Harrison Family Leader Earned World Fame in State Craft
The Statesman Gone: the founder of Harrison lineage, a Cromwellian general, signer of Charles I’s death warrant, and ancestor of Benjamin Harrison, feared by rivals as intellectual but praised posthumously for military and senatorial service. His grandson William Henry Harrison’s heir drew heavy obituary praise for public service and human rights advocacy.
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Harrison
Oliver Cromwell
Charles I
Benjamin Harrison
Virginia
Continental Congress
Benjamin Warrison
William Henry Harrison
United States Senate
Clarke and local politics in Bancroft election history
The Bancroft Register argued for an early representative convention while the Replar ter claimed a June convention would not harm Mr. Clarke. Clarke was a Republican nominee chosen by the county convention, with Algona voting 11 of 21 in his favor. Election results listed Clarke 220, Fill 98, Galbraith 193, Reed 344, and note that Reed later won a Republican nomination and held office six years.
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Bancroft Register
Clarke
Register
Recorder
Tilden
Algona
Berussian
John Reed
Geo. J
Galbraith
J. E. Fill
Fill
Reed
Offica
Marshall county Republicans nominate ticket and end internal fights
The Marshall county Republicans held their primary last week and named their candidate for representative, all county officers, and delegates to a county convention to select the state delegation. A. B. Cummins will be backed for governor by the county delegation, with hopes that early resolutions of contests statewide will bring a united campaign for Republican principles next fall.
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Marshall County
A. B. Cummins
Iowa Monitor questions Conger as governor candidate
A Monitor editorial questions Mr. Conger for Iowa’s governorship, arguing he has not earned the post after serving abroad. It defends Iowa’s need for proven national service, disputes rumors of a recall, and asserts Congress’s representation in China.
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Conger
Iowa
Monitor
Burt Monitor
Congers
Hull
America
China
Notable Local Leader Trusted by Town People
The town regards Minister Conger as a highly influential, capable, and honorable figure. He is well known to Jowans, more so than to outsiders, and is viewed as a patriotic and clearheaded man whose work relies on strong local support rather than outside information.
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Conger
Jowans
Cummins Seen as Likely Nominee for Iowa Governor
The Des Moines Capital analyzes opposition to Hon. A. B. Cummins, noting rivals are unsettled and struggle to present strong candidates. It argues Cummins has broad support, a clean political record, independence, and decisive stances on state issues, predicting his nomination by the convention.
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Des Moines
Cummins
A. B. Cummins
Sea
Iowa
Min
Editorial Comment on Gubernatorial Candidacy and Public Figures
In Clinton Herald editorials, George D. Perkins is noted for postponing a birthday due to a Gregorian decree while pursuing a governor bid. Des Moines Describes Cummins as a dignified, capable candidate. Wesley News cites A D Clarke supporters and Gardner Cowles within Kossuth County, praising Cowles as a historic figure. Cedar Rapids Republican hints Cowles likely to win. The piece disputes party machine logic over a senator vote, defending personal conviction.
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Clinton Herald
George D. Perkins
Lo- Wu
Dodge Messenger
A. Bb. Cummins
Des Moines
Cummins
Wesley News
A. D. Clarke
A. D
Wesley
Cowles
Gardner Cowles
Kossuth
Cedar Rapids
Death of Dr H O McCoy Reverberates Across Algona
Notice recalls Dr. H O McCoy who died of pneumonia on Sunday. A Civil War veteran and longtime Algona resident since 1870, he served as a prominent G A R member including three times aid to the commander and four years medical director of the state G A R. Old settlers and friends mourn his passing while regional papers note the loss to Kossuth and surrounding communities.
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Emmetsburg
Algona
H.O. McCoy
McCoy
Northwest Town
Shelning
Emmetaburg
H. C. McCoy
Kossuth
Competition Still On In Armstrong Journal News
Estherville remains on the map as the jetty carries its past reputation. A young man named Wolfs fled with another man’s wife. The injured man pursued his runaway spouse but did not retreat. No latest developments are learned. Wolfs once clerked at Harlow Hotel in Armstrong, described as a nice boy then.
