Iowa Rail Commission Critique Prompts Political Debate
The Waterloo Courier argues the Iowa railway commission is inactive and biased toward rail interests. It criticizes Palmer and Eaton as lobbyists and attorneys nominated by the Cummins faction, noting the electorate backed the bosses despite concerns. The piece urges restraint until after last fall’s election.
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Waterloo
Iowa Railway Commission
Iowa
Palmer
Eaton
Blythe
Cummins
Courier
Municipal Ownership Questioned In Algona And Iowa Towns
A review of Fairfield and Algona shows municipal lighting and water plants operating at a loss under city ownership. From 1902 to 1906 the water fund fell 4 313.67. the electric fund was down 22 049.37 by year end 1906. Officials blame mismanagement. advocates say private ownership often costs more. The piece urges careful officer selection and public disclosure of council actions to inform residents.
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Iowa
Algona
Fairfield
George Pennell
State Inspector of Municipal Affairs
Pennell
Electric Light Fund
Des Moines
No Iowan On The List Republicans Oppose Ship Subsidy
A congressional roll call shows 41 Republican House members voting against the ship subsidy bill praised by a Democratic supporter. Among the dissents are four from Ohio, two from Kansas, six from Ulis.
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House of Representatives
Ohio
Kansas
Uli
Nois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Indiana
Daverport
Iowa
End of Dowie Era as Zion Church Collapses
The obituary notes John Alexander Dowie, founder of Zion, died recently. His enterprise faced financial ruin and internal division, with Dowie lacking the leadership and finances to salvage it. The Zion movement, once centered on his personality, appears unlikely to sustain a successor able to liquidate debts and restore unity.
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John Alexander Dowie
Elijah l
Zion
Church of Zion
Dowie
Jonathan P. Receives Six Year Safeguard
The Register and Leader chided Jonathan P. recently yet now declares him secure for another six years. The piece questions the paper's righteous indignation and notes the deceived party may misjudge human nature, implying judgments will be forgotten or pardoned with time.
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Register
Jonathan P
Jonathan
Des Moines Debate Sparks Run for Congress Hope
In Des Moines talk centers on running Harvey Ingham against Captain Hull in the next congressional election. Supporters say Harvey should run and win. Hull has served in Congress too long, as have some other Iowa patriots.
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Des Moines
Harvey Ingham
Congress
Captain Hull
Harvey
Hull
Iowa
Porterfield and Holmes Debate Railroad Legislation
J. Fl Porterfield addresses the editor urging thoughtful railroad policy. He cites Wisconsin and surrounding states, defends 2.5 cent passenger rates after committee study, warns against two cent cuts harming roads or service, and criticizes grandstanding in state legislatures while calling for fair play and prudent regulation.
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Prom
Register and Lender
Ancona
Kossuth
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Michigan
Kansas
Ilinois
Missouri
J. FL Porterfield
Court record of new civil cases list
Record of new cases including Henry Dehler versus Frank Schemmel and B J Schemmel Christine Porsgreen versus A G Anderson as administrator of Olof Foysgreen estate Rodney Hill versus Amelia Wermerssen Julia Moody Frank Moody Mary Conway rank Conway et al First National Bank of Wesley Iowa versus J M Crowner Gertrude Crowner Stitzel X Way R B Thode versus W H Potter and M E Potter G E Sparks versus Hattie J Sparks.
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Henry Dehler
Frank Schemmel
B. J. Schemmel
Christine Porsgreen
A. G. Anderson
Olof P. Foysgreen
Rodney Hill
Amelia Wermerssen
Julia Moody
Frank Moody
Mary Conway
Rank Conway
First National Bank of Wesley
Iowa
J. M. Crowner
Gertrude Crowner
Stitzel X. Way
R. B. Thode
W. H. Potter
M. E. Potter
G. E. Sparks
Hattie J. Sparks
Father Vaughan Lectures On Politics Dull and Unconvincing
The Courier could not fully review Father Vaughan's lecture due to time. It notes his departure from his usual strong lecturing form, cites an unfamiliar political ground, and remarks the talk focused on dangers to the nation, including secular greed and power lust, while acknowledging audience engagement despite limited persuasion.
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Father Vaughan
Courier
Bryan
la Follette
City caucuses nominate aldermen in surprise timing
City politics moved faster than expected with caucuses held on Wednesday to nominate aldermen I G Bowyer in Ward 1 A L Peterson in Ward 2 J H Peterson in Ward 3 and C T Chubb in Ward 4 The two latter are incumbents A convention to nominate a mayor followed the next day Time for further ticket changes was limited as the day ended with chatter of another ticket.
