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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1896

Page

13

Joe Patchen Sets World Pacing Record On Windy Track

Joe Patchen driven by Jack Curry lowered the world pacing record with a mile in 2 08 flat at Rippy Park Me Aug 23 despite a strong westerly wind. Lille Widen driven by Charles O Brien helped pace. Earlier marks included a 2 05 37 exhibition mile and a 2 05% half within the same meet. Colonel John S Taylor owns Patchen, a seven year old stallion.

Rippy Park Joe Patchen Thea Righy Jack Curry Lille Widen Chtles O'Brien Alf Jos Pathan Bhys John MR. Gentry Curry Synerntiorl Dae Patehon Lin John 8. Taylor Chicago Mystic Fish Weels

Talks of Bond Issue Stir With Secretary Carlisle Visit

Secretary Carlisle’s New York presence and a meeting with J P Morgan & Co. officials fueled talk of a possible bond issue. He visited the subtreasury and custodian house, consulting with Mr Muhlman and Mr Basen. Muhlman later said the stop held no public significance.

Cordate New York Carlisle Bacon J.P. Morgan & Co Mer Muchiman Jordan Custand House Basen Amd Muliman Treasury Muhlman Washington

Campaign Team Reports Strong Rhetoric And Paper Circulation

Chairman Babess Katis Nud. Wasuinaron Ang. returns from New York with a positive view of developments. Chairman Hanna of the national committee is pleased with the campaign so far as Mr. Tlaune and Mr. Hubcock report the literature outreach and growing reader interest aiding Republicans against Democratic arguments.

Babess Katis Nud Wasuinaron Ang Babcock New York Hanna National Committee Tlaune Hubcock Congressional Campaign c Committee

Lord Russell of Killowen Speaks on International Arbitration

In Saparoura August 21 over 4500 gathered in Convention hall to hear Lord Russell of Killowen, lord chief justice of England, speak on International Arbitration before the American Her association. A large distinguished audience included Judge Rufus W. Peckham and numerous justices and officials. Lord Russell received a warm, lengthy ovation as he took the platform and began his remarks with thanks and modest acknowledgement.

Justica Wugtuuid Tallka Saparoura Lord Russell of Killowen England Her Association Lord Russell Ag Lo Rufus W. Peckham Harmon Bartlett Ilen Courtland Parker New Jersey Gox Randolph Tucker Virginia Henry Hitchcock St. Louis William Allen Butler New York Edward J. Phelps Vermont James C. Carter Nathan L. Shipman Connentieus John P. Newman Frank Lockwood Montagu Crackenthorpe Moorfield Storay Boston Millowen

Clinton clerk admits theft of government bonds

A Clinton Iowa postal clerk Iverson confessed to embezzling one fifth of 200 dollars from stamps sales. He told inspectors the office funds were short for eighteen months but investigators could not locate the source. Bound over in 500 dollar bonds to await U S court action. Iverson, described as a boy from a good family, was arraigned before a federal inspector.

Clinton Tpuckerett Government Bonds Coton Lver Iverson Posteffice United States Iversen

Barred From Citizenship For Inability To Read English

Aug 21 Hinaron A German youth was barred from citizenship after failing to demonstrate reading English. In the District Supreme Court Judge Golo ruled that knowledge of the constitution is essential to citizenship. Another German passed reading test admission denied to the other. Separately at Wingneron Del the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union held a convention session approving a password adoption plan.

Hinaron Golo District Supreme Court Trish Catholic Benevolent Union Wingneron Del The Trish Catholic Benevolent Union of America Kent Parco N. D Myron T. Kent William Wiley Pancoast Mandan McConnell Newman Allen Hoe W. J. Price Fargo Hhis

Heikes Beats Beaton In Trap Shooting Narrow Victory

Day of shooting at an unknown venue saw Rollo Heikes of Dayton edge Fred Gilbert Beaton of Spirit Lake, 184 to 131, with Heikes securing 4s and 46s across traps and angles and Gilbert finishing 47s and 46s. The event featured Caicaco Atiz and AG known traps and angles.

Fred Gilbert Beaton Caicaco Atiz Rollo Heikes Dayton Gilbert Spirit Lake Heikes

Carlisle party returns from Gray Gables to Marlborough trip

John G Carlisle and his son William arrived in New York aboard the light house tender Mistletoe after a visit with President Cleveland at Gray Gables. They plan to meet Mrs Carlisle and travel to Marlborough Massachusetts.

