Bryan foes plot to seize Nebraska democracy in chain press
Omaha reports a conspiracy to control Nebraska’s Democratic Party led by editor KE Brown and backed by J H Eckels Paul Morton and Thomas F Ryan. A plan to acquire twenty newspapers to educate and discredit Bryan aims to overturn him before the next convention, with a daily Omaha Commercial set to headline the chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago Chronicle
St. Louis
Omaha
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Nebraska
J. H. Eckels
Chicago
Paul Morton
Thomas F. Ryan
Equitable Life
Edward Cudahy
KE. E. Brown
Hastings
The
Observer
Omaha Commercial
Nebraska Democracy
Brown
J. H. Eckles
Thomas F. Lawson
Cleveland
Morgan & Co
Santa Fe
Equitable Insurance Company of
New York
Thos. F. Ryan
Equitable Company
Beef Trust
Barrabas
Depew to the Bar in Equitable Inquiry
The New York American argues Chauncey M. Depew should face a grand jury over alleged graft in the Equitable Society inquiry. It condemns his $20,000 yearly salary and $25 per directors’ meeting as trivial amid accusations of self serving financiers harming policyholders.
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Depew Improvement Company
Enquirable
Improvement Company
Insurance Department of the State
Depew
Equitable
United States
Oregon
Kansas
New York
New York American
Chauncey M. Depew
Bar of Criminal Justice
Equitable Society
Spirit Lake Lawyer L 15 Francis Offers Farming Prizes
Attorney Francis of Spirit Lake in Algona promotes farming prizes including a Francis detachable manure spreader for best ditching paper by a Dickinson county farmer and for best clover as crop rotation. Cash prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars reward top corn ears with a descriptive paper on corn growing. Prizes awarded at the farmers institute next winter. Also lists new court cases including Herman Tjarks versus Webb A Dressman and others and J Crabtree versus J H Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Spirit Lake
Algona
Dickinson County
Farmers’ Institute
Train Excursion to Denver from Iowa With Low Rates
Advertises a special excursion train from various Iowa stations to Denver via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul with standard sleeping cars August 31 and September 1. Free reclining chair cars from Emmetsburg and Calmay August 1. John R. Cook Excursion Agent West Union Iowa and F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago handle rates and itinerary requests. Lost mileage book 89517 offered for reward at Courier office. Telephone notice about toll lines and cash service to Durdall Thovington or Central stations.
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Denver
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Faribault
Austin
Mason City
Decorah
West Union
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Perry
Spenser
Emmetsburg
Calmay
Colorado
John R. Cook
Iowa
F. A. Miller
General Pass
Politicking at Clear Lake LaFollette Bryan blast trusts
Governor LaFollette leads a political camp meeting at Clear Lake denouncing trusts and railroads as the people’s masters while denouncing Rockefeller and Blythe. The analysis credits Chautauqua figures with public service in awakening citizens to political obligations and stripping party prejudice. Bryan’s stature is highlighted as incomparable and formidable.
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Kossuth County
LaFollette
Clear Lake
John D. Rockefeller
James W. Blythe
United States Senate Committee
Inter-State Commission
Roosevelt
Congress
William J. Bryan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Iowa City Republican
Iowa City
Republican
Bryan
Cummins
League Assembly
Masterful orator contrasts with La Follette in Wisconsin politics
A vivid contrast between a seasoned speaker and Robert La Follette unfolds as the former mesmerizes crowds while La Follette, diminished and volatile, battles entrenched Wisconsin political bosses. The piece Questions delegate buyouts, asking how much votes are worth today amid reform zeal and lingering corrupt practices.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
The Tender Passion: Nichols Sued for Breach of Promise
A Burt resident, Charles Nichols, age sixty, is entangled in a breach of promise suit filed by Jennie Walters seeking eight thousand dollars. He lives with her after leaving his children and pursuing the romance despite guardianship and family opposition. The case unfolds as Nichols balances property concerns and disputed marriage legality while remaining at Walters’s home amid legal maneuvers and community commentary.
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Charles Nichols
Burt
Mr. Nichols
Solomon
Jennie Walters
Miss Walters
Nichols
Walters House
God of Love
Walters Home
Morse
Minneapolis
Walters
Quarton
Dewel
Lessing
Rachel
Jennie
Stabbing Affray In Sexton Leaves Man Injured
Henry Lichter, a farmer from south of Sexton, was treated by Dr. Kenefick after a knife attack. Lichter accused a man named DeLasure, connected to Gregory Studer near St. Benedict, of the assault. Lichter initially declined to prosecute, but later filed a complaint. DeLasure allegedly struck multiple times, though only minor wounds were reported.
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Henry Lichter
Sexton
Algona
Dr. Kenefick
Lichter
DeSasure
Gregory Studer
St. Benedict
de Lasure
Kenefick
Harrington
Mr. Studer
Accidents in Hay Fields Near Buffalo Center
Forest City Republican reports two tragic hay field accidents last Saturday near Buffalo Center and Forest City. Stanley Olson, six, son of A. C. Olson, died after a hay pole struck him as he ran from danger. Oscar Akeson, fifteen, was injured when a whiffle tree broke while the boy walked beside a hay wagon. Both incidents occurred around mid day. doctors treated the youths but outcomes remained uncertain.
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Forest City
Buffalo Center
Stanley
A. C. Olson
Oscar Olson
Victor Akeson
Ole Akeson
Westerberg
Al gona shoeman cuts prices on summer shoes
A local shoeman Brownell slices prices to move excess summer stock, claiming the deep discounts benefit AL gona residents who need shoes at low figures. The operation is described as serious by some observers, though details are sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Gona
Brownell
Well Drilling Promise From Byson Based on Expertise
Byson asserts ten years of success and strictly expert drillers in county work. He claims ownership of a reliable well machine and promises work that will speak for itself, with no need for others to redo his jobs.
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Thad
Byson
Agents Wanted in Kossuth and Adjacent Counties
Reliable men and women are sought to solicit life insurance in Kossuth and neighboring counties. Teachers can earn substantial money in vacation. Good contracts offered. Apply by letter or in person to J. S. Mentyre, Special Agent, Central Life Insurance Co. U.S., Algona, Iowa, Office Kraft Clothing Company.
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Kossuth
J. 5
Mentyre
Central Life Ins. ' Co
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Hinchon & Finnele
Sith Dd Warner
Washington
Eay
Kansas City Journal
Arctic
Andree
Herman Tjarks
Webb A. Dressman
Jennie Dressman
Sarah Meyers
Henry Meyers
Jennie Wagner
Henry Wagner
J. Crabtree
J. H. Jordan
Durdall
Thovington
Gualbraith
Orange Minkler
Mr. Minkler
Lake County
Ohio
Elijah Minkler
Sarah Call Minkler
Erie County
Lydia
Almira Hill
Josephine
N. C. Taylor
Georgiana
M. Riebhoff
Allen
New Jersey
Horatio
Beatrice
C. C. Minkler
Sanger
California
Mary
Henry C. Long
Hila
R. G. Long
Centralia
Wash
Geo. L. Minkler
LaVerne
Caroline Lyman
Florence Minkler
Adda
D. L. Driver
Lew
Maud
Grant Jordan
Webster
Lincoln
Wyatt
Dotha
Jane
Oscar
Orville
Des Moines
Rev. Spray
Methodist Church
Dr. Birke
Patterson & Son
Theo
Bohn, Algona
Owa
Kossuth County Fair
Green County
Charley Nichols
Norte Jowa LumpBer Co
DaSasure
Gregory Studar
Taylor
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