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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

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Iowa News Summary of Diverse 1913 Events in Waterloo and Across State

A broad Iowa news roundup reports a divorce petition in Waterloo seeking substantial alimony for Eva Nation, the collapse of a Manly bakery fire destroying $15,000 in business property, and various civic and legal moves. It notes indictments for embezzlement, a fatal electrical accident in New York involving Elmer Wallin, library book drives in Sac City, playground association incorporation, gospel teams from the University of Iowa, and multiple local incidents including road plans, rail accidents, and saloon licensing changes. The collection names numerous towns, individuals, and organizations, reflecting a bustling state news scene with court actions, community efforts, and dramatic incidents.

Eva S. Nation Waterloo W. F. Nation Tama County Manly Clemmer Mitchell General McMurdo Millinery Parker A. ‘Gb. Judson Balfour Iowa State Grange J BR. McLean Wilton Junction J. N. Taylor Oskaloosa T. AL. Richardson H. F. Carroll Wil Ton Junction Mary Youkin Davenport M. E. Blair Manchester W. A. Caldwell P. L. Moffatt Newton Cores Ida Judson Pomona Iya Wild Council Bluffs Flora Fremont E. S. Harlan Atlantic & Southern Railroad Company Cass County Grand Jury Harlan Atlantic Northern & Southern Gollar Elmer Wallin State University of Iowa New York City Western Normal College Shenandoah City Brary Sac City Ubraey Cedar Falls Children’s Playground Association Ffteen University of Iowa Young Men's Christian Association F. G. Higbee University of Iowa Engineering College American Society of Engineering Craftsmen Marie Albright Birmingham Winifred Barnett George Barnett Page Counties C. I. Baxter Council Bluffs Richard Snell Clinton Modersa Boone W. A. Brooke Franklin Coutéy Minneapolis and St. Louis Hampton I. E. Trecht Keokuk LeMars Louise ‘Thom Cedar Rapids

Good Roads Board Urges Winter Dragging by State Officials

The Iowa State Highway Commission plans a circular urging county engineers to keep dragging during winter, claiming winter work is efficient. A joint Ames conference in January will review road and bridge specs for next year, while reports on county road spending seek to expose waste in wood structures and nonessential projects.

Wes Moines MacDonald Highway Commission Iowa Ninetynine County Ames John Coverdale State Board of Agriculture Al- 80

Washington Hetch Hetchy Bill and Bank Reform Debated

Washington opens a national school for workers and women amid Wilsons signing of the Hetch Hetchy water bill. The Owen Glass currency measure passes the senate as Democrats seek relief from financial strain. McReynolds reveals AT&T reorganization to curtail the telephone trust. House rules discuss coal and copper strikes. Senator Stones illness sidelines him. Republican committee trims southern delegates from future conventions. Shawneetown levee funding urged. Michigan copper strike accusations echo in rules hearings. Postal spending limited, rural carrier pay raised in a $2 million appropriation. Root declines presidential nomination amid Washington debates.

House Rules Committee Washington Colorado Michigan

Multiple robberies and crimes reported across the nation

Nighttime robbery at a Milton Indiana drug store and post office netted 600 dollars in cash and 200 dollars in stamps. A New York City land record priced at 2,260,000 dollars set a high mark. Numerous legal, political, and crime items follow including a widow’s payout from Colonel Gaillard, an anti union verdict in Danbury, forgery cases in Illinois, a westbound Erie freight robbery, and rail safety concerns. Other items cover Mexican conflict events, royal misfortunes, art gallery disturbances, and notable obituaries and achievements.

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