Democratic County Convention at Algens June 1903
The Democrats of Kossuth County plan a delegate convention in Algona on Wednesday June 37 1903 at 10 a m to choose delegates to the State convention in Des Moines June 4 1903 and to handle other business. Representation will be one delegate per precinct and for fractions of 10 or more votes for Burks secretary of state in 1902. Precincts listed with committee members and duties. precinct chairmen urged to be elected at upcoming caucuses. all precincts asked to send representatives. M PINNELL chairman County Central Com.
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Kossuth County
Algens
Des Moines
Arch
Burks
Preeinet
Dei
Algona
First Ward
E. Winkie
Funk
H. Lichty
En Reardon
G. H. Iiles
C. H. Stoie
F. G. Gibbon
Frank Thompson
P. Giddings
Collen
Algooa
Patriotic Party
Joner
A.D
Haggard
A. D
Boyle
Bod
Geo
Hanna
Stitz
Geo. Hanna
Tay
Geo. Boyle
Uncle George
Mr. Hanna
Mr. Boyle
Sayers- Haggard
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Dickinson
A. D. Clarke
Kyler
LaVerne
Nelson
Titonka
West Miller
Whittemore
Clarke
Tim Harrington
Republican Party
Teddy
Cummins
Conner
Col
State Central Committee
T. Chubb
Committee On Delegates
Democratic caucuses map Prairie Ward delegates meeting notes
Prairie Democrats meet at St Benedict on June 13 to select delegates for the County Convention. First Ward caucus at Curdall Annex June 15 to name three delegates. Second Ward at Armory June 15 to name four. Third Ward at Ward schoolhouse June 15 to name five. Fourth Ward at the Sheriff's office June 15 to name four delegates.
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Democratic
Prairie
Democrats of
Second Ward
Armory
T. Seeley
Third Ward
W. A. Dutton
Chin
Fourth Ward
Sheriff's Office
MN Hanna the Candidate
A profile of Republican nominee MN Hanna of LaVerne detailing his background in banking and farming, family ties to Mark Hanna, political history, past defeats, and the cautious optimism for his 1903 campaign amid changing county demographics and voter unfamiliarity.
Our Tariff On Wheat
The piece argues that tariff and export policy hurt US wheat markets. It notes Liver pool price setting US markets, Canadian surplus competing for markets, and Minneapolis milling capacity being underutilized due to tariffs, reducing hard wheat milling in the region. The article condemns duplicity and iniquity of tariff policy.
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Congress
Liverpool
Minneapolis
Europe
Wheat duties spark clash over Canadian imports
The Chicago Tribune argues 25 cent duty on foreign wheat harms American producers. Millers' Federation says Canadian wheat undercuts prices, worsens storage and flow, and could raise foreign prices if removed. Weather theory links barometric pressure to crime and politics, predicting a rough political climate amid storms. Delegates praised Hanna in La Verne. Naval disaster notes ship damage from internal weapons. UDMR rejects railroad resolutions and attacks Drake’s speech content.
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Chicago Tribune
United States
Ganda
Millers’ National Federation
Dominion
Congress
Clear Lake Editor Heads North for Senate Bid
Editor Gray of the Clear Lake Mirror and his brother Tom of Weasley visited Algona on Monday. Gray sought a state senate seat in a district with strong local backing, but Mason City carried the day. The delegation included Geo. Boyle and Stitz Way with five spots, while A D named the group with no Haggard. The piece notes political quirks and Washington scandals, ending with word on James M. Watson of the auditor's office facing new fraud allegations.
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Editor Gray
The
Clear Lake Mirror
Algona
Tom
Weasley
Gray
Mason City
Clear Lake
Gales
A. D
Geo. Boyle
Stitz Way
Governor Balley’s marriage cited in satirical charge story
A provocative note mocks actions by Gov. Balley of Kansas, claiming he fulfilled a public pledge by marrying. The piece questions local politicians who fail to meet promises, using Balley as the standard for public accountability.
Old Acquaintance Recalled In Wartime Banter at Algona
A fragmented dramatic scene from Algona Courien dated Nov 8, 1699 shows Hannanious Wardicus Lantus and others in a hospital setting after a battle. Characters lament injuries praise wartime courage and beg for medical aid while planning recovery and reflection on leadership and loyalty.
George Hanna Candidate Emerges In Turbulent Algona Convention
The Algona convention ends with George Hanna nominated after a bruising series of ballots amid rival factions. Geo Boyle and supporters courted allies to block or push Hanna while A. D. Clarke steered the process. Balloting drags on, late-night countermoves, and finally Hanna secures the nomination as district sentiment shifts and the crowd disperses.