Carlisle New York John G. Carlisle William Cleveland Gray Gables Marlborough Mass

Golf Reserve Dropping in Washington Ledger

Treasury loss of 100 in gold coined and 81 800 in bars reduces the gold reserve to 108 998 70. Eberhart wins the state one mile championship in Salina for the L A W meet. Stocum of Boston arrives in Samoa aboard the Spray during his world tour.

Washineton Treasury Eberhart Batina Kan Eriank Eberhart Salina Worthe

Bryan Gains Eastern Backing Amid Campaign Tours

Eastern leaders promise support for William J. Bryan as invitations flood in for stops from New York to Chicago. Congressman Sulzer met Bryan with Professor Denislee, while Bryan and family plan to speak in Spring Lake and Winnisook Club events as tours proceed toward Albany and beyond.

Urter Hoor N. Y William d. Bryan New York Chicago Bryan Albany Sheehan Anmany New York Democracy Richard Croker Sheshan Tammuany Congressman Sulzer van Buren Densloe Chicago University Denislee Mr. Bryan HE. C. Perrine Perrine C. M. Pepper A. Maurice Lowell Spring Lake Vivoli Catskills

Hay Shippers Protest Iowa Rail Rates Ruling

The Iowa Railroad Commission ruled on hay shipment rates after a bitter contest. It kept the current classification but approved a further minimum weight reduction ranging from 14,000 pounds for large cars to smaller ones. Shippers pledged strong protests, while railroads opposed restoring old rates.

Iown Ruilroad Commission Ons Marne State Railroad Commission Iowa

Farmers Financial Schools Organizing in Towns

Farmers financial schools spread through this region with five organized in the county. In Humboldt county towns host weekly meetings and a series of debates is proposed between Congressman Dolliver and J B Romans. Roswell G Horr to address crowds next Monday in a large tent. Vandiver declines to meet Livingstone in joint party committee talks. Democratic and Populist nominations listed for governor and state offices.

Weester City Humboldt County Vandiver Nusa St. Louis W. D. Vandiver Congress A. H. Livingston Livingstone

Platt Faction Wins Delegates in New York Convention

Platt faction carries 24 districts for 4 delegates while anti-Platt pockets 5 districts for 19 delegates. Contests in 6 districts total 22 delegates at stake. Leedy tours Armourdale rally drawing over 1,000 supporters as Kansas governor race heats up. Boies plans first campaign speech in Reinbeck, Iowa, for the Democratic ticket. Roberts & Co. resell city bonds, boosting refunding plan. warrants move to par as bond market shifts.

Platt New York Saratoga Hhas Leedy Armourdale Kansas City Kay Aus John W Des Moines Aug Stoberts & Co

Street corner debates spark arrests in city court ruling

A great crowd gathered at the post office corner to discuss the present campaign financial questions. Police made several arrests after hours of midnight discussion. Judge Cox ruled free speech protects street discourse and criticized police for obstructing public talks. The debates continue amid wider coverage of floods, executions, mining strikes, and currency notes.

Tadianapalis Fudge Inpranaronts Postoffice Cox

County Bond Covers Loss After Bank Closure

Aug. 2. Gage county reports $6,000 on deposit at the Bank of Wymer that closed its doors. The bond given to the county is believed sufficient to cover the loss.

Gage Buu Brearhen Gag County Ias Wymore Whiish

Movement of Corn Sets Tone in Dun Weekly Review

R G Dun reports trade steady amid large grain movement and early cotton marketing. Wheat gains capped by crop injury hopes, while cotton prices rise on false destruction claims. Japan buys steel billets as steel output contracts, and credit conditions tighten with slower collections and higher mercantile discounts.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Atlantic Iron and Steel Manufacturers Bessemer Pittsburg Southern Diinois Steel Company Japan

Coronado Mine Sealed After Strike Sparks Tension

At Coronado mine near Gulu on Aug 22 a high board fence seals the closed mine. Provisions for months are inside, and next Monday workers may resume under new management. Serious trouble is feared. In New York coal men report an advance in freight and coal prices aimed at September.

Coronado Mine Wenced Lrapvinwe Gulu Coronado New York Yates GH Aethricity Buffalo Easthonnedl Seyt

Wena ties new city in Polk County Arkansas

The Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad will complete its line to Polk county Arkansas by August 15 opening 3,000,000 acres of government land for homesteads. The new town of Mena will be the rail division and commercial hub for a large surrounding area. Special half rate home seeker excursions are offered on select dates to visit Mena and southwest Missouri and western Arkansas. Printed brochures and country descriptions available from Land Commissioner P. A. Hornbeck in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Port Arthur Polk County Arkansas Muna Kansas City Mena Missouri Ozark Apple Country PF. A. Hornbeck Wyandotte Srs

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