Roosevelt Nominated for McKinley’s Running Mate in Turbulent Caucus
The New York governor Theodore Roosevelt won the vice presidential nomination after two days of caucusing despite his reluctance. Dolliver’s viability was dismissed by the political machine, and a Chicago editorial ridiculed supporters who traveled to Philadelphia to back him.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Tanna
Dolliver
Chicago Chronicle
Gumn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Jonathan Dol’ver
Old Brunswick
Jonathan
Global conflicts loom as powers eye China chance
A reader warns that century ending wars may unfold as European powers eye China to divide it among themselves while the United States pursues land grabs in Cuba and the Philippines. Boxers threaten China, fleets clash at Pekin, and European interests weigh spoils as Russia Germany France and Japan debate settlement amid lingering Boer war fallout.
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Europe
China
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Manila
Aire
Pekin
Tuk
England
South Africa
Russia
Germany
France
Japan
Des Moines Leader Brief on Dulliver Successors
The Des Moines Leader reported that among the possible successors, only Sena remains under consideration, with other names dropped from the list in the latest briefing.
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Des Moines
Dulliver
Sena
Political timber debated in Algonamen race
The letter cites Healy and Garst as fit political timber and names Algonamen as a region with strong successors. It criticizes the Leader for judgment on the Tenth District and mocks Reed’s jokes about expansion policy. A Cuba theft quip from Neely era is noted, and Harvey on a thoroughbred is praised as a possible congress candidate.
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Tors Healy
Garst
Algonamen
Wito
Thomas BG. Reed
House
Congress
Cuba
Dolliver and Hanna Mock Political Scandals In Verse
A satirical poem targets Mark Hanna and Dolliver with mock accusations and political jabs. The verse invokes mock dialogue, dismissive lines about assets and stall, urging party truth and ruthless critique. References include Carridul and Kossuth, framing a partisan cartoon tone.
Dolliver as a VP contender praised for eloquence
The New York Sun lauds Hon. Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa for vice presidential potential, arguing his rapid, forceful oratory could outpace Bryan. The piece notes Dolliver’s political rise, leadership in Congress, and possible future speaks to succeeding Cal Henderson as Speaker if needed.
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Dolliver
New York Sun
Depew
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Bryan
Iowa
Dolilver
Ways and Means
House Republicans
Lawa
Dalliver
Cal. Henderson
Iowa Legislators and the Path to Future Eminence
A fragment discussing future leadership in Iowa politics. It names Geny Alison Tenderson Hepburn Wall Wedge Haugen and others as potential leaders, questioning whether Dalliver with his influence would succeed. The tone implies retirement and the prospect of prominent state figures shaping public life.
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Iowa
Dolliyer
Geny
Alison
Hepburn
Wall
Wedge
Haugen
Ullit
Dalliver
Donathan Dalliver
Denominational critique frames democracy's foes in PA speech
William Jeyd Garrison of Boston spoke at a Progressive Friends meeting in Longwood Pa on June 14 arguing that mystery corrupts republics and that power is consolidated in a few, with monopolies, imperialism, and war as modern trusts. He denounced officials in Massachusetts New York and nationally and urged voters to challenge entrenched interests.
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Longwood
William Jeyd Garrison
Boston
Denyo- Braey
Melkinley
Pennsylvania
New York
Army
Navy
Massachusetts
Lodge
Hanna
United States
Cuba
Spain
England
Egypt
McKinley on silver amid democratic inaction in 1894
Extract from a Findlay Ohio speech by William McKinley on September 27 1894 criticizing the Democratic Party for inaction on silver. He argues since March 1893 they control government and have failed to pass silver legislation while blaming Republicans for blocks. He predicts the era of promises ending and asserts free coinage of silver is not the party will.
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William McKinley
Congress
Ayall
Democratic Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Wm. McKinley
Ab Findlay, O
Growing Greed for Wealth by Léoston Horak
An impassioned critique of wealth greed as a seduction and moral rot. It denounces riches as a false measure of life, warns of its spread through senate, college, church, and market, and laments erosion of virtue and generosity.
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Léoston Horak
Dardall Store Crude Sale Slashes Suits and Hats
Broken lots in men's and boys suits and crash hats offered at wholesale prices from now until July 4. Bargains highlighted to entice customers to investigate, with emphasis on large discounts and limited time availability.
Princes of the Turf Race At Algona
A local horse race in Algona drew a large crowd as princes of the turf competed in heats. Coombs won the first heat after Menefick overextended early. Tremain led the second and third heats. Banjo and Curt’s pacer Banja also ran. In the second heat Coombs, Tremain, Curt, and Kenefick Yourth followed, with Tremain in front. Spectators praised the race and urged another contest soon.
