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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1899
Page
3
Republican State Convention Call for Iowa Delegates
The Republican electors of Iowa are called to a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 2 at 11 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. All Republican voters are invited to unite. representation is by county plus extra delegates per 200 votes or fraction over 100 for Gen. L. Dobson. Counties listed with delegations and officers T. Hancock chairs the State Central Committee with C. W. Phillips as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
L. Dobson
State Central Committee
Adair
Jefferson
Johnson Allamakee
Jones
Appanoose
Keokok
Audubon
S$ Kossuth
Benton i
Blackhawk
Boone
Bremer
Buchanan
Buena Vista
Madison
Butler
Calhona
St Carroll
Mills
Mitchell
Monona
Clinton
Page
Crawford
Palo Alto
Dallas
Flymouth
Davis
Pocahontas
Woodbury
Worth Wright
T. Hancock
Republican State Central Committee
C. W. Phillips
Rough Road Ahead and the Naysayers Across History
A critique of persistent doom sayers who predict disaster with every major event from the Spanish American War through territorial expansion. The piece argues these critics always foresee a rough road, warning of calamity, while history shows progress when efforts improve infrastructure and resolve.
Precautions Urged After Fire Losses In Public Buildings
After several fatal fires in hotels and residences, calls grow for enhanced safety in public buildings. Schools resume fire drills to ensure rapid, orderly exits with ample stair space and accessible routes from every room. Protecting children’s lives remains the priority, urging caution to prevent panic and loss.
Jeffersonian banquets profit and party dining ratio
The Kansas City Star notes Jeffersonian meetings were dubbed banquets with high food costs. It cites a New York Croker Jefferson banquet where 3000 quarts of champagne fed 1800 guests, implying about one quart and one seventh per person, and suggests a rough 16 drinks per plate ratio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Croker-Jefferson
New York
Nebraskas statesmen split on what defines a democrat
The article notes a division between Mr. Bryan and ex-Secretary Morten over who qualifies as a democrat, one insisting endorsement of the Chicago platform is required while the other argues it is not. They urge agreement on a single definition to avoid future disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Bryan
Chicago
Morten
Cuban Planters Granted Mortgage Extension to Rebuild
Tax Cuban planters have asked for and received an extension of time on their mortgage indebtedness to allow rehabilitation of their plantations and restore business. They are urged to exert every effort to raise their enterprises to perfection and avoid actions that would unsettle the country or renew trouble.
Secretary Alger Denies Resignation Plan
Alger declares no resignation has been written or signed for him though reports persist. He says he has no intention of resigning and possesses as much knowledge as the reporters about the situation, making his statement as reliable as theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Grorce Dewey Urges Quiet Fame Warning
Grorce Dewey, son of the admiral, tells hero worshipers to keep quiet after attempts to push him into prominence and notoriety. He says he has done nothing for his country and urges others to follow the same restraint for the county and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorce Dewey
Nebraska
Republican grub fits workers better than ten cent dinners
The speaker argues workingmen will not rush to ten cent dinners to fuel Democratic leaders’ luxury. He claims solid Republican fare with coffee is healthier, leaving workers ready to return to wives and children after eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Democratic factions clash over gold standard stance in Iowa
The Iowa Democratic scene shows factions split over the Chicago platform with gold Democrats excluded from county convention proceedings. The Fold invitation curves risk of factional split as Ryan Democrats face renewed lessons in party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chicago
Aguinaldo Proclaims Spanish as Philippine Language
The proclamation declares Spanish the official language for the Philippines and requires insurgents to speak Spanish. The note also mocks the insurgents and describes U S forces enforcing Spanish use whenever seeing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Sam
East or West Philippines Question Stirs Accord
The article notes a debate on whether the Philippines lie east or west of the United States. It argues perspective depends on location in the U S with Californians likely to say west and New Yorkers east, while those midway may choose either view with little difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
The Human Family and World Civilizations
The article argues that humanity spans vast disparities in culture and shelter, noting 1.46 billion people and only about 500 million fully civilized. It laments low intelligence and morality among some, calls for improvement, and urges civilized nations to do more to uplift mankind.
