Age of chivalry past, notes on France and Europe
A historical column argues that chivalric sentiment has faded from national action. It cites massacres of Armenian Christians, Turkish aggression in Greece, and the Boer War, praising France for humane intervention in the past and noting its current decline in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Greece
South Africa
Miltiades
Themistocles
Dhey
France
Europe
Ireland
Let Us Keep Our Promise on Cuba Troop Recall
A Senate debate centers on Senator Masin's resolution demanding the recall of U S troops from Cuba by July Fourth and Cuba be allowed to govern itself. The measure cites wartime humane motives and argues ongoing presence undermines trust, warns against imperial influence by New York millionaires seeking Cuban railroads, and calls for a faithful withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masin
Senate
United States
Cuba
Spain
Sya
New York
Congress
Mason
Too Cheap Compliments on Ireland Visit Echoes at Home
A London dispatch notes the queen's Ireland visit is history yet its effects persist with Irish symbols stirring English and Irish tensions. The York convocation debates adding St Patrick to prayer books, replacing missing figures, signaling ongoing liturgical reform amid shamrock symbolism and softened attitudes yet rising Irish-English frictions in public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Ireland
Rosally
Erie
Shamrock
York
Church of England
St. Patrick
St. Andrew
Eric
Ireland's Call for Justice and Land Restoration
A critique argues that Irish stagnation and distress stem from British policies. It urges fair seaport wages, end of widespread discrimination, and restitution of confiscated lands to Irish owners. The speaker demands self governance for Ireland and accuses imperial rule of cheap shamrock rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Bowlish
England
Canal question points to party shift in policy
The text contrasts current administration policy on the Nicaraguan canal with Blaine’s stance. Secretary of State Huy advocates American built canal with no fortifications and equal navigation rights for all nations, even in war. Blaine favored denying European assent and keeping the canal as an American issue under U.S. control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Blaine
Huy
United States
US seeks damages from Turkey over Harpoot killings
The article notes the demand of 100000 dollars from the Turkish government for property destroyed during the Armenian massacre at Harpoot. It criticizes the slow payment and says diplomatic friction worsens, with a Washington official claiming over a million dollars yearly in costs to handle missionary complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Harpoot
Vavid
Washington
State Department
Treaty with France Faces Senate Holdout Over Monopolies
The commercial treaty with France awaits U S Senate ratification after approval by the President and State Department and by the French government. Western and southern senators favor it, eastern senators oppose it, with protectionist interests blocking passage. The press is urged to push for ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States Senate
State Department
Senate
Senate corruption echoes of Hanna Clarke and Quay
The passage accuses Hanna of buying his Senate seat in a pattern similar to Clarke and Quay, arguing the political boss used corruption to gain power and calling for accountability. The piece frames Hanna as an example of corrupt influence in state or national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Hanna
Clarke
Quay
Senate
Fred
Gov Shaw Signs Building and Loan Bill
Governor Shaw has signed the Building and Loan bill into law, approving new regulations for savings institutions and mortgage lending. The measure, backed by the state legislature, aims to streamline home financing and tighten oversight of financial firms. The signing ceremony occurred at the capitol with lawmakers praising the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Shaw
Real Estate Transfers Reported Weekly
Abstract real estate and loan office records show transfers including Sherif Kossuth Cotoda Sayings & Lown Asso 3019 Uk ld Wesley and other unnamed parties. The listing mentions Engelbaris to Louis Engelbarts and Michael Selatz to Peter Wathelai with Belgian connections and various property notes across multiple names and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson & Crose
Sherif Kossuth Cotoda Sayings & Lown Asso
Wesley
Sherif Kossuth Cotola
Wesley Sheriff Kossuth Coto
Algoua
GFE Hollows Y
Lechienberg
Milierto
Donbens Ua
Ledyard
Mary
Ani
Judson
Win Farrell
Gardner Combs
McDonald
Engelbaris
Louis Engelbarts
Michael Selatz
Peter’ Wathelai
The Price of Empire in Indian Relief Appeals
The Philadelphia North American critiques The Christian Herald for urging famine relief to India while highlighting British policies in India. It exposes a stark contrast between private charity and government spending, arguing the empire sacrifices millions while denying aid, and notes the moral cost of delaying relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia North American
United States
England
The
Christian Herald
New York
India
Weyler
Aera
Christiano Herald
Christiaan Ierald
South Africa
Quo Vadis May 8 Praises Across Chicago Papers
Chicago papers hail the May 8 showing of Quo Vadis with strong praise. The Times Herald calls it distinct success while the Chronicle lauds it as delightful and uplifting. The Record commends superb staging and thrilling story and the Inter Ocean notes great popular success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times-Herald
Inter Ocean
Millinery Notice Miss Malnuit Leaves for Chicago
