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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph issues subscription terms and announces the Daily Edition published every evening except Sunday. It notes Crintron’s mince meat factory operating and anticipates demand in the holiday season. It mentions electors meeting on January 11 to cast votes and arrange return transmission to Washington. It remarks on currency policy after the last election.
Reports show Congress will start with full attendance and aim for productive business. Fiscal year output reached 71 million dollars with gold 59 million and silver the remainder, all dollars considered strong. Populists shift stance after Chicago platform split. Dubuque county postmaster’s ouster noted. populists show interest in postal savings bank while opposing general government banking.
The Cubans are easing Spain by bearing the transportation costs for thousands of soldiers sent overseas. Many have died, scattering remains on the island and leaving a costly burden from this war.
The poem laments ongoing journeys to Canton as many seek Maj McKinly’s grindstone, implying axes to grind. It suggests some will send a boy to mill and many political gamblers may only get a chance to cut a cold deck.
Maj BE H Conger, former minister to Brazil under Harrison, applies for the same position with promising prospects. He is regarded as a highly capable choice, and friends in Iowa, especially in the western region where he is well known, hope for success.
The article argues Senator Dubois may struggle for re election. It notes only one Republican in the legislature, but many members were elected due to opposition to Dubois. It suggests a radical silver map would win, but prefers that over a man who compromised his principles for re election.
The piece argues Iowa has unparalleled credit in the union and benefited from the last election. It notes capitalists favor the state, mortgage renewals extend payment time, and bankruptcy risk is reduced. Emphasis is on good credit value for individuals and communities amid current times.
East coast savers describe their funds as hand loans from factory workers and farmers. They oppose debt repudiation friendly states and laws that hinder collection. They seek states offering fair interest, avoiding loss of principal to help others. They want to invest where honesty governs loan terms.
The New York financial outlook reports deposits in New York clearing house banks surpassing $500 million for the first time since Dec 1895, rising by $68.6 million since Nov 7. Loans also rise to $472.44 million, driven by repatriation of funds and redeposits from savings, signaling broad economic improvement and renewed confidence.
Late reports say President Cleve land plans a notice to Spain urging a swift Cuban settlement or American action may be taken. Consul Lee's report is seen as influencing this stance as Spain struggles to quell insurgents. American trade and costs of halting filibustering rise, and Spain cannot object to reasonable measures to defend rights and interests.
Across the state many papers mock towns with curfew rules but Atlantic shows the plan works. If parents guard their children and stay off streets the law helps. otherwise municipal authority is warranted to protect youth welfare.
An editorial warns most accidents result from neglecting proper thought at the critical moment. It cites a Rock Island line wreck near Malcolm caused by an operator’s lapse, killing two and harming property, and argues many collapses and misfortunes are avoidable with timely caution and care.
The passage warns that the human mind, prone to failure under stress, must be carefully trained and rested to act promptly at the right moment. It compares the mind to delicate machinery needing proper conditions to avoid business catastrophes and poor performance. It stresses vigilance, rest, and disciplined mental work to maintain reliability.
The piece recalls Iowa’s founding assembly on December 1 1846 with 33 counties, 19 senators and 40 representatives. It notes rapid state growth from wild land to a rich, desirable home area and comments on national supply demand, Russian cereal exports, and the looming impact on U S wheat and corn markets.
The Orange Judd Farmer notes the pure food question is gaining prominence as public sentiment against adulteration strengthens. Many states yet to act will begin this winter, while others with existing inspections seek to enhance efficiency. Strong opposition to the fraud persists nationwide.
Ir 38 argues Bland of Missouri will head the minority in the next congress. He is praised for quiet campaign restraint that safeguarded his reputation. The piece calls Bland as capable as any free silver advocate and suggests he would have been a stronger presidential candidate than Bryan, highlighting his sincerity as a free silver proponent nicknamed Silver Dick Bland.
President Cleveland issues a proclamation effective after January 2 requiring German vessels to pay tonnage dues at U S ports, due to German charges on American ships. Dues range six to 30 cents per ton annually. The other remark criticizes Bryan’s demand for high speaking fees.
The hog market is expected to rise due to cholera outbreaks reducing supply, increased meat demand from factory workers, higher wheat and flour prices shifting consumption, and foreign food shortages boosting meat demand. Farmers face a case by case decision on holding or selling hogs based on circumstances.
Postal Telegraph Company announces completion of the United States and Hayti Cable Co. connection reducing rates 10 to 80 percent to West Indies and South America. The link widens direct commercial ties and closer relations with this country. The Monroe doctrine persists amid the campaign, while New York chemists warn beer contains salicylic acid linked to kidney disease.