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Armstrong Journal
Estherville
Wolf
Harlow
Armstrong
Letter by Brody and Norton Reveals Town Gossip
Tivonka Topie and H B Gingery received a long two sided letter Tuesday evening that required eight cents postage. Written by Brody and Norton of Algona, it covered everyone in town with intermingled old time jokes and questions. FH Be vows to devise a plan to even the score.
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Tivonka
H. B. Gingery
Brody and
Norton
Algona
Brody
Northwestern railroad plans loom over Algona region
Des Moines and Chicago reports contend major Northwestern extensions will thread northwest Iowa. Algona could gain an Estherville link via Iowa Central, plus a northwest line toward Okoboji or Estherville. Projections tie to St Louis and Milwaukee routes, with large bridge work near Boone and ties to Sioux City and Moville.
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Iowa
Iowa Central
Esthierville
St. Louis
Kossuth
Emmet
Algent
Okobojl
Estherville
Iowa Central Company
Algouu
The
Central
Titonka
Burlington
Minneapolis
Germania
Railroad Commissioners
Livermore
Titania
Algona-Sac City
Des Moines
Northwestern
Sac City
Omaha
Moyille
Sioux City
Jewell Juustion
Moville
Centerville
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Chicago-Kanaas City
Davyenport
Ottumwa
Kansas City
Boone
Lehigh
Clive
Missouri State Line
St.Paul
Chicago
Rock Island
Lineville
Indianola
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Furdls
Northwestern Company
Wis
Waukesha
Beaver Dam
Special Offer of Hand Separators From De Laval line
Spurbeck Lambert Co advertises Baby Alpha Separators bought for exhibition, may be viewed at their warehouse near the C N W depot. Limited stock, reasonable terms and prices urged for those considering a hand separator, with a note about Woop Dry oak products at Moore Bros, Feltous.
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de Laval
Beautiful Flowers and Seed Catalog Preview
A fragmented notice offers a seed and flower catalog from Bancroft & Bon in Cedar Falls Iowa. It notes optical services by W Ripke in Algona and a March visit window from the 18th to 23rd. Also mentions a county savings bank, kindling and oak paste offerings, and a residence property sale by G Ny Walker.
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Josure Bancroft & Bon
Cedar Falla
Literary Union Program at High School Entertainment
The Literary Union plans a Thursday evening meeting with a Quartette including Mrs Schleicher Mrs Wright Miss McDill and Miss Cowan. Papers feature Miss Gilford's class debate on whether government ownership of railroads is advisable in the U S. Alternates include N Spencer and G Jonas for the affirmative and A Hutchison and S W Crowell for the negative while Mr Barborka performs a violin solo.
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Literary Union
Schleicher
Wright
McDill
Cowan
W. J. Suckow
A. Hutchison
S. W. Crowell
Another Merchant for Algona
Armstrong Journal notes Mark Shraiberg traveled to Algona yesterday to lease a building for a large mercantile establishment. The writeup says Armstrong will miss his presence but wishes him success, praising him as an honest and upright man to do business with.
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Algona
Armstrong
Mark Shraiberg
Mark
Ten Foot Beard Ends With Chimney Fire Shears
William B. Marden of Liberty Maine cut off his long beard and thrust it into the kitchen stove after years of public attention. The ten foot four inch whisker grew for about 30 years attracting fans and museum offers he refused. He then disposed of the growth by burning it in the chimney making him a markedly changed man.
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William B. Marden
Tiberty
New York Times
Marden
Liberty
Waldo County
New England
Mr. Marden
Five-Horse Teams Trim City Streets in Odd Sight
A curious parade of five-horse teams appears in the city streets. Reports describe a wagon drawn by nine horses, arranged in three pairs abreast, making a striking, though uncommon, three-horse group.
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Aity
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