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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates for Algona Couvier by Wing Hon and Finnest. It specifies one copy and one year in advance, three months, and mentions copy maintenance in a terse, OCR-like format.
The fall of Pretoria ends Boer resistance as Lord Roberts advances with 240000 British troops versus an estimated 40000 Boers. Kruger flees to Watervalboven. war largely over after 281 days with heavy British casualties. In Chicago, Methodist conference debates lifting social ban on dancing and theatre, while loosening ministerial residency limits signals institutional shifts. Professor Crisman’s remarks draw sharp criticism for sexist and imprudent claims, overshadowing motherhood reforms.
The text notes growing failures after Price McCormick and Seymour Johnson closures. Joliet plants including American Steel, Illinois Steel Merchant Mill, and Phoenix Shoe Mill end operations, displacing hundreds. Framing Steel Plant in Anderson County closes, signaling broader economic unease. Meanwhile, Boer War reporting hints at British advances and potential American immigration of Boers amid defeat expectations.
Fragmented column rails at Indian politics and war talk. It asserts that a class of people are virtuous yet must be crushed by British hirelings and questions the fate of volunteers who joined the Transvaal cause. The piece condemns alleged corruption in Dobson and Cuba related schemes and warns of a new era of graft akin to Grant era.
Champ Clark suggests Rathbone and Neely as the best Republican ticket with The Old Flag and Cuban Swag as a battle cry. His sarcasm remains, yet he sees some appropriateness in the suggestion.
The report states President McKinley watched the recent solar eclipse with marked attention and reflected on his future in another eclipse expected next November. The line about coming events casting shadows remains a thematic aside.
Price, McCormick & Co of New York failed for 13 million dollars a small amount. Dun and Co report US business failures last week at 185, compared with 42 a year earlier. Failures in Canada stood at 20, up from 16 last year.
The Philadelphia Press contrasts Republican and Democratic platforms with a satirical list of phrases showing what each party allegedly means. The Los Angeles Herald offers a cheeky solution listing misprinted phrases such as imperialism supported and militarism denounced, reflecting public debate on imperialism currency and wartime policy.
News notes the Bancroft merchant C. S. Sarchett collapses with debts likely over 5000 to 8000 dollars. Creditors include Morehouse, Gilmore Bros., Patterson, Finch Van Slyke, and others. Assets appear around 5000 with about 2200 in accounts. half possibly worthless. Son-in-law Patterson laments loss. wife unaware of business trouble. Doctor Kenetick to speak at Austin Flint Medical meeting. smallpox immunity debate teased. Local club plans to organize and build a competitive baseball program at fairgrounds with Argent, Verguson, Samson, Paytor committees.
Arthur Bradley of Irvington, a known figure before Algona's courts, was arrested Saturday evening for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He prompted a chase, sprained his knee, and was captured by the nightwatch. He appeared before the magistrate Sunday morning and received a sentence of nine dollars plus costs after showing promises of reform.
Algona base ball enthusiasts held a Friday evening meeting at the Durdall host and perfected a first class club. They decided to issue stock for several hundred dollars with shares priced at two dollars each. A pioneer contributor of 25.00 would be entitled to two shares.
The Des Moines Leader reports surveying work for the Des Moines and Northern Town Co with Arthur Reynolds and Tom Wilson as president and secretary. Surveyors trace a line from a point east of Boone north to Clarion then to Britt. No current plans exist for segments north of Britt or south of Des Moines, future needs will shape decisions.
Justice Clarke ordered a retirement of a healthy tramp held until the next grand jury session. The thief broke into the C. W. Stoutenberz farm house west of Burt last Sunday about 11 o clock while the family was at church and stole jewelry knives and money. He was captured near the Black Cat and brought to Algona with the stolen property. He gave the name Wid Howard claiming Winneshiek county as home and said he has a wife and mother. They expect him to plead guilty to burglary and receive penitentiary time.
A traveling salesman, A L Noel of Mason City, injured April 11 by falling from a passenger coach platform, plans to sue Northwestern Road for 20000 dollars. He has been largely unable to manage his territory and recently visited Bancroft, consulting Chicago attorneys handling the case.
Mr W W Gilmore, brother of townsman David Gilmore, passed away at his home in Clinois last week and was buried on Monday. A prominent community member, he served many years as county supervisor before resigning due to ill health. He died from cancer of the liver.
The Brummersburg Democrat editor W I Brannigan is mentioned as a probable Democratic candidate for Congress in the district. Supporters hail him as a clean capable man with unquestioned democracy, predicting a strong campaign and likely victory.
Cape Town May 27 Special Despatch to New York Sui copies of the Standard and Diggers News of Pretoria dated April 8 report the Volksraad opening in painful silence with many empty seats from those who fell in battle. The assembly's cheerfulness was absent and fear pervaded that this could be the last session of a free parliament.
A wood restaurant and boarding house business in Algona is offered for sale by Frank Bunn. The listing highlights the combined dining and lodging operation in a historic setting, inviting inquiries from potential buyers familiar with local hospitality trades.
Reduced round trip fares offered for various group events including Gunnal meeting Supreme Lodge AOU WW and Republican National Convention. Tickets sold June 1 to June 16 with limits and deadlines, routes to Sioux Falls Philadelphia Green Bay and towns in Wisconsin. Apply to Chicago and North Western agents for details.
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