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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

12

Curse of Thiste A Roosevelt Portrait Novel Hypotheses Race

A review notes a new novel The Curse of Thiste by Joey author presenting a Roosevelt guided racial thesis. The plot follows Jack, a boy bullied in New Haven, aided by a Rough Rider figure who later reveals Roosevelt as narrator. The piece questions innate traits vs environment and portrays a controversial color problem solution through gradual racial integration and class solidarity.

New York Joey Thiste No W. Tae Vate Roosevelt Daane Cond Hia Jack New Haven Mass Jack Harvard Snek Mer Coloe Peebleni

Big scale war maneuvers planned in lakes department

About 1000 troops from Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky and Wisconsin will participate in joint simulated warfare near West Point Kentucky with units from the department of the lakes. Major General John J. Liles issued detailed orders guiding drivers troops and supporting corps as maneuvers run October 2 onward over two weeks.

Young West Point Department of the Lakes Daur Pausi Imiucios Indiana Illinois Ghia Adedigig Kentucky Wisconsin Ateysula Roops Dine Tunky Mililkey John J. Liles Aengthy Ditternivy Aanl nOlug Thue

Hazing Policy Tightened at Naval Academy Debate

Secretary Moody and Captain Will iard 14. Lrewison discussed hazing at the academy. Growason reports no hazing exists. investigation continues. Upon sailors' return from holiday, superintendent will renew anti hazing efforts. Moody warned that if hazing exists, Annapolis will act.

Waslington Atinupols Uas Williard Lrewison Naval Academy Bines Growason Huang Annapolis Moody Rejy Brownson Navy

State May Appeal Over Northern Securities Court Ruling

A petition for appeal argues the court erred in upholding the Northern Securities Company as legal and in denying relief to prevent dissolution. It contends the Securities Company was formed to seize control of major railroads, and seeks reversal to block interference with railroad ownership and management.

Northern Securities Company St Motil Mian Lowig Firth Beeurities Wes Dee Wind Leechren Seeartt Company Seeurides Company Coa

Foiled the Robbers on the New York New Haven and Hartford

An engineer on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad near Plum Plummer’s Ledge sees a lantern signal intended to lure the train into a trap. He immediately stops, applies brakes, and the crew prevents a likely robbery as Deputy Sheriff Tagua handles the investigation. The incident occurs at Whitlin station, with the crew describing a near miss and a swift, alert response.

New York, New Haven Hartford Woortocket Berauge W. Hoss Plummers Ledge Whitlin Station New York, New Haven and Martford Mn Pole Plummer’s Ledge Lelong Angie Loss Imac Leeroandheel Tagua

Tennessee Lynch Mob Killings At City Jail

A mob overpowered a jail in Lynchburg. Sheriff Davison and two officers tried to defend a Black prisoner but were overwhelmed. The prisoner, later identified by authorities as unknown, was killed by hanging at the jail entrance. About two dozen suspects were arrested for assault.

Sherriy Davidson Morifus Wits Megen Ata AL Smiall Dail Davitson Sherhf Cape Tyes Sheta Gre Jad Bes Wil Urea Dar

IETT Is Sentenced for Hanging Order in Kentucky

The court under Judge Osborne schedules the execution of Iett between sunrise and sunset on December 12. Jett’s attorney, Bhinton, lodges an urgent request and appeals to higher court, while the case is stayed for further preparatory steps and review.

Osborne Deanes Ooukeil Duper Bhinton Jett Mary Blanton

Prisoner Keffer Dances and Sings Before Hanging in Wyoming

A Wyoming convict named James Keffer spent the day before his execution in revelry and music. He requested fellow prisoner Jim Ballard be allowed to play the mouth harp, and Keffer danced and sang for hours. Later he joined a death watch and story telling with inmates until late night.

Wyoming Aider Wyd James Kelfer Anuseler A. C. Waren Keller Jim Ballard Keffer

Newark Street Railway Strike Halts Service at Peak Hour

Newark set for a general walkout as street railway employees strike at the busiest hour, delaying thousands and forcing many to walk. The walkout, the largest in twenty years, targets wage increases, split runs, and union recognition, with efforts to involve officials and a pending corporate response.

