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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
3
A miscellany from The Advance includes a Whistler Carlyle portrait sale for 1000 guineas, family age puzzles from Highland county, Italy’s young monarch Victor Emmanuel, Russian peasant characterizations, and various brief notes on doctors, lawyers, and elections.
Governor Cummins orders three militia companies to reinforce Dubuque and protect property as a streetcar strike escalates. In Des Moines and Waterloo reports describe threats, stoneings, and arson against cars, with authorities urged to preserve order without opposing strikers.
Democrats in Pottawattamie county chose delegates for the state convention. The gathering was described as a lame affair with no platform adopted. The majority reportedly favors ignoring the Kansas City platform, signaling a likely split when Des Moines is reached. Sullivan of Creston is favored for governor and Judge Van Wagenen of Sioux City is considered a weak candidate.
Long Island off Center Island hosts a triangular 14% mile course with 3 defenders Reliance Constitution and Columbia racing twice around for a silver tankard prize. Reliance led from the first mark, pulled ahead on the reach, and finally beat Constitution by four minutes twenty three seconds and Columbia by seven minutes thirty nine seconds.
Thirty exile builders marooned in a South Chicago breakwater boarding house refuse to unload a lumber cargo demanding higher wages as waves rise. They were discharged on the breakwater and will stay ashore only if a boatman provides transport.
Waterloo Ta June 22 Wreck leaves many grieving while two trainmen died single one of them Irving D Mills would have wed Miss Lucian Parkins soon. Miss Parkins mourns as Mills had spent evening with her before departure. Mrs Griffin widow of passenger engineer awaits word. Funeral for Mr Griffin set at Unitarian church. Braheman Stonewall’s body to Winthrop per parents. George Hurt of Independence, colored, jailed for stealing ride. hospital fate seen as poor.
In Clermont Iowa over 6000 people gathered for a Twelfth Iowa reunion and ceremonies presenting a Lincoln monument and unveiling a bronze statue of Hon D B Henderson, both gifts of former Governor William Larrabee. Helen Larrabee unveiled the Lincoln piece as Henderson wept at the base. Speakers included Colonel Henderson and Senator Dalet.
Charles I. Smith reappears in Castana Ia after a sudden departure a year ago leaving family and friends puzzled. He reports work near Chicago in house building and holds a responsible position. His return brings joy to relatives and Monona county friends who are glad to hear of his wellbeing.
LeMars Iowa June 22 Charles Kale twelve son of pioneer Mat Kale drowned in the Floyd river yesterday while wading with younger companions. An 83 year old man Peter Hoffmann attempted a rescue but both youth and rescuer failed to stay afloat. The body was recovered in the evening after divers and lines were used.
Orange City baseball team defeated the Boston Bloomers with a nearly flawless game aided by three errors charged to Grange City. The lineup added Captain John Vos from the state University and Geo. Van de Stee at second base. Battery posted three two yesterday as Orange City plans matches with Trull and Rack Juitey on the Fourth of July.
Ten graduates spoke with brilliant orations while music from academy students highlighted the evening at the big First Reformed Church in Orange City. Prof Philip Saulen leads the school with a strong closing address praised as one of the best Orange City has heard. Class colors black and gold. flower red rose. motto One God One Life One Eternality. Rosl: Dora Hospers Jennie Roetman Jennie Vander Bletde Benjamin Braskamp Otto Graskamp Juvob Hospers Henry W Pletenpel John Hoggen Gerrit D Van Pearsem Catherine Meyer.
Waterloo Ia June 20 A passenger train from Omaha to Sioux City collided head on with a freight train near Raymond. Ten deaths include two engineers and two firemen. mail agent seriously hurt. Three tramps and one emigrant unidentified aboard the passenger train. Injured passengers Scott Moran and George Hurtt. Passenger train traveled 50 miles per hour. freight crew allegedly misunderstood orders. four hours to clear track.
Jas Burns, former roundhouse foreman, returns from Chicago to report railway officials exonerated him in the Six Mile creek washout crash at Hawarden. The engine was driven into still-parked cars without orders and Wireman Isher was killed. Burns to remain at Des Moines roundhouse. Frank Beales resumes foremanship and will relocate from Eagle Grove.
Renewed interest grows in the northern district Iowa judgeship as Judge Shiras plans retirement November 1. Senator Thomas D Healy of Fort Dodge emerges as leading candidate supported by Governor Cummins and Senator Dooliver, with other names including F F Dawley Craig D Wright J C Longueville and Attorney General Mullan. Healy’s notable record includes authoring the news board of control law.
A. Z. Roberts of the United Brethren church in Webster City and his wife abruptly left for parts unknown. Presiding Elder Picks demanded resignation over undisclosed plural marriage issues. Rumor says his first wife may pursue legal action as he is reportedly in Sioux City. Wedding at Ida Grove follows this item. Catherine O’Meara wed Lawrence Herman at Sacred Heart, Ida Grove. The bride wore white silk and a long veil. reception for 200 guests followed at Hayes Township home. Clarion Postmaster J. C. Harwood died suddenly of apoplexy while tending his lawn. Iowa Central brakeman Charles Cunningham, 32, was killed in a switch engine accident near Oskaloosa. he had a presumed sweetheart in Des Moines.
June 23 Ottawa Major Gourley MP Colchester Ny 8 attacked American influence in Canada praising the British constitution and urging a trans Canada railway to Quebec west. He condemned U S tyranny and criticized Grand Trunk policy while urging vigorous tariff reform and transportation action. The House voted down a motion for immediate tariff revision.
Eight prisoners were taken from the Milwaukee depot to the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Circuit Judge I B Smith sentenced them to terms from two to three years and a half. The gang known as the Circle Society terrorized ranchers in western Lyman county and near the Rosebud reservation, and the sentences may help break the group. In the Boston tunnel collapse, a Polish laborer was killed, another injured, and a third missing.
Weekly bank statement from New York dated June 20 reports increases in deposits circulation and reserves with a total cash balance of 646 435 dollars. In Cincinnati the International Union Printing Pressmen convention adjourned to next year in St Louis. A propagating committee of twenty five will contact labor unions to secure electoral support for socialist victory in the upcoming presidential race.
Washington dispatch recounts John J. Pershing’s letter describing the Lake Lanao assault in the Philippines Moros campaign. He says troops bridged a deep ditch with a bamboo span, crossed under fire, and fought hand to hand to seize the fort while suffering minimal injuries. He praises American bravery and notes broader lessons for the Moro struggle and U.S. credibility.
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