Democratic County Convention to Nominate State Delegates
The Democratic Party of Kossuth County invites Democrats to a delegate meeting at the Algona courthouse on Wednesday April 2 1900 at 10 39 for selecting delegates to the Des Moines State convention. Precincts vote one per unit plus one for every fifteen eligible votes. Caucus date proposed as the prior Saturday evening. Signed G D Pettibone chair and township committee list included.
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Kossuth County
Court House i aAlgona
Des Moines
Fred Whity
Antona
Tedyard
Lincoln
Lotta Creek
Luverne
Buffalo
Main Creek
Wd Burt
Portland
Cresco
Prairie
Eugte
Ramsey Fenton
Greenwood Harrison, Kebron
Wes Trvington White
G. D. Pettibone
Chateman
Democratic Caucus in Gareld township on April 21
A Democratic caucus in Gareld township will meet at the Center School house at 4 oclock on Saturday afternoon April 21 to choose delegates for the county convention in Algona on April 25. H Bext is chairman. Other party caucuses are listed with locations and times in Algona and surrounding areas.
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Gaufield
Gareld Township
Center School House
Algona
H. Bext
Unity on Silver Issue Backed by Ex Gov Boies
Ex Governor Boies writes to the Des Moines Leader urging Democrats to concession on silver to attract Bryan supporters wary of free coinage. He favors adopting Senator Hill's Ninety-six convention amendment at the Iowa State convention on May 3 to protect existing contracts if free coinage shifts the monetary standard, arguing it would calm gold men and retain silver supporters. Constitution and Declaration principles take precedence, urging unity to rally votes.
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Boies
Des Moines
Mr. Bryan
Senator Hill
Iowa
Democratic Party
McKinley Links Flag to Puerto Rico Tariff Bill
President McKinley told the Ocean Grove Methodists that the U S flag stands for national unity and will change meaning if the Puerto Rican tariff bill becomes law. The remark ties national symbolism to pending legislation affecting Puerto Rico.
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McKinley
Ocean Grove
N. J
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Dewey Enters Presidential race Undaunted
Admiral Dewey announces candidacy as a Democrat while McKinley eyed for renomination. The surprise move is criticized as untimely and unwise, with Dewey remaining unaffiliated and not aligning with any party’s issues.
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Admiral Dewey
Lince
Dewey
McKinley
Admiral Dewey and Bryan as Democratic ticket
The article argues party loyalty is unclear for an Admiral who may lack political schooling and hints his ambitious wife influences aims. It notes William Jennings Bryan and Admiral Dewey as potential Democratic leaders, with Miles also seeking the nomination. It portrays Dewey and Bryan as a strong but hypothetical ticket and emphasizes the Democratic allure across prominent figures.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Manila Bay
Dewey
Conspiracy to Defraud Alleged over Census Shipments
The Minneapolis Journal describes a scheme where 250 pound census supply boxes are mailed nationwide to inflate railroad pay for four years. It alleges misuse of franking privileges by congressmen to send seeds and other items to constituents, claiming various devices to enrich transport and political actors.
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Minneapolis Journal
Washington
Dewey Embraces Democrat Label Dampening Hero Image
In political discourse Dewey’s self proclamation as a Democrat erodes his heroic standing among Republicans. The Manila engagement is portrayed as a minor clash, reducing its significance in wartime metrics.
Webster Davis Tells Boers' Side in South Africa War
Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior travels to South Africa to investigate the war and now lectures to urge sympathy for the Boers. He accuses British misrepresentation and greed, praising the Boers’ fight for rights and nationality. Washington letters discuss a $6.2 million campaign fund being sought, with Carnegie and Rockefeller figures cited as wealthy backers.
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Webster Davis
McKinley
Davis
South Africa
Mr. Davis
Consul Macrum
Washington
Chicago Chronicle
Mark Wanna
Perry Heath
Lng
Carnegie Company
Bir. Frick
Rockefeller
Boers Sweep South Africa Victories Near Cloemfooteie
The report claims three Boer victories in under a week near Cloemfooteie under Lord Roberts, with 600 British killed or wounded and 900 captured. It asserts Boer control of the city waterworks and laments British subjugation, warning of heavy British losses to come.
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South Africa
Cloemfooteie
Lord Roberts
Dewey Faces a Long Rest After Hero Remarks
The Sioux City Journal notes that after praising Dewey as a hero, he now faces a long rest as the public memory and media scrutiny of his wartime leadership endure.
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Dewey
Sioux City Journal
Money To Loan For Improved Farms At Interest Rate
Money to loan on improved farms at a stated annual interest rate of per cent. Optional payments offered. Contact H. Hox for terms and details.
