Chicago Chronicle ends its run amid politics and press reform
The Chicago Chronicle suspended publication after a turbulent era under John R. Walsh. The piece traces Walsh’s rise to wealth and influence, shifts from Democratic to Republican alignment, and eventual closure amid indictments. Additional notes cover Roosevelt’s feud with Dr Long, Irish convention debates, and a lengthy report on tariff and railroad policy remarks.
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Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Vesevich
Corffgan
Feige
Parker
Republican Party
Bryan
The Presidents Tour Posture Shifts With Railroads
The article notes President Roosevelt recently returned to Washington after a 1 774 mile rail journey and paid his fare from a congress appropriated fund of 24 000. It contrasts past trips when railroads covered expenses with a newer stance where the roads seek reimbursement and the president travels as a private fare payer.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Autos Cause Accidents Near Riverdale on Decoration Day
Mrs Hartin of the old O Rourke place Riverdale suffered a broken wrist when driving with her daughter toward town. Their team proved unsafe for women to handle and met C BE Lampright driving an automobile with S E McMahon and family en route to Livermore. The crash occurred about a mile south of the Hackman place as the two vehicles approached each other.
Missionary Views on Japan Spark Mixed Reactions
In Sioux City a missionary, Miss Mary Wainwright, discussed Japan’s religious scene. She warned Japan may become infidel as Buddhism and Shintoism fade, while Christianity gains appeal only superficially. Her critique targets missionary methods and doctrinal clarity.
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Japan
Sioux City
Mary Wainwright
Sha
Runaway horses cause injuries near Algona
Two women fled on a runaway team that caused a crash east of Brown's, leaving one woman with a broken wrist. A second auto incident injured Jim Lucas of Sexton, who suffered multiple injuries after a horse confrontation as a speeding car passed. Lucas remains seriously ill. a minister later found him on the road. Local residents condemn the inattentive drivers from Fort Dodge.
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Auwau
Lam
Livermore
Brown's
Kenefick
Cretzmeyer
Mr. Lucas
Ita
Auto
Fort Dodge
Algona
Durdall
D. E. Baughman
Forest City
Lucas
Col. Spencer
Sexton
Simple Coal Thief Sentenced After City Coal Heist
Hank Bowman, jailed for 30 days after coal thefts spanning years, admitted taking city coal while claiming it was not his. Agent Morgan noticed him early, reported to County Attorney Dickinson, and Squire Taylor presided. The article notes severe weather and jokes about hiring a lawyer to argue climate induced theft.
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Hank Bowman
Morgan
Hank
Mr. Morgan
Dickinson
Squire Taylor
Frank Fox considers west for new home on irrigation rich frontier
Frank Fox returned from a multi state western trip surveying Den ver Salt Lake City Ogden and Oregon Short Line towns. He visited Black Foot Twin Falls Spokane and Yakima Valley and noted frost damage to fruit in Yakima. He favors Utah or Yakima for moving and cites irrigation costs. Beer costs 16 cents a glass in Black Foot.
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Frank Fox
Denver
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Oregon
West Bend
Portland
Washington
Yakima Valley
Spokane
C. T. Cotant
Judge Coyle's Son In Critical Post Injury Condition
Judge Coyle's son remains in a precarious state after a fall which injured his head and neck. He is paralyzed from the head down with doctors noting a high fatality rate in such cases. A partial cervical vertebrae separation caused blood to press on the spinal nerve, risking ongoing paralysis. Medical efforts focus on preventing paralysis of internal organs and aiding blood absorption.
Northwestern midnight trains to be cut next Sunday
A letter laments the potential ending of the Northwestern midnight trains after Sunday, arguing the service harms Kossuth county business. The writer urges restoring morning and evening trains, noting people north of Algona cannot travel and return the same day. A morning southbound and evening northbound schedule would please Algona and northern Iowa communities.
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Northwestern
Kossuth
Algona
Towa
Crawfish Drain Costs Spark Board Dispute
Tuesday’s Crawfish drain day drew many landowners into a contentious session. The board approved a modified ditch plan after costs ballooned from an anticipated 750 dollars to 2440 dollars, with warrants issued only for the initial amount. Some parties complained of surveying expenses and the process left the drainage district in an awkward, embarrassed position. Also noted are notices for newborn heifer calves and a money-lending ad from Charlie & Co.
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