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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1902

Page

2

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A Difference Between Boer and Briton

A critical report from Chicago Tribune via a cable dated March 11 recounts the execution of Commandant Scheepers by British forces. It describes his stoic death, the band, the chair restraint, the firing squad, and the posthumous desecration of the chair, prompting Boer fury and horror. It also questions Sioux City Journal’s neutrality debate over shipping horses to South Africa and criticizes U S policy toward Generals Miles and Schley.

Lord Methuen Delarey Ant Scheepers Chicago Tribune Tundro Commandant Scheepers Soclock Coldstream Guards Scheepers Sioux City Journal Fair South Africa Teddy Gen Miles Admiral Schley

Bill to block Mrs. Lund gains governor assent

Representative Cowles reports a bill previously published to head Mrs. Lund off in her plans against several land buyers of her and Mr. Lund has passed both houses and is now awaiting the governor's signature. Credit is given to Cowles and supporters for its passage and the aim is to deter future unjust actions by Mrs. Lund and others.

Cowles

Republican critique on Kossuth and Aguinaldo honors

The Republican argues there is inconsistency in honoring Kossuth while imprisoning Aguinaldo, who led a legitimate revolt and led a structured government until U.S. forces captured him. He warns imperialists against praising Kossuth while suppressing Filipino self government, urging restraint in such suggestions.

Kossuth Aguinaldo Min Tae Mury

War debates and civic duty echoed in republic radio

In a fragmentary letter, readers clash over Cuba and Philippines policy, independence warrants, and the value of term rotation in office. The letter defends the Declaration of Independence as a wartime justification while criticizing incumbents and urging new leadership to train and serve. It argues for rotation to maintain public accountability and an educated citizenry.

Des Moines Suckow Ingham

Ledyard Leader faces possible libel suit over Dochelles remarks

The Ledyard Leader risks a libel action after publishing remarks about the Dochelles. Elder Adams demands a written retraction within hours and threatens legal action and scriptural remedies if not granted. He warns editors against flippant talk of Elijah II and his apostles.

Ledyard Adams Bro. Tucker Elijah II

Iowa House Defies Ballot Circle Says It Promotes Small Politics

A Humboldt Independent letter argues the Iowa House rejected removing the ballot circle, calling it small politics that forces voters into straight tickets. It praises the circle for quick voting and criticizes its use as a spy to deter ticket splitting, urging removal of the circle to empower independent choice.

Iowa House of Representatives Iowa House Algona Coun Iowa Humboldt

Good Man for the Place in Whittemore Mayor Race

Emmetsburg Democrat reports Bro. Boyle nominated for mayor of Whittemore. The Whittemorites praise him as gallant enterprising and suitably courtly for chief municipal ruler. The paper predicts a 500 vote majority for Boyle.

Emmetsburg Bro. Boyle Whittemore Whittemorites George

Doctors and Deaths in a Prairie Community

A Dr Ripke household remade by a dangerous mix up as Mrs Ripke nearly ingested a harmful dose of carbolic acid but recovered after doctors considered stomach pumping. Reports note multiple regional moves and weather losses, including a Minot area land purchase by Albert Reed, and a fatal barnyard storm. Local elections, new conductors, and public notices thread through daily life in Algona and nearby towns, alongside warnings about quack doctors and burglarly threats in rural areas.

Albert Reed Minot North Dakota Carpio

Engagement rings and land sales in a dated ad compendium

A mixed era clippings bundle promotes wedding rings from Dingley and Pugh with a witty line about engagements. It also advertises the A G Whitney Land and Loan Company offering 400000 acres of Minnesota and North Dakota farmland with maps on request. Additional items include flour prices, a builders notice for a Catholic parsonage, optician cautions, Webster Mammoth Packet Seeds, and a Baptist bazaar with aprons and dresses for sale.

A.G. Whitney Land & Loan Company St. Cloud Mion Minnesota North Dakota

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