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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1899
Page
6
Chicago voters choose Carter Harrison by a 42000 plurality to govern the city again. John P. Altgeld trails with about 20000 votes, tagged as part of the city’s worst element by some. The Bryan wing of the party gains little from Harrison’s win, though Altgeld’s platform may linger as a political liability.
General Brooke uses expert accountants to audit books of American and Cuban officials handling public money in Cuba. No thefts allowed. every dollar must be accounted for. Public will benefit as money yields better value than under Spanish rule, improving the country.
The column by W. Emerson now serving in the Philippines offers his views on the expansion question. He bases his stance on current conditions and direct observations rather than past positions, diverging from Mr. Bryan whom he once supported for president in 1896.
Shipsurpine notes a sharp upturn as 682 vessels totaling 149 704 tons were built in the past nine months. This compares with 541 ships totaling 58 159 tons in the same period of 1898 and a still smaller figure in 1897. The industry is gaining life and should grow further.
The muster rolls of the Cuban war effort reportedly list 12 200 names, with $3 000 000 to be divided among them to aid veterans returning to civilian life if the Assembly does not seek a larger share from the United States. Weyler had nearly finished his task before U S intervention.
The passage argues that wage increases may spark accusations that Republicans are bribing workers to vote Republican. It notes workers understand the link between improved conditions and political outcomes and warns that bribery may be deemed necessary to sway ballots as wages rise.
The report says Cato Sells is practicing daily to craft the keynote for the democratic state convention. He surveys party organs to gauge range and may be compelled to originate the keynote himself since the organs do not align on a single key.
Rhode Isvany backs the Republican slate in a prosperous election era and rejects joining the calamity brigade. The late state election results show the party ticket winning decisively, reflecting a strong GOP lead and ISVANY’s firm alignment.
Aguinaldo appears unsure of where to place the county seat as the Des Moines board of supervisors weighs the courthouse question, seeking a safe and suitable site.
An editorial argues the canned beef dispute reflects personal jealousy among officers. It notes navy use for 37 years without complaints and says spoiled goods occur in all canned foods. Officers should condemn spoiled stock and ensure quality without investigations or public upheaval, praising Gen Miles.
The passage argues farmers deserve profits from stock raised on their land and water, condemning price gouging by others. It contrasts this with Bryan era populist views, noting that increases in value are favorable to farmers and linking the debate to gold standard and slavery debates of the time.
The author argues there is no need for the United States to plan annexation of Cuba. Once Cuba establishes a stable government its residents will seek U S statehood as Hawaii did. Cubans should not fear forced annexation. simply maintaining stability is sufficient.
Heavy floods threaten the Missouri and other streams as warm winds melt deep mountain snows. Warnings issued for lower river towns. several lives lost and communities in Montana, Idaho, and Colorado submerged.
One year after the hastle over Spain war, regiments were recruited and mustered, an army formed, and the navy placed on a war footing. The war ended with Spain, peace declared, yet continued fighting over new possessions remains. The country can adjust quickly to these conditions without much friction.
Candidates for major offices send compliments to state editors, praising the press and hoping for support. The piece questions how long such praise will last once officials are settled in their positions.
The 1900 census will divide Iowa into districts corresponding to the congressional districts. These districts should be roughly equal in population, but changes over ten years may show uneven growth and require redistricting to balance them.
The text clarifies that Cale Selly will be the ring master of the Democratic convention and emphasizes it must not be interpreted as connected with Sells Bros. circus. It notes the circus performs well.
Tus Vanderbilt circles praise the first wedding day as a golden opening for a young couple. The social note marks a shift toward celebratory ceremonies and sets a hopeful tone for future unions among the families involved.
Reports from Manila quoted General Otis claiming the insurrection is broken and natives are returning home. He notes those who return are well treated by Americans and sending for relatives. Reconnaissance teams report insurgents scattered and whipped north of Malolos, with good treatment expected to prevent future uprisings.
The contest in the Philippines shows Filipinos fighting splendidly given their guns and ammunition but lacking artillery and supplies. They know the country well, yet their equipment and training lag our troops. They have resisted moving from entrenched positions and rings, forcing costly battles. The cost in lives on both sides has been heavy and the less effective side suffered frightening slaughter.
The treasurer notes that despite heavy war costs and colonial burdens the revenue deficit is narrowing. He cites the war revenue law and the Dingley law as fulfilling their aims with March revenues nearly matching expenditures. Prospects for the future appear encouraging.
The German built torpedo boat bought at the start of the Spanish war balked on arrival, refused to float in rough water, and has been useless since. It will be brought to the United States aboard a large steamship for overhaul by American workers with possible conversion into a submarine boat. American built boats generally endure demanding service.
English courts condemn women in bloomers and urge public venues to refuse service to them. The ruling emphasizes that while women may wear bloomers, public places are not required to treat them with the same courtesies as women in other attire. The article notes a contrast with the United States where cyclists and women may wear bloomers and expect respect.
