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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
6
Capital stock of $500000 fully paid and nonassessable divided into 500000 shares par $1. Half of which is treasury stock. Subject to advance price without notice to create a fund for tankage and piping to handle oil from our producing well due in about August 10 barring accidents.
The state C B convention program at Cherokee Aug 27 is nearly finished with strong participation from leaders across states to share views on current issues. Local societies urged to appoint delegates. Also mentions Homeseekers Excursions with monthly schedules, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure testimonials, Northern Pacific fare specials to western points, and various travel and health notices from the era.
Milwaukee South Chicago and Joliet unions refuse to obey President Shaffer's general strike call. About 18,000 Federal Steel workers, plus 77,100 on strike nationwide, remain at their posts while plants report fires and production continues to back the trust. Indianapolis and Pittsburgh see strong federation support for broader action.
Our drilling overviews show Spindle Top well down 502 feet with a 12 inch pipe and Saratoga well at about 300 feet with the same casing. When production begins, stock may be offered under par but could rise to multiple times par in a short period.
An appeal invites readers to invest in a promising oil venture now at the ground floor. Details are available from officials including Willard Secor in Forest City and E. E. Secor in Buffalo Center, with the secretary and treasurer named for contact.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Aug The following ticket was named at the state convention for governor A B Cummins Des Moines lieutenant governor John Herriott for judge of the supreme court S M Weaver Iowa Falls railroad commissioner E C Brown Sheldon and superintendent of public instruction R C Barratt Osage The platform praises national and state administrations supports Shaw as a national leader and calls for protective tariff changes. mentions Canada population and notes transcription errors from the source.
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Gold bars valued at 280000 stolen from Selby smelting works strong room were located with 130000 recovered. Detective work led to suspect Jack Winters who confessed and guided officers to the hiding spot near the railroad wharf. Water covered the vault and Winters planned to fund an airship. Reward awaits, punishment possible.
The Cadillac Yon won the first of the Canada cup gates in Chicago on August 12, finishing at 1:46:35 and leading Invader by 8 minutes 36 seconds. Detroit Boat Club secured the first victory over the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto in the third International struggle for the cup. Enthusiasm ran high as yachtsmen from Chicago Milwaukee Detroit and Toronto followed the event, the trials set to be followed by two more races to decide the cup.
Naples Aug 12 Signor Crispi died at 7 49 p m Sunday surrounded by family and close friends News was telegraphed to King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helen The body may be sent by steamer to Palermo for a public funeral The will is rumored to authorize a prominent Italian politician to inspect papers and publish memoirs
The Navy Department reprimanded Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans for criticisms in his book A Sailor's Life. The incident centers on Evans’ remarks about policy and the rotary of the Navy, prompting official censure.
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