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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

Page

2

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Russia and Japan in the Manchuria dispute

The author argues Russia deserves support over Japan in Manchuria, citing longstanding friendship with the United States, Russia’s Trans Siberian Railroad, and historical precedents of held territories. The piece contends Japan’s threats are unfounded and stresses strategic ice-free ports and Russia’s need for Manchuria to access warm waters.

Japan Russia Lincoln Alaska Asia Siberia Pacific China Macedunia Manchuria Manchura Man¢thuria Thussia England Gladstone Egypt Malta Turkey Cyprus Trussia Batoum South Africa France Waterloo Denmark Baltic Black Sea Constantinople Mediterranean

Suppressed article cited as loss to literature and drainage

A writer named Geo W Hanna withdrew a critical piece from publication after it ridiculed Supervisor Ogren and the ditch project. The courtier notes the article belittled the board and called the ditch No 4 a ship canal, undermining drainage matters, yet its suppression is lamented as a loss to literature and philosophy.

Geo. W. Hanna LuVerne News Ogren Ledyard Leader Couraer Haona Coummer Manoa

Dowie in New York Hurls Abusive Sermons at City Crowd

Reverend Doctor Parkhurst condemns Elijah Dowie's Madison Square Garden show as coarse and venomous. He recalls attending to refute charges but finds Dowie's performance despicable, likening it to sensational mountebanks and noting the large following and public curiosity despite poor reception.

Dowie New York Newell Dwight Hillis Carrie Nation Doctor Parkhurst Elijah Madison Square Garden Zion City Flo

Canadian victory in Alaska boundary arbitration debated

A veteran Canadian journalist argues Canada gained Pearse Island through arbitration while the United States received only undisputed territory. He contests the commission's settlement and praises Secretary Hay's diplomacy, suggesting Canada overreached on several claims. The piece frames the dispute as a British‑leaning diplomatic win for Hay.

United States B. W. Thompson Chicago Record-Herald Canada Pearse Island Hay Alaska Russia Commission Thompson Edward Blatte Great Britain

Wealth Book Lists Two Algona Millionaires

A New York issued Financial Red Book of America claims a complete U S directory of wealthy men. It lists Algona with two names, A A Call and W A Ingham, as millionaires or holders of over two hundred thousand dollars. The article notes the book’s unreliability and limited scope.

New York United States Algona A.A. Call W. A. Ingham

Panic and political mischief cited in old editorial argument

The piece rails at financial panic, bank failures, and watered stocks, naming cities and individuals while urging press and politics to halt the crisis. It condemns Tillman for Gonzales murder and denounces railroad blackmail and state inaction, calling for stronger government action.

The Drainage Question in Lepyamp Iowa

Albert Ogren urges better drainage in Lepoam County Iowa as land remains flooded. He notes the Prairie Creek ditch case delays drainage actions and calls voters to learn candidate George Hlanna’s stance before election. He argues for updated drainage laws and county waterways to improve roads and land use.

Aru Lepyamp Iowa Quarton Board of Supervisors Prairie Creek Ditch George Hlanna Albert Ogren

A Mixup at Etherville and a City Cash Fight

More than a year past improvements at Etherville electric light plant prompted a transfer to private parties. Citizens signed for 16000 dollars to fund upgrades and an executive committee aided the cause. The current city council refuses to apply receipts beyond routine expenses to the note.

Eetherville Bow

Angling Rivalry And Local Movements In Algona

Sharp contest between Dwight Hine and J A Kennedy for angling supremacy continues with neck and neck results. Wred Pompe lags, Clarke moves law office, HK Swetting relocates, and the Cohenours plan a St Louis move. Geo Hanna canvasses the county with Ike Harrison, visiting Germania and Wesley while urging a straight Republican vote. Thomas Cleadying party returns from Washington county after a five day journey.

Dwight Hine J. A. Kennedy Hine Kennedy Wred Pompe Geo. KE. Clarke Sullivan & McMaahon HK. V. Swetting Algona Geo Hanna Ike Harrison Germania Prairie Wesley Thomas Cleadying Grant Township Algoon Washington

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