Debates Over Republican Representation at National Convention
The Algona Advance notes renewed discussion across the country on changing how delegates are allocated to Republican conventions. It criticizes the basis tied to state populations, arguing it unfairly amplifies votes from Democratic-leaning states and inflates influence for some states over others. The piece cites Leslie’s Monthly on the injustice of current ratios and predicts the 1912 convention may adopt a fairer system, while commenting on local political maneuvers and national figures.
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Leslie’s
Florida
Vermont
Lessie Magazine
South Carolina
New York
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
More Locals Mrs Resaeguie Visits and Local News
Mrs Resaeguie completed his visit and is home at Bancroft. James Stow and family joined the Sunday diner for Det Paind's Sweden Lutheran Church services at 10:30 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Sunday school at noon. Henry Fisher's barn burned yesterday noon, loss estimated in the hundreds. H V Kyle plans a Chicago jewelry road trip on the first of the year. Supt. and Mrs. Overmyer returned from Clear Lake after band concerts. Runaway near La Verne injured two occupants but they escaped with minor injuries. Veda Herbst injured in a wagon tipping accident, husband and neighbors assisted. Pat Cady and two others arrested in Clear Lake for Sunday band concerts. mob protested outside jail. Union service at the time went dark due to arrestees. Spokane news cites Lantry, Curtiss, and Warren families prospering. R J Dawson a leading Spokane lawyer. Ed Williams family faced sorrow with burial of Mrs Williams’ sister-in-law, Mrs Hugh Waterhouse, in Sioux Falls. The Williamses may move, as they own a cottage on North Thorington and have ties to Algona.
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Overmyer
Clear Lake
la Verne
Armor Lemkee
Francis Story
Veda Herbst
Veda
Pat Cady
Mason City
Pat
Spokane
Cleve
Harry
N. P
Lantry
Curtiss
R. B. Warren
Warren
R.J. Dawson
Jess Henderson
Ed Williams
Carrie Clark
Agnes
Geo. E. Clarke
C.A. Palmer
Elder Legget
Mrs. Williams
Algona
Dr Martin warns of a looming world war over Europe and Turkey
A former German official argues a massive aerial fleet could avert a global war by instantly landing 300000 troops in Britain. He claims war is likely if Turkey is partitioned among Britain France Russia Italy and Austria, and cautions against wholesale redraws of national boundaries.
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Germany
Merry
England
Old World
Martin
Great Britain
Edward
Turkey
Morocco
France
Russia
Italy
Austria
Japan
Atlantic
Republican committee calls state convention for September 9
The Republican state central committee orders a state convention to nominate a successor to Judge Bishop of the supreme court. Delegations elected at the primaries will form county conventions. The conventions are scheduled for August 29.
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Bishop
Supreme Court
Republican State Central Committee
Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Toledo 1908
42nd national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Toledo Ohio from August 31 to September 5 1908. Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers greatly reduced fares from all line stations with sale dates August 27 28 29 30 and return by September 15. Fares from Algona Iowa to Toledo and return set at 23 dollars. Sleeping car service available. Contact nearest ticket agent or F A Miller for details.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Toledo
Ohio
Algona
F. A. Miller
John R Seneca Fanesgee Age Bagh
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J. W. Wadsworth
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Louisiana
Kansas City Star
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Mr. Bryan
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Spirit Lake
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New York College of Agriculture
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Gifford Pinghot
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Henry Fisher
H. V. Kyle
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