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I. G. Bowyer
A. L. Peterson
J. H. Peterson
C. T. Chubb
New Invention Uses Light Heated Bottle For Apendix Cures
Dr Morse proposes a hot water less bottle style device a two quart tin pail with a punched hole plus an electric light bulb inside a screen to keep bedclothes away. Heat is directed to the affected area promising continuous relief and possible 95 percent cure of appendix cases without operation. Patent application filed.
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Dr. Morse
Anniversary Celebration For Mr and Mrs Kuhn At 55 Years
A meeting of children, grandchildren, and friends will gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N C Kuhn to mark the 55th anniversary of their marriage. Married March 16 1852 at Green Castle Pennsylvania the Ku hn couple have raised a large family and now have about twenty five grandchildren. They have lived here thirty six years and friends hope for many more.
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N.C. Kuhn
Green Castle
County Board Debates Continuing Experiments at Farm
The board of supervisors met last Tuesday to discuss continuing experiments at the County Farm. Attendance was modest but the discussion was lively with Judge Querton and RK Gardner among those weighing the matter.
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Board of Supervisors
County Farrm
Querton
RK. Gardner
Farm experiment debate ends in tied vote at noon
M Starr led arguments for experiments while M J Jones A L Webster and P J Walker said they were not worthwhile and farmers would not visit the farm. At noon Chairman Ogren called for a vote. six supported continuance nine opposed. The meeting adjourned and the board took the question under advisement.
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M. Starr
M. J. Jones
A. L. Webster
P. J. Walker
Ogren
Art Exhibit at Court House Three Days Next Week
An exhibit featuring two hundred famous painters sculptors and architects will be shown at the court house on March 20 21 22 and 23 under the public schools. Open afternoons and evenings with student programs Thursday and Friday evenings. Admission 25 cents for adults 19 cents for children. The program on March 21 includes Miss Suttons pupils Broom Drill and Soldier Express Verese Nearer My God to Thee Minklers Pupils Mother Goose Operetta and more with Miss Willeins Pupils and Miss Miller's Pupils performing various acts and choral numbers. Program begins promptly at eight o'clock.
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Court House
Algona Eagle Grove High School Debate Tonight
The Algona and Eagle Grove high schools meet at the Call opera house this Friday evening March 16 to debate the street railway privatization question. Teams and members are listed with an admission schedule of 25c 20c 10c and reserved seats available at Conner's drug store.
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Eagle
Call Opera House
United States
Proacram
Bogie Grove
Lee Parker
Stanley Frybarger
Raymond Thorpe
Algona
Fernley Nicoulin
Raymond Kradiey
PLO Ricessors
Eagle Grove
Sears
Conner’s Drug Store
Local Happenings and Opera Co at the Hous
Waukon station agent E B Gibbs and Mrs Gibbs visited friends here before heading to Sioux Falls and Minot N D to see family. The Begger Prince Opera Co visits the opera house next Wednesday night with seats selling Monday at Conner s drug store. Joseph Cink shifts from cattle to sheep raising with 200 head in total. Mr and Mrs Wm Cleary return from the south with their daughter ill from measles and pneumonia. Charles City reports a fairly active period.
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E. B. Gibbs
Waukon
Minot
N. D
Begger Prince Opera Co
Opera House
Conner’s Drug Store
Joseph Cink
Near Sexton
St. Paul
Wm. Cleary
South Land
News items from Algona get mingled with local notes
A roundup of local incidents and social更新 from Algona Iowa includes a liquor affected murder attempt, a widow’s death following her husband’s funeral, a daughter’s wedding to Wm Vaughn Stiles, and oblique notes on employment, travel, a G A R meeting, and local business changes. Also mentions a San Francisco death, a jewelry job at Marshall Field, and upcoming organization of veterans’ sons.
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Convier
Hinchon & Finnell
Advan
Porterfield Vs. Holmes
City Politics
M. C. Kuhn
S Rev. Porterfield
Vriday Ayenine
Miss Oalking
Mies Miller
Vina Vincent Gels
Wees
Miller
Turptts Duthie
Vera Draper
Rex Paine
Ceee
Eure Cree
Lydia King Vlag Exevi
Marjorie
Genevieve Bowyer
C.ec
Call Opera
Algona High School
Charles City
Kraft
Kraft Clothing Co
Sam Miller
Sam
Whittemore
Ben Clark
A. A. Call
Geo. W
San Francisco
John Scott
Chicago
Marshall, Field & Co
Alpha Rist
Henry Rist
Cedar Falls
Emma Zenith Eastman
Austin, Minn
Johnny
Peck
Roscoe Call
Louisiana
Ruth Purvis
Sons of Veterans
Algona Treamery
Taylor's
Union Township
Brown
B. B. Holcomb
Wenatchee
Washington
Great Ae Northern Bulletin
Johnny Edwards
of &J
C. W
C. W. Pitts
Clark
Turkey
Royal Baking Powder
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