The Darcy Telegraph Weekly News Overview
The Darcy Telegraph is published every even day of the month except Sundays. It lists the latest general news and market reports for readers.
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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1897
Page
3
The Darcy Telegraph is published every even day of the month except Sundays. It lists the latest general news and market reports for readers.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan has deserted the Populists, snubbing their irredeemable greenback stance while courting silver Democrats and silver Republicans. It claims Bryan now opposes the current greenbacks and wants them redeemable in depreciated silver, challenging Populist leaders and seeking leadership of a reorganized Democratic party.
An editorial warns that eastern powers intend to partition China, with Germany claiming the first slice. China appeals to Russia for help to thwart German encroachment, fearing dismemberment by hungry European powers and the loss of sovereignty without external aid.
Denials of prosperity aside, October railroad earnings rose nearly 5 million dollars from the prior year, with the past three months showing a strong uptick in wages for workers. The gains come as McKinley era supporters note steady employment and higher pay for railway laborers.
Foreign observers note rising prosperity leads to more immigration in the United States. During Cleveland's term arrivals slowed, but current data indicate a clear upturn. The period after the resumption of specie payments saw the heaviest immigration on record.
JHERY SIMPSON predicts next year will bring short crops and a public mood favorable to his party. He suggests only a crop failure would supply a political lifeline, with a grim sense of impending consequences and a readiness to mock the outcome.
The Newell Mirror warns young men, and boys in town, about draw poker run by older players. It cautions that most professional gamblers are dishonest and urges youths to quit now before gambling ruins future prospects and usefulness.
The piece notes rapid extinction of buffalo and prairie chickens and the near disappearance of the passenger pigeon, wild pigeons, and other species once abundant. It laments human destruction, contrasts wild and domestic reliance, and reflects on the loss accompanying the disappearing Indian way of life.
The piece argues Spain boasts a strong navy but should guard Cuban ports and halt filibustering instead of blaming the United States. It recalls past wars when the U S protected its ports from privateers and blockade runners and suggests Spain train its fleet by capturing filibusters.
Cov Buadsurn of Atlanta Georgia declares candidacy for Congress and states he favors lynching and that the South was right in the Civil War. The remarks are portrayed as poor for a representative in any district under the American flag and could signal to decent citizens that such views are unwelcome.
The government dispatches aid to whalers trapped in the northern seas while noting the sailors caused their own peril by neglecting caution. Distress relief is appropriate, but responsibility lies with those who failed to avoid danger.
A historical note laments that London remains unprepared to combat major blazes despite time, urging adoption of contemporary firefighting gear. It suggests American cities could offer practical guidance and emphasizes the potential for improvement in urban fire response.
The south celebrates warmer, frostier weather aiding quarantine efforts and the disappearance of yellow fever. Death toll not heavy this year but business damage has been severe. Cities plan thorough cleanup to prevent next year’s outbreak.
Worries among Hanna critics fade as reports show a Republican 15 vote lead on the joint ballot and no defectors against Hanna. The assessment concludes there is nothing the matter with Hanna.
A quiet movement grows to abolish county normal institutes and the county superintendent office as costly. The State Teachers Association in Des Moines will discuss replacing them with several state normal colleges. Proponents say access increases teacher standards, with diplomas or certificates akin to other professions. Critics warn of high costs and loss of local control, urging strong common and high school foundations and focused college preparation.
Those who opposed the Dingley bill now push for reciprocity with Washington. Canada sent a commissioner showing protests were bluff, then pursued favorable terms under the new law. Germany followed, signaling a broader move toward reciprocal trade once relations are set.
A column argues against stingy spending and urges a respectable appropriation of 10,000 for the Omaha exposition. It emphasizes decency and fairness over extravagance and calls for economical, honest use to receive value for public money.
The Omaha Bee notes populists shifting stance from expanding currency to a $50 per capita cap, while free silver advocates in Louisville struggle to stay relevant. Republicans view the shift as a setback for free silver in ongoing political battles.
The piece notes ongoing talks on smoke abatement as proposed remedies return to the foreground. It recalls 1892 action by voters who elected democrats and chose a different fix, while asserting smoke irritation affects only when Republicans govern.
Announcement states Bryan will travel to Mexico to study financial questions but cautions that his ability to learn by observation is weak. It suggests the trip may only serve as an excuse to resume preaching statism with other leaders.
Loans on well located farms are easy to secure and rates have fallen over the past year. Agents have aided farm development by helping farmers obtain capital to buy or improve farms. Caution is urged to avoid overextension and potential loss. Congressmen prepare for December opening. a new currency plan may be proposed by the president.
The Free Silver papers of Chicago framed the Sixth Illinois district contest as a square fight between sound money and free silver. Boutell won the congressional seat by 849 votes as turnout was light, about half the size of last year’s poll despite Democratic claims of victory.
The Austrian Reichrath dissolved into riotous, disgraceful scenes with fist fights requiring police protection for presiding officers. Mark Twain attended some meetings and offered vivid, humorous descriptions. Lawmakers should possess civility and decency in their work.
The article criticizes the recent campaign rhetoric on Iowa's debt as political mischief that misled outsiders. It argues Iowa has resources and does not face hunger or nakedness due to state debt, noting the debt is limited and the campaign claims were unjustifiable and damaging.
The passage notes that many resist capital combinations yet praise labor, both driven by self interest. It cites a New York Supreme Court decision where a worker who loses his job due to a union’s demands on his employer may seek damages from the union.
SikeL freight cars are coming into 430 on several eastern roads and are described as lighter and stronger than wooden cars and easier to repair.
The Keokuk Gate City released a special Thanksgiving edition printed in color. It highlighted unique, tasty features and offered readers a distinct holiday newspaper experience.
The Council Bluffs Weekly Globe Democrat extols the courtesy shown during its financial troubles. It praises rival newspapers for kindness and says competition softens in misfortune, noting editors often battle publicly but assist each other when a rival falls on hard times.
The Denver mint shows receipts of gold nearly four times higher than in the prior year with coinage at about one and a half million monthly. This suggests no need for free silver to boost circulation and argues that gold remains the soundest money, contrasting Colorado's free silver stance.
Reports from county clerks show Texas paid and cancelled more mortgages since the cotton season began, indicating wider prosperity across the land. The new tariff aids cotton raisers and others, reflecting national improvement.
Thanksgiving is past and the season ahead invites Christmas joy as ministers’ protests fail to shake faith in Santa. Children expect gifts and Santa remains a beloved figure, understanding the holiday spirit despite trouble.
Sprath could benefit from cash allegedly stolen by General Weyler. Reports claim the amount was diverted from army funds to pay his typewriters, the instruments through which much of his fighting was conducted.
Wheat exports persistently buoy prices at the dollar notch as Dowar's crop remains under pressure. Traders note no clear sign of decline in demand or price relief in the near term.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is advertised as a natural remedy aiding digestion by supporting nature rather than fighting it. It claims to restore appetite and spirits, relieve dyspepsia, and cure indigestion with regular use, with trial bottles priced at 10 cents and available from druggists.
In St Louis on November 26 Henri de Penri Comps de Penaloza of Paris married Marie Reine Fusz a prominent and wealthy local woman.
Twenty five men arrived from Dawson City aboard City of Seattle, divided into two parties. They carried $60,000 in drafts and up to $200,000 in gold, reporting food shortages in Dawson. The Bella reportedly carried whisky and billiard balls, leaving with 200 men and no provisions. Authorities warn of a harsh winter as miners trek toward Fort Yukon, with reports of famine, price spikes, and possible vigilante action against thieves.
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