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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1893
Page
3
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A Republican delegate convention for Cass and Shelby counties Iowa will be held at Harlan on Tuesday August 22 1893 at 10 o clock a m to nominate a candidate for the Eighteenth Senatorial District and transact related business The representation is Shelby nine delegates Cass thirteen delegates Invitations urge Republicans to participate The committee signs Tos H Suir and Jon W Scorr July 24 1893 adwa 22 July 24 1893
A Cass county nomination promotes Doctor J Davis a progressive Republican with strong New York medical training. Born 1837 in Juniata County Pennsylvania, he served as army surgeon and later settled in Lewis Iowa. He married Priscilla Shuman in 1864 and has three children, with board room stock and land interests noted.
The piece lauds Tom Brown T. W. Brown for his acclamation nomination to a second term as county treasurer. It portrays him as a responsible, methodical official with strict book examinations and full publicity of methods, praising loyalty to the county and a clean procurement record while inviting the upcoming contest.
A hometown profile lauds Job Card as a capable, trusted candidate for sheriff. It notes his campaign vigor, honesty, and long record as a peace officer and investigator of embezzled property. The piece cites his civil service history and ongoing political support from local officials as signs of a continued successful career.
The Republicans nominate Doctor Wilkin for the 3rd supervisorial district praising his public spirit, long faithful city service, and clean record. He is described as a man who knows county affairs and would render valuable service.
This paper backs Mr. Moyer for county superintendent after the convention named him the nominee. Our reasons for opposing his nomination were plain, they are now set aside. Join in for Moyer.
A portrait of Dr Graham, a physician of wide practice and steadfast party loyalty, noted for hard work and a satisfactory administration as county coroner amid strong friendships.
Henry W. Fulton is the nominee for county surveyor. He is described as a sterling young Republican, a fine scholar, and expected to make a good officer. The party is complimented for recognizing young men, and the decision is praised as right.
The Republicans crafted a standout slate at their last convention, highlighting a bold ticket from modest beginnings to prominent figures like Doc Davis, described as a hummer and a winner by attendees.
A deadlock in the fifth supervisor district stalled the nomination and the meeting adjourned to meet at the cross roads school house on August 30. The unresolved vote centers on who will stand for the supervisor position and set the stage for a rescheduled session.
The piece reports surprise at President Cleveland backing a full repeal of the Sherman Act, arguing he favors immediate repeal over amendments. It cites The New York World and Philadelphia Press asserting repeal as essential, while Des Moines Leader suggests repeal is a palliative, not a cure, for national ills and warns against future complicating changes. The overall tone aligns with financial reform urgency and restoring business confidence.
A critical editorial denounces Grover Cleveland's stance against silver, arguing his 1890s monetary policy favors gold. The piece contends the president ignores silver as money, aligning with gold men and importers. It mocks foreign interest pressure and praises protectionist labor policy.
The Telegraph defends its stance on silver. an editorial from Tuesdays daily Inter Ocean is printed with mild criticism but overall support. The State Register has recently published strong editorials on the issue.
Henry Heaton argues against expanding silver coinage and gold inflow, warning it would raise prices and hurt veterans pensions. He contends tariffs have limited effect, stresses mutual economic action among nations, and defends stable dollar value while opposing "good money" cheapening. Heaton cites historical wage and pension concerns and distrust of foreign dependence.
Lafe Young emerges as a declared candidate for governor, campaigning on a platform likely to reshape state policy. Political observers note his name recognition and draw comparisons with past statewide races as he files and builds support networks across counties.
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