Des Moines Delegates Clash Over 60-Cent Dollar Idea
A Democratic convention in Des Moines on July 7 drew many prominent Iowa Democrats who promised a strong opposition to the 60-cent dollar plan. The piece also notes mixed views on temperance, mentions Major Couper’s appointment as minister to Brazil, and provides a grim German summary of Ottoman brutality in Armenia.
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Democratic Party
Des Moines
Major Couper
Brazil
Harrison
Iowa
Editorial warns Iowa GOP to choose strong candidate over Drake
The Hamilton Freeman argues the party must nominate the right man for governor, not reward Drake’s past service. It notes Drake is not a strong statewide contender and urges selecting a candidate like M D O Connell or other capable Republicans who can lead a national principled campaign and secure victory. The piece stresses party interests over individual claims.
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Hamilton Freeman
Freeman
Drake
Iowa
Parrott
Gov. Drake
Campain
M.D. O'Connell
Revenicay
Representative J I Fank not a candidate for Governor
Representative J I Fank of Warding county declares he is not a candidate for Governor citing a return to the house where he earned a solid record. He is mentioned as a possible speaker of the next house. The item also notes US railroad rates remain lower than those in France Austria Prussia and Belgium under government control. The Sioux City Journal asserts newspapers now speak clearly on public questions, refuting populist claims of bias.
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J. I. Fank
Warding County
United States
France
Austra
Prussia
Belgium
Passenadr
Kreight
Austria
Sioux City Journal
Farmers urged to subscribe in advance for Homestead
Agricultural farmers in Kossuth county receiving mail at local post offices are urged to subscribe to the Homestead weekly. The Republican contracts with Iowa Homestead Company guarantee delivery through January 1, 1808 for advance payments. New subscribers get two papers for the price of one, with the offer not extending to political farmers. Early Clover Root Tea touted for constipation by Dr. L A Sheetz.
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Iowa Homestead Company
Kossuth
Editorial credit mixup at Waterloo Reporter clipping
An unsigned editorial reprinted in last week’s RepubLican lacked proper credit to the Waterloo Reporter. The paper notes it uses Reporter's articles selectively and intends to credit the original source in future replications.
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Waterloo Reporter
RepubLican
Populists and silver Republicans Bumptiously Misled by Popocrat Plan
In Iowa the populist and silver Republican factions align with popocrats in a state ticket merger. The plan stacks the governor's race for a popocrat candidate and collapses separate parties into a single Democratic umbrella, eroding independent representation while the popocrat organization dominates campaign leadership. The cynical observer notes the populist party risks asphyxiation and eventual disappearance through self-undoing. Elgin watch $3.85 at sign big watch.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Des Moines
Popocrats
Hoyt Pleads Guilty in District Court Case
A district court report shows 16 year old Clarence Hoyt charged with outrages assault on 11 year old Lottie Shaner near Burk. Hoyt pled guilty and faces sentence tomorrow morning. The docket also notes indictments against N C Rand known as Reddy for malicious mischief, and other cases including Boyer and the Plano Manufacturing Co versus Barney Farrel. Several trials and continuances are described with witnesses, juries, and courtroom actions.
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John Carlson
Raymond & Raymond
Sullivan & McMahon
Clarence Hoyt
Lottie Shaner
Burk
Hoyt
Samson
Fort Dodge
J. A. Ford
N.C. Rand
Reddy
Eddy
Ife
Mr. Sessions
P.O. Peterson
Boyer
Dred Dolliver
Minnesota
Plano Manufacturing Company
Barney Farrel
Swan City
Gr. F. Thomas
Matt Kelly
Bis
Grace Ford
Evra Ford
Cloud
Remains From Eagle Grove Escort Robe of Guests
Fever from that time til her death. Among those who accompanied the remains from Eagle Grove were John L. Slade and wife and two children, Mrs. Mary Wilkins, Mrs. Geo. Ketcham, F. B. Haley and wife, Miss Jennie Spear, Geo. Two good and wife, Wm. Boylson and wife, Mrs. Linnie Peak, H. Laird and family, S. E. Brown and wife, JJ. C. Heckart, Hugh Donley and wife, G. G. Merrill and wife, F. W. Pillsbury and wife, and Rev. Southwell.
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Eagle Grove
John L. Slade
Mary Wilkins
Geo. Ketcham
F. B. Haley
Jennie Spear
Geo. Two Good
Wm. Boylson
Linnie Peak
H. Laird
S. E. Brown
JJ. C. Heckart
Hugh Donley
G. G. Merrill
F. W. Pillsbury
Southwell
Weather Woes Persist After Frost and Storms
A hard frost Sunday night damaged grapes strawberries early potatoes and gardens with ice up to a quarter inch thick. A thunder shower passed through last night and today with local rain and possible showers east. Cooler conditions expected tonight with scattered clouds and a warmer trend later. Corn planting nearly complete but stands below normal with substantial replanting needed in many areas. Oil spring wheat and barley mostly good though southern districts show strain from cool weather.
