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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1896
Page
8
Long claim ad touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as an infallible cure for piles hemorrhoids burns wounds skin eruptions and chafed feet among other conditions. It lists relief and cure claimed for internal and external issues and offers three sizes priced 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar with mail order options.
A Morning Post editorial says President Cleveland will do nothing on Cuban resolutions, warning that American jingoism won’t improve the crisis. A Paris dispatch notes Weyler’s harsh measures and rebels still seek independence. an American farmer’s sons were killed by volunteers in Casigues as U.S. consul investigates.
A severe Colorado blizzard blasted Cripple Creek causing extensive property damage and halted trains. Wind up to 60 miles per hour leveled dozens of buildings, left the city in darkness, and prompted fears for prospectors in tents. Texas and New Mexico towns reported damaging winds and snow as trains stalled and facilities were wrecked.
A severe late season snowstorm hits Palmer Lake Colorado April 13 with 70 mph winds and 6 to 12 foot drifts halting foot travel. Trains between Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs are delayed amid widespread railway disruption. Denver reports light city snowfall but heavy interruptions on inbound routes. Nearby Texas sees a 60 mph cyclone with 2 inch rain, destroying homes and damaging utilities.
April 18 report from New Hampton Indiana details Herman Beak a stone mason who shot and killed Mike Bartz and fatally wounded his son and daughter. Beak, Bartz’s son-in-law, attempted murder as they returned from church. he surrendered in town. The girl is not expected to survive. the boy’s fate remains uncertain.
Barnes family clashed with Quinlins over river land near Buam Nebraska. Older Barnes injured by axe, younger shot in arms as shanty torn down. No arrests reported. Examiner Cowdery assumes Chadron Banking Co. duties after bank failure. Nebraska experiences heavy 24 hour rain with two to three plus inches. L Rosten jeweler dies. Dr S L Brown Sr. dies aged 80 near Davin Gray.
Colonel J. I. Martin of St. Louis named sergeant at arms for the Democratic national convention. Selection announced by Chairman Harrity and committee. Martin is a well known, popular figure in St Louis Democratic circles.
In Leavenworth Kansas on April 9, Charles Lamborn and Annie Lamborn confess to aiding Thomas Davenport in the murder of Annie’s father, who was killed Feb 10 at the Lamborn ranch. They claim Davenport carried out the blow while the siblings helped after planning the crime and destroying a will valued over $50,000. Davenport, a friend of the couple, is jailed. the three reportedly traveled to a dance after the act.
FE H Martin Telephone company of this city moves toward amalgamation with independent Iowa lines to contest the Bell system. Wires extend toward Fort Dodge as other independents join in extending coverage across the state and accelerate consolidation.
Detroit April 6 An official from New York arrived to discuss the national tariff convention plan with Detroit promoters. He favors removing tariff questions from politics and expects about 3000 delegates. Nearly all of 200 plus commercial bodies have appointed delegates to attend. Jimmy Lindsay released from Lincoln penitentiary returns to Parote. Parole requires he abandon boxing for life.
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