Prominent antiexpansionists shift views after on site observations
Dr J G Schurman president of Cornell who opposed annexation now supports American control of the Philippines after ground observations. Senator Gray also backs full U S control and Senator Thurston has changed his mind following careful investigation of conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Schurman
Cornell University
Philippine Commission
McKinley
Philippines
Gray
Manila
United States
Thurston
Havana Census Shows Population Growth and Sanitation Push
The new census reports Havana with 216,780 residents as sanitation improves. A new pier in Santiago will allow large ocean vessels to unload at the wharves. Many Cuban towns gain improvements never before imagined under Spanish rule, with telegraph links and soon railroads, as devastated plantations are cleared and business resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Santiago
Cuba
Tax Democrats Explore War on Trusts for Campaign Issue
Tax democrats struggle to settle on a single issue for the coming campaign. After failed efforts to mobilize opposition to expansion they consider a war on trusts to gain traction and then push the currency question. Republicans prepare to meet any chosen weapon in the fight.
Arbor Day Planting urged for city and country
Arbor Day approaches and citizens are urged to plant trees around homes schools and public parks now. A shaded pleasant country depends on plentiful ornamental trees and fruit trees. farmers should set out diverse fruit varieties without delay.
Fruit Crop Prospects Improve With Warm Weather
Early reports warned of a poor outlook for the fruit crop but recent warmth has caused buds to swell and the outlook now appears more favorable for a fair yield.
Honest old times recalled amid war and labor unrest
A reader laments earlier days of honest times while Coxey Kellogg and arm ies marched. He notes unemployment now, as mills and shops reopen under republican prosperity, and comments on Generals Lawton McArthur Cruz in ongoing actions south of Pasig Manila. Rebels’ fate and ammo supply loom as hostilities continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Coxey
Kellay
Lawton
McArthur
Cruz
Sant
Pasig
Manila
S. Cruz
Filipino junta in Hong Kong issues subdued reply
The Hong Kong based Filipino junta responds to the American commissioners proclamation at Manila. It states natives do not expect full victory but aim to affirm their rights and protest against invasion. The declaration is calmer than prior fiery statements, yet critics say the group seeks gain rather than Filipino welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Manila
Missouri Debt Compared With Republican States
The piece argues Missouri should study other states to gauge debt and governance. It cites New Jersey to be debt free by 1902 and Ohio by 1908, Illinois nearly debt free, Kansas under 500000 debt, and Iowa paying off this month, all described as Republican successes versus Missouri’s heavy Democratic debt and annual interest burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
New Jersey
Ohio
Illinois
Kansas
Iowa
Soldiers of North and South Unite in Shared War Spirit
In recent times, troops from both sides of the Civil War have joined in common purpose. The piece notes collaboration with allied forces and reflects on the uncertain future of global conflict and peace efforts, hinting at broader political changes and aspirations.
Aguinaldo and the funds of the Filipino government
Ir 18 describes Aguinaldo as a fund raiser who sets amounts and punishes nonpayers by execution. He claims no collection costs and calls Aguinaldo a dictator whose harsh rule will provoke eventual backlash from his subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir 18
Aguinaldo
Shafter Testifies on Cuban Canned Beef Consumption
GMEN Shafter testified before the beef commission that he ate some of the canned beef daily while in Cuba. His burly figure and robust appearance suggested no very bad effect from the meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Beef Commission
Cuba
Aguinaldo urged to quit lighting and seek loan
A fragmented remark implies Aguinaldo should quit his armed efforts and seek a loan of about 3 million dollars to disband his army and delay actions until funds are secured, with a suggestion that Gomez could offer useful business pointers to Lins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Uncle Sam
Gomez
Lins
Porto Rican natives drafted into four company battalion
Authorities plan to enlist twenty five natives from sixteen Porto Rican towns to form a battalion of four companies under American commissioned officers. They will serve on the island until July 1, 1901, with regular army pay. Non commissioned officers will be natives who can speak English. This experiment may spread to Cuba and the Philippines if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Cuba
Philippines
Bandits Learn Hard Lesson from American Troops
Reports describe Yue bandits attempting to seize Negros and Santiago factions meeting stern US military response. Soldiers pursue relentlessly, inflicting costly experience that likely tempers future actions. Prompt punishment is expected to end such banditry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
Negros
Santiago
Anti trust cries fail to frame a law that harms labor
The writer argues anti trust rhetoric cannot show how to curb trusts without harming labor groups. It notes labor syndication raises prices, observes capital and labor travel together, and claims Arkansas’ tresta law also hit labor unions, leading to demands for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Trusts and their dangers urge restrained regulation
The author warns that trusts are soulless, greedy combinations harming people. They call for strong provisions to restrain, regulate, and bound trusts to prevent stock swindles and investor losses as markets collapse after stock sales.
