General Harrison dies in Indianapolis 4:45 PM
Ex president William Henry Harrison dies at his Indianapolis residence. Pneumonia ends a long career of public service. The nation mourns a trusted statesman who supported the Constitution and fought for liberty abroad and at home.
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Senator Carter delays river and harbor steal with midnight speech
Montana senator Carter earns national thanks for killing a fifty million river and harbor bill. The measure, built on quid pro quo pledges, would have funded Trinity river Texas and other creeks. Democrats faced bribery accusations as they backed a Cuban resolution then sought district payoffs. Yale president Wadley warned of an imperial Washington in twenty-five years amid a ruling party cheerfully inching toward imperial authority.
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Tribune backs Cummins allies in Democratic papers
The Britt Tribune names the Arro na Covrter among several Democratic papers as Cummins supporters, though its grounds are unclear. The Counter praises Cummins as bright but unlikely to be governor. Among Republicans, we favor John Herriott for governor, yet fear his independence may cost him the nomination. Would the Tribune back Herriott?
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Growing Powers of the President in Wartime Era
An analysis arguing the President’s powers have expanded beyond Congress through war-time actions and executive influence. The piece cites the Taft commission in the Philippines, self-styled authority under war power, and Henry Litchfield West on a "golden stream" of patronage from the Treasury feeding appointments and influence. It estimates annual and term-long sums spent to curry support, highlighting how such patronage shapes legislation and politics.
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President power and merit system urged to curb executive
The era shows presidents defeating factions and securing renomination with executive influence. Grant Garfield and Harrison are cited as examples, while Congress has bowed to the president in recent years, including the Porto Rican tariff bill. West argues that statesmen must curb the president’s growing power by expanding and enforcing the merit system.
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The Foster Case Trial and Plea Dilemma
The trial of Mrs. Foster will be costly and held at a special term with a 40.3 venue. She is housed with the deputy sheriff while questions loom over the necessity of a trial as she confessed guilt unseen by the judge. The piece argues she should have pled guilty and sought clemency for the sake of her family and community.
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Entertainment Course to Feature Paris Exposition Exhibit
An added treat closes the high school entertainment course with a stereoptical show at the Paris Exposition. A lecturer describes views at length, including a 15 minute moving picture of a steamer on the Seine. The event, part of the school program, will charge an extra fee. Friday evening March 22. Real estate transfers in the county this week total about 468,000 dollars. Palo Alto and other small counties should remain silent on real estate matters.
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Birthplace of Burns Celebrated in Humble Hut
The verse praises Robert Burns from a small cottage home. It extols the humble room as sacred ground where the poet’s genius thrived. A speaker, citing Ingersoll, declares the cottage a shrine and predicts the world’s enduring love and tears for Burns.
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McAdams and Slyter marry in Harrison township
Swea City notes death of Mrs. W. H. Post and a ten day visit by Miss Mary Addison. J 2. McAdams and Miss Ada Slyter wed at the bride’s father's home in Harrison township. C. J. Anderson buys a hearse and Rev. Gilbert of Armstrong greets friends. Mrs. Olof Pearson visits Buffalo Center. School election yields votes for incumbents and new nominations by a citizens caucus.
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Gilbert Ot Armstrong
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A.T. Wherry
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Ola Olson
A. L. Anderson
A. T. Wherry
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Ole Olson
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Stane
Fred Miebe
Death of Dr. McCoy a Prominent Pioneer Physician
Dr. Henry McCoy, born 1839 in Ireland, prominent Algona physician and Civil War veteran, died Sunday night after pneumonia. A longtime community leader, he served in politics and public service, helped found the public library, and left a grieving widow Mrs. Sarah Patterson McCoy and daughters Josephine and Louise. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his residence with Rev. E. P. McElroy officiating.
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Public Library Adds Numerous New Volumes
The library lists many new titles and authors including Barry Tommy and Grivel Rachellor Eben Holden two copies, Crawford In the Palace of the King and Taqusa two volumes, Dickens Christmas Carol and Cricket on the Hearth, and Gold Seeking on the Dilton Trail among others. Patrons may request titles not in stock by informing the librarian for trustees’ consideration. Father Lechtenberg Promoted to Ossian parish in Winneshiek county is noted with church and school values and community regard.
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Death of Fred Lange Pioneer of Garfield Township
Fred Lange of Garfield township, a pioneer and respected citizen, died Monday from abdominal troubles after sudden deterioration. An operation to relieve a stricture failed despite Dr. Boody and Dr. Davies aiding. He leaves a wife, no children, and was a familiar figure on West Bend streets. Peace to his spirit. Look in at Galbraith's Shoe Store window for a new duck shooting pew canvass boot.
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