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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1893
Page
3
Eczema is described as an agonizing skin torment with itching burning vesicles. The ad claims Cuticura provides instant relief and speedy cure, noting that it works wonders and is sold worldwide with prices listed and free mail order information.
The second Colorado State Silver league convention in Denver drew about 150 delegates led by ex Senator H P Hill and other figures. President Merrick urged remonetization of silver and joint gold and silver coinage at the old ratio, with a plan to draft a national address and push pro silver candidates to Congress. Delegates from Denver Aspen Colorado Springs Durango Georgetown Lake City Boulder Breckenridge were selected for Washington, with Merrick Merrick presiding as chair and a slate of officers elected for the year.
Acting Secretary Curtis of the treasury indicated the government would interfere if any attempt were made to give effect to Governor Waite of Colorado's suggestion that silver be made legal tender and provided for.
The article notes Mr. Curtis stating Governor Waite knew only the United States can coin money and state coinage would violate the Constitution. The attorney general will be asked for advice on proper steps if action becomes necessary, though he does not anticipate such need.
Denver editorials condemn Governor Waite's push for an extra session to back a Mexican silver coinage scheme. Papers quarrel with the proposal, calling it a travesty and predicting broad rejection by miners, farmers, workers, and the state press. A Diaz letter dated Oct 11 is cited as acknowledgment of interest in the plan.
Topeka reports a serious railroad builder offered to construct and equip a line from British possessions to the Gulf and hand it to a provisional board with 4 percent guaranteed interest. Estimated cost reaches 38 million dollars. Construction could begin within six months and be finished in two years. In New York, emigrant traffic talks open with Western Passenger association to implement a European emigrant traffic agreement yielding commissions and a joint New York agent, effective January 1.
Des Moines reports State Dairy Commissioner A C Tupper finds the Iowa law protecting milk consumers in large cities has operated successfully and improved milk quality. He notes federal officers in the state fail to enforce oleomargarine naming laws adequately. Iowa butter production totals 152,549,448 pounds with 52,549,448 pounds shipped out and a value of 33,560,378.56 dollars.
Quarantine set around Tara post office due to diphtheria in postmaster Oliver Wood’s family. Wood isolated but continues posting. Citizens reluctant to collect mail amid secrecy claims. Shorter hours in Santa Fe shops under winter schedule. workers eight hours a day, no layoff. Providence talks yield no settlement, but operatives may accept Woon socket scale. Winter wheat prospects bright after rains and snow. Flanders case rehearing denied by Missouri Supreme Court. he remains in penitentiary. Silberhorn Packing to start in Sioux City January 1 with capacity for 3500 hogs and 500 cattle.
An elderly Hebrew man Joseph Deitch died Monday in Indianapolis. Thursday authorities found $94,000 in gold hidden in his bedroom. The Union Trust company managed the estate posting a $200,000 bond for personal property. Deitch had donated to benevolent causes and left a $20,000 monument to the Hebrew cemetery in his will.
Lansina Mich Dec 8 Governor Rich indicated a possible special legislative session to discuss aid for Upper Peninsula miners. Estimates show about 150000 dollars needed to cover hardships until May 1 as the governor plans a personal investigation before deciding on the session upon return.
At a directors meeting in St Louis on December 8 the board decided to apply surplus earnings to system improvements rather than debt interest ahead of schedule. Vice President Gould convened the session to decide whether to accelerate improvements.
Topeka reporting that the Kansas Farmers' Alliance and Industrial union, a nonpolitical organization, has dissolved after a secret session. Reportedly, politicians won and the Omaha Populist platform was adopted in full.
In Easton Pennsylvania the strikers grow calmer as President Wilbur and company officials report no blacklist. Old crews are reassigned to trains and Donnelly confirms the policy.
Portland Or Dec 8 Judge Bellinger admitted an error in a ruling that conviction could not be based on accomplice testimony alone without corroboration. The misstep concerned eight counts of the indictment against William Dunbar, while six counts yielded a guilty verdict. The judge’s reversal may affect other cases against the ring and the accomplices Blum Jackling Garthorne and Burge.
New London reports the Marblehead, a Yankee cruiser, completed her official trial on Long Island Sound by reaching 18.94 knots. The contract required 17 knots and builders earn 25,000 dollars for each quarter knot over. The record suggests about 175,000 dollars in bonus to the builders.
In St Paul on December 8 General Passenger Agent Lomax of Union Pacific Fee of Northern Pacific Whitney of Great Northern and Hibbard of Southern Pacific chaired talks all day without reaching an accord on transcontinental rates. Other items included revived traffic pact between Union Pacific and Great Northern said renewed and Sweden guides emigrants protection from Ottawa reports. Miners in Des Moines also fail to agree on strike with side mines active and 15 days back pay noted while south side miners remain out.
Denver notices report the E F Hallack Lumber and Manufacturing company attached by E F Hallack former president on a claim of 99600. Several notes range from 8000 to 41000. The attachment does not involve Hallack Sayre and Newton firm.
Democratic members of the legislature met in caucus at Rich mond Virginia on December 8 and nominated General E Hunton for the United States senate for the short term by acclamation.
The jury in Canon Ory Colorado on December 9 found W. E. Robertson, a Salida banker, guilty of receiving deposits after knowledge his bank was insolvent.
A roundup of incidents includes a Des Moines sheriffs convention, Arch bishop Kain’s health status, a $100000 fire in East Dallas, and the Missouri Horticultural Society opening its 36th annual meeting in Fulton. Also noted are naval yard losses at Norfolk, a Yale scholarship provision, Kremer’s death in Louisville, Hewitt’s New York years, Dubuque Rabbard murder case progress, Vicksburg steamer fire, Kansas City Midland barbers’ warrants, and other legal and local events across Iowa and nearby states.
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