Political Subscriptions and Candidates Listed
A short edition lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months and identifies several state ticket candidates including Amstan M. Law for Lieutenant Governor and C. M. Waterman for Supreme Judge along with others for railroad commissioner and superintendent of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amstan M. Law
Minaiaan
Supreme Judge
C. M. Waterman Vor
CG. L. Davinson
Supt. of Public Instruction
Republicans Rally in Kossuth County Convention
The Friday county convention drew a large crowd, with 151 votes cast per ballot and a two hour primary adopted by a wide margin. Sam Mayne of Bancroft presided as Republicans condemned Democratic state issues, and nominations for treasurer Col Spencer sheriff Samson superintendent Reed surveyor Tellier coroner Morsey and supervisors Barton Olson were made with overwhelming majorities. The party, described as harmonious, looks to an overwhelming county victory for Shaw through Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mayne
Bancroft
Col
Spencer
Samson
Reed
Tellier
Morsey
Barton and
Olson
Kossuth County
Shaw
Drake Resolutions Refer to Next Convention on Rates
At the county convention closing session the resolutions were read and referred to the next convention’s resolutions committee after debate on the primary system. The document argues inter state commerce law has reduced competition and raised costs, cites rate disparities by origin and destination, and calls for transferring rate making to a national traffic bureau elected by the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Drake
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Fort Dodge
Mason Gily
Kossuth County
J. P. Dalliver
House of Representatives
Railroads Face Two-Tier Ticket Plan in Iowa Law Motion
A convention urges Iowa lawmakers to require railroads to offer first and second class tickets at capped per mile rates, arguing current law raises profits. It cites past free passenger haul and contrasts with present pricing, urging legislators to act and condemn bribery. The Bryan visit is seen as publicity, not changing views on free coinage. Bryan is dismissed as ineffective for Iowa Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bett
Iowa
Bryan
Jim Weaver
Train brawl on Algona trip after Bryan meeting
The Elmore Eye reports a violent homeward trip from Algona with at least three free for all fights aboard the train. Bancroft men clashed with locals, one Sanfield Collission from this place intervened and was struck, and a large-scale brawl left many injured and clothing torn. Whisky fueled the disorder as passengers warned rail officials to curb such outrages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore Eye
Algona
Bryan
Bancroft
Ledyard
Sanfield
Sandy
Big Mike
Tax SLE Notice to Frank Curtis on 1894 sale
Notice states the northeast quarter of section 32 township 100 north range 29 west was sold by Kossuth County treasurer to Theo P Worslay, holder of the purchase certificate. Redemption runs ninety days from service, after which a deed will be issued. Signed L J Rice, agent for Theo P Morsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Curtis
Kossuth
North Range
St. P. M
Theo. P. Worslay
A. D. L. J. Rice
Yds
Theo. P. Morsley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Call Opera House
the Woodward Theater Company
New York
E&p. Drug Store
Michigan
Langdon & Hudson
J. Rice
Opera
Ambrose
Call
Hutching
Wm. E. Ferguson
Smith
First National Bank
Algona, Iowa
Lega
D. H. Hutching
S.A. Ferguson
Philp Dorweiler
F. H. Vesper
Ambrose A. Gall
R. H. Spencer
K. Ferguson
Algona State Bank
Glarke
Chubb
Thos
Tantry
Oasner
Geo. G Galbraith
Ona
W. H. Ingham
Ws Hy
Theo
Chrischilles
Lewis H. Smith
Oashie Kossuth County State Bank
Wnder General Laws of
Jong
John G. Smith
J. B. Jones
T. Chrisehilies
Lewia H. Smith
J.W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Slgona Deposit & ‘Loin Agsn
Vn Guaranterss
Ogll
General Banking
Private Safety Deposit Vaulta
Republican
Milton Starr
R. GC
Barrett
Eee la
Banton
LaVerns
M. Z. Grove & Son
Jas, A, Orr
Jas, A, Orr, Algona
Patterson & Son
J. FR. Laird
F. S. Norton
the Lumberman
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