Donahoe Bill Critique and Roosevelts Diplomatic Stumbles
Skepticism on free railroad transportation for officials and farmers, with critique of the Donahoe bill and calls for broader inclusion of county and city officers. Mentions Gov. Shaw’s parole of Frank Morris, costs of Philippine War, and Roosevelt Tillman/Prince Henry dinner notes, concluding with Grover Cleveland’s hunting trip and royalty remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
White House
Prince Henry
the Record- Herald
The International Spree and Senate Grudge
A satirical piece recalls McKinley sparing a French banquet for Prince Henry guests and mocks Teddy Roosevelt era excess at a gala. It then notes Philippine War politics shifting to the U S Senate, detailing Tillman and McLaurin fisticuffs, Well ington vs McCain clashes, and a Donahoe bill proposing free rail transport for state officials amid anti-pass debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Tillman
McLauren
Teller
Mac
Wellington
Maryland
Philippine
McCain
Teddy
White House
Fitz
Erry
Senate
Schley Roosevelt Row Over Naval Controversy
A Chicago Record Herald analysis argues President Roosevelt wrongly withholds full exoneration for Admiral Schley over the Santiago battle. It notes Roosevelt’s prior stance and praises Schley’s overall command while criticizing partial judgments and lingering slurs against him and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Schley
Roosevelt
Gen
Miles
Dewey
Chicago Record- Herald
Schley
Battles of the Colon and DeWet in a Global Conflict
The article notes a naval battle where the Brooklyn fires at the Colon, documents the American ship's casualties and prowess, and mentions a restrained presidential reaction. It also covers British actions in South Africa against Gen. DeWet, who escaped by stampeding cattle, and praises the Bours for their steadfast defense. It laments global indifference to suffering and suggests money dominates the world in wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tains
Brooklyn
Colon
Ron
South Africa
DeWet
Senate backs equal suffrage in vote tally 28 to 16
The senate approved the equal suffrage resolution by 28 to 16 with jubilant female suffragists. The measure must clear two assemblies before a statewide vote. Critics urge blocking biennial elections to keep annual ballots, arguing that women voting adds excitement and influence to yearly elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Filipino resistance continues amid pacification efforts
Despite frequent pacification announcements, reports flow of battles and captures in the Philippines. The latest notable event is the capture of General Lokban, regarded as a major obstacle since Aguinaldo. The Filipinos continue to fight doggedly for independence.
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The
Philippines
Lokban
Aguinaldo
True Love Thwarted In Iowas Town Tale Of Bill And Charley
A dramatic tale from Rock Walls Iowa recounts William Kelly known as Bill and Charley Tatum a young woman whose romance is blocked by the local overseer of the poor Mr Cleary. Charleys accident on Hall street led to a swift bond with Bill and plans for a county-house wedding meet counteraction from authorities. Their hopes for license are thwarted when Cleary orders the clerk not to issue it, provoking distress and a tearful scene as the couple laments the setback.
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William Kelly
Bill
Charley Tatum
Charley
Rock Walls
Iowa
M. Coo
Hall Street
Bill Kelly
Geo. Clarke
Maude Muller
Cupid
Alyuna
Biggy
Wr. Cleary
Clerk of Courts
Chaney
Baylog
Sreupy Utes
Awsyhe Ie Badv
Objection and Hope in Gowtrisks Love Bond
A father informs Joahum of the circumstantial case and offers to withdraw opposition to the marriage if Joahum hosts the young couple and relieves Kassuth county of their care. If refused, Cleary will continue to resist. Cleary has yet to hear from the elder man as Gowtrisks sympathizes with the lovers.
Grimersburg Em Indsburg County Seat Paradox
The defense dismisses each allegation from the West Bend Journal and questions why Em Indsburg, despite allowing saloons legally as the sole county seat, reports cleaner court records, higher bank deposits than Grimersburg Algona and Estherville, stronger public improvements lower taxes and equally fine churches with large congregations.
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West Bend Journal
Grimersburg
Algona
Estherville
Em Indsburg
A Hundred Years To Come In A Poetic Ad
An old ad blends a verse about a distant future with real estate pitches. The A G Whitney Land and Loan Co of St. Cloud Minnesota touts Wells County North Dakota land at 89 to 15 dollars per acre, offering maps, lists, and full details via B A B Lange, their local representative, alongside various local shop and sale notices.
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A. G. Whitney Land & Loan Company
St. Cloud
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
A. G Whitney Land & Loan Company
Mina
Lange
Our City
Jay McCall
North-western Hotel
Local News Highlights From Algona Area
Local notes report Tom Albright buying C M Cox residence and a coming basket social in Irvington. Ida Walston visits Sanborn. Jim Lucas moves to Sexton farm. Col Spencer family health concerns. Cigar store owner to stock imported cigars. Parker Nicolls planning a large barn east of town. Mayors and buttermakers in Sexton and Algona activity noted with business blocks and local meetings. Forecasts warn of winter weather. April to June may bring adequate moisture but not excessive rain. Test Fancy Patent Flour advertised at 95 cents.
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Jim Lucas
Col. Spencer
Sexton
Jack Schu Js
Parker Nicolls
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Algoun Convier
Hinchon & Finneld
Ormanry
Donahoe
Gov. Shaw
Rank Morris
Shaw
Fort Madison
Kansas City
South Carolina
Micah Jenkins
Wm. McKinley
Qeuary
McKinley
Cass
Marcobrungr
Heitress Sur
Armontillude
Sherry
Lonige Geneniile
Chateau D’arsac
Homioy
Terrapie
Baltimore
Glace
Apollinaris Letus
Alapaha
Prince
Columbia
O'Brien County
Tis
Friends
Schley and Roosevelt
Schiey
Santiaguo
Naval Department
Sampson
Roosevelt Dains Schley
Kalate
Viscaya
Turolog
Ealate
Love
Joy
Crosden Street
O. I
Kraft’s
Rahver Boots
Miller
Patterson & Son
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Joan
A.D Clarky & Co
Durham
McNure
A. & I. Matta
Chrischilles & Herbst
Amoskeag Gillliams
Atdc
Charlies
L. G. Mastin
Tom Albright
C. M. Coxsee
Irvington
Ida Walston
Sanborn
A. Peterson
Mr. Brownlee
Mr. Peterson
Jd. M. Cowan
Bancroft
Jim
Chicago
Alexander Rennie
Robert Buchannah
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Raymond's
Emmetsburg
Emmet
Palo Alto
Dickinson
Kossuth
Knudtson
Remington
Dickens
D. L. Driver
Burt
Sullivan & McMahon
Charles I
Roblin
Swensby
Kohtln
Gaar, Scott & Co
Richmond
Ind
Tohlin
Alberta
Ricks
Taylor’s
Sophie
Specia Nevo 1
J Ac
Simpson
Fine Zephyr Gingham
Mathematics
Jidies
Taylor's
Jas. Taylor
Kraft Clothing Co
Ea Wilfrid P. Jones
Artesian Well
Corn Belt
Hunter
Wondsucket
Tennant
Fetel
H. Norton
Prop
J. W. Hohn
Sta
the Northwestern Hotel
Bay McCall
Pray
State Street
Northwestern Depot
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