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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
4
A long, garbled dispatch recounts historic U S pay scales for Congress and executive officials, then shifts to naval tests in Ramillies, a Toledo dentist hatching a live chicken beside a radiator, Belgian stamp tricks, paper gloves in Europe, and a parade of global curiosities including parks in Colorado, the Waldorf Astoria, native travel by bishops, the Khedive’s yacht, and distant railways near the Arctic Circle.
A contested voting event in Clarion Iowa spiraled into a dispute after father of a young contestant bought 10,000 votes. The outcome declared Luella Carr winner over Fern Gillett with Olive Salisbury in third, prompting legal threats and questions over submitted subscriptions and ballot validity.
Judge Smith McPherson of the federal court upholds the Habitual Criminal Act in a case involving a Grepary defendant convicted four years ago. The ruling states the defendant must serve the full term as mandated by state law, with the decision binding on further appellate review.
A Sister of Charity, Sister Annette, eloped with a former sweetheart from Cedar Rapids after abandoning her vows. The pair fled from Chico, rode to Chicago, married, and now Iowa Catholics debate the breach of sacred vows. The incident marks a first in state history and prompts church discipline discussions.
Sensational petition filed in Waterloo district court alleges hypnotic influence shaped a will of Whitanton Anton. George Sh Aston represents the family. William Anton accused of coercing the elder to omit siblings leaving many heirs dissatisfied. Case awaits further action as details unfold. Meat Producers Association Meets in Hawarden with new members and updated leadership. President Montgomery presided with speakers Wenders, Feringer, Whittington, Searle, Neil, and Dr. Quigby. 20 new members added and a committee named to recruit more.
Dickinson County supports former Senator A B Funk as a candidate for the Eleventh District nomination though he may avoid an active campaign. Odebolt resident W A Helsen also enters the race, praised for career and character, with Sac County urging support for his bid.
Brown, postmaster at Bilen von Sioux City, says Senator Ernest T. Hogue has strong home county backing and will be a serious candidate. Monona county endorses his record in the senate and his drainage legislation role, while acknowledging the district needs a knowledgable political contender.
W E B Brown president of the First National Bank of Storm Lake has vanished from Des Moines amid accusations of insolvency involving Lynn Grove and Sioux Rapids banks. Des Moines reports say he may have left the state while arranging to furnish bonds. Local officials doubt the claim. bond totals include 10 500 with Fred Watkins of Hawarden contributing 4500. State court notes: Dorr Cattle company vs Des Moines National Bank reversed. Davison vs State affirmed.
Paris dispatches report the Vladivostok squadron departed Vladivostok with officials silent on destination. Finance Minister Kokovzoft says Russia profits from bottom stock prices, vaults growing, and mint casting silver bars for Manchuria use. He denies plans to defy neutrality. Paris reports no confirmation of major Japanese defeat.
March 21 dispatches from Wei Hut Wei and Chemulpo report ongoing naval actions as Japanese forces reinforce the landing at Chinnampho and Chemulpo. Russian ships retreat across the Yalu while a Vladivostok squadron threatens Wonson. Americans note civilian administration under Japanese control and northern Korea surveys proceed.
Admiral Stackelberg, after turning over Viadivostok squadron command, arrives in St Petersburgh with a contrasting view of Japanese reports. He says Russian ships captured merchantmen in Japanese waters February 16 and 90, not firing on them, and details efforts to save crews and convey a morale story to Japan. He claims one captured ship carried contraband rice sunk. another was released. No bombardment of Hakodate occurred. The war, he predicts, will be long. AAP correspondent notes soldiers crossing Lake Baikal face mild conditions with huts and warmers. many travel 26 miles per day wrapped in furs.
London dispatches report renewed Russian protest over Chinese forces near the great wall and a threat to act if China does not withdraw. Russia hints at marching on Peking if China shifts neutrality toward Japan. A Times correspondent says no Japanese north of the Yalu, while Turkish forces are claimed to have crossed the river with a small guard.
Washington reports a Republican National Committee member says Chicago has not credited the committee with $75,000 pledged to cover convention expenses. Chicago officials deny any failure to meet demands, noting unresolved subscriptions and possible interim drafts funded by committee members if needed.
Portsmouth reports a British submarine was run down and sunk by a Donald Currie liner off the Nab. Eleven lives, including Lieut Mansergh the senior submarine officer, were lost as the liner later reported striking a torpedo. The craft waited near the lightship in seven fathoms. The submarine was among the newest fleet builds.
New York March 21 The suspension of cotton broker Daniel J Sully was announced after a long decline in futures. The bull campaign had driven prices toward 17 cents but failed to reach 20, while bears seized the market. Sully, once crowned king of the cotton pit, faced multi million losses as the market plunged.
Washington March 21 Brigadier General Leonard Wood's nomination was confirmed in the senate today by a vote of 45 to 36. Senators Kittredge and Scott were the only Republicans who voted against Wood while Cockrell Peltus Dubois Patterson and Clarke of Arkansas Democrats voted for him.
The miner vote on accepting or rejecting the operators two year scale ended shortly after noon claiming 165867 ballots cast with a large majority against the strike. The joint subscale committee will likely meet in Mandey to sign the scale for two years. Allen P. Lovejoy of Lanesville Wisconsin is reported dead at 77. He was widely known for a wealth estimated around one million dollars.
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