Democratic County Convention Delegates Named for Kossuth
A Democratic county convention meeting in Algona on Wednesday August 1 outlines delegate representation for the Des Moines state convention on the 21st. Precincts receive delegates based on votes for Bryan. lists Algona Ledyard Lincoln etc. All Democrats urged to participate. caucuses advised to meet Saturday evening before the convention. C D Pettibose, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Algona
Des Moines
Sheik
Bryan
Towa
Ledyard
Lincoln
Satts Creek
LaVerne
Portland
Ween Riverdale
Seneca
Sexton
Germnania
Sherman
Greenwoo
Springfield
Grant
Bwttere
Darrison
Taton
Hebron Wesley
Irvington Ween & Whittemore
Democratic Party
C.D. Pettibose
Democratic Caucuses With Ward Meetings Across Town
Algona First Ward meets at A 4A Rutherford’s Implement House at 4 p.m. Saturday August 7. Second Ward caucus at Cookin office 8 p.m. August 10. Third Ward at Normal School 8 p.m. August 10. Youth Witch at the Sheriff’s attire 8 p.m. August 10. Plum Creek Center school house 6 p.m. August 10. By order of Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Rutherfurd
Lantuprsos
Chin
Warndo
Cookinn
Brixkun
Clin
EJ. Murtan
Sherif
Jas Tayeol
Chris
Center
Satarding
Irregularities at primaries scrutinized in party feud
Two damning confessions from Des Moines and Algona Republican clash over methods and charges in the just ended contest. Irregularities noted in several primaries were anticipated given the campaign's character, with both Clarke and Cowles factions held accountable for authorizing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dez Moines
coWe
Algona Republican
Clarke
Cowles
Telegraph weighs Bryan Hill debate and 1900 platform
The Dubuque Telegraph defends free silver debates while critiquing Bryan’s push for a special 1¢ plank in 1900. It argues the plank harmed party unity and warns that leaders should seek practical, not symbolic, gains. The piece questions the loyalty of Bryan and his radical followers to party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Telegraph
Bryan- Hill
Telegraph
Kansas City
Bryan
Chicago
Gounser
Democratic Party
Bryan and the Kansas City Convention Controversy
The piece recounts a division at the 1900 convention with Kalikua of Hawai voting yes while most large states voted no, noting Bryan’s parole influence and the conservative majority on the town delegation. It argues the convention aimed to curb Bryan, criticizes Hill and Till, discusses income tax and free trade, and warns of possible prosecutions for Lafe Young over overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kalikua
Hawai
Towa
Phink
Kansas City
Thio
Telegraph
Cato Sells
Lincoln
Bryan
Wokf
Cato
Lona
Ohio
Courier
Till
Hill
Croker
van Wyck
Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
Congress
Wilson
Hil
Dolliver avoids governor race amid party rift
The Estherville Republican says Senator Dolliver shows indifference to the GOP governor contest, angering old supporters who fought for him. The Upper Des Moines claims the fight targets Dolliver, while Estherville applauds his neutrality as the more accurate view. The piece notes the incongruity of Dolliver’s stance with party machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Iowa
Estherville
Des Moines
UD. M
Cunmains
Cummins
Spinning Local Politics and Personal Gripes in Des Moines
A jumble of names and rumors about state figures, party contests, and a divorce suit. Mentions Dulliver acting in a familiar role, a lieutenant governor witness, and an auditor suing his wife. Notes a republican committeeman race between X Way of Wesley and R Dyer of Boone, with Way leading. Predicts Geo Call’s new independent republican paper in August backing Gardner Cowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
X. Way
Wesley
R. Dyer
Boone
Stitz
Ilanna
Stita
Republican
Geo. Call
Gardner Cowles
Wesley World
Gardner
Democrats urged to heed county convention call and caucuses
Ivis urged all Democrats to notice the county convention invitation and participate in caucuses so delegates can be sent to the convention. The appeal stresses organized participation as the path to representation at the county gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivis
Campaign debts filed in bankruptcy for 1898 committee
Boston July 1. Stephen M. Marshall secretary of the tenth congressional district committee filed a petition in bankruptcy. Debts shown total about 880d. This marks the first time since the new bankruptcy law that a campaign committee's debts have entered a bankruptcy court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Stephen M. Marshall
Congressional Republican
Dearth of New England Children Provokes Minister’s Letter
Ottawa July 10 A remark able outspoken letter on the lack of children to New England families is printed from Hon. David Mills Minister of Justice. He says New Englanders are tied to the soil yet avoid farming and childbearing, blaming foreigners and the incapable among them. He warns stop foreign immigration or the US population will decline. He criticizes American women for neglecting duties to God and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
New England
David Mills
Mills
United States
Gnd
Lightning strikes contestable events and hotel bids scene
Ar F Dryers constable and Mr Dryers spring pigs burned in a lightning strike last night. Steve Sharp's house was struck and badly damaged but no serious injuries reported. Plans and specifications for the hotel are available at Lone Rock bank where bids may be left.
