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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1903

Page

2

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Pope Leo Still Alive And Praised For Peace Efforts

The article reviews Pope Leo XIII's life and influence as he nears death. It highlights his role in emancipating Brazilian slaves, freeing enslaved Africans, and negotiating leniency for Russian Jew expulsions. It also notes his mediation with King Menelik after Adowa and his appeal to the czar to extend time for Jewish migration. The piece also critiques political stances linked to the Kansas City platform and Mr. Bryan’s position in the Democratic Party.

Leo Vatican Pope Leo Brazil Papal Rome Africa Sahara Adowa Menelik Abyssinia Humbert Russia New York Jesse Seligman Archbishop Kaland Seligman Agiog Pope Alexander Pope

Bryan on 100WA Democracy Commoner critique

Mr. Bryan argues in his Commoner that the Iowa democratic convention was derailed by a supposed reactionary element backed by corporations and free transport. The claim is disputed by the Dubuque Telegraph, which says no delegates benefited from free travel and that straight democrats and silver men largely defeated reaffirmation.

Kansaa City Democratic Party Bryan Iowa Kansas City Stengtheo Dubuque

ROTTENNESS AT WASHINGTON POSTAL SCANDAL REPORTED

Treasury auditor Capt Castle estimates a 14 617 203 postal deficiency for the year amid widespread post office corruption. Indictments and removals hit the free delivery system and money order unit as officials, clerks, and contractors face bribery and contract fraud charges. A halt in rural delivery awaits Congress funding for millions more.

Capt. Castle the Treasury Postolie Postofice Geo. W. Beavers Aa. W. Machen A.C. Christianey George 2H. Lorenz Toledo Machen Dylur B. Groff James T. Metcalf James N. Tyner Law Department D. V. Miller McGregor and Upton Samuel A. Groff Charles Hedges Post Office Department Congress

Politician’s tariff talk and claimed tuberculosis serum stir debate

The piece notes a former politician’s need to hide opinions to win re election while opposing industry tariffs. It mentions Italian doctor Maragiiano claiming a serum prevents tuberculosis like bovine virus prevents smallpox, with eight years of testing but calls for strong medical validation. The New York Evening Post critiques Iowa Republicans tariff platform as indecisive and hypocritical in tone and language.

Maragiiano New York Evening Post Iowa Towa William

Cummings Victory Compared to Rough Convention Bout

The Advance predicts a Victory for Cummings and the Iowa idea at the late Republican state Convention. The prose likens Cummings to a fighter who fell on his opponent and held the other in a clinch, claiming a clever nose strike, framing his position as precarious yet strategic.

Cummings Iowa Cumming Felow Cunmins

Burt Monitor Discusses E. McMahon Potential Democratic Candidacy

The Burt Monitor notes E. McMahon is being talked of as a probable Democratic candidate for representative. If he matches his oratorical strength with voting appeal, he would pose a strong challenge to the field for the office.

Burt E. McMahon

Slurring the Resolutions from the Republican Convention

The Swea City Herald delays and slights resolutions from the May county Republican convention asking for fair play for farmers. Sam Drake submitted the resolutions aiming to relieve farmers, but the paper mocks the effort and warns readers to take the ideas in small doses before the season wears out their enthusiasm.

Swea City Herald The Herald Sam Drake Harrington

Historians Note Lincoln Conspirators Hanged In Washington

The text recalls the 1865 execution of David Harold, Geo Atzerott, Lewis Powell, and Mrs. Surratt for involvement in President Lincoln's assassination. It mentions Libby Prison relics and wooden grave boards used to mark the conspirators' graves.

David Harold Geo. Atzerott Lewis Powell E Surratt Washington Abraham Lincoln Libby Prison Chicago Noah Webster

Roosevelt on the tariff noted in a Benton life sketch

In a Roosevelt book, the president comments on protection as a theory and practice, noting economists find it vicious but that majority interests may push the experiment if it harms others not themselves. He hints at the broader political economics debate and the imperfect reach of protective policy.

Roosevelt Thos. H. Benton

A Tribute to the Pope by a Jew to the Editor of The Sun

A letter recalls Leo XIII and the church's protection of Jews in Russia and Germany. It cites Innocent III and Leo XIII on Jewish rights, urging no coercion to baptism and protection of Jewish cemeteries and property. The writer, Dr. Ssarcen Lu Mrnpeses, publishes from New York on July 8.

the Sun Leo Xtil Russia Germany Innocent Leo XIII

Correction reveals cash balance and bank deposits in county report

A correction to a Treasurer’s office report shows the balance on hand as of June 1 totaling 801220.92 with cash items, deposits with banks, and various drafts and receipts. The notice also lists checks paid and bank statements, while the text shifts to an unrelated eviction and local sale notices including landlord actions against the Oxford and Lace families and a sale of thoroughbred pigs near Fenton, Iowa.

George Oxford Sara Lace Henc Brownell

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