Imperialism and dollars in Bryan's writings
The passage argues Bryan promoted imperialism for monetary gain. It claims his desire to profit drove his writings and lectures, with his views shifting only if more imperialism yielded dollars. The critique portrays his motives as financial rather than purely ideological.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Bread and bodies in Creston Gazette quip
Paul Maclean of the Creston Gazette complains about fresh white bread, joking it causes indigestion and misery. He quips it makes one feel as if swallowing a bullet foundry and dulls worldly joy, suggesting he lives on shorts. The satire targets diet and public indulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Maclean
Creston Gazette
Paul
War party fortunes shift in early political clash
The passage notes that no war party has been defeated in the United States, placing Republicans ahead by a large majority. It argues Democrats began as a war party by urging immediate war but later reversed stance before the conflict occurred.
Farmers Prep Fields as Spring Weather Spurs Planting
Tan spring weather accelerates field work with seed going into the ground. Barrows and cultivators churn soil, promising a handsome countryside and a farmer’s smile at prospects of a bountiful harvest.
Dusuque Fights Water Quality With Brand Demands
Residents of Dusuque raise concerns about water quality, insisting it meet top standards rather than quantity. They emphasize choosing the best brand of water if supplies are used, noting they are not particular about beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusuque
Philippines Reinforcement Curbs Volunteer Discharges
The nation resists cutting back on forces in the Philippines as more troops are sent to reinforce and relieve volunteers. A sizable force may stay long term if insurgents persist with guerilla tactics, ensuring American authority is established and maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trunn
Philippines
Insurgenta
Hoy Sven
Amarigan
Tye Gate-City Remarks on Trust Shares and Ventures
Tye Gate-City criticizes contracting the drive to pursue public office or publish a newspaper in a community. He warns that investing in populative trust shares wastes money and yields swift squeezes on those chasing quick fortunes. He notes investors who foretell fortunes often end up worst affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye Gate-City
Taumany backs municipal ownership amid officer pay debate
Taumany declares in favor of municipal ownership, signaling higher officer salaries to fund the ambitious project. Critics warn the increased income may erode public confidence as taxes are raised to cover the expense, though officials seek public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taumany
New York
Uie
London Embraces First Sunday Paper Despite U S Gap
London debuted a Sunday paper on April 3, selling rapidly though not matching American Sunday papers. The piece notes foreign nations borrow from the United States to modernize, while others lag behind until experiments prove their value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
America
Populists Seek Fusion With Democrats in State Convention
The populists plan to fuse with the Democrats at their state convention to oppose the Republicans. They aim to join forces but keep a fallback position if Democrats split, hoping to stay ready to gain influence and hold a possible slot for any dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNE
Obituary Scrapbooks Reveal John Sherman Convalesce Reading
John Sherman amuses himself by collecting obituary notices from prior journals that reported his death. He plans to paste them into scrapbooks and would challenge longtime critics who mocked him if he sought office again, recalling their past remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Indian fighting pointers reach Togulos near Santa Cruz
The Togulos near Santa Cruz and south of the Pasig river receive guidance from a master in Indian warfare. They show fear of the tactics of McArthur and Wheaton and flee to the hills when pursued, refusing to retreat quietly as American forces leave the towns they visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz
Pasig River
McArthur
Wheaton
Typhoid Fever Cases Rise in Philadelphia City
In the past three months Philadelphia reports four thousand typhoid cases. Claims about rotten beef and army officers as murderers are unfounded. illness occurs in any city and causes are sometimes hard to determine and prevent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Opinion on Bryan and the Chicago platform in 1900
The text reflects a stance that no man can be a Democrat who is not for the Chicago platform and Bryan as the party's 1900 presidential nominee. It notes some claim true Democrats may differ by 10 percent over endorsement, arguing it is not necessary to support both to be counted among good Democrats, a view gaining traction with many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak
Bryan
Chicago
Lux Cuba to Recall 14 Million in Customs
Lux Cuba aims to recover fourteen million dollars in customs receipts this year. If managed honestly and spent for Cuba’s benefit it could transform major cities and ease heavy Spanish-era taxes. Enlistments into the regular army are not accelerating. the limit will be reached. Beef investigations show little impact, and officials are willing to risk the Philippines climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lux
Cuba
Philippines
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