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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

2

State and local election ticket list with candidates

A list of political candidates across offices including Vice President James S Sherman and James candidates for governor attorney general superintendent public instruction clerk of supreme court railroad commissioner and various county roles. It names James Sherman Thomas Anderson John Anundson B F Carroll H B W Byers John F Riggs H L Bosquet Nathaniels Ketchum Silas M Weaver Scott M Ladd Albert F Dawson D D Webster A S Lawrence A C Shiflet W S McKee T W Stoops.

Thomas T. Anderson Warren County John T. Anundson Cerro Cordo County B. F. Carroll Davis County Dudies Supreme Court Silas M. Weaver Hardin County Scott M. Ladd O’brien County

Where does democratic confidence come from in the campaign

The writer questions the source of Democratic confidence in Bryan's prospects, noting Ohio and New York as critical states. They doubt labor vote strategies, reference Hearst and Hughes, and ask whether concealed forces or bluff drive the apparent optimism, urging readers to judge the motives behind campaign messaging.

Bryan Ion Gompers Ohio New York Taft Hearst Empire State Hughes Murphy Connors Mack

Oklahoma Figures In Roosevelt Opinions

An open letter from Burt R. Greer of the Citizens' Alliance criticizes Oklahoma Governor Haskell. Greer recalls Haskell’s association with the alliance and accuses him of misrepresenting his role, calling him a “drowned duck” while detailing past remarks about union labor and petition signatures in Muskogee.

Haskell Roosevelt Oklahoma Burt R. Greer Citizens’ Alliance Greer Hinton Theater Muskogee

City Council and Railroad Move At Last Night Meeting

Reminiscences note a full council discussing a ditch access petition by Mr. Isett, Bennett Wharf contract, and city attorney review. Mr. Green of Tipton railroad tours landowners for right of way along Crooked Creek Otter and Sugar Creek routes amid election set for 22nd. Frank Evans reports safe Europe arrival. Eichelberfer of Kookuk offered by May Fisk to join touring troupe as press agent.

Nisely Isett Hill Bennet Green Tipton Railroad Company Crooked Creek Otter Sugar Creek Frank Evans Europe Eichelberfer Contitution Democrat Kookuk May Fisk

Accidents at Wilton Injuries Reported At Local Works

The Wilton Chronicle notes two incidents. Albert Arkhill, a bittakeman, was crushed between train bumpers while coupling an engine and seriously hurt at the hips. The second accident involved Willie Friend, who suffered a broken arm when a truck rolled over it while boys played near repair shops.

Wilton Wilton Chronicle Albert Arkhill Willie A. J. Friend

Local Republican Boys Club Elects New Officers

The Republican boys' club elected Fred Walton as president Ben Dyer as vice president Sam Fox as secretary and Dell Hutchinson as treasurer last evening The meeting showcased orderly and systematic conduct I D Vore departs tonight for Cedar Rapids to represent Muscatine at the Knights Templar convention.

Republican Boys Fred Walton Ben Dyer Sam Fox Dell Hutchinson I. D. Vore Cedar Rapids Knights Templar Muscatine

Capt Banks resigns as Captain after election to lieutenant colonel

Thirty years ago Capt Banks of Company C resigns his captaincy following his election to lieutenant colonel of the Seventh regiment last evening. An order was issued for a new captain to fill the vacancy.

Banks

Alliance Pergers and Labor Section in 1905 Fight

The text accuses a governor of shifting stance during the Sequoyah convention as union miners protested a proposed labor non discrimination clause. It asserts the Citizens' alliance of Muskogee remains, that the governor's resignation was not received, and flatly denies forging the alliance petition with the governor signing it himself.

Sequoyah Alliance Citizens’ Alliance of Muskogee Citizens’ Alliance

Missing $200,000 sparks questions on publicity timing

The remark notes a $200,000 sum seemingly misplaced and asks where it is and when it will be publicized. It implies concern over transparency and timely dissemination of the funds' status.

Walsh Elevates From Candidate to Defendant in Case

A political case takes a turn as Walsh shifts from candidate to defendant, triggering new legal proceedings and potential impacts on upcoming votes. The development marks a significant change in status for the individual involved and adds complexity to the courtroom timeline.

Publicity’s Purpose Asked Over Missing $300,000

A rhetorical note questions the value of publicity that fails to reveal the whereabouts of $300,000 and challenges the responsible party to explain how such a loss occurred.

Shock Granting Joy a Long Burden

Dialogue reveals a confession of engagement and a looming revelation as Hugo Charteris exposes his identity to Burgess and others. The scene centers on guilt, loyalty, and the plan to reveal truth to Joy, with Tisdale’s warning and Burgess’s uneasy empathy shaping the tense moment.

