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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
2
The document lists supervisors for four districts including J. S. Cullen for the 1st District C. E. Heiser for the 2nd District W T Haun for the 3rd District and Albert Ogren for the 4th District. It also mentions a fairroripycion rate and advance copy details with references to a supervisor.
Cummins claimed victory by denying railroad control and dominated the convention. He defended nominating Palmer and Eaton for railroad commissioners and argued tariffs shield monopoly while Dingley tariffs extract far greater graft from the people. He said he runs on a stand pat platform.
The piece recounts political controversy around Jake Fred as rumors spread he could be deputy sheriff if Littie wins. Local papers condemn or defend him, noting party shifts from Republican to Democrat with Bryan and back to old loyalties. Lillie denies promising deputyship while critics urge consistency and caution.
A historical account notes growing friction between the American and Japanese amid competition in Manchuria China and the Philippines. It cites incidents at St Paul Island Alaska where Japanese seal poachers were killed, plus contempt toward Mongolian and Japanese laborers in Hawaii. The piece warns of possible clashes if prejudice continues and urges government action, citing Britain and the United States as examples.
The piece canvasses U S naval posture toward Hawaii amid perceived insults to Nipponese residents, notes Italy edging toward female suffrage via a local Adriatic case, and mocks the Milwaukee St Louis beer temp quarrel. It reports Cuba’s renewed revolt, Roosevelt’s phonetic spelling push, Standard Oil indictments, Texas railroad hiring rules, and Bryan’s triumphant New York arrival.
The piece notes a popular figure twice defeated for president gaining support after returning from the Philippines. It criticizes Drran as a crazy character and urges Democratic state central committee funds, asking supporters to send one dollar to Thomas Kelly at Sigourney, Iowa, to sustain campaign work and roll of honor.
The note states Mr Porter does not drink smoke chew or swear. The piece cautions to wait until he has been through a campaign with Cummins before judging his character or performance.
The Armstrong Journal notes a sweeping slogan promoting Mac and Billy as the democratic ticket in Kossuth. It urges voters to back the two Macs to claim victory, likening the movement to a prairie fire and drawing a parallel to Ireland.
Ruthven Iowa August reports Postmaster M G Anthony aged about 57 killed himself in the post office over a $153 shortage in his accounts. He left a note saying he could not face his wife and daughter after a government inspector would not let him make good the deficit. The town, long respected him, awaits further developments as officials examine the cash shortfall and circumstances.
Wesley reports a local shooting incident involving Sam Schneider of Mason City and a 7x11 item, plans for 25 Woodman celebration candidates in Algona on Sept 12, and various family updates. Other notes mention visits, births, injuries, and community shots about Doerfler, Lloyd, Cosgrove, and local land talks. A rental notice seeks a well improved 160 acres near Argona on shares for five years.
The Second Convention met Wednesday amid disputed delegations from Sherman township. Albert Butterfield led the initial vote but fell short at the later caucus as Curran gained a majority. After protracted balloting Butterfield secured the nomination 16 to 9 with Webster 2, while Curran also claimed strong support. I. P. Harrison presided as chairman and E. J. Van Ness served as secretary.
Mrs N J Rosenburg died last night at 11 after a long illness from a breast cancer described as a rose cancer. She leaves husband, four children, and was near 37. Funeral led by Swedish Lutheran minister of Bancroft. Public notice: two good mares for sale by P O Peterson.
Notice states in Algona City that a special election will be held October 2 to decide issuing bonds totaling Twenty Thousand Dollars to purchase the Algona Electric Light Plant and add machinery, with separate allocations for purchase and improvements. It outlines the ballot form for For and Against the bond issuance detailing specific dollar amounts and purposes.
An old public notice lists polling places and hours for an election in Algona. It states polls open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. and mentions the sheriff's office and a court house as locations. The date line includes August 28, 19th century official seals and signatures.
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