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W. T. Peters
W. E. Eyler
Way
A.W. Wheeler
O. H. Rosenberger
Frank Elgler
W. A. Wright
Spear
W. B. Quarton
Clarke
Ben Felt
A. E. Lien
F. 'l. Sparks
Mr. Chubb
Committee On Delegates
A.D. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Geo. IB. Boyle
Rank Crose
D. T. Chubb
Frank Wiemer
H. H. Fellows
8. X. Way
A. L. Anderson
Julius Kunz
Leo W. Wolfe
E. McCorkle
D. Drake
Frank Allen
Algona
W. L. Joslyn
A. D. Haggard
Haggard
Sayers
Levander
Dalley
Hanna G
Boyle
Stitz
Lenander
Dailey
Schiable
Geo. Boyle
Hanna
Wesley
Prairie
Sexton
Garfield
Chicago Giants Goming and Streak Reaches Fifteen
The Brownies have won fifteen straight, a state record not yet matched by any Iowa professional team. Since the last issue they defeated Hampton four times, Postville once, and the Nebraska Indians once. A hard game against the Indians at Waukon drew about six thousand spectators. Horn pitched for Algona and Tobey for the Indians in a 5 to 2 Algona victory. The new Okoboji baseball park, owned by Algona, opened before a crowd of 3800 with Hampton as the opponent.
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Hampton
Kid Davis
Algona
Holland
Brownies
Sycamore
Til
Dixon
Ill
Chicago Union Giants
Chicago
Kewaunee
Clinton, Town
Arnold's Park
Des Moines
Leland
Giants
Joe Miller
Fairgrounds
Postville
Nebraska Indians
Indians
Waukon
Horn
Tobey
Okoboj
Wad
Clarke
Experimental Kidney Operation Performed in Mankato
Dr Kenefick conducted an experimental operation on Mary Rammer for Brights disease in Mankato on Tuesday. The procedure involved incising each kidney, lifting and peeling the capsule, then replacing the kidney so it can distend and receive more blood. The doctor left before recovery from chloroform and learned later the patient rallied and hope remains for full recovery. Her brother and sister in law were present during the procedure.
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Kenefick
Mankato
Mary Rammer
Bright
Per
A Trip to Canada Inspires Investment Thoughts
Mr. N Spencer traveled with Revs Anderson and Holmes on a short sightseeing trip to Assinabore. They praised Canada’s soil and settlers, noting fewer shacks than North Dakota and observing successful wheat, grains, and potatoes. They hinted at potential investment if funds allowed, impressed by deep winter soil freezing and moisture retention.
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N. Spencer
Alood
Assinabore
Tom Kelly Eludes Sheriff in Wild Depot Outburst
Tom Kelly fled from Deputy Gilbride after a chase this week. He traveled from Minnesota to Burt to secure a land commission due bill, then telephoned the sheriff. Gilbride reached Burt but Kelly had gone. He allegedly headed south to Algona, then to the Central depot where he acted like a wild man, crying, swearing, and displaying a revolver while declaring he would not be taken alive.
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Gilbride
Tom Kelly
Tom
Minnesota
Burt
Land Commission
Algona
Central
Vast
Tum
Touching Appeal for Pension in Sioux City Journal
A Maryland pension applicant recounts a comical yet flawed war injury tale about chasing a sow hog and getting knocked senseless, while the piece teases provincial Kentucky feuds, naming Curtis Jett and Coldiron in a mockingly critical tone of officials. The humor underscores skepticism toward pension claims and local notoriety.
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Sioux City Journal
Maryland
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MN. Hanna
Renreentatvs
Kreet Tiihe Qoumer
Mark Hanna
Ohio
George
Thie
Hannas
Hanns
Sam Mayne
Audihor
Marsh Stephens
LaCrosse
Wis
la Verne
Gardner Cowles
Frank Weimer
Ledyard
Wheeler and Ley
Germania
Nevada
Drake
Washington
James M. Watson
Auditor's
Rassaly
Gov. Balley
Kansas
Balley
Mars
Hannantus
Doglius
Magneus
Wardicus
Laniug
Stephenicus
Ilno
Mayxeus
Hannanious
Boyleus
Borneus
Chester Pig
Hiannanious
Barnes
Hannanions
Wanpions
Ringsters
Wamamious
Lantus
Abu
Hawnantous
Hannantons
Elmo
Wiigels
Algona Courien
Chicago Giants
Goming
Canada
Kentucky
Curtis Jett
Breathitt County
Coldiron
Jude
Bedoe
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