Albia, Iowa – 1908: The Ottumwa Choral Society’s triumphant sweep of nine prizes at the Albia Song Festival has been marred by a shocking revelation: a bitter rivalry between vocal groups. The society, under the direction of James Swirles, took home a staggering cash prize of $19,200, outshining their competitors with their exceptional talent. However, sources close to the festival have come forward with allegations of underhanded tactics employed by some of the winning society members.
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- State: Iowa
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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