Democratic county convention called in Algona Iowa 1908
Due to the death of Justice Bishop a Democratic State Convention is set for Des Moines on Sept 24. Kossuth County must elect delegates from the June 2 primary to the 1908 county convention at 10 30 a m in the Algona courthouse. The county has 10 delegates. T M Finnell county chairman.
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Judee
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Kossuth
Court House
Algona
T. M. Finnell
The Bank Guaranty Law Sparks Debate Across Parties
The argument against a depositor guaranty law claims it would provoke banker speculation and panic. Taft’s stance mirrors interests assertions, while critics argue that protecting depositors strengthens public confidence and reduces systemic risk. The piece cites the Upper Des Moines Republican and mocks the notion that government backing shifts burdens onto patrons or rivals.
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Taft
Bryan
New York
Board of Trade
Republican Party
Des Moines
U. D.M.R
Bankers and depositors face scrutiny over guaranty law
The article attacks objections to guaranty law, arguing depositors cannot verify banker character. It cites Oklahoma examples, Standring, Lund, and forged mortgages, contending ordinary people cannot uncover secret misdeeds. It concludes that voters should blame themselves if they fail to protect themselves and back the party of the people.
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Oklahoma
Board of Trade
Standring
Corwith
Lund
Special session aims to nominate Cummins for Senate
A legislators special session is called solely to nominate a Republican candidate to the U S Senate, with opponents predicting a mixed-ballot plan by Dolliver. Critics argue the move is unconstitutional and an attempt to bulldoze GOP voters, as citizens are free to vote as they choose.
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Senate
Cummins
United States Senate
Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Bro. Dolliver
Government deficit and tariff debate loom in Pew news
The article laments a deficit of 130,681,683 dollars as government receipts fall short of expenses this year. It accuses officials of expanding salaries and reckless spending, warns that tariff cuts will be impossible with the Treasury already empty. It also contemplates a Bryan presidency facing a Cleveland era deficit.
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Courier
Bryan
Cleveland
Treasury
Taft Urged To Speak To People Across The Nation
The Register land Leader urges William H. Taft to address the American public. The editorial calls for Taft to tour the north south east and west. It argues the public deserves to hear his issues firsthand and in direct discourse.
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Register Land Leader
William H. Taft
Taft Bryan Debate Suggested To Win Enthusiastic Voters
A writer argues Taft lacks visible zeal and should engage voters directly. He proposes Taft discuss issues publicly with Bryan to draw an audience, likening the idea to Lincoln Douglas debates and noting Republican leaders fear tepid responses. The piece links press calls for Taft to speak more openly with Bryan to spark interest.
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Taft
The
Bryan
Lincoln
Douglas
Who Is He A Kossuth Standpat Suspect?
The Emmetsburg Reporter and Spirit Lake Beacon clash in a heart to heart talk about a possible standpat candidate in Kossuth County to oppose Boyle and Francis. The piece asks readers to identify this figure, Bro. Mayne, and hints at a boost if confirmed. The Burt Monitor reference mocks campaign rhetoric, while praising original editorial steel and Republican farm-funding stances.
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Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake
Kossuth County
Boyle
Francis
Kossuth
Bro
Mayne
Titanica Topic
Burt Monitor
Bro. Hindhon
Local Happenings and Community News in Algona
Mrs Helen Walston returns from Sanborn visit Fred Harms of Garfield home from Germany Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller in Chicago this week Miller buying holiday goods Clyde Roswell improved and home Mason workers Mike Johnson and Alfred Norman in Redfield 8 D with good wages and layout good Tom Kain welcomed first child a daughter Ernest Blinkmans family back from Colorado after year leave drought spared crops Government leniency noted Buyers urged for round trip fair tickets Banker B A Plummer Forest City and daughters visit Algona Bryan banners seen Mrs Wolcott escorted to Forest City buggy wrecks injure Mrs Finley and Mrs Ponsler Heinsohn Wenzell wedding at German Lutheran church Republicans hold convention for judge nomination detailed list of delegates and officers
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Helen Walston
Fred Harms
Garfield
Germany
Ralph Miller
Chicago
Mr. Miller
Mike Johnson
Alfred Norman
Redfield
Courier
Tom Kain
Ernest Blinkman
Colorado
Fair Association
Algona
B.A. Plummer
Forest City
Bryan
E. A. Wolcott
Mr. Wolcott
Mr. Plummer
Wolcott
Plummers
Martin Finley
Miss Fraser
Finley
Peter Becker
P.’ Ponsler
Irvington
Frank W. Heinsohn
Marie Wenzell
German Lutheran Church
Behrends
C. H. Heinsohn
August Huenhold
Huenhold
Myron Schenck
Mr. Wherry
Swea City
Ana
T. P. Harrington
J. V. Swetting
A. Hutchison
W. B. Quarton
L. J. Dickinson
W.C. Dewel
C. D. Best
S. W. Crowell
P. M. Barsley
C. J. Lenander
R. R. Stockman
A. E. Lien
T. Hawcett
I. P. Harrison
Judge Coyle
Fred Clarke Married in Minnesota
The Courier reports the quiet August 29 1908 wedding of Fred S Clarke and Helen M Finnegan at St Paul Minnesota. Rev C C Campbell officiated at 220 Nelson Avenue with a ring ceremony. After a short lake trip the couple will visit Mr Clarke's sister at 2312 Pillsbury Avenue and reside in Aberdeen South Dakota after September 15 while he works in real estate and insurance. Miss Finnegan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Finnegan formerly of Algona and Tracy Minnesota.
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St. Paul
F. S. Clarke
Helen M. Finnegan
Minn
C. C. Campbell
Plymouth Congregational Church
Fred
Tracy, Minn
Faribault County Fair Builds for Bigger Event
Faribault County Fair leaders plan an amplified event after a 2 grand success last year. Floral Hall expanded and a new poultry house added. Farmers ready with a rock of all kinds. $600 in premiums on hand. Governor candidate J I Jacobson and Congress hopefuls McCleary and Gutterson speak Friday the 11th, Hammond and Ewart speak Saturday the 12th. Aerialists from Chicago perform both days with a balloon ascension daily.
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Faribault
Minnesota
J. I. Jacobson
James T. McCleary
Gilbert Gutterson
Congress
W. S. Hammond
FP. Ewart
Winnebago
Delavan
Chicago
Union Township Responds To Challenge From George Boyle
ACOB WINKEL states Union township will contest the Whittemore champion on the battle ground with full goods in array, choosing the judges will assign, rather than be Philistines of old.
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George Boyle
Union Township
Whittemore
Acob Winkel
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Iowa
Kraft Clothing. Co
Fred Clarke
Algona Markets
Bryan Fund
Wm. McCauley
Io L
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