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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
3
A miscellany of 1901 era notes ranges from Webster’s temperance debate to music’s effect on air in German opera houses. Other items cover Chicago fire anniversaries, a Loretto wedding, Colorado state flower law, coronation figures, Carnegie organ purchases in Scotland, and assorted political and social quips.
Webster City Iowa October 24 1924 Democrats insist they tried to file nomination papers for county officers before the deadline but only made them late. A forged signature on W A Wharton’s name is alleged and the editor suspects a Stratford resident. The party contemplates withdrawing or appealing to the election committee with a decision expected Thursday.
Nubert Hufschmidt's bid for the Allamakee county legislature ballot is rejected by the state election contest board citing a blank sworn nomination before the county convention. Robert Hulschmidt plans an amended certificate and second hearing, risking court action and possible prosecution of the notary.
Des Moines Iowa October 24 The inventory of the estate of the late Mrs Martha Callahan shows an estate valued at about 40000 with large charitable bequests. The will supposedly leaves 410000 to charities including 200 to Tuskegee Institute and 10000 to Home for the Aged though the law limits charitable gifts to one fourth of the estate. It is believed the Tuskegee Institute will receive only 6000 and the Home for the Aged 3000. Her husband, named as millionaire, hints the beduest to the Home for the Aged may be contested.
The Northwestern Iowa Medical Association plans its annual meeting at Wall Lake with a regular program. Speakers include Dr. D. Rust on Onolera dntautuns, Dr. F. H. Mo Stay on HMeetro Teraneutics, Dr. W. H. Woewn send on Lebar Pneumonia, Dr. J. A. Downs on Broncho Pneumonia, Dr. B. & Heilman on Appendicitis with Abscess, and Dr. Van Jturen Knott on When Should We Operate in Appendicitis, among others.
Mrs J H Dolson wife of the Marshalltown Times Republican business manager died in Eldora after a typhoid fever. She was 42 and a well known resident of the county before her marriage. Burial will be at Midora, home of her parents.
A long satirical piece from October about President Roosevelt inviting Booker T. Washington to the White House draws sharp mockery from editor Watterson. It calls out race politics, class bias, and party lines, noting the tension between progress and prejudice while predicting future debate and public reaction.
James R. Woods, holder of Lawton land claim No 1 in the Heil Henn district, died after weeks of typhoid fever. Contest actions by others were resolved in his favor by the interior department, leaving his claim undisputed and squatter interference terminated. The rejected strip of ground bordered Lawson town site on the south and was contested as potential town lots.
Ohio election news reports Democrats formally opened their state campaign with a large Bucyrus rally. Speakers included Col onel James Kilbourne candidate for governor Anthony Howells for lieutenant governor Tom L. John son and Chas W. Baker candidates for United States senator.
A. B. Cummins Republican nominee for governor received a royal Sioux City welcome after arriving by train. 2,000 people packed Boston block as Reed's band led the procession and Senator HM Hubbard presided. Cummins praised taxation reform and denounced anarchy while praising President McKinley and criticizing Democratic nominee Phillips.
A large Algona gathering in Kossuth county supported Cummins at a Monday meeting. Republican leaders and the fifty second Regiment band attended as crowds packed the opera house, applauding Cummins amid claims from Democrats that convention heat would curb his party’s vote. George McCall introduced Cummins noting his long rise from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul express messenger to gubernatorial candidate. The event boosted Republican prospects and united supporters across classes.
In Sibley Iowa October 24 Hon A B Cummins spoke at the opera house to a large audience as the last of four Eleventh district meetings along with brief leading remarks by J A Sammis of LeMars and I H Hubbard of Sioux City. Cummins contrasted Republican and Democratic policies referencing 1898 and Bryan urging support for Republican prosperity and warning against Bryan’s free silver proposals.
The execution awaiting condemned man Leon Czolgusz or Czolgosz in Auburn received a Polish language confession and Catholic literature from Father Szandinski. The priest, reticent, urged renunciation of anarchist beliefs while cautioning not to sensationalize the case. Warden Meade and Superintendent Collins set guest invitations for the upcoming execution under state law.
Lawyers from Sioux Falls report a plan to relocate the South Dakota Supreme Court from Pierre. They argue the court would meet one day annually in Sioux Falls, with the city providing rooms, moving the law library, and bearing moving costs. Proponents cite four large law libraries here and easy access for southeast residents.
A cable from Rear Admiral Rodgers at Cavite reports active insurrection in Samar. The cruiser New York sails to Catbalogan with 300 marines, then to Basey and Balangiga to cooperate with army forces. Naval assets concentrate on the Samar patrol as two colliers and Arethuga Seafire services are mobilized.
Washington Oct 22 official notice that William Dudley Woulke has accepted the appointment to the Civil Service Commission after Major John B Harlow resigned. Woulke will qualify and assume duties of the office around November 1.
Henry Hospers, founder of Sioux County, died at 70 in Orange City after a lifelong fight against illegal county bond issues and a role in moving the county seat from Calliope to Orange City. Survived by four of eight children. funeral planned for Wednesday with expected large turnout.
The Iowa Supreme Court handed down decisions in cases from multiple counties. Clark against Novak in Johnson County affirmed. O Neill against Wilcox in Johnson County affirmed. Vaill against First National Bank in Harrison County reversed. Allen against City of Davenport Beattie County reversed. Hall against Cedar Rapids and Marion City Railway in Linn County reversed. Schoonover against Holden in Keokuk County affirmed. Geesen against Sagrim in Pottawattamie County affirmed.
Hearing on whether the Democratic nominee for representative from Allamakee County can appear on the official ballot continued before the secretary of state the state auditor and the attorney general. Revere Hufschmidt represents himself with W R Stewart of Waukon arguing the nomination should have arrived by mail not telegraph.
Rev. By Huygen of Pretoria conducted ten meetings in Bronx County to secure contributions for women and children in reconcentration camps in South Africa. The total raised was $1.00 as largest churches failed to hold crowds and many stood outside.
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