15 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
1
Yankton court ruling upholds city liquor sale license rule against state prohibitions. Saloon keeper’s conviction for selling liquor without a license stands after appeal. Organizing officials in political circles react to the decision amid nationwide prohibition debates.
In Klile County Nebraska, Patrick Finnegan shot and killed his wife in their home and then hanged himself in a barn after a note warned of violence. The case follows years of marital strain over land payments and a prior suicide attempt. Also reported: Strode nominated for congress at district Republican convention. widespread flood damage in Ouy Orchard area. Lincoln crusade against gambling leads to saloon raids.
Washington April 14 G W Wattertles president of the Transmississippi Exposition company and Henry Wyman of Omaha meet with Chairman Dingley to push an appropriation for the government exhibit at 800000 Mercers bill seeks more funds while Senate approves 200000 The party will stay in Washington to advance steps with Senator Mercer on the exposition.
Congress reviews appropriations for fortifications and heavy ordnance for next fiscal year. House panel endorses 11.884 million total authorizations, with War Department estimates at 8.045 million and executive contracts for 5.512 million more. Senate approves Allen’s Transmississippi Expo bill pledging 200k exhibits and 150k building funds. Fraud order blocks deceptive practices in post office.
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