Congressional Convention in Tenth Iowa District
A delegate convention of the Democrats for the Tenth Iowa Congressional district will be held at Poet Dodge on Thursday the lath 1902. Voters who indorse the Democratic principles are invited to participate in selecting delegates. By order of the Democratic congressional committee. W. Branagan, Chair. P. Donlon, Secretary.
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Democras
Tenth Iowa Congressional District
Poet Dodge
Taursday
PT. Lath
Congress
Haone
Calhoun Carroll
Crow Fort Been Emmet
Greene
Hamilton
Tanecovl
Humboldt Fussuith
Palo Alto
Pacahontas
Webster Winnebago
Branagan
Chale
Donlon
Seey
Supervisor Convention Dist No 2 Sets September 4 Nomination
A Democratic delegate convention for Second Supervisor District meets at 3 p.m. in Algona's courthouse on September 4 to nominate a supervisor candidate to replace John G. Smith. Ward reps include First Ward B Winkle Second Ward FT Sealy Third Ward W A Dutta Fourth Ward M S McCoy Plum Creek Ed Reardon Unton Frank Thompson County Chair. The State Convention discussed silver policy with reaffirmation failing 384 to 344.
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Court House
Algona
John G. Smith
Plum Creek
Ed Reardon
Frank Thompson
Whitely Leaves Republicans for Democrats Over Tariff Trust Issue
Springfield Ohio August 29 William N Whitely a leading reaper maker and longtime Republican announces he will vote Democratic. He says tariff fostered trusts and will sap the people as long as kept in force urging Democrats to stick to the tariff issue to win. His desertion creates sensation in a city with about 3000 workers at his factory.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Springfield
Ohio
William N. Whitely
Whitely
Monkeys Have Generals Says Garner Returns from Africa
Professor Garner reports from Africa that monkeys have generals and society belles. The piece notes the monkeys’ one advantage as they bear no need to pose as others. A forged check for $100 drawn on First National Bank of Wesley was presented by a man at a bank in Albert Lea yesterday, triggering suspicion by bank officials.
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Manson
Garner
Africa
Wesley World
First National Bank of Wesley
Albert Lea
Robt. Morrow
First National Bank
Yellowstone Park Coach Plunges. Several Hurt
A coach tour near Gardiner Yellowstone park fell from a narrow road after the driver lost control. Thirteen passengers were aboard and the coach rolled over several tumbles into a canyon. Miss May Leonard of Chicago suffered a dislocated collar bone and severe bruises. Joseph Ruled and family of St. Louis were badly bruised and scratched. One of the few miracles, no fatalities were reported.
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Livingston
Montana
Gardiner
Yellowstone Park
May Leonard
Chicago
Joseph Ruled
St. Louis
Excursion to Washington for G A S T members
A special trip to Washington D C for G A S T members and their families departs Iowa and Southern Minnesota on Thursday October 2. First class sleeping cars operate from Sheldon Mason City Dubuque Cresco Decorah Waukon Perry Cedar Rapids Fayette West Union Britt jr and Fairbault Minn to Washington and return at 27 38. Berths 6 50 to 7 00 according to starting point. Reservations via C M St P agents Algertonv BR Cook West Union Iowa.
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Washington
D.C
G. A. St
Iowa
Minnesota
Sheldon
Mason City
Dubuque
Cresco
Decorah
Waukon
Perry
Cedar Rapids
Fayette
West Union
Britt, Jr
Fairbault
Minn
County Fair Exhibits Strength Despite Adverse Weather
The fair recovered from poor conditions with strong horse races baseball and other entertainments. local exhibitors impressed with horse and cattle displays. W F Jenkinson awarded cattle prizes with wins across Short Horns Flerefords Red Polled Jerseys and related classes. notable exhibitor names include Hutchison Gilmore Clark & Son and Googe Converse Spurbeck Lambert Doering and Bassett.
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W. P. Jones
Googe & Converse
Spurbeck & Lambert
August Doering
Burt
W. F. Jenkinson
Frank Thompson
J. M. Moore
Flerefords
Hutchison & Gilmore
M. Sebeuck
F. J. Bassett
Clark & Son
My Pardner Bill and the Golden Stream of Life
A San Francisco Bulletin note reflects on a miner’s friendship with Bill from 1849. The tale recalls hardship, poverty, and enduring loyalty as the partner’s grave and the promise of the vast gold field loom over their bond. It ends with a nod to a local loan firm, A. D. Clarke & Co.
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Bill
San Francisco Bulletin
Mystery surrounds death of D. G. Carey on Billings to Algona trip
A report from Billings says D G Carey died on a train en route from Butte to Algona with his six year old daughter. Family suspects murder by hired hand, not suicide, noting prior threats over gold claims. Relatives arranged return of the body to Butte and plans for investigation, while the child remained with care.
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Bill
Durogs
Billings
Montana
David Carey
Butte
Algona
W. B. Carey
Miss Bertha
D. G. Carey
David
Bertha
Miss Carey
D. C. Carey
Carey
Ile
St. Paul
Smith Wins Out In District Nomination Fight
A long intra party contest over a district supervisor nomination ended with Smith securing a three ward majority and the district ticket of 20 to 18 over Spencer. Smith pledged to serve the district and county if elected amid modest convention enthusiasm.
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Smith
B. Hutchins
Co. Spencer
Fred Miller
Hutchins
Spencer
Miller
Algona
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Amipgonusa Conviet
BY Hinochon
Finnell
the State Convention
Des Moines
Gov
Boies
van Wagnen
E. M. Carr
H. Basber
Bryan
Kansas City
Richard Burke
Mahaska
McLain
Guthrie
R. A. Chapman
Polk
John D. Dennison
Wright
Supreme Court
Thomas Stapleton
J. H. Quick
Woodbury
Thos. Benson
Payette
Jessie Tripp
Jasper
John F. Dalton
Calhoun
Republican Party
Pardner
David C. Carey
Jin
Bancroft Register
Snea Chy Herald
Burb Monitor
Whittemore
Chrischilles & Herbst's
Justin
W. T. Bourne & Son
Farmers’ Gash Grocery House
H. H. Hudson
Manacen
Taylor’s
Wallick
BE. A. Patterson
AGRE
Hackney-Boynton Land CO
St. Paul, Mini
W. V. Carson
Sale Solicitor
Algoun
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