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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
2
The article discusses whether McKinley era policy marked a new departure from Republican traditions in the handling of Philippine affairs. It invites reflection on expansion history and early territorial government and contrasts these with current Democratic rhetoric and Republican expansionism commentary.
A Republican slate headed by Guv Shawn is praised as strong with capable candidates for senator Bachman and representative Gardner Cowles. County offices feature well-qualified men like J. H. Ward Wesley treasurer L. M. Owen Portland sheriff Prof. Single Algona superintendent Prof. Lilly surveyor Dr. Peters Burt career John G. Smith and Mike Weisbrod supervisors. Indications suggest a solid win for the party.
A county wide urging workers to attend a holiday event featuring a fair and Wild West show. The piece argues leisure is essential after a hard season, inviting all ages from workers to the elderly to enjoy sport and frolic without impacting yearly efforts.
The trust conference in Chicago last week drew many views and failed to produce a resolutions report. George E Clarke of this place led the laws committee with Iowa's delegation opposing any resolutions submission. Prominent figures included W J Bryan and W Bourke Cochran who spoke in sharp conflict, underscoring deep partisan splits within the party.
The convention was good natured and all seemed satisfied including defeated candidates. The Ewen City Herald notes the ticket is exceptionally strong and will win. Four delegates expressed support, and the party framing reflects unity and readiness for election.
Partial OCR text summarizes election bureau outlook and nominee ratings. It notes a two thousand six hundred ninety to B outcome and mentions Christy A and Beene allied candidates amid a political shift.
A text discusses Jeffersonian expansion and territorial growth through the Louisiana Purchase and later acquisitions. It argues expansion as a Democratic pursuit, contrasts with federalist limits, and covers Texas, Oregon, California, New Mexico, and the Philippines, framing slavery and rights debates.
West Bend physician Dr Bachman, active in Kossuth and Konguth counties, wins 47th district senatorial nomination at Hammeteburg convention. Local papers note his long service in West Bend, popularity in southeast Iowa, and strong Republican support. Opponents concede merit and offer congratulations despite political differences.
A fragmented OCR passage names Vernon W. Buck and ESwh Bachman as figures in a Democratic versus Republican exchange. The text is garbled with stray phrases about voters, parties, and vague references to political dynamics without clear events, dates, or locations.
The Algona entertainment course features General John B. Gordon, Dr S. Hebson, Col Geo W Bain, and Halsted, with lectures on topics from the Confederacy to Admiral Dewey. Five entertainments priced at 1.00 with reserved seats extra. Tickets limited to 650, on sale at Ehlers & Adamson via N Spencer, manager.
District court records recount the Bohn case against Northwestern Railroad Company, lasting five days with jurors unable to reach a verdict. The jury stood two to one for the defendant in November 1894. a prior verdict was set aside due to juror involvement, prompting a new trial. Remaining costs loom high, juror Webster of Irvington was severely injured in a thresher accident, highlighting the duty to protect bridges and enforce wheel clearance. Judge Helsell fell ill Thursday. Judge Quarton held court and prepared to proceed with equity cases, Pocahontas county connections noted.
The clipping lists numerous names in social notes with a visit by Ambrose A Cal and others, mentioning O N Richardson editor of the Graet nger Times visiting Algona, Norman Robinson at Des Moines, a bridal couple returning home, Mrs Lymn Stevens and a sister in Minnesota, a Jno Ward of Wealey, and J Wa Robinson traveling to Des Moines. It reads like a fragmented social column with multiple names and brief travels and events.
An unclear report recalls a funeral agent and local residents tied to a national encampment. It notes fatalities during a procession in Philadelphia and mentions families, a retiree, and Algona locals returning from trips, with accounts of Dr Coy’s delayed enjoyment and the overall mood of the event.
A new story titled What Would Jesus Do In His Steps appears in the Republic Weekly, praised as well told and deeply interesting. It follows leading characters as they answer the guiding question in their actions, a theme tied to the popular book sold in millions and promoted by the American Press Association plates.
Rev D M Stiles from the University of Chicago will arrive home this evening. Free Methodist 11 oclock Sunday service. Sunday school at noon. Methodist ladies to serve lunch and ice cream in church dining room. Congregational church holds 11 am service with Horace Mann lecture at 7:80 pm on social problems in light of Christian religion. P.S.C. at 6:2 pm. Baptist ladies host dinner and supper Thursday in the Armory. Hunters caution on farmland as some shoot near houses and beyond, including turkeys and chickens.
Public sale notice from Algona in 1889 details farm assets to be auctioned starting next day at BelB. & Br Old bull and fine cattle listed. Terms of sale include payment on delivery and a 1 percent interest schedule. Auction to begin at the property described as Mower north and corneheller.
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