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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1897
Page
2
Republican County Convention Call for Kossuth County
A convention of Kossuth county delegates will meet at the Court House in Algona on Friday September 24, 1397 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor and two Supervisors. Representation per precinct is stated in the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Alegona
Sherif
County Superintendent Candidacies Formally Announced
Brevity notes two individuals announcing candidacies for county superintendent in Burt Iowa, July 24 1867. N H Coxnor and FE Suagr am appear in declaration statements subject to Republican county convention action. The notice reflects local party process and election timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yehonls
H. Suagram
N. H. Coxnor
Brrt
Iowa
For Sheriff Candidate at County Convention
Lani runs for the office of sheriff subject to the action of the Republican county convention. Gro. FL Hackman is mentioned in connection with the race in Werrir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lani
Ofice
Werrir
Gro. FL
Hackman
L M Shaw Nominated for Governor on Fourth Ballot
The nomination of Leslie M. Shaw of Denison was secured on the fourth ballot after wide support grows around his record as a protector and hard money advocate. Backed as strongest and most available candidate, Shaw leads over Parrott Funk and others, with ratification expected by a large margin at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Denison
Shaw
Parrott
Funk
Tariff in Actual Practice and Free Trade Debate
Carroll Iferald argues that tariff protection is the settled policy of the government. He notes Democratic free trade critiques were dropped from the platform and that the party fractured over tariffs, while Republicans backed protective measures. He asserts free traders misled the public about tin and related policies.
Tin plate triumph proves tariff success in America
The speaker argues from Missouri roots that American tin plate surpassed Welsh and foreign rivals in quality and price. He notes 384 tin plate mills opened, employing many workers, and asserts consumers save money as tariffs protect labor and domestic products, predicting the Dingley tariff boosts national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Wales
England
Tome
Shaw's Convention Speech by Republican Governor Candidate
The Cedar Rapids convention welcomes the Republican nominee with enthusiasm as he accepts the gubernatorial nomination. He recalls his political heritage from 1848, cites Lincoln and Grant, affirms a pledge to stand on the party platform, and thanks defeated rivals as honorable rivals in a spirited early campaign setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Fava
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
John C. Fremont
United States
Rocky Mountains
Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Grant
Gaugster
Sam
William MelWihley
Mcliiley
Tall
Tean
Fatrs of state pledge to protect rights and conserve interests
The speaker appeals to Iowa Republicans, promising to govern with sympathy and criticism, pledge not to be self-willed, and to heed advice while solving duty bound questions. Applause and laughter accompany vows to protect rights and ensure a clean transition to a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Platform Endorses McKinley Administration and State Economy
The Cedar Rapids platform proclaims protection and sound money, supports President McKinley, and urges state economy and tax relief. It backs corporate fairness, lauds Republican state governance, and praises Governor Drake’s service while wishing him health. It commends James Wilson for agriculture and backs railway indemnity laws to protect workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
McKinley
Republican Party
General Assembly
Drake
United States
James Wilson
If a A B Funk Nomination for Governor Reconsidered
A dated snippet notes that if A B Funk were nominated for governor the complications would not arise that year and observes the guidance now out of date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Funk
Populist Convention Nominates for Des Moines Race
Middle of the road populists held an enthusiastic Des Moines convention last week and placed a full state ticket in nomination. Chas. A. Lloyd of Muscatine county was nominated for governor, with Senator Peffer addressing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chas. A. Lloyd
Muscatine County
Peffer
Republican county convention names and date set
The Republican county convention is called for September 24 to nominate treasurer, superintendent, sheriff, surveyor and supervisor. Candidates known include Col Spencer, W A Chipman and F J Kernan for treasurer. B F Reed, N H Connor and Frank Slagle for superintendent. C Samson, E P Keith and Geo Hackman for sheriff. C A Tellier and G S Foster for surveyor. supervisors undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Spencer
W. A. Chipman
F. J. Kernan
B. F. Reed
N. H. Connor
Frank Slag
Town College for the Blind at Vinton Offers Free Education