Tax papers reveal a crank briefly occupied the governor's chair in St. Paul Minnesota before police removed him within minutes. The incident contrasts with Minnesota’s neighbors as the state faced a longer fight to eject an intruder in four years and required voter action.
The State Horticultural Society meets in Des Moines on December 7 with leading horticulturists presenting papers and discussing topics. Iowa is emerging as a leading fruit state with orchards gaining golden opinions for variety quality and flavor.
The article notes that the many applicants for good positions put congressmen in a difficult spot as there are more candidates than available openings, risking able men being left out after the congressmen attempt to favor their friends.
The article notes no real coldness between Maj. McKinley and Thos B Reed as they work in harmony for prosperity. Hanna’s campaign methods praised as a strong credential for a future government finances role. It states Reed left the national committee debt free after the campaign, a historic first for the party.
The recent blizzards have caused heavy stock losses in the west and northwest. Snow depths block herd movement, and ranchers admit they were unprepared after milder winters. The only safe remedy is to provide feed and shelter to survive storms.
The passage urges Republican members of Congress and other influential figures to carefully study every issue before enacting laws to serve the nation’s best interests. It emphasizes avoiding mistakes and trusting leaders to guide the country from difficulties to lasting prosperity.
The Republicans at the last election increased their vote in all southern states except South Carolina and Arkansas. Indications show sentiment changing in several progressive states, with a call for improvement and new industries. A sentiment change is seen as essential to any advancement.
The Burlington Gazette urges residents to patronize home merchants, industries, and institutions. It advocates spending money locally to strengthen local enterprises and keep wealth circulating within Burlington.
Iowa farmers rush to raise sheep as grain prices stay low and feed is abundant. Reports say large numbers of Mexican sheep are being brought in for breeding and feeding, with some farmers stocking up to 1000 head each. The industry has been neglected recently, but profitability drives renewed interest.
The speaker urged the extra session to take up the code at once and push it through rapidly to do a good job. They should adjourn without discussing outside business beyond what is needed to put existing laws in proper and comprehensive shape and clearly understood.
The Silverites feel disappointment in Bryan's defeat but see revival signs in business, factory openings, and job gains since McKinley’s election. They note prosperity indicators brighten as McKinley nears the presidency.
A Walk along our streets shows merchants ready for the holiday season with larger and more elaborate stocks than usual. The public is urged to inspect the goods and judge for themselves, as the county stores cater to all customers.
The article asserts that during Major McKinley’s time in the White House wines should not be used and hopes the rule lasts beyond his administration. It argues the chief magistrate should have a brain free from liquor influence for the republic’s welfare.
The speaker argues many matters require attention from Congress now and the currency issue should be left alone for the time being. The statement emphasizes prioritizing other questions over the currency topic at present.
A historical query asks whether extending women’s suffrage would require restricting merchants from holding special bargain sales on election days. The law’s current restriction on saloons to men voters prompts the broader issue of retail exemptions during voting periods.
Rosewater of the Omaha Bee has established the paper’s influence by a jury verdict for the World-Herald in a libel case. The trial awarded $7,000, which World-Herald has not yet received, though cash on hand would aid its business pursuits.
The text notes that 1,914,000 silver dollars have been coined since McKinley’s election and that every one is worth a dollar in gold, despite Democratic claims that coinage would end and only gold would be used.
Those Silverites not content with cries of fraud should study Tennessee and other southern states where fraud methods are deeply developed. They approach a near monopoly of the fraud business.
Jas L Francis of Chicago denounces Dr King's New Discovery as not an ideal panacea for coughs and lung issues after five years using it in his family. Rev John Burgus of Keokuk Iowa, a longtime Methodist pastor, claims it provided speedy relief and benefits beyond other remedies. Trial bottles offered free at drug stores.
Des Moines December 7 Judge Lot Thomas of the Storm Lake district court ruled against the heirs of John Irwin in a $500000 land dispute across Clay Harrison Plymouth and Pottawattamie counties. The heirs sought to undo tax deeds claiming insanity of Irwin granted redemption rights under Iowa law. The decision quiets title in tax deed holders and the heirs will appeal immediately.
James Griffin seeks reopening of a federal suit over a Sheldon area land grant once held by the Sioux City and St. Paul railway. He argues the court must align with a Washington land office decision pending in the same case. The dispute involves hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Cincinnati December 7 a secret meeting here united all U S woodworking machine manufacturers into one group with about 20 million dollars involved.
Mrs Matthews wife of Governor Claude Matthews has been ill for several days and was seized by a hemorrhage of the stomach, with prognosis uncertain and not expected to survive.
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