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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1901

Page

8

Hemmingway Divorce Sealed in Marinette Court

Mr and Mrs Henry Hemmingway divorce in Marinette Wisconsin after a brief elopement divorce outcome sets husband to pay $6.80 monthly. The couple wed when she was over 60. The Weimar curtain policy bans actor curtain calls as inartistic and tasteless. British Guiana funds aid to repatriate idle Frenchmen to reduce property risk. American apples find markets in France England and Germany with exports to England at 2,000,000 barrels per year amid peak production up to 210,000,000 barrels in one season.

Henry Hemmingway Marinette Wis Esch Classical Court Theater Weimar British Guiana France England Germany

Mary E Poole Named President of G A R Ladies Association

Merne Mary I Poole of Whiting Indiana elected president of the Presidents Association of the Ladies Grand Army of the Republic. She is praised for devotion to veterans and has endorsed Dodd's Kidney Pills for kidney and related disorders. Also promotes Kemp's Balsam, Grain-O, Garfield Tea, Morley's Sarsaparilla, and other remedies with varied testimonials.

Indy Merne Mary I. Poole Whiting Ind Whiting, Ind Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Poole Bright Dodd Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo

England's Queen Dies Enduring Reign of Virtue and Peace

Commoner Comment remarks the queen's long life of virtue and popular rule. It notes her support of parliamentary independence, monarchical principle, and efforts to limit arbitrary power. The piece compares her reign favorably to predecessors and contemplates her successor's ability to match her example.

England Edward VII

Ship subsidy bill would favor few over many, World says

The New York World analyzes the Hanna ship subsidy bill and finds nine-tenths of the top subsidy goes to four companies. Smaller subsidies for foreign builders also mostly benefit a few owners and two names under different banners. The paper concludes the plan would take $9,000,000 annually from 76 million people to enrich less than seven private concerns.

New York World Mr. Hanna

Trial by Jury Denied in Philippine Policy Debates

The president instructs Philippine commissioners to omit trial by jury from constitutional protections, signaling a shift away from guaranteed due process and fueling criticism of imperial policy. Victoria’s era and Edward VII’s stance are cited amid debates on war, liberty, and governance. Business failures for the week ending January 15 show rising numbers, sparking partisan interpretation. A transport ship returns from the Philippines after protests against the war.

Dan

Lese Majeste and Treason in a Republic Debate

In early Rome Lese Majeste punished by death. Augustus expanded offenses and later rulers extended them. In the United States critics of policy face charges labeled as treason by some, but the speaker argues treason remains defined by the Constitution as aiding enemies or levying war. Public dissent, when aligned with constitutional principles, is defended as patriotic, not treasonous. The piece cites Burke, Corwin, Lincoln, and emphasizes that liberty requires critique of government when incorrect. It closes with a note on The Commoner’s circulation and a light aside about political commentary.

Rome Augustus Que United States of America Republic United States Eniger Edmund Burke Pitt Mexico Thomas Corwin Abraham Lincoln Corwin Lincoln America Washington

Doings of the Law Makers February Bills and Appointments

Representative Curtis introduced two hard roads bills creating a state engineer office to advise local officials on construction and maintenance and enabling township voters to petition for hard road projects. It sets procedures for funding and assigns custodians in towns with over three miles of hard roads. Gov Yates appointed Edward Brown of Evanston as colonel in the military state. Brown formerly treasurer of the Republican national committee.

Tesday Curtis Yates Edward & Brown Evanston Col. Brown Republican National Committee

Indiana Senate passes anti lynching bill amid opposition

The Indiana senate approved the Barlow anti lynching bill by a 2 to 13 vote. It requires any sheriff who allows a prisoner to be lynched in custody to vacate office until the governor is satisfied the sheriff was not at fault. In the house, Dem Loult introduced a resolution on Taylor and Finley refugees with appeal rights. Speaker Artman to rule Monday. Delaware county Rep Hopping proposes strawboard refuse dumping with permits from the state health board. Supreme Court calls dumping unlawful for strawboard works.

Indiana Senate Loultt Supreme Court

Wisconsin Assembly Debates Anti Pass Question and Telephony Bills

In Wisconsin on February 1 Alfred Cook of Marathon county dodged the anti pass issue as a constitutional amendment faced potential second passage. Cook abstained after being urged to vote. the measure failed 36 to 31. The senate memorial urging Grout Oleomargarine bill to Congress was approved by the assembly. Two telephone bills were introduced, shifting taxation and setting regulated monthly rates with free message transmission between companies.

Edday Alfred Cook Marathon County G. E. Vandercook Collings Cook Rossman Ray Coot Senate Congress Assembly

News of a Great Battle and Railway Wreck Involving Abyssinia

Paris reports from Cairo say 7000 were killed inAbysinia after a great battle during King Meneilik s absence. A separate report from Hardin Colorado notes ten injuries on the Chicago fast mail wreck caused by a broken rail. In New York, Harriman controls Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock in a move toward a transcontinental railroad under single control.

Slyiu Paris Cairo Abysinia Meneilik Denver R. E. McGowan Southern Pacific New York Union Pacific Railroad BE. H, Harriman

Zinc Mines to Shut In Four-Week Pause Says Meeting

In Joplin Missouri on Wednesday five of the leading zinc producers held a meeting and agreed to close their mines for four weeks to remove the worsened prices. The action targets stabilizing the zinc market and resumes production afterward.

Daves Joplin

Morley’s Honey Pectoral Promises Quick Thorough Cure

An advertisement claims Morley’s Honey Pectoral fights germs and treats cold or cough effectively. It underscores rapid, thorough relief and urges readers to consult their druggist for the remedy.

Morley

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