Des Moines Sees Rise in Crime and Political Corruption
A long-form critique traces the New York Life insurance company controversy and its alleged use of a yellow dog fund for political payments. It links campaign financing to corporate profits, warns of industry corruption, and cites figures connected to McKinley and Bliss, alongside broader Iowa city misdeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Geo. W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
New York
Mr. Perkins
New York Life
Equitable Life
Elsow Dog Fund
John T. McCall
Finance Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican Campaign Committee
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Bliss
McCall
J. P.moran & Co
Republican Committee
McKinley
Democratic Party
Mane Gers
Tom Lawson
Boston
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Combination
Iowa
Des Moines
Fear dispelled as ladies question gifts to Roosevelt
A Pittsburgh area note recounts how W G T U members in Allegheny County faced alarm over a reported gift of sixty bottles of beer to President Roosevelt and a claimed use of White House stationery. The piece clarifies the president did not accept the beer and that he pays for his household needs. It recalls prior rumors of gifts from railroads and cigars and notes Roosevelt’s salaried status and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Ladies
Allegheny County
Roosevelt
White House
Portsmouth
New York Sun
California
Havanna
West
Kossuth County Fair Sparks Plans For Growth
GEO. BOYLE notes the fair’s afterglow and outlines needs for the association. Stock pavilions, a large floral hall, an agricultural hall, a bigger amphitheater, improved race track, and a new fence are wished. He pledges to boost subscriptions, aiming to make the fair the best in the state. Various local items follow including residents traveling east, a possible wedding, real estate inquiries, and farm news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Echo
M. Liddy
Mike
Strategy Board
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Kossuth County
Iowa
J. A. Simpson
H. B. Thompson
District Court
Hank
Butler
John Shaible
Freeport
Lll
Maurice Cahill
John Iurley
Peru
Cahil
Richland County
N. C
Joe DeGraw
Colorado Springs
Record of the Fair 1905 Attendance and Premiums
The 1905 fair proved the largest financial success yet with premium awards for corn horses cattle hogs sheep and poultry. Weather boosted gate receipts and attendance. Geo E Boyle led efforts with support from J M Farley F A Corey and fair officers. Attendance by day shows steady growth and receipts. Swed City beat Bancroft in ball games 3-0 and 3-1 on Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Boyle
Geo. E. Boyle. Mr. Boyle
J. M. Farley
The
Fair Association
F. A. Corey
Wadsworth
Swed City
Bancroft
Swea City
Harness races carry strong field at Algona fair track
The Algona county fair opened with a deep harness field on a heavy track and fast times. Twenty nine horses started across events including a $100 county race won by Mollie and a 2:37 best in the county running race. Friday's and Thursday's heats featured 2:20 to 2:35 trots and pursuits for purses up to $250, with Beatrice and Royalty among notable contenders. Corn judging by George Hartwick awarded premiums for white, yellow, and mixed corn samples, plus special awards for boys and breed classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Mack
B. B
Vipond
Kirk
B. G
Nelson
Gerge K
R. G
Kulin Soe
Mollie
B. m
Schultz
Stoney
Gov Ramsey
S. H
Johmson
Ald Dunton
Tei
Goldie
Br. W
Lady Leak
Cocoan
Burlington
B. H
Beattle
Thistle Blvd
m—Perley
V. B
Steil
CATILE AWARDS
Awards tallied across cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry with multiple classes and winners. Notable names include J A Newman, M Schenck, J R Maudsley, W Galbraith, and Hutchinson Gilmore & Vincent. Classes cover Aberdeen Angus, Herefords, Red Polled, Jersey, and multiple herd premiums, with several entries having no competition. Poultry and turkey results note Mammoth bronze and common turkey winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenkinson
