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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
2
The upper Des Moines reports on irregularities in recent primaries and the counter charges traded by Clarke and Cowles factions. It notes both sides bore responsibility for campaign misconduct, with discussion likely to inflame tensions and scrutiny of methods used.
ALA AB Cummins arrived in Algona Monday to address a Republican rally. Tension rose over who would preside as Geo Call and Geo Boyle resisted Gardner’s bid, while Call’s confidence grew. Cummins spoke at length praising Republican record and warned of past miscalls, drawing sharp contrasts with Dolliver and Bryan in a lively, factional scene at the opera house.
The passage critiques Republican positions on independence, treaty terms with Britain, civil service reform, labor protection, and Alaska representation. It argues the party has not fulfilled promises after five years of experience and questions adherence to free trade and enforceable labor standards. It cites Me Khaley ren Crep and Me Wolushed figures as critics.
In Kossuth County the piece argues Republicans exaggerate the danger of a Democratic victory to push straight-ticket voting. It notes current state legislatures lean Republican, with 115 Republicans to 38 Democrats in the two chambers, and claims Democrats have little chance to win a combined vote. The article suggests voters think independently and that a Democrat could win only in rare districts.
The ongoing Sehley Sampson inquiry deepens the view that Sehley led the Santiago battle while Sampson, absent at the action, later sought to downplay the commander’s role. After the battle the New York’s sighting confirmed victory and prompted a gracious signal from Sehley, highlighting contrasts in conduct and patriotism.
The text depicts Admiral Sampson issuing curt, unclear orders after a battle, demanding casualty reports and enemy positions without delay. It argues Sampson’s signals insulted Schley, undermined the victory, and showed Sampson’s pettiness, calling for fair recognition of Schley’s role.
The article reports President Roosevelt invited Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House to discuss race relations, provoking Southern backlash yet showing potential progress toward equality. It notes colonization as a proposed solution and praises Washington as a leading voice for African Americans.
The Cambridge Presbyterian church suspends James Jackson a Scottish immigrant who became a U S citizen and took the oath to support the Constitution. Pastor J M Poster says the constitution is a sacred document and the church denounces his oath as incompatible with church membership.
The passage rejects a constitution and alleges it defers divine authority while urging loyalty to sacred sovereignty. It references Sampson signaling Setitey and a battle context, noting possible delays in reporting enemy actions and urging a strong stance against perceived threats.
A Swea City tale centers on G I Thomas and Charles Holm over a forged looking check drawn on Webster City. After misread endorsements and a bank guaranty dispute, Holm corrects the name and pays a ten dollar wager, Thomas loses temper and assault ensues. Thomas pleads guilty to assault and battery, pays ten dollars and costs, with Holm considering a damage suit. Solid worth and real value found only in Majestic Steel Range.
Real estate transfers show several individuals and parcels including Colby to Colby and Katie Ontyne to Matthew BM with swathes of land described. Names such as Aumann and Clarke appear, alongside dates 3-09-20 and 17-01, and values around 8500 dollars.
The supreme court reversed a long running land case, costing Marshal John Switzer about 1500 dollars plus costs and interest since July 1898, totaling roughly 1000 more. Lund forged releases and transfers in a chain ending with Switzer's purchase, but a minor technicality doomed his good title against the Blackman mortgage.
Local notice warns travelers to look out for Union Slough as Senator Dolliver plans talks in Algo na this evening and in nearby towns tomorrow. Report recalls his prior late arrival in Titania and disoriented crowd after delays crossing Kossuth prairies sloughs amid rain.
W A Bishop of Waukegan Illinois, known to many in the county, died by his own action near Rochester New York last week. His body was found in a field four miles from Rochester with the throat cut. Investigations ruled out murder, noting he was a morphine user and likely partly insane. He was a grandson of old man Arnold who owned land near Burt and visited the area often.
Fragmentary notes reference Algona dairy topics with scattered names and prices. The readable portions mention butter and dairy terms, but lack a coherent report or clear event details.
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