A noble enterprise details Iowa’s Town College for the Blind in Vinton. It offers free education to suitable blind or visually impaired students statewide, with parents covering travel and clothing costs or the college supplying clothing charged to the pupil’s county. Core subjects include print reading, arithmetic, geography, history, literature, science, philosophy, civics, and English. The facility includes a kindergarten and a music department with 28 pianos and multiple organs. The institution is described as well equipped and well managed, ensuring no blind child in Town lacks a proper education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town College For
Vinton
Whittemore Delegation Critiqued for Convention Treat
A local report mocks the Whittemore delegation for attending the Cherry Sisters show during the Algona county convention. The performance is described as rotten, and rowdy locals in front rows used torpedoes sunflowers bags and other artillery to disrupt the evening. The piece hopes Algona avoids repeating such an entertainment for future conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Algona
Cherry Sisters
Black design flour sack label Eaco by Walker Bros
Marketing note directs buyers to choose flour sacks bearing a black design with the word Eaco. Walker Bros are listed as agents for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Bros
County Primary System Proposed For Sept 24 Convention
The county endorses a new primary system to nominate county officers and elect delegates. Primaries would occur Sept 17 in all precincts, with 161 delegates, equal to the last convention. Rules cover precinct chair duties, voter eligibility, challenges, ballots, candidate notices, and majority nomination by delegates at the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
J. W. Wapsworth
County Central Com
Resolutions Express Sorrow Over Prof Gilchrist Death
General sorrow is expressed for the death of Prof. Gilchrist with telegrams and letters from friends across the country. He was a lifelong friend to his students who sent messages of sympathy. the Clay County Institute adopts resolutions noting his removal to the scene of his earthly life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Gilchrist
Clay County Institute
Thes
E. A. Snyder
Wheat and wallpaper sale at one dollar sale
Prices on crops remain high while wheat and wallpaper are advertised at one dollar. The fall clearing sale promotes savings, urging customers to visit and take advantage of bargains as prices compare favorably to last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Aper
Resolutions for Prof J C Gilchrist Death in Clinton
Clay county teachers express sympathy for the Gilchrist family and laud Prof J C Gilchrist as a devoted educator who shaped state normal school progress. Messages of condolence from A S Vance Alice Davis C S Thompson and others note his dedication and impact while forwarding notices to county papers. Dated Clinton Iowa Aug 18 with tributes from colleagues and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
J.C. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Cramer
Alice White
E.M. Culver
Moon
Marion Erickson
Alt Fonda
J. C. Gilchrist
J. G. Gilchrist
Vance
Alice Davis
Thompson
Clinton
Laurens
Iowa
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
State Normal
High School Opens September Six With New Courses
Public school doors open September six as Prof. Spencer finalizes a near complete schedule. Three courses will be offered English for local students not pursuing further study, and scientific and classical paths for college preparatory work. German adds to curriculum with two years for science students and one year for classics while the new assistant principal takes charge of German. Latin requirements extend to four years for college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Compliments for J R Jones at Algona county convention
The Germania Standard reports that J R Jones was named representative candidate at Algona after a long contest finishing on the 26th ballot with 83 votes. He is expected to win in November. Wadsworth was elected county chairman and delegates to the state convention were uninstructed but favored Funk. Wesley Reporter praises Jones as a qualified, cordial Republican who will earn trust in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
Algona
J. R. Jones
Jones
Wadsworth
Funk
J. N. Wheeler
Wesley
J. BR. Jones
Des Moines
Aay
Britt Tribune
Kossuth County
Mayne
Kossit County
J. R. Ones
Farley Seen as Free Silver Candidate for Legislature
J M Farley of Whittemore is repeatedly mentioned as a free silver candidate for the legislature from Kossuth. He is expected to receive strong support from the west side of the county, according to the West Bend Journal and Mr. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
J. M. Farley
Whittemore
Kossuth
Old Settlers Meeting on Fair Grounds September 8
Annual Old Settler Association meeting set for the fair grounds on Wednesday September 8. Come early with baskets for a picnic dinner. An attractive program is planned for the afternoon. Open invitation to all to meet with us, Dr. Buacxvonp, Sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ Meeting
Old Settler Association
Buacxvonp
Sec’y
Whittemore Champion Backs Restricting Free Official Transport
A convention proposed amending rules to criminalize furnishing free transportation to public officials and to treat meal tickets for convention delegates as bribery. The piece cites local commerce listings, including sale of sarsaparilla, eggs, sanitarium foods, jewelry, shoes, coffee, and medicines, with vendors and prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore Champion
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