Dolliver Likely as Bryan Opponent in Vice Presidency
The Algona Courier discusses political maneuvering as likely to slate Jonathan P. Dolliver for vice president, with party bosses preferring his talk and ambitions to offset Bryan. It notes the congressional central committee can fill vacancies and mentions potential Kossuth County picks if Dolliver vacates the ticket. The piece also covers Russia and Japan tensions, Pretoria's fall, and a Merriam critique urging unity behind Bryan despite imperial policy.
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Colliver
Dolliver
Ite
Bryan
Congressional Central Committee
Congressional
Geo. Hanna
LaVerne
Xeb
A.D. Clarke
Gardner Cowles
Harvey Logham
Kossuth
Meliiley
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Political Campaign Rhetoric and State Govt Corruption Claims
The item accuses opponents of McKInterism of uniting to elect Brean and halt imperialism. It then depicts alleged fraud by Secretary of State Dobson and clerk of the supreme court Jones, including $4,800 in public funds diverted for private use, with seven Havana postal clerks implicated in fraud. It references Rathbone and Mark Hanna in a sweeping indictment of Iowa politics.
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John Derriott
Dobson
Jumn
McFarland & Co
John Werriott
Qo.t. Jones
Supreme Court
Jones
Towa
Havana
Rathbone
Mark Mark Hanna
Senate
Color voters and national ticket eyed by parties
The report notes that African Americans are considering mounting their own presidential ticket. If they do so and vote for it the Republican party could lose votes. It is believed Mark Hanna may engage in business relations with colored leaders before the ticket appears.
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Republican Party
Mark Hanna
Kansas City Prepares New Convention Hall for July Fourth
Kansas City anticipates a 22 260 capacity convention hall ready by July 4 for the Democratic National convention. The fireproof roof arches are placed and waterproofing will be finished in ten days. About 300 men are at work. total cost tops 350000 with 250000 already funded from subscriptions, insurance, and salvage.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Enterprise
Boers urged to come to United States for liberty and land
In a response to a New York World's dispatch, W J Bryan argues Boers are industrious and lovers of liberty. He hopes they come to the United States to help counter imperialism and notes money spent on conquest could reclaim arid lands to provide homes for Boers and Americans. He suggests Boers could replace some Republicans who favor Britain’s imperial policy.
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W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
America
United States
South Africa
Great Britain
Responsibility For Neely in Cuba Scandal Debate
Senator Platt faults Neely for disgrace and domination, while questioning who in the administration bears responsibility for a system allowing patronage control and alliance with Hanna associates like Neely. The exchange probes accountability beyond the Cuban policy.
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Neely
Platt
Cuba
Mark Wanna
Hanna
Districts Formed In County Board Session For Five Divisions
The county is divided into five supervisor districts with districts shaped to favor party majorities. Districts cover multiple townships, with numbers 1 through 6 including Algona, Union, Plum Creek, Prairie, Wesley, Buffalo, and others. The board leans toward employing tax ferrets at 15 percent of collections, appointing a member to study Hancock county results and plan ongoing use.
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Wexo
Algona
Union
Plum Creek
LaVerne
Sherman
Irvington
Riverdale
Cresco
Garfield
Whittemore
Prairie
Wesley
Buffalo
Portland
Ramsey
German
Burt
Venton
Greenwood
Seneca
Swan
Ledyard
Hebron
Springfield
Morrison
Grant
Gayle
Hancock County
Legal Question on Ownership of Letters in Algaona
A rural Algona column explores a debated legal issue: does a sender retain property rights to letters after mailing, or does ownership transfer to the recipient? A hypothetical case tests return demands for love letters held in a safe, with a friend guarding them, a bond posted, and a search warrant failing to recover the epistles.
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Algaoa
Tie
Larson Selected as Delegate to Europe Voyage
The Plum Creek township delegate HM M Larson is set to travel to Europe this year after a government commission. The article notes that Gov Shaw authorized commissions previously, and Larson’s appointment follows that pattern, sending him abroad for duties.
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Larson
Plum Creek Township
Europe
Shaw
Mr. Larson
Iowa statesman commission and local school program in Boone
A printed commission assigns Hans Larson of Algona as a delegate for agricultural reporting abroad, dated May 28, 1900, with Des Moines capitol seal. In Boone the Eighth Grade closes with a Congregational Church program, featuring recitations, songs, debates on American race and policy, and a benediction. Also reported is former congressman A J Holmes now declared insane and being taken to Clarinda State Hospital due to financial stress and Bright's disease, with longtime dementia rising over four years.
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Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
United States OF
Ammiiia
Lowa
Town
Hans 2
Larson
City of
Algona
Eigth General Assembly
Des Moines
Leslin M. Law
State of Laws
G. L. Dosey
Boone
A. J. Holmes
Iowa
Clarinda
Garner
Bright
Holmes
Senator Spooner tires of answering many speeches
Senator Spooner said on Wednesday that he is tired to answer a democratic speech from Senator Hale of Maine and warned he will be more tired if he must respond to all democratic speeches from republican sources during the campaign.
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Mechan
Springfield
Mass
Bryan
Merriam
Spooner
Hale
Maine
Armstrong visitors and town notes from Swea City area
Arm strong visitors include Bert Dunn and six young ladies. Editor Ells settles in south town. Builders hasten plastering work. Cronholm and Stockman visit from Algona and Lake City. 8. P. Barr attends Town Masons in Cedar Rapids. Gardner Cowles visits. Kruse visits Wellcome, Minnesota. Joe Packman bankruptcy invoicing finished. Packman aides attend Armstrong commencement. Census work begins at Swea City by Peter Gettman. census progress to be limited by deaths. A Peterson from Algona oversees farm improvements north of town. Johnson and Pearson push windmill business with local farmers showing new windmills. Grant Abbott seen in Wilmore, Minnesota. J A Cranholm installs a new Alpha separator for Swea City Creamery Co.
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Emil Cronholm
Algona
Peder Milesson
Marshal Stockman
Lake City
Stockman
Grant Township
P. Barr
Cedar Rapids
Gardner Cowles
H. N. Kruse
Wellcome
Minn
A. L. Anderson
Joe Packman
A.S. Murray
Wallace Packman
Armstrong
W. Callanan
Bancvoft
Peter Gettman
Swea City
Morelay
A. Peterson
Johnson & Pearson
Grant Abbott
Wilmore
J. A. Cranholm
Swea City Creamery
Revolution by Stealth and Steady Empire Drift
The passage argues it is unlikely Republicans will abruptly shift from republic to empire, predicting a national storm if attempted. It contends that commercial interests pursue power quietly, guiding public opinion step by step while openly denying any empire ambition.
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Seattle Times
Money to Loan and Local Trades in One Notice
Money to loan on improved farms at 5 percent annual interest with optional payments. H. Hox offers building stone at Town Central. A. T. Camu advertises. Also money to loan at 5 percent by A. D. Gonanke & Co. See the N. C. & L. polisher at the Wayl Store. saves time and labor and does a good job. Price 1 cent.
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H. Hox
Town Central Depot
A. T. Camu
A.D. Gqnanke & Co
Waly
A. D. Clarke & Co
Local notices and sales in Samson & Crose weekly report
A weekly abstract from Samson & Crose lists several land, loan, and sale items, including property transfers and small business notices. Names such as Morehouse, Clarke, and Carn appear in land and loan references, with ads for Fair Store discounts on Tan Shoes and for sale items like a corn sheller and a separator. Also mentions a restaurant and boarding house in Algona offered for sale.
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Algona
Frank Bory
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