09 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
1
H Houseal, a skilled engraver, etched the entire alphabet on the head of a common pin, with letters in three concentric circles and a central ampersand, displaying precision unmatched by the Lord's prayer on a silver dollar. The effort took about ninety minutes and the sight impressed local observers despite the tiny scale.
The speech by Temporary Chairman James C. Davis Jr at the republican state convention in Cedar Fields defends the party record, praises progress over four years, and urges unity. It discusses national policy on trade, protection, reciprocity, and labor organization, and endorses Iowa's growth, education, and governance.
Sheriff Strout of Ilvton Kansas arrested James Kuhns a farmer on an old claim of mis payment from Pal towns The case hinged on a writ of habeas corpus and a district judge signature The prisoner believed his attorney had arranged release and surrendered willingly as officers pursued the truth
A. B. Cummins of Des Moines wins the Iowa Republican gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot amid scenes of great enthusiasm. Merriott places second with Heath and Harriman allies defeated. Delegates from Polk and other counties shift to Cummins as the machine faction secures control of key committees and officers.
The Cum ming Convention club met last night and elected president and district vice presidents along with secretary James Howe. Officers include President J I Stevens Boone and district VPs Eugene Butler Burlington George M Curtis Clinton W T Eaton Osage etc. Typhoid kills soldiers in Tien Tsin as German troops suffer mortality.
The platform committee reports in favor of McKinley’s renomination, a strong U S economy, and reduced taxation. It endorses gold standard, expansion in Porto Rico and the Philippines, and relinquishment of Cuba authority. It opposes disfranchisement by race or station and supports tariff changes, reciprocity, and regulation of corporate power. It lauds Iowa leaders, Senators Allison and Dolliver, and Governor Shaw’s administration.
Kaiser issues six week nationwide mourning decree following death of Ais mother. Emblems worn, no military music for eight days, court circle notified on dress until November 6. Ladies' mourning spans August 26 to November 5 with specified grades. public entertainments and performances restricted to varying degrees.
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