A Look at Home Rule for Ireland
The British Home Rule bill passes with symbolic value and limited power. Ulster opposition threatens enforcement though Gladstone era figures like O Connell and Parnell persist in urging unity. The future hinges on Lords decisions and potential amendments, as Ireland seeks political life and economic health.
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Ireland
Liberal Party
Ulster
House of Commons
House of Lords
Asquith
Redmond
O’connella
Parnells
Redmonds
Primary election criticism weighs on nominating methods
The piece argues caucus and primary systems both fail to engage voters, noting a lack of effort by many citizens and extra costs. It cites Algona’s primary day where voters wrote candidate names in blanks and did not mark crosses, leaving nominations unchallenged when no opposition exists.
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Algona
Wilsons Mexican peace effort praised by observers
The discussion at Niagara Falls mediators and US policy are viewed as advancing a plan to solve Mexico's land question and end the rebellion. Acknowledgment that recognizing Huerta early might have yielded a Warsaw peace, but current moves aim for lasting reform and broader human betterment.
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ABC
Niagara Falls
Mexico
Wilson
Huerta
Warsaw
Customs clash as Turkish soldiers resist table etiquette
A Constantinople dispatch notes Turkish war ministry orders for soldiers to use knives and forks at meals. Commanding officers leave, soldiers revert to sitting on the floor and eating with fingers, calling table manners a barbarism labeled eating a la Franca. The piece cites China’s sailors using chopsticks and recalls England’s two century transition to cutlery.
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Constantinople
England
Empress of Ireland disaster deaths prompt calls for accountability
The Empress of Ireland sinking in the St. Lawrence follows the Titanic tragedy as calls for criminal negligence arise. Among the dead are seven from Sherburn Minnesota including James Johnson and family members. Names listed include Mrs Jas Johnson Tillie Johnson Mrs Peter Madi son and Anton Larson. Also notes on canal tolls vote, a possible Hague involvement, and possible repeal of tolls act. Classified notes on property for rent and sales appear at Courier office.
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St. Lawrence
Sherburn
Minn
State Line
The
Fairmont Sentinel
James Johnson
Jas. Johnson
Tillie Johnson
Peter Madison
Jay Township
John Larson
Anton Larson
Elizabeth Daab
Senate
Capitol Extension attacked by Des Moines and Clarke ally
A letter to the Courier defends Governor Clarke and the Iowa Executive Council against Des Moines boomers and critic Parsons. It argues expansion taxes are modest, Des Moines pays substantial non taxable land costs, and council members are proven public servants. The piece portrays Parsons as biased and ignorant while praising Clarke Allen gang stewardship.
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M. de J. Parsons
Courier of
May Sth
Capitol
Des Moines
Farcons
Gov. Clarke
Parsons
Clarke-Allen Gang
Executive Council
Clarke
Dallas County
Senate
Allen
Bleakley
Wm. ©. Brown
State Agriculture Society
Wright County
State of
Iowa
Parsons Sees Iowa Growth and Capitial Extension Value
In a reflective piece, Parsons contrasts Iowa’s past with today’s wealth and suggests capital extension is prudent. He argues land acquisition for a grand capitol and future needs is wise, warns against piecemeal buying, and predicts broad legislative support for a bold move in the 35th General Assembly.
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Parsons
Iowa
Executive Council
35Th General Assembly
Kansas bank guaranty praised after three failures
The piece contrasts Nebraska and Kansas guaranty systems. It notes Superior depositors receive cash in full, while Kansas relies on marketable bonds and a reserve fund. It claims no depositor loss in Kansas from three bank failures, endorsing the guaranty act as a major credit mark.
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Popeka Kno
Nebraska
Superior
Kansas
Wesley and Plum Creek primary results and community events
In Wesley and nearby Wes wards the primaries finished with Jack Cruise carrying all. A Decoration Day at Algona honored the dead with a grand cemetery display. An ice cream social is planned at Carl Hansen’s lawn on Saturday night June 6. Witness reports mention Mountford company selling Ford cars to several local residents.
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Algona
Wesley
Carl Hansen’s
W. Blake
Mountford Exompany Haa
Ford Gars
E. Gregor
A.J. Hay
Taal OI. L. BD
Potper
F.h.sieler
Ty. Ingersoll
Greg’ Kaiamer
Floyd’ Nuville
EB. A
Powis
Clayton
Sill
Longley
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Algona Canvier
Hinchon & Finneel
Bateretot
Farr Tn Ltet
McCall
Northwestern Hotel
Kossuth County
Minnesota Lands
J. Wellendorf
Coure Jer
Bresetpin
Capitol Extension
C. B. Butchins
Wesley and
Plum Creek
Jack Cruise
Aterm
Studer
Cruise
R. H. Miller
F. S. Norton
Augona
Jowa
Jr. A. Brownell Shoe Co
Algona, Iowa
Elyet
Ford
C. B. Algona
Mountford Auto Company
R. B Miller
Bapa
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