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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1895
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph discusses subscription terms and a burst of weekly rain forecast for crop movement, notes on the Hennepin canal opening in Iowa and Illinois, and criticizes Sam Suan's retirement from journalism. It analyzes the Wilson tariff law, income tax, and potential railroad expansion in Iowa, with remarks on U S diplomacy and Nicaragua.
General Weaver shifts from Council Bluffs to Des Moines, aiming to head the new free silver party in the upcoming campaign. The piece notes discontent with Weaverism among the people of Jaws after years of his influence.
Washington hosts a conference with Secretary Gresham Dr Guzman and the Nicaraguan minister nine Spanish American representatives. Reports indicate Britain has moved toward paying indemnity for expelling its consul from Nicaragua. Despite interest no fear of hasty British action.
Saloon keeper complains that electric cars hurt sales as workers formerly stopped by on foot for a drink. Now workers ride to work and home, reducing saloon visits and keeping the worker at home in the evenings with family.
The text praises William B. Allison as a leading public financier and bimetallist. It recounts his Marshalltown address to the Traveling Men's Republican Club, argues for restoring silver to its historic role with gold parity, and endorses an international conference to resolve monetary policy without endorsing single gold or unlimited silver standards. It emphasizes practical, widely acceptable money and warns against stampedes.
The piece cites Hon. William Wisdom as a top treasury figure and warns against unlimited silver coinage. It argues free silver would spark a global shift to gold, trigger panics and bank runs, and crash silver to bullion value, forcing the nation to adopt silver as base money.
A month earlier in Adel an attempted bank robbery netted a small sum that the bank recovered. The cashier was shot in the shoulder but will recover and may become a state senator. The bank’s merchant victim is also recovering. The principal robber died at age 25, wearing a boot on, while a 19 year old accomplice received a twenty two year sentence. A year earlier two liquor influenced youths who killed Conductor Kidpath in High Fall await execution at Fort Madison. Does robbery pay is the implied inquiry.
The article urges widespread tree planting after dry years, highlighting shade, windbreaks, and soil moisture benefits. It stresses planting fruit and forest trees around homes, schools, and roadsides, noting rapid growth with ample sun and air, and urges action before conditions turn. It also cites a column on prescription language and local notices.
Theodore Durant remains outwardly calm during police examination at the inquest into Marian Williams’s murder. He fears not, as his sleep is troubled by nightmares, while a mob crowds the jail and church searchers uncover clues at Emanuel church. Detectives link Durant to past abuses, as Morgan testifies of alleged attempts to lure Marian Williams and Minnie Sumner.
A severe windstorm caused extensive property damage and one death. George Wight, a prominent businessman and Knight Templar, was blown before a locomotive near Pierceville. Between here and Cherokee, hail fell up to four inches deep with stones larger than walnuts.
In San Francisco petitioned readers discuss Theodore Durant’s alleged innocence in the Emanuel church murders. Police seek further proof while some see Durant as wrongly accused. A funeral and inquest continue as witnesses describe the night’s events and Durant’s demeanor.
A pleasant season’s social event filled the Rockfellow residence at 1305 Chestnut street with guests from prominent city circles. Mrs. J. A. Scott and Mrs. H. G. Weber assisted, greeting attendees as parlor and dining areas formed one reception space. A tasteful lunch was served to the subdued musical ambiance.
An elderly man, journeying on foot from town toward the Pacific slope, recounted his tale of aiding a son who joined Kelly's army and fell ill in Washington. He secured his son’s transport home with limited funds and is continuing his trek eastward with help from Atlantic officials to reach the next county. Prof. Peterson Marriage unites school leader with Emma Jorgenson in Elkhorn. The ceremony was private with relatives. the couple will reside in Harlan after a brief wedding tour.
The World's Fair tests showed no baking powder 50 pure or 50 great in heaving power as the Royal.
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