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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1897
Page
2
Senator Allen of Nebraska argued against tariff taxes beyond revenue needs. He faulted trusts and lobbyists for high duties, urging constitutional limits and warning against protecting private fortunes. House action included Mississippi life save funds and Oregon senate appointment fixes.
Ex congressman Charles Conn of Elkhart Ind former head of the Washington Times was acquitted of criminal libel by Justice Bradley. The court ruled a company president cannot be assumed to know libelous content. Absentee at cabinet meeting Secretary Sherman suffered rheumatism. discussions included appointments and New Mexican murder case action. Senate confirmed multiple nominations including several receivers and a rear admiral. The U S against Union Pacific pending in Kansas. other mortgage foreclosures noted. Palmer named public printer, Thackary to Havre consul, Oakley as assistant surgeon. White House says McKinley never received Gomez Cuba letter. no comment.
In Washington on March 31 the tariff debate in the house heated up as Democrats pressed for a duty on hides to aid farmers. Hepburn, a Republican from Ta, was drawn into the discussion calling for a vote on the issue and arguing that western Republicans favored hides duties. He said wool interests pale beside cattle, noting Iowa’s strong hides market.
A devastating cyclone struck Chandler Oklahoma leaving about twenty dead and at least 150 injured. Three quarters of homes and businesses were wrecked, with many residents trapped under rubble and fires burning amid the debris. Recovery work began as aid reached the town and surrounding Kansas communities reported wind and hail damage.
Reports from Elassona claim Greece crossed into Macedonia and clashed with Turkish forces near Grevena. Greek forces led by Alexis Taki suffered small losses while Turkish casualties included 12 killed and 20 wounded, including a German officer. War fears rise as Greeks refuse to yield over Crete and Thessaly amid rising war fever.
The Olympic Sporting club in Birmingham offers a 3000 pounds purse for a bout between Charlie Mitchell and Bob Fitzsimmons. Mitchell threatens to fight James J. Corbett for 1000 to 2000 pounds if Fitzsimmons ignores his challenge.
Concession of eighty years granted by the Venezuelan government to Jacob Schweb of Henry Clews & Co for a telegraphic system including cables and telephones. The report notes other brief items: US flagship San Francisco reaches Alexandretta and will be joined by Detroit bound for home, Jim River rises nine feet near Vermillion Dakota, and orders to arm the first five army corps with Mausers in Constantinople.
The House spent a busy day on third reading and final passage of several bills including deficiency judgment House Roll No. 6 and Senate File No. 108. Loomis blanket ballot bill recommended for passage, proposing Australian ballot changes and straight-ticket rules. Committee revenue bill stalled after two sessions with no final decision.
In anticipation of Major General Thomas H Ruger’s retirement the War Department has directed Major General Wesley Merritt to prepare for transfer to the department of the east in New York. Brigadier General J R Brooke may succeed Merritt at Missouri. promotions are expected across ranks from major general down to second lieutenant. Omaha plans inaugural day with Wattle’s chairing a committee. W J Bryan Morton Holcomb named to deliver addresses. Van Landingham resigns KC transportation post to take similar job in St Louis with higher pay. Rumors say Russia may abstain from blocking Greek ports prompting Greek officials to seek more warships and troops.
New York on March 5 the American Tobacco Company announces in a circular the abandonment of its factory agreement with the Bowes Social Club. In Des Moines meeting notices, Secretary Crosby of the Fire Underwriters' Social Club of Iowa calls a Davenport session for April 1 under the amended constitution enabling four meetings per year.
Ottumwa insurers threaten open warfare over fire protection. Since 1890s fires have cost nearly 1 million dollars, with annual losses around 200,000. City firefighting relies on six paid men and two wagons. carriers warn they will withdraw without better protection. Several companies have already pulled out and adjusters have reported to their firms.
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