Mawdsley
Jenkinson
Julian
Herefords
Hutchison, Gilmore & Vincent
A Newman
JA Newman
Newman
M Schenck
Aberdeen-Angus
Hull
Galbraith 3d
Jersey
Nod
Jiltan
Hutchinson, Gilmore & Vincent
Hutchingon
Gilmore & Vincent
Galbraith
Poultry and farming fair log lists exhibitors and displays
A crowded page lists geese ducks and guineas among poultry entries with breeders and exhibitors such as White Pekin ducks Teal geese Plymouth Rock chickens and Cochin fowls. It notes displays of dairy implements machinery and farm tools by Spurbeck Lambert Clare Bro Plekenhiner Co and others with awards for best butter worker cream separator and dairy equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulouse
Tong
David
Ton
Carl Pants
Rhode
IL Dan
Likhtor
Dave Brahim
Ehieks
Sutton
Cochin
Sehoby
Plymouth Coc
King Istvan
Plymouth Rock Chieks
Lapeshin Chicks
Sutton Istan
Halton
Potter
Airgest Anit
Maevenport
Dalry Ti
Spurbeck-Lambert
Spurbeck- Lambert CO
Palwentisainer & Co
Spurbeck+Lamburt
September sale on denims and home goods offers 10 percent discount
Jno Goeders announces a September sale on Art Denims Velvet Plush Silkalines Bed Spreads Blankets Table Felt Burlap Bath Bugs Tapestry and related items. Cash purchases receive 10 percent off through October 1, highlighting a housecleaning incentive for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
Goeders
Death of Mrs. M. Flynn at Seneca township
Mrs. M. Flynn nee Mary A. Engesser died at her Seneca township home after a yearlong illness of consumption. Born June 1, 1874 in Washington County Wisconsin she moved to Blackhawk then to this county. She married M F Flynn in 1893 and they had five children with Thomas J. deceased. Funeral at Bancroft Catholic church was well attended by family, friends, and distant relatives. interment near Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Flynn
Seneca Township
Mary A. Engesser
Washington County
Wis
Blackhawk County
M.F. Flynn
Anna K
John E
Esther L
Leo. W
Thomas J
Bancroft
Father Schemmel
Order of Foresters
Flynn
J. F. Keller
Eagle Grove
J. N. Merrill
Rose Merrill
Blue Earth
A. Bollig
Ballaton
Minn
Fifty Years Wedded: Pattons Celebrated Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank H Patton of LuVerne observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at LuVerne last Saturday surrounded by six children and numerous grandchildren. The couple united on Sept 16 1885 in Warren County Ohio. Nine of sixteen grandchildren attended along with one great grandchild and many old friends shared in the evening festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Patton
LuVerne
Barbara Ann Gochenour
Warren County
Ohio
J. W. Patton
Bancroft
Mary Winter
Minot
N.D
W. BE. Timmons
Rockwell City
Fd. Raymond
LeSueur
Minn
H. Smith
W. C. Dewel
Algona
Bert Thompson
LaVerne
A. Patton
Library Aid Entertainments Plan 1905 06 Season at Algona Opera House
The Library Aid Society has arranged a 1905 1906 program at the Algona opera house featuring top talent. Opening mid October with the Royal Hungarian Orchestra led by Louis Lipski, the season includes Dr. D F Fox of Chicago, endorsers, Lock Male Quartette with Victoria Lynn, Spilman Riggs the lecturer and musical impressionist, and Dr. Emil Girsch of Sinai in Chicago. Details and dates will be announced in the papers. Public sale to reduce stock on Sept 23 at 1 p m by Coulis Implement Co. Also announced are egg and butter prices from Patterson & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Aid
Library Aid Society
Algona
Reva
Louis’ Lipski
Chicago
America
Coulis Implement Co
Court records show Reynolds retried with hung jury again
The court opened with Judge Bailie and after defaulted cases, the State of Reynold faced trial for stealing $80 from K. Aaring of Riverdale township. The jury again failed to agree, nine for conviction and three for acquittal, leading to discharge. Other cases followed, Allison freed by directed verdict, and several civil actions and estates concluded or continued.
