Weekly Telegraph notes shifts in politics and global affairs
The issue discusses a lack of new gubernatorial candidates, GOP nomination dynamics, and Secretary Gresham's nerves over Minister Thornton. It cites Manitoba school tensions, Atlantic Army training for street fighting, and commentary on Hawaii, England, and Orinoco river control. It praises Creston Gazette and Bridgewater Times and argues voters curb ring control in the Republican Party.
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Gresham
Thornton
Hawaii
Willis
EnaLann
Orinoco River
South America
England
Gold receipts rise at Denver branch mint amid mining boom
The Denver branch mint reported last week's gold receipts of 148,924 dollars, up 83 percent from the prior year. Silver prices advanced by one and a fourth cents. Colorado enjoys improved mood with a booming gold industry, a stable Republican state government, and renewed hope for the future.
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Denver
Colorado
England Tax Attitude Spurs American Interest in Nicaragua Canal
The piece notes England's tax stance on South American matters rekindling U S interest in the Nicaragua canal project. It cites prior government disagreement over U S involvement and suggests sentiment may shift toward participation as survey work nears. Three army engineers will soon begin the survey.
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England
Nicaragua Canal
Rebellion in Cuba Recalled in Historic Struggles
The piece notes Cuba’s repeated uprisings since 1823 and cites five failed attempts to oust Spain. It recalls a previous eight year insurrection that prompted Spain to deploy 145000 troops and criticizes official dispatches portraying the rebellion as trivial while Cuba endures harsh taxation and oppression.
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Cuba
Spain
Havana
Monroe Doctrine and a call for firm foreign policy
The piece argues for a definite, dignified foreign policy to defend U S rights without war, warning against peacetime bluster and urging strong leadership and enforcement of America’s interests. It then reviews the resurrected Griswold Advocate and critiques Cain's Financial School as a silver mining faction’s propaganda.
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Monroe
Cain
Wilson tariff fallout blamed on farmers and workers
The piece argues the Wilson tariff harms American farmers and workers, noting declines in U S cattle exports to England by 913000, flour down 300000, butter 135000, and rising imports of manufactured goods. It contends Republican warnings proved prophetic and urges farmers to consider the policy's impact on domestic markets.
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England
Pension increase for low rate veterans takes effect
Washington reports steps completed to raise pensions below six dollars to six dollars. Low rate recipients on Chicago Des Moines Milwaukee and Pittsburg rolls will receive the higher rating April 4 with similar changes in other districts at next payment. About 1 600 000 more will be added to pension costs affecting roughly 40 000 pensioners.
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Washington
Pension Bureau
Chicago
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Hoke Smith
Iowa farmers urged to plant seeds with renewed hope after rain
Dunn and Bradstreet signal improving business prospects as recent rain revives confidence across the region. The piece asserts Iowa will yield an abundant crop and urges farmers to sow with vigor, noting the rain has uplifted spirits and given courage to all classes.
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Dunn and
Bradstreet
Iowa
Owl Lake Settlement Clears Title for Pearsons
President Cleveland signed a transfer certifying title of Owl Lake to Iowa, then Humboldt County, ending a long dispute over 2700 acres where Pearsons once drained the lake for farms. The case drew wide attention as title settled for Pearsons.
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Owl Lake
Fort Doves
George H. Pearsons
Cleveland
Iowa
Humboldt County
Pearsons
Oakland magnate Edgar A. Cohen files insolvency petition
In Oakland April a sensational insolvency filing shows Edgar A. Cohen with liabilities of 850000 and no assets. He is son of the late multimillionaire A. A. Cohen and former associate of Walter F. Beck & Co. Creditors include Wells Fargo 140000 and London and San Francisco Bank 188000. His brother William G. Cohen also files, owing about 10000.
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Oakland
Cal
Cohen
Themta A. A. Cohen
Southern Pacific Company
London and
San Francisco
William G. Cohen
Edgar
William
Poison Mistakenly Mixed Antitoxine Kills Girl in Minutes
Bertha M Valentine a 17 year old from Brooklyn died within ten minutes after a fluid claiming to be antitoxine was injected for diphtheria. Dr L J Kortright noted a powerful poison mix as the likely cause and an autopsy was ordered to determine the death’s direct link to the fluid. Coroner Kramer withheld early action while investigations proceed.
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Tnto
New York
Bertha M. Valentine
Brooklyn
L. J. Kortright
Germany
May Cause Trouble and Honduras Promises to Settle
A Kansas City report notes W T Little push for prize fighting defeated in senate and Rev Simmons denounces him from the pulpit. A Honduras cable says Honduras will speedily settle the Renton case and pay indemnity. A naval dispute at Mare Island leads to a court of inquiry.
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Parry
C. T
W. T. Little
Senate
W. A. Simmons
Little
Cairo
Egypt
Harrison
Mr. Simmons
Honduras
Washieron
State Department
F. M. B. Young
United States
Renton
Captain Davis
Montgomery
Waterveron
Franklin Drake
Fish Commission
Albatross
T. R. Carter
Secretary of the Navy
Mare Island
Markets and Notes on Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Montague and Brillington report grain prices in Atlantic Iowa with wheat and corn opening lower but finishing mixed on April 1 1906. Chicago hogs cattle and sheep receipts and prices are noted with steady to active markets and a decline in hogs. A side note mentions recent agitation in several states to tax bachelors for old maid support leading to potential equal rights clubs.
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Spangler & Brllington
Atlantic
Iowa
Orange Judd
Orry Markets
Tl Atlantic
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