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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1899
Page
6
Marne and vicinity items list residents visiting Atlantic and Walnut, travel to Omaha, shopping, illnesses, farm activity, school board decisions, and local events. Mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Hansen, Prof. Hanna, Ringling Brothers show posters, and horse racing attendance. Several births, illnesses, and road improvements noted along with public meetings and street work.
A diary style excerpt urges action over strict regulation in accessing freedom and cites Mrs Jennie J Jackson of Fergussons Wharf Isle of Wight County Virginia praising Dr Pierce medicines. It extols Dr Pierce as a qualified physician with proven female health remedies in his Favorite Prescription and notes his confidential free advice by mail. It also promotes Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
A massive hailstorm hit northern Cass and southern Traill counties causing widespread destruction over 15 miles of farmland. Estimates place crop losses from 50 to 200 percent, with about two million bushels of wheat lost and total damages exceeding one million dollars.
Lincoln Aug 11 The state board of transportation finds no jurisdiction over the Norfolk rate complaint against the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad and recommends dismissing the case for that reason. Complainants charged excessive rates and discrimination.
A Republican primary dispute in Lincoln features D W Moseley suing W C Phillips for 7800 alleging a deal to pay 800 and name Moseley chief deputy if Moseley withdrew and supported Phillips. The suit arises after Phillips secured the district court clerk nomination and election.
Des Moines reports Judge W. H. Wade of Iowa City is floated as a compromise for the Democratic nomination at the coming convention. Supporters frame him as a middle option between Cato Sells who backs conservative money policy and B. H. Basher who represents the 16 to 1 faction.
In San Francisco on Aug 11 First Nebraska ordnance was turned in including guns belts bayonets scabbards canteens haversacks and mess kits. Guard duty will be performed by soldiers armed with California redwood clubs. Some men could buy their guns. Also reports on Aug 11 describe Iowa and Sioux City hot day records with highs near the mid 90s.
In Rewrys France Aug 11 general Mercier and Onsinir-Porier are cited to testify in the Dreyfus trial with anti-Dreyfusites hoping Mercier will reveal proof of guilt. The Times reports more than 160 important documents were given to Colonel Schwarzkopf by Asterhazy. Nebraska Epworth Assembly denounces Griggs action on army canteen. Chadron creamery founder Ingalls absconds with about 8000 dollars. Bridgeport wreck victim’s widow and children to be buried in Gibbon.
A large crowd attended Hedrick Indiana racing on the mile track. Bob Fitzsimmons won the 2:18 pacing easily. The 2:15 trotting and 2:11 pacing were split heats with close competition. Kitty R. posted a 2:10 time despite a slow track.
Curtis Hitt son of A J Hitt general superintendent of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad lies in St Luke s hospital with both feet crushed from an accident at Dysart while learning railroading details. He will be crippled for life. In Jorrenson City Governor Stephens appoints Samuel A Pence of Kearney to fill the vacancy on the board of managers of the deaf and dumb institute at Fulton following J O C Waters death.
Erie railroad orders 20 large compound freight engines amid a new freight war among eastern routes from St. Louis. Chattanooga labor groups unite against Electric Street Railway. Atlanta mayor Woodward declines resignation. Henry Gamble appointed receiver of Great Southern Fire Proof Hotel and Theater in Columbus. Lutheran council set to meet in Chicago September 28. Captain McCarthy orders 10 carloads of supplies to Manila from Chickamauga Park. Laurier confirms to Chicago Herald attendance at cornerstone ceremony. Morgan City sails from San Francisco to Manila with 675 aboard. Peoria crafts an automobile gun carriage for a Colts gun. Chattanooga Furniture Co plant destroyed. loss 65 000. insured 20 000. Philadelphia glass works burned during electric storm. loss about 125 000. Brazil president urges broader international policy beyond Pan American interests. Bishop Kozowski proposal for independent Catholic group in Chicago declined for St. Patrick’s East St. Louis readers.
Disaster wipes out San Juan area with 80 houses demolished and $500,000 in property damage. Four natives drowned at San Juan and two more at Aibonito, with hundred plus structures ruined and port communications severed. Humacao, Caguas, Bayamon, and other towns report heavy losses. relief efforts ordered as US troops assess casualties and crops.
At Briney Ark on the Choctaw and Memphis line a crossing collision with a Cotton Belt freight left seven injured, two critically. Victims include Mrs. William Kirk of Forest City and J F Moore of El Paso, with several others affected. Wreck blamed on freight crew misjudging speed. engineer tried to clear but could not.
Turmoil erupted aboard the United Star at Victoria with nearly sixty Chinese sailors mutinying against American officers. A violent clash ensued on deck and between crews. armed ship personnel defended the passageways with pistols and tools while engineers and laborers helped restore order. The incident ended with authorities suppressing the mutiny and regaining control of the vessel.
Dispatches from London report alarm over constitutional amendments empowering the Transvaal government to call inhabitants for defense. The British admiralty is told to hold transports in reserve for troop dispatches as volunteers prepare for possible action. In Springfield, J. Bryan arrives after addressing thousands at Lithia Springs and Pana, with a large crowd greeting his train.
Chicago August 14 A convening of Afro American Counsel of Men will meet at Bethel from Wednesday to Saturday evening. The gathering is expected to be one of the most important for colored people in some time with anticipated debate over denouncing the president for not using federal power to curb lynchings. Expected to rally readings and fiery exchanges during the convention as sides align on the issue ready for the voter Des Moines August 10 Table and encampment preparations for the Une Union set to draw 2000 to 3000 attendees. President McKinley may address whether he will attend if his schedule permits.
Telegrams report William’s planned royal visit to Windsor Castle in November for about seven days. Havana cablegram notes Santiago death from yellow fever. Global dispatches mention transport delays, Louvre plans, and various political and industrial items with no single dominant event.
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