Questions on Rev Tolmes speech at Fort Dodge convention
The letter critiques Rev Tolmes Fort Dodge remarks on thoroughbred Republicans and party battles in the 10th district. It questions who should be fired upon and rebuts claims of demagogues, urging support for reform and honest government across party lines while praising or criticizing key figures like Cummins, Dolliver, and Roosevelt.
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Tolmes
Fort Dodge
Holmes
Cummins
Thom
Rev. Holmes
Iowa
Deer Trust
Cumminses
LaFollettes
Folks
van Sants
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Douglass
McKinley
Bryan
House
Senate
Aldrich
Spooner
Foraker
Elkins
Lodge
Tillman
Congress
John Sharp Williams
Cummins-Perkins
Shaw
Doliver
Dolliver
Mr. Dolliver
Allison
Perkins
Mr. Holmes
Massachusetts
Fort Dodge convention marks revolt in Iowa Republicanism
A Fort Dodge Republican congressional gathering rejected a Shaw endorsement and showcased rifts over Cummins and Perkins. The delegates, led by prominent politicians like M. Starr and L. J. Dickinson, framed the vote as a rebuke of national party figures, signaling tension within Iowa GOP ranks.
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Fort Dodge
Committee On
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Iowa
Shaw
National Treasury
Chaos at convention as Cummins faction sparks exodus
The Fort Dodge Chronicle reports a heated Iowa convention where Cummins sentiment split delegates. George W Hanna of Kossuth stormed out in disgust after a rancorous committee scene, muttering about Cummins. Rev Holmes chaired, Bailey of Britt accused rivals, while party tensions linger over leadership and postmaster roles.
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George
Fort Dodge Chronicle
George W. Hanna
Kossuth
Bro. Laidley
Bancroft Register
Hanna
Laidley
Chronicle
Holmes
Kossuth County
Political campaign slows Wellman voyage to Europe
Walter Wellman sailed for Europe while George Boyle plans a faster trip by automobile but is hindered by the high stakes political race. Boyle remains determined, aiming to land Bailey in the governor’s chair despite the heated rhetoric surrounding the campaign.
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Walter Wellman
Europe
North Pole
Geo. Boyle
Bailey
Boyle
May Weddings Bring Joy in Lotts Creek and Hartley
A double wedding feature the union of A B Walker of Lotts Creek and Violet Rich of Union performed at the Walker home with 150 guests, music, dancing, two noisy party pranks, and a reception. The couple will reside on the groom’s Lotts Creek farm. Kathryn Rousch wed O E Horst at the Thorington hotel, with Rev Holmes officiating. the couple departed for Hartley, Iowa.
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A. B. Walker
Lotts Creek
Violet Rich
Union
Peter J. Walker
Thomas Rich
P. J. Walker
Rev Miller
Presbyterian Church
Courier
Walker
Rich
Kathryn Rousch
I Stopped His Paper by National Printer Journalist
A fictional narrator declares quitting the editor’s paper after years of support and insult leading to sharp threats to discontinue the publication. The verse taunts the editor’s intelligence and proclaims action to halt the paper. A closing note advertises Cleary's bee supplies at cut prices.
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Dunnin
Cleary’s
Theodore Roosevelt Named Leader Of Republicans In Iowa Speech
Reverend Holmes delivers remarks as temporary chairman at 10th district Republican convention in Fort Dodge. He lauds Theodore Roosevelt as national leader, urges reelecting Judge Conner and Senator Dolliver, and affirms support for Roosevelt’s railroad rate stance and GOP congressional victory in November.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
America
Iowa
Roosevelt
Conner
J. P. Dolliver
United States Senate
Senator Dolliver
Henry
Navarre
Dolliver
Congress
Massachusetts
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
England
10Th
Orchestra Engagements and Local Notices in Algona Area
Moore's Orchestra lists engagements across several towns with dates in May and June including Algona Ruthven Fostoria Mallard West Bend Livermore Graettinger Cylinder Dows Belmond LaVerne Estherville Corwith and notes for rent office rooms at County Savings Bank. Also advertises picture framing at Reast ers Furniture Store and various local promotions and performances by the Mansfield family and a Mallory show with prices 25 cents.
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Moore’s
Algona
Ruthven
Fostoria
Mallard
West Bend
Livermore
Graettinger
Cylinder
Dows
Belmond
LaVerne
Estherville
Corwith
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Tom Way
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County Savings Bank
Reasters
Aigor
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Langdon
Mansfield
Mallory
Foulins
Ular
D. Clarke & Co
J. A. Brownell Shoe Co
Duvuuinnan
J. R. Laird
Algona, Iowa
Algona City Finances
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County Water Service
Electric Light Fund
Grade Fund
Balon Hand
Jeel Eo Seeas Pan
I. L. J. Dickinson
Reven
L. J. Dickinson
Wm. Cleary
C. R. Lewis
J. H. Peterson
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