidson and Maude Butcher visited their aunt Mrs Sarah Craddock in Muscatine last Friday. Grace Grosjean spent Sunday with her parents near Arden. A P Swanson Charles Cross and Wm Hatfield traveled to Coster for Sunday. Frank Hoopes of Muscatine was a
Exceedingly rare bargains in South Dakota farm lands and unusual business opportunities in the new towns along the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway extension are highlighted in a free illustrated pamphlet. Request the pamphlet by postal card to A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis before edition is exhausted.
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