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Newspaper

Algona Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1898

Page

8

Canal Feasibility Report on Nicaragua Route Explored

A letter from Rivas, Nicaragua, states the canal commission finished its work on dividing the canal project between Lake Nicaragua and the Pacific. A preliminary report could be requested for Congress, noting feasibility with cost estimate near one hundred million dollars. Frank S. Washburn’s Central America trip found favorable impressions, citing climate, rainfall, labor and political factors as key considerations, with wages around 50 cents a day for common labor.

Rivas Nicaragua Canal Commission Lake Nicaragua Pacific Congress Frank S. Washburn Central America Costa Rica Jomaica Republic of Nicaragua Conservative Liberal Party

Lioness as Baggage Smasher Hits 17 Hours on Train

An African lioness, kept in a baggage car on Baltimore & Ohio train No. é, escaped near Chicago and roamed loose for 17 hours, tearing open trunks and baggage before arrival in Pittsburgh. Baggagemaster C. C. Lapham reported the incident and soon left for Chicago, vowing no more lions as company.

Baltimore & Ohio Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Zoo Lapham Chicago

Baby born aboard train on way to Chicago

A baby boy named St Paul Abating a Street Nuisance was born on a St Paul to Chicago express near Elgin. George and wife from North Springs Indiana traveled with the newborn to visit relatives in Chicago. A doctor joined at Kirkland and accompanied mother and child to Chicago where they stayed with friends. Locusts shipped from Algeria to London for guano manufacturing.

Morrow Chicago St. Paul Omaha Union Depot George Morrow Elgin Nory Springs Kirkland

Negroes Advaning at Tuskegee Conference Delivers Unanimous Declaration

At the seventh annual negro conference held in the normal school pavilion at Tuskegee Alabama about 2000 colored delegates from nearly every southern state attended. The conference adopted a strong program urging education land ownership agriculture and community uplift with emphasis on church and civic development.

Normal School Tuskegee Gulf States South

Dover woman seeks Congress seat in first district

Mrs. Marilla M. Ricker of Dover New Hampshire announces plans to run for Congress in the first district. A lawyer admitted to the Supreme Court of the District in 1882 she cites her suffragist work and Republican loyalty. She is active in several clubs and recently prosecuting bank directors in Dover, aiming to uncover evidence for suit.

Marilia M. Nicker Cy Sulloway Marilla M. Ricker Dover N. IL Washington Supreme Court of the New Swampshire Washington Post United States Harrison Wilmodaughsis Club Portia Club Pentagon Club Boston Daughters of the Revolution Congress I. Timothy

Queen Kapiolani transfers Hawaii estate to nephews

Queen Dowager Kapiolani deeded all real and personal property in fee simple to Princes David and Cupid Kawananakoa. No cash changed hands, debts to be covered by nephews, and she will receive $1,000 monthly for life. Transferral aims to provide substance beyond titles as she pursues care after two strokes.

Youger Kapiolani Kulakau

The Marriage Feast Sunday School Lesson Summary

A detailed historical- theological summary of Matthew 22 1 14 framing Jesus as the bridegroom and church as bride. It discusses invitation and reception, the need for righteousness, and the wedding garment as essential for entry, citing nearly a dozen biblical figures and commentators to illustrate invitation wider and inclusive grace.

PSI Peloubet Temple Jerusalem Jesus the Christ Ible Wisehhureh East Christ Calvary Moses John the Baptist Nathaniel Cornelius Matthew Zacchaeus Saul Tarsus Abbott Augustine Trench Whedon W. Archer Butler

Figs and Thistles and Grim Reflections

Fragmentary prose voice reflects on time and fate with somber imagery. It contrasts childhood laughter, youth vanity, adult weariness, and ultimate mortality, warning that a fallen reputation carries the strongest stench. Includes archaic phrasing and distorted lines.

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