Miss Malnuit the milliner has disposed of her first large stock of bats and left for Chicago Monday night to select a mid summer foods supply. Her assistants will manage the store during her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malnuit
Willloer
Chicago
Restaurant For Sale and Lodging House in Algona
A sale notice for a restaurant and lodging house in Algona. FRANK BOHN listed as contact. Also mentions a large assortment of canvas shooting shoes for tennis, baseball, and cycling priced 50 cents to 1.50 dollars, offered by The Fair Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Frank Bohn
Can- Vas
Man Taken To Insane Asylum After Violent Episode
A. T. Caster, a Milwaukee depot district laborer, was returned to the insane asylum after a day of escalating danger. He armed with corn knives and an ax, attempted to threaten his 18 year old daughter, but was disarmed by a brave youth and restrained by sheriff's deputies. His wife had just given birth to their fourth child, and the family faces poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Caster
Caster Hoes
Milwaukee Depot
Tie
Republicans Name Delegates at Algona Convention
The Republican Convention met in Algona last Saturday to name delegates to state, congressional, and judicial conventions. Attendance was light with no contests. Algona captured the chairmanships of all three delegations, Gardner Cowles chairing the state delegation, Harvey Ingham chairing the congressional delegation for Mr. Dolliver, and Geo. B. Clarke chairing the judicial delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Gardner Cowles
Harvey Ingham
Dolliver
Geo. BE. Clarke
Entertainment at G A R hall by Library Aid Society
The Library Aid Society hosts an Friday evening program at the G A R hall with literary and musical acts and light refreshments. Admission is charged to fund magazine bindings and new books, inviting all to contribute. Performers include Miss Hedrick, Miss Bowyer, Miss Hanaford, Miss Etta Kiingler, Miss Helen Cowles, and others along with a short address by Prof W O Forde. A separate item recalls Frank Carey’s odd act of borrowing a team from Geo Hunter prior to a late night, causing sheriff notices before returning the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Aid Society
Algona
Hedrick
Bowyer
3Rd Ward
Hanaford
Etta Kiingler
Helen Cowles
Helen Carrell
Burt
Williams
Frank Carey
Geo. Hunter
Geo
Carey
Hunter
Guerdet Wins Case Over Emmet County Bond Sale
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports S J Guerdet won against Emmet County for 1200 or 4500 dollars. The dispute began from a walet bond signed for W P Kane. The sale by the county for mulet tax was ruled illegal by the supreme court due to no tax assessment on the property. Guerdet sued for recovery and prevailed. Attorneys were B E Kelly and Geo E Clarke. The Centrals New Card is a 56 page railroad timetable pamphlet issued by the Iowa Central Ry General Passenger and Ticket Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa Central Ry
Progressive liberal advertising drives nationwide distribution
The publication boasts a topographic perfect paper and an attractive lithographed cover. It promises valuable information for travelers and bold progressive methods to attract traffic locally and nationally. An edition of 200,000 copies will be distributed to railroad centers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bool
Trafic
Bancroft man fined for selling illicit malt extract beverage
J F B Jorgenson of Bancroft bought a large supply of a drink called A Delicious Malt Extract Beverage imported from Blue Earth City and sold in common beer bottles. Deputy McDonald served a search warrant, a barrel was seized, and Jorgensen pleaded guilty before Justice Barge to selling beer, fined $50 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FB. Jorgenson
Bancroft
Ife
Blue Earth City
McDonald
Jorganson
The Jane Addams Lecture at Congregational Church
Miss Jane Addams of Null House Chicago spoke on the movement to alleviate urban poverty in congested districts. The talk drew many audience questions, all answered directly and intelligently, portraying her as an intelligent and noble worker for unfortun ate humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Addams
Null House
Chicago
Congregational Church
Adams
City to Cut Salaries and Elect New Officers
The city council votes to reduce salaries including marshal from 40 to 20 dollars and street commissioner from 30 to 80 dollars. Clerk drops from 40 to 30. One man to serve as marshal and street commissioner. old officers refuse the reduced pay. Savings run about 600 dollars annually. Also notes bank robbery case updates, local ads, and a lost item notice.
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Algona Convier
Hinchon & Pinneld
al Adams
Dr. Leyds
HEAL
News OF the
Emmet County
Centrals
Graettinger
Prand
Estherville
White
Conductor Hardie
Lohney Restaurant
Taylor's
Rubber Footwear
the Fair Store
A. D. Crane & Co
Miller
Taylor
Wanrip
Joan Goupers
H. Hoxie
Brown Martin Seurf
Finder
Algona Factory
Ar. W. Gime Cards
Onnc
Duss
Passenge
Molneg
Chicac
Jago
Mi Reigh
Bes Taro
St. Paul
Milwaukee & BT. Paul
Fasbanger
Hart
Milwaukee, St. Paul
Milne
Apolis
Cccerere
Iowa Central
Dingley & Pugh
Sareess & Corenoteh
Ttorneys
LAW
Iowa
Ullivan & McMahon
Attorneys AT Law
Y. Swetting
Stoney
Onar & Fellows
D. P. Harrington
L. J. Dickinson Sreirgton
Nee Pickingon
r _ NEWS AT LAW
Se Algona
Taya
J. Keneeh P
Physician & Surge Algona
Towa
J. Gay
E. & F. DrugStore
L, Rist
D. D
Glasser
Algona State Bank
Devereaux
D. D.s
Hoxle
Sayers
A. D. Clarke & CO
R. H. Spencer
Chotoo Town
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dntoni
Georgia
Sve
Bell
Boston
Lowa
City Dray
G. F. Nicoll
Pros
Ldo
Pra Ytly Hust Silistheton Pudranteed
Telford & Frame
Patee
Tay
Algo
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