16 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
A mosaic of brief items narrates curious tales and findings. An Asiatic envoy triangle, vaults of the Hapsburg heart, lithography origins, religious tensions in Alsace, and railway traffic metrics frame a global snapshot. Historical notes cover hunting bites, imperial tombs, a Chinese diplomat, and tech milestones.
In Princeton Myra Cleveland says she cannot answer all condolence messages for President Cleveland. Frances F Cleveland asks press to convey gratitude for expressions of sympathy and God’s comfort. Chicago plans a memorial, favoring a monument though some prefer a utilitarian tribute, with funds for an endowment and art institute enhancements. A memorial committee was formed.
In Oyster Bay on July 10 President Theodore Roosevelt bid farewell to Arctic explorer Commander Robert E Peary aboard the Roosevelt near the Sylph. The president with Mrs Roosevelt and guests toured the ship and engine room before Peary joined the launch. The Roosevelt then set course for New Bedford and Sydney, B C where Peary would rejoin the expedition.
Salt Lake, Utah July 10 A dramatic turn in state circles as Mabel Cutler Butler, daughter of Governor Cutler, sues for divorce from Thomas M Butter the week after a quiet Ogden elopement. The bride returned to the executive mansion and has not appeared since while Butler hires counsel for the action.
At a Chicago convention on Dearborn Street, John A Spann warned art tailors that fashion must prioritize function over flamboyance. He urged restraint on trousers and frills, promoting conservation in shades and shapes to balance wearers’ individuality. Zebras in style were condemned for summer and urged replacement with more conservative fabrics.
Washington reports Wade Ellis a strong probability for the chief trust buster role under Bonaparte. Ellis, Ohio attorney general, is favored by Taft and Roosevelt for the post overseeing antitrust prosecutions. The move would surprise few if confirmed.
The text presents a 1900s Democratic platform condemning Republican waste, calling for reduced tariffs, campaign finance reform, anti-monopoly laws, labor rights, and strong federal regulation of interstate commerce. It supports direct election of senators, states’ rights, and expansion of social programs, praising Oklahoma’s statehood and Panama Canal development. The rhetoric contrasts Democrats as champions of the common people against Republican privilege and corporate influence.
Boston July 18 State Ornithologist Edward Howe Furbush urged the Massachusetts legislature to empower him or the state department to kill all cats in the state. His annual report to the governor cites cat depredations and presents the drastic plan as the surest way to deter bird losses.
W J Bryan lauds the platform as clear and strong and believes it will bolster the fight ahead. He spoke after the Democratic canal convention adopted the platform and thanked the committee for their work. A fragment of a crime scene note, the Hane murder, and stray verses appear in the shuffled text.
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