Newark Essex Ciudsen Passale Linian Moon Metuurter Public Service Corporation Nules Trolley Car Men's Association Mahon

Warning to Labor President Buchanan Attacks Unions

Kansas City, Sept 26 The Structural Ironworkers president Buchanan delivered his annual address to the convention praising the union’s growth and peace with bridge companies. He warned the press and capital against union disruption, urged early AFL affiliation, and called for a conference to address what he called a growing evil and increasing government pressure.

Buchanan Kansas City Structural Ironworkers Naatton American Federations of Labor Sald

Knights of Labor Reject Roosevelt Clash In Printing Office Row

Pittsburg September six report from Burns the general muster workman of the Knights of Labor on a Washington meeting notes a general executive board resolution. It states labor factions opposing Roosevelt in the government printing office dispute should not disrupt unions or wound members. The board urges both sides to refer the controversy to Senator Law for arbitration and cites Senator Hanna as a friend of labor and Roosevelt.

L. Indarses Juiller Pittsburg Ihnen Burns Knights of Labor Washington Roward Tie General Executive Board Roosevelt Government White House Roosevelts the Order of Knights of Labor, Incorporated I'anna Organized Labor

Spaniard Charged With Sedition in Manila Uprising Instigations

Commander Cores, a former Spanish officer, faces rebellion and insurrection charges for organizing the Union Obrero and inciting leaders in Bizel Languna Cavite and nearby provinces to arm for revolt against US authority. The case ties to recent insurrection and to nationalist juntas in Hong Kong, Japan, and Madrid.

Manila Cominader Cores Union Obrero Todey Bizel Bujecan Languna Cavite United States Union Obrera Hong Kong Japan Madrid

Steel Stocks Hit Hard as Dow Closes Lower

New York trading on September 28 showed steel shares severely pressured after an open marked by heavy selling. Declines broadened into midday and afternoon, with United States Steel and related issues falling despite brief short-covering rallies. Market sentiment remained unsettled, though the list finished largely firmer than the session’s lows as some support emerged from buying interest and a cautious Wall Street investigation into “week houses” offered reassurance.

New York Neeferved Witteh Avery Evening Post Toy Iin Wall Street Hey United States Steel Shorts Alee Law Vis Ak Lom

Bulgaria orders Turkish troops to withdraw frontier forces

Sofia reports rumors that Bulgaria sent an ultimatum to Turkey demanding withdrawal and mobilization of Ottoman forces if not met by noon. Foreign Office denies sending any ultimatum and states no such communication was issued.

Bulgaria Turkey Sofia Wullimatum Foreign Office

A Great Conspiracy Partition Plan Sought by Powers

London cleric Canon Maccoll denounces a three power scheme to partition Turkey. He claims Austria would govern Servia with half Macedonia, Russia the other half, and Germany a slice of Asia Minor and the Balonetes port. He urges immediate British action to counter what he calls a commercial guliverin.

London Ecclesiast Turkey London Mmen Dunia Beks Canon Maccoll Germany Austria Russia Servia Macedonia Fonluu Bulgaria Balontes Watt Guliverein Athat Ica

Sioux City Live Stock Markets Report

Markets show mixed livestock activity with hogs and cattle steady to firm. Receipts at Sioux City and nearby regions indicate buyers cautious but steady demand, with hogs at 4.50 to 6.80 and cattle and sheep showing varied price ranges amid regional trading across South Omaha and Kansas City.

Chicago Chicnago TOURK Cutve—steaiy

Grain Markets and Provisions Summary Chicuigh Scot

Grain and Provisions notes show cash quotations varied with markets. Prices for timothy seed and butter firm. cheese market steady with Minneapolis reports. No 1 northern at 83c, No 2 northern at 79c.