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H. Hox
Dakota Trip Reveals Stock Country View Near Huron
A party including Col Spencer and W K Ferguson toured Huron and nearby stock country in Dakota. They watched Thompson's ranch with 1000 acres and 200–300 cattle, noted warm water from a spring, and observed that land and cattle prospects favor large stock ranching over farming in the area. They returned home after concluding the Dakota portion is suited for livestock rather than crops.
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Col. Spencer
W. XK. Ferguson
Cheever Hudson
J. W. Hinchon
Huron
Burt
Sanborn
Minn
Algona
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Jim River
Dakota
Farmers' Mill Meeting Shows Lower Year Profit
The Parmers' Milling Co stockholders met at the courthouse last Tuesday with fair attendance. Manager Hoflus reported the year’s business was less profitable than the prior year due to factors including new mills in neighboring towns, poorer wheat quality, scarce buckwheat, and higher fuel usage. A change in the mill operation was noted.
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Parmers' Milling Co
Court House
Hoflus
Corwith
Wesley
West Bend
Trouble for Dr Lacey in LaVerne domestic dispute
Dr Lacey faced a domestic quarrel in LaVerne after a quarrel over alimony and belongings led to a burglary accusation against him. He assaulted his wife and clashed with a constable, was arrested, and the case moved to a grand hearing. A later street confrontation drew an eggshell fusillade by local women against Mrs Dimler, blamed for causing the trouble.
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Cohenaut
J. W. Sullivan
J. O. Raymond
Lacey
Raymond
Dim
813 087 Men Without A Country In Porto Rico
In Washington the Porto Rican inhabitants are shown as 813 087 men without a country amid Spain’s desertion and citizenship denial by Republicans. The piece notes women and children among the stateless, with no flag to claim, no allegiance, and no remedy, reflecting a grim civic crisis.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Spain
Washington
Porto Rico
Man clings to moving train at Bancroft crossing
Mr Noel general agent for Plano Manufacturing faced a perilous ordeal Wednesday at Bancroft crossing. He raced to the depot, grabbed the rear of a moving Burlington train, and hung on until the door opened from inside. Slipping into snow and sleet he fell into a pool of water, clothes mud soaked, but was rescued by a freight conductor and suffered no serious injuries.
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Mr. Noel
Plano Manufacturing Company
Bancroft
Burlington Crossing
MissAddams lecture at Algona under Hull House auspices
Miss June Addams of Hull House Chicago will lecture in Algona under the high school on Thursday April 26. Hull House is a social settlement in Chicago with various clubs and services for families, education and employment support in the Bohemian district.
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June Addams
Hull-House
Chicago
Algona
Hull House
Hull-F House
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Meni Algona
M. Lamberson
M. Finnell
B.J. Murtagh
James Taylor
P. E. Johnston
J. IL Graham
Cresca
J. Stewart
Eagle
Robert Gnilion
Fenton
F.C. Newell
Garfield
H. Bells German
A.B. Amelsberg
Germania
E.G. Seymour
Grant
Riverdale
A.J. Jones
Seneca
A. Carpenter
Sexton
BE. A. E. Lasse
Sherman
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Riley
Geld
C. H. Stolte
Swea
Fbbonson
Byson
W. P. Giddings
Whittenore
A. H. Dorweller
Sp. m. Jas
Adadral Dewey
Navy
Gen. Miles
Army
Manila
Wesster Davis
Stork Minis
Ing
Diew
Steussy
J. M. Stacey
J. R. Armstrong
Jas. Nolan
Fr. Dreyer
A. Gilmour
M. Schenck
J. O. Rawson
Farmers’ Mill Meeting
Dinler
Bote Rema
Miss Addams of
Huill House
Garoer
Stork
Plymouth
Nicholas & Shepard
Runny & Lauri
eAahel Cohenour
Attorneys AT Law
Algona, Towa
Qiullivan & McMahon
Aptorneys
Sows
Borar & Fallows
Attorneys
Sranch
T. P. Harkington
Dickinson Mein Pons
Dickinson
Daw
Geo
Owl's
Il J. Kenevick
J.gayek
Alzona
Lowe
Glasier
D. D
Algona State Bank
Devereaux
Entist
Gare of Childrens Teeth
Hoxie Building
Ebe, Sayers
Goon Hospital
Kecommodations
Algona, In
A. D. Clarke & CO
R. H. Spencer
Choteo Town
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Siin
Boston Block
Towa
Patee
Kossuth
Bisawhorp
Learry
Fred S. Clarke
Ollica
State Bank
GC. Samson
Samson & Grose
Aluona
Opert House Hoek
A. F. Dailey
Avtosian
Hare
Dailey
Algonu
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