Hugo Hugo Charteris Tisdale Burgess Lhis

Elrick Junction Station Opens on Iowa Central Rail Line

Ten years ago Elrick Junction became the new stop at the shared rails of the Iowa Central and Muscatine and North and South lines. Track layers began Monday with iron laid. officials expect Wapello reached within a week. Local notes report visits by Hugh Rupp of Company D in Washington and Miss Alice Rupp to Thomas Barnard, and Mrs. C Cadle Jr. ending her Cincinnati trip. Archie McGrew and Miss Ella Kemp wed October 6, 1898, at the United Frangelican parsonage with Rev Lang officiating.

Ella Kemp United Frangelican Narsonager Lang

The Struggle of Hugo Char and the White Witch

Hugo journeys toward Hernshaw Magna in a rush of conflicting desire a clash of virtue and temptation erupts as he weighs loving Joy against vows and conscience. He faces a moral battlefield where the allure of Joy clashes with a decades old sense of self and honor.

Hernshaw Magna Joy Angela Hugo Char

End comes after long illness and funeral in Wapello

The obituary recalls a life of self sacrifice tempered by years of self indulgence. After operations in Keokuk and Burlington, he died Tuesday evening with little warning. Funeral held Thursday at Warren Boyer’s home in Wapello, interment at Rice Cemetery near Morning Sun.

Keokuk Burlington Tut Warren Boyer Wapello Rice Cemetery

Bucklen's Amica Salve Heals Burned Scout After Dragging Incident

A boy named Ben Pool of Threet Alabama was skinned from head to heel when dragged over a gravel road. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured his injuries after Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store carried the remedy.

Ben Pool Bucklen Havercamp

Samuel Finley of Wapello Dies After Illness

Samuel Finley an aged resident of Wapello died Tuesday evening October 13 1908 after two years of failing health from cancer. Born November 14 1838 in Blount County East Tennessee he moved with family to Iowa and served in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. He married Mary J Garrett in 1865 and lived in Burlington Morning Sun and near Iowa City before settling in Wapello. He leaves six children and a stepdaughter and was remembered as a patriotic upright neighbor and devoted husband and father.

Wapello Samuel Finfey Samuel Saffel Finley Blunt County Tennessee Iowa West Point Lee County Pilot Grove Samuel Finley Lincoln Third Iowa Cavalry Louisa County Grandview Amy Eliza Wetiulley Mary J. Garrett Burlington B. Dennis Morning Sun John Jennie Perkins Iowa City Wesley Edward Cairo Grace Boyer Harry Elizabeth Siverly Finley

K P Dance Draws Large Crowd in Buffalo Iowa

Mrs. Ed Kane left Buffalo to return to Rock Island after visiting her parents. The K P dance drew about 200 attendees with Davenport Military Band providing music and a late chicken supper by the Pythian Sisters. Several locals and visitors came and went, including Norma Kautz Tony Scherrer and others visiting relatives and resuming studies.

Buffalo Ed. Kane Chas. Frank Rock Island Ill Davenport Norma Kautz Tony Scherrer Tri-City Commercial College Earl Dorman la Salle A. H. Dorman E. L. Kemptner Frank Hebbard Muscatine F. Secoy Susie Hoffbauer Harry Schroeder Blue Grass Buffalo St. Peters Church Father Pfeifer Henry Frank Cedar Rapids F. J. Frank Adolph Murer Ladies’ Aid Society Harry Hess Hunn Henry Dorman F. J. Neumeister Harry Pelton Carrol P. Gold Dunshee

ZEMO Promises Cure for Itching Skin Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts ZEMO as a clean liquid for external use that draws germs and toxins to the surface to destroy them. It claims instant relief and permanent cures for all skin and scalp diseases, with samples available from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and sold by A. W. Morgan at 107 W. 2nd St.

Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J Harfina S.S.S THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta ZEMO E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis A. W. Morgan W. 2Nd St

Masonic Lodges Meet Monthly in Mason City Area

Mason ic a Iowa Lodge No 2 and A M Regular meeting the first Tuesday of each month E P Ingham W M 8 L Johnson Secretary Washington Chapter No 4 R B A M stated convocation second Friday each month Abk Othmer M E H P 8S L Johnson Secretary Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters Stated assembly third Thursday monthly in Stein's music hall G D Lezette T I M 8 L Johnson Recorder De Molay Commandery No 1 EK T Regular conclave third Wednesday monthly G D Lezette E C W H Graff Recorder

E. P. Ingham W. M L. Johnson Washington EK. T G. D. Lezette E. C. W. H. Graff

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