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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
2
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The article accuses Mr. Morgan of importing 37 million dollars worth of art without duties, citing a year in Europe buying art and a failed tariff judgment. It claims Secretary Shaw granted free admission, portraying trust magnates as owning the government and criticizing liberal construction.
The writer accuses moneyed factions of bribing voters to sway the Tuesday caucuses. He portrays certain men as corrupt, driven by wages and influence rather than honest representation, calling for a rebuke of boodlers and a push for pure politics.
Senator Mark Hanna ceases opposition to endorsing Teddy and his administration at the Ohio Republican convention amid mounting pressure. He remains wary, loving Teddy yet cautious, while party magnates favor a safer candidate despite long time power. Vigioanciers resist party loyalty in favor of stability.
A dense column surveys Sherman era tensions including trusts and small manufacturers facing the International Harvester Company, political stances of Jay Gould, and distrust of tariffs. It notes anti semitic unrest in Russia, slavery-like pei tices in Alabama, Antarctic Discovery voyages, and harsh weather and drought across states. It concludes with GOP caucus politics and the Iowa idea.
The two Republican papers in Alge ra are described as controlled by the Haggard faction, shaping their lack of clear direction in the campaign. The Courren is identified as the sole outlet speaking for the public.
Emmetsburg Democrat reports the Kossuth county convention set for June 4 with a contest between Dr. Sayers and Mr. Haggard. Gardner Cowles backs Sayers while A D Clarke supports Haggard. Tap beer remains undecided between Pabst and Val Blatz, but only first class goods will be procured.
A long running feud between A L Belton and Lafe Griffen culminated in a King Bros hardware store clash. Belton challenged Griffen, struck him on the jaw with a knife handle end, causing multiple cuts. Griffen was helped by onlookers. Belton later pleaded guilty in court and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Public sympathy favored Griffen.
After Bancroft beat Burt in a baseball game the Bancrofter who caused a disturbance faced arrest. Proceedings were quashed, but visiting Bancroft players later had a local justice try the case. The defendant was found guilty but mercy reduced the punishment, ending the matter.
Reports from Livermore recount Ira Neal killed by lightning while in a field during a storm as his father tried to reach home. J L Sutton aboard a Milwaukee train wreck near Ruthven with minor injuries. Other items include beekeeping at Carl Hunt’s attic, a contract verdict favoring the defendant in Raymond’s court, and various local incidents from North Kossuth and nearby towns.
Kossuth county folk travel to Los Angeles as the Los Angeles Daily Times reports Co. F. Biss and L. Barton and wives from GuVerne Iowa, and L. Barton Jr. and wife from Algona Iowa, fishing with the launch Catalina catching one yellowtail one bonita and four rock bass today.
Joseph J Cordingley died at his Algona home Tuesday evening after a six year battle with hardening of the liver and dropsy. Doctors attempted a liver lining operation in Rochester but it failed and he faded to unconsciousness Saturday. Born October 8 1862 in Thornburg Canada he came to Algona with his parents in 1867. He worked in the meat business until illness forced retirement and leaves his wife Clara Olson whom he married December 22 1896. No children. Funeral held at the cemetery chapel conducted by Rev Kremers with Mesdames Bowyer and Devereaux singing.
A humorous poem about tax talk during a city election and a travel notice for an excursion from Algona to Lakes Okoboji and Spirit Lake on June 7th. The piece lampoons election chatter and includes a rallying jab at paying taxes before voting. The trip features balloon ascents, a Parachute descent, a baseball game, steamers around the lakes, and a special train from Algona. Round trip $1.40, tickets via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agents.
ALGONA MARKET REFERENCE lists Satub barred Plymouth Rock cocks 25 per set and incubator fittings at 81.76 per hundred from J M Moon northwest of Altona. Also ad for a good driving team harness and bogey at Boston Store via Hanry Cranney. Thos F Cooke Algona Iowa offers purebred Short Horn bulls and Poland China boars. A registered Red Polled thoroughbred bull from imported stock priced $50 by M De Li Parsons. A yearling heifer calf is with Minis Brass, owner to prove property and pay charges at Sherman two, Minis Brass Section 18.
Low round trip rates via the North-Western Line. July 1–10 to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Through dining cars and observation cars. Three daily Chicago departures, with guided, fully conducted tours. Also excursion tickets to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills through June 1 to October 11. Apply at Chicago and North Western ticket offices.
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