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Algona
Coombs
Menefick
Qurt
Banja
Curt
Kenedek
Banjo
Tremain
Kenefick Yourth
Dee
Banksburg Burglar Suspects Face Court Backlash
A Graettinger bank burglary led to four men being arrested. Three were convicted at Hummelsburg while the jury disagreed on the fourth. Gibbons McCormick and McDonald were sentenced after claiming unfair trial. McDonald mocked the process, while Tye and accomplices received seven years at hard labor at Anamosa. Gibbons insulted the court and wagered a $100 bet.
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Graettinger
Hmmelsburg
Gibbons
McCormick
McDonald
Quarton
Tye
Ife
Anamosa
Three men taken to Anamoss after bet dispute
The trio faced a disputed wager in a yenitendiary dispute. Sheriff Davidson escorted them Monday morning, accompanied by Gen. Wright of Freedom township, as they were transported to Anamoss.
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Yenitendiary
McCormick
Anamoss
Davidson
Gen. Wright
Freedom Township
Iowa Central Sold to M and St L in July Takeover
The Iowa Central is transferred to the Milwaukee and St Paul line, with control to begin about July 1. The Illinois Central is reported behind the M and St L, making Algona host to three major railroads. Algona keeps progressing, and the author hints at adding the Burlington system next.
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Iowa Central
M. & St. L. Corporation
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Lowa Central
Sinois Central
Algona
Milwaukse
North-Western
Illinois Central
Burlington
Married and Happy in Elk Point with Parker and Hicks
On Wednesday morning June 20 1900 at the residence of Mr and Mrs A R Weston in Elk Point Dakota Territory Mr Chas W Parker of Alona Iowa married Mrs Mary E Hicks of Cedar Bluffs Nebraska The groom is well known in Algona for his good character and standing The bride is the daughter of a prominent Methodist minister and a devoted church member with many excellent qualities Friends in Algona extend best wishes for a long and happy union.
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A. R. Weston
Elk Point
M. D
Chas, W. Parker
Alona
Iowa
Mary E. Hicks
Cedar Bluffs
Neb
Algona
Nebraska
W.O.T.U
Lone Rock News Roundup and Local Happenings
Ott Schultz displays a flue driving horse and a new buggy while A H Nafus plans a Colorado Montana Dakota land trip. Walter Knight visits with his parents from Chickasaw. Wnd Murray attends Emmetsburg Odd Fellows celebration. Our ball team beat Fenton 45 to 17 on their ground. Creamery milk price per hundred is the neighborhood high. Bert McChesney visits nearby. Post office now in Graham Burns store with Mrs A Li Moore deputy. Horace McChesney starts a large barn foundation. John Lynch finishes a new barn and house ready for painters.
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Lone Rock
Ott Schultz
A. H. Nafus
Colorado
Montana
Dakotas
Walter Knight
Chickasaw
Wnd
Murray
Emmetsburg
Fenton Club
Bert McChesney
Graham & Burns
A. Li. Moore
Horace McChesney
John Lynch
Bryan Photo Button by Alf Wooster Market Launch
Artful likeness of Col. W. J. Bryan offered by Alf Wooster of the Journal at Oskaloosa Iowa. Samples mailed postpaid for 10 cents in stamps with a suggested selling price of 25 cents.
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Col
W. J. Bryan
Alf Wooster
Journal
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Thirty Seventh Annual Meeting of Kossuth County Normal Institute
Algona market notes and county institute notice announce the Thirty Seventh Annual Meeting of the Kossuth County Normal Institute to convene in Algona July 9 to 21. The article urges teachers and prospective teachers to attend, outlines instructors, grading, examinations, and the aim to elevate public school standards. It lists notable educators and emphasizes thorough, practical training with lectures and two weeks of instruction.
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Peachers
Kossuth County
N. Spencer
Algona
Rank van Widewyke
S.§. Stockwell
H.N. Coleman
le Mars
A. E. Parsons
Creston
R. ¢. Barrett
State Department of Public Instruction
Bled
Stacie
County
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Algana
Dolilyer
Lowa
A. D. Clarke
Gardner Cowles
Harvey Ingham
Geo. CG. Call
Geo. W. Hanna
Hoo-Doo McKinley
Aguinaldo
Senator Wear
Beveridge
America
Lord Roberts
Harvey
Iit
Mark Hanna
Gall
Janieve
Hancvek
Boone
Clay
Emmet
Rand
N.C
Tolliver
Vmn
Ruth
Wiliam L. Garrison
Administration
Wasrep
Orre Palkemainer
Patterson & Bop
Joan
A. D. Cuanke & Co
Miller
the Fair
Princes OF the
TURF
Keneflek
Curtis
St. L
Alyona
C. W. Parker
Bride
Algona Markets
the County Institute
Hutter, Creamery
D. Clarke & Co
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