Gourley’s critique of courts and democracy in Britain and America
Algoun Convier quotes Canadian MP Gourley arguing Americans are governed by an oligarchy named the supreme court. He contrasts U S and British systems, noting lifetime court appointments, limited constitutional amendment routes, and court power to overturn legislation. He cites income tax rulings and points to parliamentary supremacy in Britain with clearer public accountability.
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Gourley Sied
United States
Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
Congress
Grant
Great Britain
Britain
Resolutions cause clash over railroad policy at convention
The piece recounts late Republican convention resolutions drafted by Mr. Drake that were ignored by party papers. Drake prints them in the Advance and slams Bro. Starr, recalling a past convention where Starr opposed similar resolutions. The column notes internal party tensions and questions loyalty to railroad interests, urging a return to core resolutions and condemning perceived favoritism in freight charges under Governor Larrabee's era.
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Harrington
Sam Drake
Drake
Mr. Drake
Bro. Starr
Sam Mayne
Larrabee
Mississippi River
Chicago
Resolutions Favor Fair Freight Rates and Oppose Free Travel
A historical convention urges nominees to press for fair grain shipping rates from Iowa to Chicago and beyond. It condemns railway free transportation for officials, advocates a two cent per mile baseline, and accuses Republican officials of railroad bias while urging Republicans to join the reformist Democrats.
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Balt
Iowa
Chicago
Larrabee
Gummins
Cummins
Democratic Party
Serious Labor Troubles Over Strikes in Dubuque
A long labor dispute in Dubuque between street car workers and their employer triggers citywide union boycotts and unrest. Governor Cummins orders militia as clashes occur, police are accused of leniency, and local leaders urge calm while negotiations stall amid a broader national wave of strikes.
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Besore
Roosevelt
Dubuque
Cummins
Rhomberg Avenue
Keane
Berg
Labor unions reject plan to condemn rioting
At a general meeting of all labor unions the proposition to frown upon rioting and violence was defeated. The vote leaves the unions without a unified stance against unrest.
State convention at Des Moines endorses no reaffirmation
The Des Moines state convention drew large crowds and lively debate over reaffirmation of the Male issue, ending with an antis majority of about 108 votes. Key figures like Governor J B Sullivan and Lt Governor J D Butler were nominated by acclamation amid a rallying mood after the vote.
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Des Moines
Committee On
For Sale and Services Classified Mix in Algona Iowa
Long list of small ads offering seed buckwheat and other farm goods services. Items include money loans at 5 percent, purebred Short Horn bulls and Poland China boars, watch repair by Miller, manure dumping, broken crockery disposal rules, Bowyer Armour glass sales, poultry buying, farm help wanted, tile draining travel, Armour poultry market price, knives and forks sale, table ware discount, egg exchange for goods, H Kremars Northwestern Hotel help wanted, dairy butter price, J H Jordan farm listings, and egg price at 12 cents.
Brownies Defeat Chicago Union Giants In Scrappy Pair
The Brownies beat the Chicago Union Giants in both games last Thursday and Friday, 7 to 8 and 5 to 1, drawing large crowds from up to twenty miles away. A postgame wagon confrontation between John Coon and Henry Fisher led to assault charges, with Fisher pleading guilty and Coon discharged.
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Chicago Union Giants
Lafe Griffen
Henry Fisher
Abe Carter
John Coon
Bert Resseguie
Scherer
Coon
Mr. Fisher
Mr. Griffin
Mr. Coon
Fisher
Isher
Marshal Switzer
Squire Taylor
George Clarke
S. EH. McMahon Fisher
Griffen
Carter
Belton
Resseguie
Clarke
Mail Orders From Chrischilles & Herbst Letter
A fragment from a Miss Manure Hall letter requests five yards of dimity and fourteen yards of plain white fabric, with a $3.67 money order for postage. It mentions T Bakney leaving in charge of a slaughter sale and invites a cash buyer to start a business. The text includes bank savings advice offering 4 percent interest and free booklets.
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Chrischilles & Herbst
Buffalo
Wyomley
Duke
Algona
Iowa
Complete stock sale offered by Cal Spencer at cut prices
Cal Spencer has bought Jos. Dunwoodie's wagons buggies plows and goods and will close the entire stock by the Fourth of July. He urges those needing such items to call and inspect. A D Clarke & Co offer loans at 5 percent with annual interest payments. Mylan Bros announce Algona location to handle pianos and organs and will send a representative to see customers who mail them a card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Spencer
Jos. Dunwoodie
Mylan Bros
Algona
Iowa
Dr J G Bertrand Osteopath Treats Acute and Chronic
Dr J G Bertrand osteopath offers treatment of acute and chronic diseases with free consultation. Office located in Heise block. Hours 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m.
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J. G. Bertrand
Heise
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State Convention
Good
J. B. Sullivan
Union County
J.D. Butler
Town County
J. B. Owldwell
Cama County
A. 2
McQook
Howard County
Porter
Havelin County
Kossuth County
J. H. Sheridan
A. H. Dorweiler
T. F. McGovern
H. F. Bleich
The
Love League
D. W. Baldwin
Mary A. McKinsey
Geo. A. Stahl
Rose M. Funk
Jonathan M. Hubert
Ida G. Blachard
A. 0. Junkermeier
Tily Bryant
A. F. Reimers
Alica M. Simpson
W.T. Tish
Maud R. Shaeffer
Hans Peter Fertimant
Marie M. Johnson
F. Wiillson
A. D. Cranne & Co
Poland
China
F. Gooke
Miller
Bowyer’s
Armour & Co
A. D- Clarke & Co
O. B. Hutchins
Dingley & Co's
Northwestern
Patterson & Son
J. H. Jordan
Bancroft, Ja
Bowyer's
Giants
Menry Fisher
Ethel A. van Epps
New London
Alram College Conservatory of Music
Galbraith’s
Hart Schaffner & Marx
T. Bakney
County Savings Bank
A. D. Clarke & Co
Fisher’s
One Price Clothing House
Curdall Block
Algona, Iowa
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