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Weekly Abstract Notes
Real estate transfers reported by B F Crase offices show numerous conveyances including James D Wickie to Phos Grey, Livektelg to W H Reed, Bridget Jordan to C F Lather, G Cady to Mary gone, J Spolloun to N W H lived, and others with dates and parcel descriptions. Advertised items include special prices on White Pearl flour and Patterson & Dr Ripke Optician services, noting in-office days next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Crase
Jomea D Wiikie
Phos Grey
Livektelg
W H Reed
Bridget Jordon
C F Lather
GM Cady
Mary Gone
Spolloun
Flektolg
Harilson
O Ringsted
Sely
HO Peters
Aanna
Raney
Platt
Thos Gray
Kaiser
Kaiser, 5044 6, Ee 3 P Plattiod A Raney, Ow Er 4 Gardner Cowles
McDonald
Gardner Cowley
Nety
Corey
Studer
le Ward
Aluomudt
Bertha E
Fasiibrook
Minnie
Hubbard
Johnson
JC Kongsvack
Davison
Tod Link
Blew McCourhy
Man on Wheel Chases Bees Through Algona Heat
In a sweltering Algona afternoon Lester Wilson sped along Moore Street on a bicycle as onlookers sweltered. D.S. Ford and Dr. Bellows pursued, but Wilson remained unaware, chasing a wandering swarm of bees until they vanished into the woods, ending the comic pursuit with bees escaping and a cautionary note about risky rides. Henry Wadsworth confirmed the bee chase, while marshal John Switzer tracked Wilson’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morenty
Phare
Algona
Lester Wilson
Moore Street
D.S. Ford
Dr. Bellows
Mr. Wilson
Henry Wadsworth
Wilson
Jord
John Switzer
Mr. Wadsworth
Tuester
Lester
An Ungenerous Reception for Nic Hubbard in Old Home
An account from a small town recounts Nic Hubbard returning from Wisconsin after attending his father in law's funeral. He faced an old contempt of court claim and sheriff arrest, but failed to appear for the trial. He sent a watch as security and asked witnesses for a hastened hearing, then disappeared to Lone Rock. He also asked deputies to repay his wife nine dollars, leaving her with nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Hubbard
Wisconsin
Mrs. Hubbard
Nie
Courizn
Dr. McCoy
Nic
Judge Quarton
Joslyn
Lone Rock
Burt
Sanborn
Mina
McDonald
Coul
Spencer
Mac
Institute Lectures Review Finds Mixed Value and Flare
A reader critiques two Institute lectures, Buttoned Up by I. Melntyre and Sour Grapes by Prof. Ott. The piece praises their stage presence and entertainment value while faulting excess, digressions, and subjects not tightly tied to the core themes, calling both lectures entertaining yet imperfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lg. MelIntyre
Hiss
Chicago
Prof. Ott
Who Was He A Tramp Mystery From Algona to Morris
A letter from Morris Minnesota dated July 10 describes a coroner inquiry in Algona about a tramp buried in the cemetery with a pocket slip bearing the name Dave Mitchell. A reporter finds David Mitchell at home in Algona and Carl Satchell in North Dakota, leaving readers to identify the deceased. The writer asks readers to aid in solving the mystery without naming the deceased or harming friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Morris
Minn
Algona Comte
Asi
Whis Village
Caine
Pyonn
Dave Mitchell
Iowa
Tenonite
Lowa
Walker
Philippines
Curt Satchell
David Mitchell
Carl Setehel
North Dakota
Pleasant Summer Social at St Josephs and Kohlhaus Homes
The Livermore Gazette describes a large summer gathering at Caspar Kohlhaus's home where about two hundred friends danced and enjoyed refreshments. A prior similar event occurred at H Kohlhaus's residence. County residents in that area are portrayed as savoring life amid hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
St. Joseph
Caspar Kohlhaus
H. Kohlhaus
Whittemore Notes Include Homes, Politics and Local Drama
GEO. BOYLE'S COLUMN surveys Whittemore life with talk of Peter Daley's residence, street work by Kortie, and a playful nod to Carmody's foundation work. It recalls W. J. McAlpine's will, a lightning fire at Orrin Kinney's farm, dating trips, a Cottsworth wedding tease, and local candidates like Mae Butler for county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Daley
Daly
Whittemore
Kortie
Carmody
Blarney Castle
McAlpine
A. E. Weisbeck
J. J. Goodencough
Lou Boyle
J. I. Baettie
Mac
Gooddencough
Mae Butler
Miss Butler
West Bend
Kossuth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Algona Courier
Hinchon
Winnt
Andys
Tiee
Bryan and
Lafe Young
Young
McParland
Dulliver
Tessatt
Allison
Try
The
Boston Herald
Miller
L’atterson
Ripke
Patterson & Son
Durdall Clothing House
Algona, Iowa
O. B. Durdall
Rey
Morris, Minn
Geo. Boyle
Whittemore News
J. M. Warley
Familly
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Orrin Kinney
Lotts Creek
John Teoske
John
Cylinder
Dobo
Unceie
Jessie Foster
Woster
J. P. Connor
Lien
Shaible
DeGraw
Ligport
G. B. Boyle
Whittomers Gas
Algona Democratic
Britt
Dri- Report
Bro. Bailey
Othes
Great Weekly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!