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Bailie
Reynold
K. Aaring
Riverdale Township
Fran Allison
Allison
Johnson & Pearson
J. M. Simpson
Seneca Township
Simpson
Ellen Johnson
C. Ed Anderson
A. J. Clapsaddle
John Faber
L. Feister
A. P. Ives
H. J. Newel
Charles Ryan
Bancroft
Ed Howpacn
John Doocy
Jacob Nelson
Walter W. Brandon
H. G. Davidson
G. C. Cornwall
G. M. Philips
Mary Fairbanks
A. E. Dutton
Ghas
H. Nichols
P. Hatch
Mason Leach
G. L. Minkler
A. Long
Theestate
Orange Minkler
Paul Graff
M. Richardson
E. M. Sheffield
G. W. Hanna
Mrs. C. M. Clarke
Nellie M. Little
J. R. Crabtree
Byron W. Allison
P. BE. Kennedy
Badje
Bertha Badje
J. Crabtree
J.H. Jordan
Jordan
Chas. A. Little
Dorothy Bauman
Habbe G
Bauman
Ida Clarke
Curtis J. Judd
Lemuel Marlow
County Savings Bank
J. B. Carr
Jas
A. Armstrong
Sam'l Smith
Chester H. Giles
Nancy J. Post
Seppo Dorenkamp
Joseph D. Harris
Thos. F. Cooker
M. Clarke
Herman Tlarks
Uppe A. Dreesman
W. Pilson
Sarah A. Wilson
Stessel & Steyster
Fred B. Stevens
H. A. Arneson
North Iowa Lumber Co
H. D. Packard
Wm. K. Ferguson
Nellie Sessions Haman
John W. Haman
Fox
Bye. Eddy
No J. O’brien
Ida O’brien
Robinson
Wm. Gilchrist
Andrew W. Wenger
Gardner Cowles
Andrew Hoeck
Michael Callanan
A. L. Stevens
Sarah Stevens
Mabel Selee
Clesgow Selee
Jonn Goedere
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Couvier
BY Hinchon & Finnell
Advange
Baron Komura
Sioux City
Japan
Russia
Geo. Boyle
Whittemore News and Comment
John Wellenport
Algona, Ta
George Hartwick
Britt
Ames
B.A. Corey
Bates Ad. W
CR Dickinson
Lotus
Schenck
R Ramsey
Jacob Winkel
M Sottenck
Peter Winkel
Wit Harrison
Rent
Vernon Corey
Cliford Corey
Ell McNutr
Plalyer JH
Fernk Wain
Maire
Ersoraver
John A Simpson
Hiss
Clydesdale and Shires
Braullion
Craver
Sweetert
Sparks
Das Pedley
James Pedley
Ghias
Fred Clarke
Marony DO Gardner
Pedley
Lom Hada
Sueklie Cou
Francis Rich
Maller
Cowdill
Harry Eltha
EM Syinrks
Herning
WSS
Nmre
Rand
Fordrare
Sparks Bros
UC Mulor
Sind
RP Haweatt
C.K. Nellis
Wrang
Wrang , Mullstns
Misgheri
HP Haweatt
Dian
Sin Express
Beevers
Spat Carriage
Mr. Vincent
Keith God
CS Coffin
Uss
Paty
Lf Griffin
FR Gardner
Mily
Barry Keith
Polly
Donald Hutchison
Vincent 2d
Chiss
En Pehibone
Rilier
Catile Awards
Shropshire Bucks
Clifford Corey
Carl Pueta
Jaes Pedley
Kuhn
J.B
Poland
China
Dan
F Rangott
TF Billsbourgh
M P Dav
Red Boar
J R Maudsley
JB Hoflus
Stedsow
J E Kuhn
Wm MoMahon
Wu McMahon
M. P. Dau
John Wellendorf
Bilisbourg
J B Maudsley
M P Dru
Palv
Collis Imp Ce
Gralam
Palkenhniner & Co
Clare Bro
M. F. Flynn
Patterson & Son
the Court Record
Frank Reynolds
J. A. Keynedy
Algona, Towa
Taylor
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