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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1898
Page
5
Both chambers pass identical war resolutions signaling formal U.S. entry into heightened hostilities. Leaders call for unity as Senate and House adopt measures authorizing full mobilization and escalation of international conflict. Significant bipartisan backing underline national resolve and strategic shifts.
Western Union bulletin from Algona reports in Washington on April 20 that a resolution and ultimatum will be signed at 10:00 this morning. Spain is warned to evacuate Cuba by 6:00 Saturday morning or military action will start immediately. Hotel lobbies fill with war chatter as General Lee may be asked to lead the first brigade. Cortez to attend the Queen's warlike speech.
Bancroft Register humorously calls Wesley a model town amid mild Salvation Army activity. Pocahontas Record notes John Dalton would suspend publication to enlist if drafted, preferring to wear a white hat. Sheldon Mail cites Phil Schaller as a possible congress candidate, with four of five contenders being Grand Army men. Humboldt Independent comments on Spain and education in a war context, while Davenport Democrat urges restraint and support for the president. Waterloo Reporter reports Waterloo rule requiring payment for church entertainments and bank cards notices in papers, arguing for fair business practice and shared public burdens.
Prof C F Curtiss of Iowa Agricultural College spoke at a Mason City sugar beet meeting and Marshalltown Times- Republican notes an eastern capitalists offer to build a 600000 dollar factory for the 1899 crop if farmers back 3500 acres of beets and subscribe for one third of the stock paid in beets at four dollars per ton. Curtiss says many more localities should join, predicting need for fifteen to twenty factories to meet Iowa's sugar consumption.
An old Wise Man proverb laments the end of time when nature and life cease their activity before one can shut up shop and quit advertising. It uses playful archaic language about grasshoppers cows frogs and other creatures to illustrate persistence.
The Iowa Supreme Court sustains the lower court ruling in State of Iowa v Don Gogarty. Tried last year, Gogarty was found guilty and sentenced by Judge Quarten to eighteen months in the penitentiary. The decision affirms the conviction and sentence.
Des Moines report says Col Thomas Cooke of Algona will be elected captain of Company F if the unit is called out. Officers await federal call with 113,000 guardsmen nationwide prioritizing staff roles. roster lists Walter Ward James Randall M. Walsh Chas Taylor Elbert Tuttle and others.
All able-bodied men between 18 and 45 years old willing to join Company F are ordered to report for front service. Register immediately with Lieutenant Jas. E B. Randall.
Neighborhood news notes Pocahontas county will build a county insane hospital. The item mentions the project and hints at local support for improved mental health facilities.
A Chicago publishing house releases a ten part portfolio with sixteen half tone pictures per part featuring the American Navy Cuba and Hawaii. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway offers a special edition for patrons with specimen copies at the depot ticket office. Single parts are ten cents each and the full set of one hundred sixty pictures costs one dollar. Subscriptions may be left with the agent.
The young man known as Frank ONeill, later Fred McClellan, was sentenced by Judge Quarton to four years in the penitentiary for horse stealing. He formerly lived near Armstrong and had a prior forgery conviction. While awaiting trial in Estherville he tried to kill the jailer and escape but was stopped by a fellow prisoner. The penitentiary warden called him the worst disturber among 800 convicts. An attempted pardon was blocked after guidance from W C Crim. Mrs. A Inveen of Alton Illinois reports relief from sciatic rheumatism after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. The 25 and 60 cent sizes are sold by W J Studley. Rocky Mountain Tea and Karl's Clover Root Tea promises relief for biliousness and constipation respectively, sold by Dr L A Shaetz.
Advertisement promotes Grain-O as a non stimulating grain drink that resembles coffee in taste and appearance. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers, suitable for nervous people, youth, and children. Comes in 15 and 26 cent packages. also offers E. and F. Ointment at 26 cents per box.
The Spirit Lake Beacon weighs rumors that Arnold's Park and the Hotel Orleans might stay closed this season due to liquor prosecutions. It dismisses the idea, notes strong demand for summer entertainments, and promises resorts will operate within the law while expanding capacity at least at one location. Visitors will still receive good care and the lake region aims to keep the summer resort line vibrant.
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