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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
3
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Readers discuss Representative Hutchins’s Des Moines tour with mixed sympathy. The Advance attacks his vote against a special primary and ties to the Kenyon machine, but critics note the governor’s veto of the Oregon Plan bill and warn against overabundance of laws. Hutchins is urged to pick stronger candidates and avoid rushing reforms.
A column decries high court costs and endless technical objections delaying justice. It cites Judge Coyle’s estimate of criminal proceedings and urges simplification of rules, endorsing Attorney General Wickersham’s call to reduce artificial procedures and restore plain, honest practice.
In Algona public chatter rose over moving pictures sparked by the Jeffries Johnson fight and ensuing legal actions. The town debated summonses, grand jury testimony, and an indictment while moral concerns and local reactions colored the heated discussion.
A British company named The Babhoa and Pacific Estates Ltd seeks a Panama railroad from David to the Colombian border with a concession allowing land grants and free materials. The plan would cross the Canal Zone, raise questions about sovereignty, and potential American control challenges to the canal's fortification and operation.
The article discusses the impact of reciprocity on western farmers, noting past Canadian competition and American protections. It argues for careful study before any reciprocity bill, to ensure western farmers are safeguarded after fifty years of protection. It also mentions Mrs. Maldwin Drummond losing jewels aboard the Amerika and offers a sardonic take on material wealth and envy.
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports bankers in Indiana backing a state guarantee law to protect bank deposits and curb postal bank competition. The piece notes managers of state banks and trust companies agreeing on a bill for guaranteed deposits across institutions.
The wedding of W A Conley of Hudson Wisconsin and Marie H Kelly of Sioux Falls occurred Tuesday Feb 21 at St Michaels Cathedral with Rev Father Nolan officiating. Nuptial Mass and full choir featured pink carnations ferns and palms. The bridal party entered to Mendelssohn music. Mr Mark Kelly of Rock Rapids Iowa served as brother of the bride and Mrs L W Grant as matron of honor. The couple will live in Hudson Wisconsin after a trip to Chicago.
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