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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
2
The Republicam notice lists subscription rates with yearly, quarterly and three month options. Prices shown include one dollar fifty cents for yearly, with smaller amounts for three and six month periods, presented in a period tone typical of a newspaper ads.
A Republican delegate convention will be held at the courthouse in Algona on Friday June 30 to nominate candidates for state and county offices. Eleven delegates will attend the convention from Kosai county to select a slate. two delegates from each precinct and one at large for every 200 votes cast for Geo B Dole for secretary of state. The convention will consider other business and may adjourn.
A Republican convention is called for Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, on July 13 at 11 a.m. to nominate a candidate for state senator and address other business. Delegates from Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, and Palo Alto counties will attend, with representation per county to match the August 2, 1839 convention. County chairmen include E Laggar, W Price, We Chm, B Warren, and FE Morling.
A garbled notice announces several candidates for representative in Kossuth County subject to the decision of the Republican convention. Names appear with indecipherable spellings and dates, indicating a local political filing or slate prior to a party convention.
The article lists county primary locations and dates for various wards and districts, including names and venues, with a wartime update noting intensified Filipino fighting near a recent peak. It states Aguinaldo’s forces faced limited success, while American casualties rise modestly and anti-administration press pivots to new praise for war heroes.
The article discusses making cemetery grounds more accessible to the public with beautification efforts funded by cemetery revenues or new fundraising. It notes A A Willey entering sheriff contention, outlines his background, and cites criticism of President McKinley’s civil service reform order, defending it as practical and well founded.
The Lu Verne News quotes Geo. W. Hanna on the 1888 Webster City congressional convention. It notes Hanna failed to sway delegate Mr. Cowles for Kamrar when the vote count suggested possible domination. Cowles backed Mayor Holmes throughout, refused to join a blind pool to defeat Dolliver, and the piece argues Republicans later agreed Cowles was right.
The Indian Supreme Court held trusts unlawful under public policy, stating that any agreement among competitors that damages or relaxes competition harms public interests. It warned that corporate acts defeating its duties and aggregating with others to injure public welfare offend the law of creation, even without showing evil intent. If enforced nationwide, the rule would be salutary.
Henry O Havemeyer president of the sugar trust told a committee that the tariff is the mother of all trust, urging that the sugar tariff be doubled. He claimed the vaulif and related claims miscast the Standard and accused opponents of coupling with broad national corruption. The remarks reflect fears about the reach of the sugar industry and its influence on policy.
Fragments describe a nationwide appeal for contributions to buy a house for Admiral Dewey. Receipts from eight states total under twelve dollars, with Dewey portrayed as wealthy and capable of affording proper homes, yet not personally targeted for charity.
Reported deals in Lyon O'Brien district hint at supports for Geo W Schu in the last county race and Roach in Lyon for the senate. Emmet, Palo Alto, and Dickinson counties loom in the contest while Gear shows strong late resilience. Delegates for the June county convention will nominate the representative and establish the senatorial slate. M E DeWalt of Pocalootus is favored for Speaker as primaries approach Friday evening.
In Cotemporay Notes Chiy County the senate race remains open with Crim and Chaves named only informally as possible contenders. In Bancroft Register a Monday night lightning storm damaged J T Jacobs house, narrowly avoiding injury to his family. Spirit Lake Bureau notes Guo W Sches seeks a House seat in the O'Brien Tyson district, with a third term likely to secure speakership if elected.
A morning on a Northwestern train saw a woman attempt to leap from the car as it moved. A brakeman seized her as she screamed and teetered near the door while passengers watched in shock. A railroad man noted it would be easy to fall off but safer to wait until the train stopped.
A Monday report notes a train at 48 miles per hour and mustard crop observations near Ames. Farmers complain about dockage for mustard while some buy and wear straw sunbonnets. A Campanile tower memorial at the state college will house a European bell chime for the alumni reunion.
For a month work has quietly progressed on a fifty mile extension to the Cedar Rapids Garner and Northwestern Railway. Supt Pox and M A Pell are in Chicago this week and expect to secure funding. If successful, lively times are anticipated on the Klondike line this summer and fall.
Readable notes report a ribbon sale at Goeders and a drug store aid by Ralph Miller. General Manager Martin of the Inwa Central railroad is recovering from typhoid fever. Two young lawyers and this year's graduates were seen visiting. Justice Taylor's supporters draw crowds as polls close Saturday night. Pearl Pugh advises boys to brace up, though the ad teases some rest. Washington reports contract awards for mail routes Germania Valley to Titanita. Metcalf, the electric light man, brought a bride to Algona, possibly making it their permanent home. Algona delegates to Epworth League at Clear Lake included Bluma Hall and several others. A reception marks Qu. Einhone ex's tenth anniversary with plans for all members.
About 800 delegates attended the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Waterloo last week with Algona representatives Barge Laird and wife Haggard and McCoy. Dr. McCoy was reappointed medical director and F Bailey of Ireton was elected department commander. he previously served in Company 3 Fifth Iowa Infantry and later represented Sioux County in the state legislature. The gathering praised the soldiers home at Myralaitown and lauded the Spanish American War era for its humanitarian principles. Continuity of leadership and strong support from Algona were noted, with Laird winning the national encampment delegate seat. Additional notices mention medical advice and local notices.
Tyr08 announces funds available for loan on town property and fam e at fair rates.
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