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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
2
A chaotic clipping reviews Peru’s financial woes and the dwindling value of diplomacy, noting Peru’s minister to Washington being recalled. It also critiques Root’s keynote and Roosevelt era policies, questions ship funding, and mentions seal bone deposits, along with a local crime note about J W Rhodes of Waterloo facing charges for an attempted kiss.
The public voice favors the caucus and convention system over the president. They view the German submarine policy as overly aggressive and risky for the United States. Many think a caution to Americans about sailing on armed ships would not surrender rights or dignity and is a prudent step echoed by other nations.
Fred Larrabee reports from California that he will run for congress only after studying the matter under advisement. The piece notes Representative Frank P. Woods may be returning home, signaling an imminent official announcement as Larrabee pauses before making a public decision.
On Wednesday morning at the Catholic church Ed Schlindewein of Bancroft married Cecelia Dailey of Algona with Father Halpin officiating. Broomman Ed Zigrang and bridesmaid Alma Oliver attended. a wedding march by Zita Quinn and Leo Dailey preceded a Lizzie Holtzbauer solo. A crowd witnessed the ceremony and a dinner followed at the bride’s home. the Courier extends best wishes to the couple.
Jim Orr known as James A Orr died after facial cancer surgery at Cherokee. He was about 75, a Civil War veteran, lived in Mason City with his wife and two children, and had worked as a painter. Burial in Algona today.
The Delaney-Derby drainage case ended with a $3 600 verdict for the plaintiff after a two day trial, against a $4 000 claim and a prior $1 060 board award. An equity suit against Susie E Ryan et al. involved Frank Wartman and family finances, ending in a tentative settlement after hours of discussion. Several default judgments followed, including Lett Spencer Smith Co. v F M Gerleman for $180 plus costs, and Nielsen Bros. & Co. v Will Hite for $45. Drainage matters, including Board of Supervisors cases and Drainage Dist No 81, were consolidated. Farmera Fenton Savings Bank v Jon De Lant resulted in a default judgment for the plaintiff.
Mildred Olinger, noted voice and piano teacher, plans March lessons with fees of one dollar for voice and seven cents for piano. Misa Olinger will also offer song recital and concert services for social events in the afternoon and evening. Residence listed as Mia Org Wood on State Street. Pettibone and Ludwig, local farm implement dealers at the old Johnson stand near the courthouse, announce openings in their advertising. Residents of Algona and Kananth counties are described as well known.
A passenger account from February 9 1916 aboard the Matson Navigation Wilhelmina from San Francisco to Honolulu. Describes the ship’s size, safety features, and the six day Pacific voyage with companions from Algona and Los Angeles, the wireless news service, and a moonlight promenade with Hawaiian Band.
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