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Central Station
Des Moines
East Central
Death of Mrs Slade Widow of Geo Slade In Algona News
Mrs Kate Slade widow of Geo Slade died at her son John L Slade s home in Eagle Grove on Sunday morning Her remains were moved by special car to Algona for burial in the Allen cemetery Rev Southwell of Eagle Grove assisted by a local pastor conducted brief grave exercises The deceased about 83 years old left seven children Peter Slade of Dakota Geo V Slade of Burt Jno L Slade of Eagle Grove Frank Mrs A W Creed Mrs Annie Ketcham and Mrs Mary Wilkins The family lived on a farm near Monticello during the war later ran a Monticello hotel then moved to Pocahontas county before coming to Algona She had strokes two months ago then a second and never fully recovered
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Mra
Kate Slade
Geo. Slade
John L. Slade
Eagle Grove
Alena
Southwell
Monticello
Pocahontas County
Algona
Slade
Notorious criminal gang involved in La Verne escape case
A damaged report recounts Lennessey now calling himself Patterson, accused of abducting the spouse of Sectionman Dorsheimer after a spree that began with a breeches theft. They were captured in Fort Dodge and returned to La Verne where Dorsheimer secured bail for his wife. The case prompts calls for punishment.
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Wesley
Patterson
Dorsheimer
Fort Dodge
la Verne
Callaboose
Durance
Suspicious Outfit Arrests In LuVerne Case
Two men giving names as Frank Myers and John C. Fox were arrested in LuVerne on suspicion of burglary after officers found about a dozen suits of clothes and numerous pants plus a revolver on Myers. Brought to Algona for preliminary examination before Justice Clarke, no burglary evidence surfaced but a charge of carrying concealed weapons was filed.
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Frank Myers
John C. Fox
LuVerne
Algona
Justice Clarke
Meyers Fined 40 Dollars and jailed for 15 days
Meyers was fined $40 and sentenced to fifteen days in jail with the goods attached to cover the fine. Meyers is currently in jail.
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Meyers
Chubb and Tennant Wedding Announced in Algona
Invitations issued for the marriage of Collie J. Chubb to Laura Tennant next Wednesday evening June 9 in Algona. The couple, supported by prominent families, will reside in a north Algona home after the ceremony. Chubb, son of Senator C. G. Chubb, is assistant cashier and book-keeper at Algona State Bank. Tennant is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tennant and a social leader. The Revunriesn offers best wishes for their happiness.
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Collie J. Chubb
Laura Tennant
Algona
North
Chubb
Mr. Chubb
C. G. Chubb
Jie
Spencerian Business College
Milwaukee
Algona State Bank
Miss Tennant
J. W. Tennant
Hotel Tennant
Young Ladies
Revunriesn
New Style Carriages Display by G M Johnson
G M Johnson shows an interesting display of carriages featuring a road wagon with leather cushion and back, full panel bellows spring back and boot. Priced at 75 dollars, the item is pitched as a good family survey vehicle for buyers this season.
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G. M. Johnson
G. M. Jounson
New Livery Man in Bancroft as Kinne leaves Bancroft
F W Kinne has leased the Casey livery barn opposite the Tennant House in Algona and will move this month. Will is praised as neat careful and accommodating and regrets his Bancroft departure. J G Edwards of Algona will lease the Kinne barn and operate the business here again.
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Bancroft Register
F. W. Kinne
Casey
Tennant
Algona
Will
Bancroft
J.G. Edwards
Kinne
8 Day Clocks On Sale At Sign of the Big Watch
On Saturday May 22 the Sign of the Big Watch offers a large line of oak and walnut 8 day clocks. Makes include Gilbert New Haven Welch Ingram and Kroeber Clock Co all strike hours and half hours and cost at least 3.50 but are offered for 2.67 each. Every clock carries a two year guarantee.
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Gilbert, New Haven, Welch, Ingram, and Kroeber
Boy Hangs From Nail Wound Likely Saved Finger
A boy climbing in a barn slipped and became suspended by a ring on his finger on a nail. The ring scraped flesh from the bone before Dr. O'Brien could dress the wound. Doctors expect the finger will be saved.
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Eammersborg Democrat
L.J. Murphy
North Western line offers convention fare to San Francisco
One way tickets to San Francisco via the North Western June 29 to July 8 on CG KE convention. Similar rates to the eastbound route. For full information contact Chicago and North Western agents.
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San Francisco
Chicago & North-Western
Jewelry Repairing by INGLEY and PUGH
Best quality pin stems and all soft solder jobs four cents. All jobs repolished and in good order within 24 hours from date left or no charge. We want your work and will try to do it so you will want us to have it. INGLEY & PUGH.
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Durdall’s
Ingley & Pugh
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