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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1897

Page

12

Strikers Test Judge Rulings in Pittsburg Strike

In the Pittsburg district the miners strike faces sweeping injunctions as Judge Collier bans assemblies near De Armitt mines. The case, heard Monday, pits miners contending they act within the law against coal firms claiming marches threaten operations and workers.

Nowa Noten Portgaure Collier and Stowe Amon New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company Collier De-Armitt de Armitt Canonsburg McKvaine Westmoreland County New York and Cleveland Gas Corl Company Dolan Akron Fishermen’s Protective Association of Astoria, Or West

Plan for Union Pacific control and purchase

Advices from Boston and New York indicate a plan to buy the Union Pacific at a sale likely around October 1 and consolidate with the Oregon Short Line under Vanderbilt railroads, creating a through line from New York to San Francisco. The Morgan Bank holds funds for the purchase, while the Union Pacific Registers notes a stock market opening with gains in grangers and high priced industrials and Union Pacific trading up to 18 1 4.

Overland Omana Boston Union Pacific New York City Oregon Vanderbilt Railroads Vanderbilts New York Central Central Atlantic Pacific New York San Francisco Union, Pacific Morgan Banking Company London Burlington Northern Pacific Louisville Nashville

Encampment Plans Face Deficit for Nebraska Guard

Aug 13 Lancoln report says Governor Holcomb and Adjutant General Barry discuss a possible 1897 regimental encampment and 1898 Omaha brigade encampment. No decision yet. Expense is pivotal as last legislature cut guard funding, risking at least $6,000 deficit Governor Holcomb refuses.

Lancoln Holcomb Barry Nebraska National Guard Omaha National Guard

Missionary Noyes Resignation Shocks Mission Board

Vancouver Aug 13 Advices from the orient via the Empress of Japan report Rev William H Noyes has resigned as missionary in Japan for the American board amid doubts about board doctrines He previously voiced belief in probation after death triggering a long running controversy. Falla Creek tannery Pa Aug 18 closed after workers fell ill four dying within hours from hides imported from China carrying dangerous germs.

Noyes Vancouver Orient Empress of Japan William H. Noyes Japan American Board Clearfield Falla Creek China

Battleship Indiana in dry dock at Halifax

Telegraph brief details a successful placement of the battleship Indiana into the dry dock at Halifax on Thursday. Other items note McKinley's invitation to Ohio State fair, the Toledo archbishop's death, July exports totaling 36,045,278 dollars, Zegien's reinforced cloth test at Fort Sheridan, a 25 mile pace race in Boston for 1600 dollars, leadership moves at Northern Pacific, a possible appointment of generals in London, and editor Frodwine's assault in Manitou.

Indiana Halifax McKinley Columbus Monseille Y Visi Toledo Spain Casimir Zegien Fort Sheridan Ill J. Frank Starbuck Lucien Lesna Boston Mellen Northern Pacific Railroad Daniel Lamont London Chronicle Evelyn Wood George ‘Stewart White Charles H. Frodwine Manitou

Dick Denies Bribery Claim In Populist Convention

Cleveland August 18 Major Charles Dick denies bribery allegations tied to the Populist state convention. He explains a personal loan of 26 dollars to Hugo Preyer and states no payments or political influence were given to sway delegates. He recalls Mr Taylor seeking campaign work but insists no funds or promises were made.

Cleveland Chicago Charles Dick Hugo. Preyer Preyer Taylor

Praise for Sherman and Secretary of State at Providence

Providence R I Aug 13 Many topics at Massachusetts club dinner Senator Hoar led the discussion praising President Andrews urging trustees of Brown to reconsider the outcome He defended Sherman’s appointment as secretary of state and hailed McKinley era honors Bryan announced through a telegram he will speak at Chadron Aug 2 and Broken Bow Aug 27

Hoar Providence R. 1 Andrews Sherman Massachusetts Club Brown McKinsey Bryan Lincoly James C. Dahlman Chadron Democratic State Central Committee Broken Bow

Americans Sweep English Rivals in Wyandotte Tourney

Aug. 18 report: American tennis experts won all three matches at the Wyandotte invitation tournament. Larned defeated Nisbet and Mahoney, while Bob Wrenn beat Eaves, each victory praised for its hard-fought nature and gathering enthusiasm among spectators.

