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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
2
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A Republican delegate convention of Kossuth County will meet at the court house in Algona at 11 am Friday May 31 1901. The purpose is to nominate a candidate for representative, select seventeen delegates for the state convention at Cedar Rapids August 7, choose a county chairman and conduct other business. Representation includes one delegate at large per precinct plus additional delegates per 25 votes or major fraction for McKinley in 1900. Precincts listed with named committeemen. township caucuses set for Friday May 24 1901. Chairman Wilfrid P. Jones announces proceedings.
Algona merchants push to close stores at 6:80 every evening except Saturday, arguing long hours hurt clerks and families. Proposed rule would free workers after about ten hours daily, reduce fatigue, and balance outdoor air needs with family time. Businessmen urge demand for shorter hours as a justified reform.
Sioux City editor Geo D Perkins withdraws from the Iowa governor race in favor of Edwin H Conger. In a note from Sioux City April 29 1901 Perkins says he withdraws to aid party unity and supports Conger, noting his own lack of need for office and confidence in Congers integrity. The move aims to unify Republicans in the Eleventh district ahead of Cedar Rapids convention. Other colleagues may follow.
The Weeley World attacks this newspaper’s editor claiming a Hei grievance against coverage. The fragment shows a charged clash over fairness and factual reporting in a contested publication.
The piece argues that Clarke would reveal his editor stance publicly if he chose, condemns The World for patronizing references to Clarke, and notes Clarkes shift to Gardner Cowles two months prior while naming other acceptable candidates if Cowles were unavailable.
The article criticizes Mr Way for calling a caucus ahead of schedule after influential effort to assemble a county committee. It notes his flip flopping on snap conventions and the inconsistent stance on Cowles' corporation record, while acknowledging his prominent role in the campaign.
Minister Conger arrives in San Francisco on leave from Pekin and says he is not a candidate for governor. He plans to return to China after leave, with friendly relations to the administration. His return may affect Cummins supporters seeking a strong lead at the state convention. Conger is welcomed on the border at Council Bluffs with excursions and a reception in Des Moines.
A Des Moines Leader misrepresents a Kossuth county con test while Cummins shows strong Polk County gains. The Wesley caucus claim proves false as Cummins builds momentum, with Polk County delegation expected to be instructed for Cummins and overall Seventh District sentiment tilting his way.
A disputed Wesley township caucus held on one day's notice amid opposition from county Republicans exposed tensions in the local party. Wesley manager X Way and the Wesley World backed a short notice caucus to favor Clarke against Cowles, drawing protests from farmers and tempering turnout as a later, proper May 24 call was urged by county and state groups. Clarke won 125 votes to Cowles, exposing Way's controversial tactics and bets on the outcome.
Des Moines reports show Minister Conger not seeking the Iowa governorship. He would not block a campaign but insists he plans to return to China with his family. His stance aligns with Roosevelt’s in spirit, yet he remains noncommittal about nomination. Cummins supporters are urged to continue their efforts.
An old classified style notice touts bank savings and the Chrischilles Herbst firm buying eggs at top market prices. It promotes new goods with guaranteed low prices and mentions trading arrangements.
Voters in Wesley township sent two petitions to county leaders requesting a caucus on May 24 to address misrepresentation and misunderstandings about a prior call. The signatures indicate strong local sentiment and a pledge by committee member X. Way to convene the caucus on the proper date.
The Wesley News recounts A. D. Clarke supporter Stitz Way visiting a Buffalo township farmer with a heated election speech. Nearby a circle of five sons sat with a dog center, one boy challenging truth with the lie for the prize. Way claimed he never lied, prompting a chorus for the dog and the joke to unfold.
Fragmentary notices show remarks on good pasturage for 1901 by Liewis H. Smith, a maxim about idle money and bank deposits, plus an ad for a good farm wagon and a Deere corn planter. Inquiries directed to Gardner near Hobart and to Wilfinip P. Jones for equipment.
A committee discussed evening closing hours for merchants, favoring a 6:80 PM close except Saturdays. Most back the change as a prudent step, with many supportive and some opposition still expressing views. No fixed start date, but a majority prefer not later than the 16th of this month to allow public input.
Capt D D Dodge and wife returned home from a southern trip through New Orleans and Louisiana. They own 3100 acres and may consolidate land. cotton farms and sawmills abound. Chicago visit brought a lingering cold. Mrs Richards recovers from pneumonia with sister Miss Richards, as the Richards family plans a move to Watertown SD. Algona guests, home improvements, and various travels wrap this social round.
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