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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1897
Page
5
Commissioner Herman urges stronger timber protection and permit reforms. The president is expected to push rapid legislation for improved Alaska governance and forest safeguards, citing losses from indiscriminate cutting and unused timber.
Topeka witness Charles Haas, a young farmer, tests a 12 foot airship modeled on a bird. The craft rose 500 feet before a tether stopped it. it flew with 200 pounds of rock aboard and with no cargo. Haas demonstrated ground‑control of wing surfaces and plans to add propellers and an electric motor to harness wind. Spectators praised the easy handling and Haas seeks further funding.
Francis M Hutch, arriving from Honolulu, says Japan and Hawaii have smoothed the quarrel and can settle amicably. He notes Hawaii prefers a definite damages claim, avoiding vague sums. The dispute centers on a claim not to exceed 200000 dollars, guiding a tangible settlement.
Governor Adams names Attorney Beeman Charles E Noble and Judge Walbridge to a commission to probe disturbances in Roatt and Rio Blauco counties and assess blame on game wardens for Indian hunters deaths. Reports say Utah Ute party seeks revenge. Craig Colorado notes settlers brace for any action. Oregonian says Oregon flax fibre linen underwear to be produced by European capitalists in Port Townsend with Willamette Valley flax trials.
At a joint meeting of the congressional delegation and the chamber of commerce it was decided to ask congress for an appropriation to assist in the transportation of supplies to Dawson City for the relief of miners in Alaska. It was also decided to ask the treasury department to rescind the order making Dyes a port of entry. Big Gilliard Tournament. Omoano Navy 26. The Brunswicke Balke Collender company proposed a handicap billiard tournament in Chicago starting around Jan 16, 1898. The 16 inch balk line game offers a $1,750 added purse plus $100 entry fee per contestant and net box office receipts. Four prizes at 40 20 20 and 10 percent. Six players max, five entries min. Two contestants named Jacob Bohaeier and Drank Jyes.
William Carr sentenced to hang next month for drowning his child in the Missouri River attempted to kill himself by swallowing ground glass in his county jail cell. Two injections failed to induce vomiting. he fought off deputies and begged to be choked. Carr had stolen medicine, ground it to powder, and drank it in water. He shows increasing despair since sentencing.
Information from the national educational convention committee shows Washington chosen as the next meeting site. The gathering is slated for July next year. A grand jury found indictments against several firms for selling oleo margarine. The Creamery Man's association began prosecutions. It is reported that eight of ten local grocers sell oleo.
Havana Nov 25 After generals Ruiz Rivera and Bacuallo were offered autonomy help by Marshal Blanco they declined and returned to insurgent camp. They are prisoned at Cabanas fortress. Mortality among reconcentrados rises in Janico area while smallpox hits Santo Domingo. Cane grinding begins in Puerto Principe and surrounding plantations. Reports from Los Palos misstate Cuervo followers. Senator Morgan’s letters stir Cuban ligations. In Washington Teller doubts currency reform moves to replace greenbacks with bank notes.
The Evening Star reports the president will recommend a currency reform plan in his message, drafted with Secretary Gage. Gage is said to fully support the financial legislation, and will submit the plan to Congress in his annual report, which he presented to the cabinet Friday.
Nebraska athletic board members Caldwell Ward and J E Freher withdraw negotiations for further football contests with Kansas citing reports of unsportsmanlike conduct by the Kansas coach in a game with Kansas City medics. Action is a protest against the coach, not Kansas players.
Cuba autonomy details include a mixed Cuban Spaniard tariff commission whose votes require Cuban deputies and Spanish cortes approval before taking effect. If deadlock, cortes acts as arbiter. Also notes protests from Catalonia and Biscay, potential abolition of colonies ministry, and universal suffrage decree for Antilles.
Special execution from Cass County District Court directs foreclosure of a mortgage. Plaintiffs Francis Faulkner and Henry C. Sanders, assignees of Sullivan Savings Institution, seek $1,267.06 plus $93.42 costs. Real estate described as part of section 1, township 74, range 37, Atlantic Iowa. Sale set for November 3, 1897, at 2 a.m. in front of the courthouse, cash to highest bidder. Sheriff Card to conduct sale.
In the District Court of Iowa Cass County John T Pierce files a petition claiming fee simple ownership of described real estate in Cass County Iowa seeking decree confirming title and quieting claims from numerous heirs and insurers and praying a conveyance upon judgment. Defendants are named heirs and relatives with a January 2 1808 term deadline for appearance. The clerk is notified to proceed with service and default if not opposed.
A short note promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as a remedy for constipation claiming customers must be satisfied or return the package for a refund. Mentions sate t ie kouts and M. J. Davis & Son, Lewis, Own as sellers or distributors.
A booster style notice warning of the coming grippe influenza across oceans and urging readers to prepare. It touts Dr Kay’s Lung Balm as a speedy cure and offers a pamphlet for 85 cents, featuring testimonials from pastors and others in urban areas.
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