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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
6
The Republican platform lauds Theodore Roosevelt’s record, calls for tariff reform, stable currency, anti trust strengthens, railroad regulation, and protection for wage earners and farmers. It pledges expansion of foreign commerce, civil service integrity, and national defense, while endorsing equal rights and American leadership in global affairs.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a New York Weekly item and various disjointed phrases. The readable content references a meeting, a department, and an unclear event with scattered names and terms, lacking coherent details or a clear outcome.
A historical Republican argument contrasts party platforms with Democratic aims, claiming Republicans uphold sound currency, free trade, protection, limited government, and prosperous policy, while Democrats favor socialism, government ownership, and widespread regulation. It asserts inherent, opposing outcomes like prosperity versus adversity and confidence versus doubt, urging unity to preserve Republican achievements in greater America.
Boston special notes a ship from Shanghai carrying a ton of Chinese hair used to make hats, rats, puffs, and switches for women. It remarks on a thriving import business, the value of strong straight hair, and cheeky lines about pigtails from living versus deceased individuals.
Mary Bogardus Tower testified at White Plains that Albert R. Tower, an ironmaster worth about 7 million, treated her cruelly and threatened to get rid of her by fair or foul. He offered to take her back but she demanded he be home every night and abstain from drinking. he refused due to possible business travel. The court session included a conference and compromise efforts.
Dr. Thomas B. Stillman of Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken reports finding valuable gold dirt in earth excavated for a Stevens preparatory school annex. He notes the vein seems shallow and discusses potential business value if the land were farmed, while the top layer remains undisturbed near his grass plot.
Des Moines June 18 Iowa labor leaders at Clinton convention urged revision of jury and court laws to allow verdicts by a broader panel, bolster labor lien rules, and shift proof of child labor need from state inspectors to parents and employers. They also backed air brakes on long street cars, civil liability reform on contributory negligence, and Beveridge child labor and interstate commerce protections.
Four of six aboard a pleasure auto were drowned when the vehicle ran off a West Pittyr Street pier into the North River. John Coleman and Abe Coleman survived. Virginia Knight, aged 8, was among the victims. John Bauer, a bystander, aided others. John Molen jumped clear as the car sank. Palace police took survivors into custody for questioning.
Fragmentary text references a Maine delegation at a convention and mentions expected focus on large representation and potential agenda items. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Marshalltown Iowa June 17 The appointment of G McFarland former editor of the Times Republicans to consul general at large for the European division is hailed as the most significant in the history of the consular service. The post covers Europe excluding Russia the Balkans and Greece and includes oversight of London Paris Vienna Berlin and other capitals. The salary is 5000 with travel and subsistence expenses included and marked as equivalent to higher permanent posts. McFarland has served nine years in the service from Nottingham to Reichenberg and St Gall where Robert Be Mansfield of Lucerne succeeds him.
Des Moines Iowa June 17 The A O CG W in supreme session passed amendments allowing insurance certificates with cash loan values extended insurance and paid up insurances This marks the first breach of fraternal companies into a field long held by older firms Two insurance companies had previously occupied the space Boat capsizes on Mississippi Burlington Iowa June 17 Two men drown Joseph Coenenberg and Wm D Johnson were the sole occupants Johnson's body recovered
In Ida Grove Iowa twelve applicants took the rural routes carrier exam. Howard Curry and David Koch posted the highest marks. They begin July 1 with routes across 28 miles to the east and 2944 miles to the south. Ida Grove now operates five routes with updated routes covering most farms.
New York June 17 A bulldog named Mikel belonging to Mrs Priscilla Holz who runs a restaurant on Amsterdam Avenue near Sixty seventh street bites tailor Joseph Rosenberg after he attempts to spank his daughter Esta Beta. The dog’s owner and bystander reaction follow the incident with surprised relief.
A fragmented notice from a New York source mentions Evelyn and her husband Harry, with unclear details about reconciliation or separation. The readable fragments reference a statement and possible actions but lack complete names, dates, or places.
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