Chicuigh Scot Timothy Beet Vian Pai Iesio

Control of Steel Stocks and Lake Superior Bankruptcy

New York reports allege Speyer & Co may auction the Consolidated Lake Superior assets on October 1 as speculation swirls about a Standard Oil driven bear raid to push U S Steel shares lower. The plan hints at a Rockefeller-Gould influence to seize Lake Superior and Colorado fuel assets, with U S Steel facing pressure amid a low stock price environment. Philadelphia and Pittsburg dispatches outline reorganizational plans for Lake Superior and possible wage cuts at U S Steel sheet plants amid overproduction and weak demand.

New York Speyer Syndicae Consolidated Lake Superior Company Vytelm Tival Steel Manufacturing Superior Speyer & Co United States Steel Canada Colorado Fuel and Tron Trust West Rockefeller-Gould Colorado Take Superior Consolidated New York Exchange Standard Oil Colorado Fuel and Tron Company Lake Superior Tanel Philadelphia Consolidated Lake Superior Company

President Roosevelt Weighs 220 Pounds in Washington

A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt now weighs about 228 pounds and fears further gain may hinder his outdoor exercise. He aims to slim down though his stubborn weight resists ordinary methods. sworn in at 185 pounds, he seems to thrive on the hard work of the administration.

Roosevelt Washington Oyster Bay Mir Roosevelt

Assaulted by a Brute Leaves Woman and Child Critical

Northfield VI Sept. Neighbors found Mrs Stephen Kambler and her child at her South Northfield home early. A club lay beside them. The woman recovered enough to name a strange man who entered the house in an apparent attempt to outrage her. She lapsed into unconsciousness. the child is expected to recover.

Northfield

Plan A Great Fight Marble Workers Union Support

Chicago plan to back the Marble Workers against the National Marble dealers. Sixty unions with about fifty thousand members pledge support to secure union shops. A special council meeting announced the plan as manufacturers set to open plants with non union men, risking strikes by firemen and machinists in shops that hire non union workers.

Marble Workers of Chicago Chicago Building Fraternal Trades Council Leutsch Council Marble Workers Union Flort National Marble Dealers

Adiron dacks Wealth Gap Sparks Violent Tension

Rumors swirl over a fatal Dexter murder as locals blame resentment toward rich New Yorkers who own Adirondack lands. In a raid near Rockefeller property, a bullet struck the summer home guarded by staff while investigators consider motives tied to disputes with lumber and trap interests.

Adirondacks Malone N.Y Serkins Astsa Orlando P. Dexter William Trockefeller Dexter Santa Clara Rockeller Rockefeller House Stockefeller Ray Pond Oreal Teaffide Rockefetler Roovkefeller Shimonse John Badger Ientry Franklin County Ponders St. Lawrence County Sextyer

Club of Girls in Boise City Exposed by Deaths

A Boise City death pattern links a clandestine club of young women to at least three deaths by self harm within months. Grace Ashton, latest victim, used morphine and prompted police to uncover the group’s existence. Reports note prior suicide attempts by others and ongoing investigations aim to break up the organization.

Boise City Boise Thalia Stent Cheeclse Dewar Grace Ashton Morphine Lot Hee Oumlers

Low Is Nominated for New York City Ticket

The Republican Citizens' Union of New York nominated Solomon Low for mayor with Edward St Grout for comptroller and Charles V Fornea for president of the board of aldermen. The party endorsed the current efficient administration and declared the two year old platform fulfilled. Marble shops in Chicago face renewed work stoppage as four member firms remain closed.

Citizens’ Union New York Republican Citizens’ Union Thee Farmer Grand Central Palace Cooper Uolor Soili Low Edward St. Grout Charles V. Fornea Board of Alderon Lew Grant Prent Iwornes

G. A. R. Men Barred From Sauer Funeral

In Neena Wis a controversy erupts after Rev Albert Vroehike bars G A R members from attending funeral services for Ferdinand Sauer in the German Lutheran church. Sauer, a prominent G A R man, had named pallbearers from the local post before his death.

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