With spring weather easing frost, farmers watch for the extraordinary to draw attention from field work as feed stays scarce and grass and blooming trees offer relief. The old cow helping pay the mortgage stands as part of everyone’s return to greener pastures.
In Cleveland Ohio the Republican ticket won by margins from five to nine thousand except for mayoral candidate McKisson who invited and received Democratic votes in the Ohio legislature against Hanna. He will seek Democratic support now after years training as a Republican.
Protests and fear run through proposed United States Potteries Company, a $27,000,000 trust. Projectors reportedly spent $25,000 to form the organization but failed as investors balked at over capitalization. They could not be persuaded to buy stock and options have expired.
Reporters press Kenpo after his southern visit with the president but gain no statements. He is described as effective at silencing intrusive interviewers and wary congressmen. Health noted as good, yet motives and topics of the president meeting remain unknown. Tom Reed offers no sensational disclosures.
Our forces move north from Malolos to Calumpit after exchanging a few shots. Calumpit, on the railroad and near Manila, becomes a strategic base for possible supplies. Rebels lose 27000 silver dollars and face improved local provisioning as the population shifts from begging to earning meals.
Gov. Poynter of Nebraska denounces the Philippine campaign as a violation of American principles and a disgrace. Nebraskan troops are praised for their record, and the public is expected to withhold endorsement when they return, including Gov Poynter's chief adviser, William Jennings Bryan.
Anti saloonists vow to extend efforts to other cities, while saloon owners accuse blackmailers of extortion. Both sides pledge organized action, predicting a sharp rise in court business as programs unfold and conflicts intensify.
John H. Masier of Audubon is presented as a Republican candidate for state senator in his district. He is described as highly qualified, popular, and likely to win by a good majority, with the claim that if all districts had such men the legislature would be a model body when in session.
A state program in Minnesota aims to plant pine trees on 800000 acres that reverted to the state due to unpaid taxes. The land, once pine forested, is suited to reforestation. trees grow quickly and will restore value to land previously deemed worthless.
Tan American Signal Corps in Cunha has completed a telegraph line from Havana to Santiago at over three miles per day. The completion gives telegraphic communication the entire length of the island and will greatly facilitate business by speedy communication with headquarters.
The report notes progress by troops in the Philippines and predicts that by the Democratic Convention the situation may justify declaring the war a failure and calling for the removal of soldiers from the islands.
The anarchists have arranged to meet at The Hague while the czar's peace congress is in session. As others seek peace, anarchists may disrupt efforts in a protectively monitored environment, with police likely to track their activities to safeguard national peace and quiet.
The passage notes Bryan as a fading figure among Democrats with several prospective 1900 presidential candidates in training. It argues Bryan can no longer dictate party policy and compares political rise and fall to a skyrocket that descends, making an upward comeback difficult.
The narrator reflects on a season where winter began in October and remains firm into April with frozen ground. He predicts a seed time and harvest but notes farmers will need a sharp push when weather relents to catch up with the season’s work.
The record notes that our gunners’ praised workmanship stems from using more powder in peacetime drills than is needed in war. This practice prompts other nations to inquire about the cause and to adopt more training at home.
SrNArok Hanna registers a strong protest against insinuations of involvement in army beef contracts. He refuses to respond to abuse, standing firm while condemning the rumors and vowing to endure press scrutiny.
Tun business failures have been fewer in the last three months than in a like period over the past seventeen years. The decline covers all kinds of firms and workers, except a rise among the calamity howlers who fail to sway public opinion. The better condition benefits investors, small manufacturers, businesses, and workmen alike.
Sunarur Jones expresses a cheerful wish to die after a democratic president and congress are elected. He frames this as a desire for a long life until his hopes are realized and reforms may come to his state.
The Cuban Assembly voted to disband the Cuban army and distribute 3 million dollars to soldiers. Gen Brooke will receive muster rolls to calculate each man's share, and distribution is expected to proceed without delay.
A report notes Italian workers resist a depreciated coin value, objecting to wage payments and business transactions. Rioting is described as a possible reaction to currency changes, highlighting tensions over 100 versus 50 silver, and the impact on labor.
Some democratic leaders claim greater party harmony yet keep evidence concealed from the public. Expressions indicated at the public level suggest harmony is in short supply at Democratic headquarters.
Tar English argues that American plants can produce a job 80 percent faster than English counterparts in the same line of business. He believes American workers have an insider advantage beyond superior facilities. The main complaint is that English workers are too slow.
The Sioux City Journal notes that in most Texas municipal elections Democratic candidates were defeated, but cautions that the statement may mislead unless it is added that they were defeated by other Democratic candidates.
Alygeld explains why he was not elected mayor of Chicago and notes the difficulty of securing votes. He suggests asking Harrison for a brief explanation that could clarify the situation in a few words.
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