Curiaco Wyandotte Larned Nisbet Mahoney Bob Wrenn Eaves

Killed on His Way to Kilondyke in Montana

Frank Col ling of Jefrexson Ia was killed today in Helena Mont while traveling to the Klondyke gold fields. First shipment of tin plate to Europe leaves Elwood Ind destined for Italy. 500 boxes of the finest tin plate for Europe and another carload to England planned for tomorrow.

Kilondyke Jefrexson Frank Colling Helena Mont Klondyke Europs Exwoop Ind America England

The Wonders of Science Discoveries for Consumption Cure

New York chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of a new treatment for tuberculosis and chest diseases via letters. Ads also promote DeWitt's remedies Grain-O and One Minute Cough Cure, plus various salves and teas. Travel and rail notices reference Rock Island trains to Buffalo for Grand Army events in 1897.

New York T. A. Slocum Science Daily T. A Slocum M.C Pine St Tue TeLecHarn Rock Island Buffalo Grand Army Boys Omaha Nigara Falls Rupr Chicago Joan Sepastian

Dr Kay’s Renovator and Lang Balm Ad Notice

A vintage ad promotes Dr Kay’s Renovator claiming cures for dyspepsia constipation and liver and kidney diseases with samples and booklet available. It lists Dr B J Kay Medical Co Omaha Nebraska and cites Dr Kay’s Lang Balm for coughs colds and throat disease.

Wheat and Flaxseed Rally at Chicago Board of Trade

At Chicago and ontoaco Aug 18 1891 wheat surged with panic rushes as shorts covered pushing September to a high of 8439 cents before closing 831 4 cents ahead 154 cents net Oats joined the rise closing up three quarters to seven eighths of a cent flaxseed traded at 1 per bushel for northwestern lots after a 25 cent rise in two weeks Grade No 1 regular 96 to 99 1/4 cents.

Deenver la Junta Colo Santa Fe Railroad Company Colorado New Mexico Wate Cnicano Board of Trade Liverpool Paris Ontoaco

Young Girls Withdrawn and Restless Discussed in Article

The passage describes young girls as often feeling strained and shedding tears, becoming restless and nervous, sometimes nearly hysterical. It notes their outward appearance as troubled and briefly hints at underlying causes or contexts without explicit detail.

Lydia E Pinkham Secret Aid for Women's Ailments

Text urges women to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for incipient womb troubles and general female ailments. It promises relief from pain, heat flashes, and weakness, and notes free information available from Mrs Finkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Finkham Lynn Mass

Money Held as Evidence in Easley Case in St Louis

Judge Harvey in Clayton denied a motion to turn over $6,950 seized from Martin Easley and held by Sheriff Kerth as evidence in the Charles D. Collins robbery case. Three garnishment suits by Ensley creditors are pending. trial set for October.

St. Louis Thomas B. Harvey Martin Easley Memphis Charles D. Collins Meramec Highlands Clayton Ensley Kerth F. Heidorn Hoe Hirzel

Foley's Honey and Tar and Colic Cure Ad Montage

An assemblage of 1890s advertisements tout Foley remedies for coughs, colic, and kidney trouble. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a truthful aid in advanced stages and early relief, Foley's Colic Cure for bowel issues, and No To Bac for quitting tobacco. Also notes silver price shifts and Lake Placid visit by President McKinley, with multiple doctors and merchants marketing patent medicines amid general health and consumer appeals.

Foley Vic Emmert & Co New York Lake Placid McKinley Steven Danville Ill Charles Knorr Chicago Ad. Sterling Remedy Co

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