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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
11
Shanghai dispatch reports Captain Becker with 210 German marines moved to Kiao Chan bay and occupied surrounding villages before capturing the city. Germany pressed demands including indemnity and permanent harbor control, while China and Britain weighed settlements as diplomats warned of wide European interests and potential Sino-Japanese implications.
Washington reports show a two hour House debate where Ways and Means and Banking and Currency clashed over who gets to handle the president's message. The conflict centered on revenues debt and treaties, with General Grosvenor leading opposition to civil service changes and a vote on jurisdiction modification.
The treasury secretary’s annual report to Congress for the year ended June 30, 1907 shows receipts of $480,871,167 and expenditures of $448,489,622, leaving a deficit of $18,052,454. Customs receipts rose to $176,554,126 and internal revenue to $146,688,574, with increases from 1896. Recommendations include currency reform, a new treasury department division for redemption, banks issuing notes, and expanded government guarantees with safety taxes. Palma comments on McKinley’s message warn of urgent Cuba action if autonomy fails.
An offer states 81.00 per bottle at all drug stores or by express, with books containing information for women now free to any address upon application, from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta.
New York reports Hale's 1896 record being challenged as Miller rides relentlessly, leading by miles and nearing the automatic stage. Race figures show Miller at 1,606 miles while rivals trail, with Hale and Elkes described as dark horses as Bergland notes continual improvement.
In Washington leaders signal a quick disposal of appropriation bills as ready. After those, the bankruptcy bill will be reported but not taken up before the holiday recess. No financial legislation is planned on the floor for now. In Indiana, action moves to curb waste of natural gas with an injunction against Ohio Oil, aiming for a supreme court test. Des Moines reports trouble in the Benedict home for fallen women over state support, with possible state takeover discussed. Georgia House passes convict lease bill 72 to 2, sending it to the Senate. London reports China agreeing to evacuate Kiao Chan while Germany gains a new coaling station. Washington sees Hepburn to create commerce and industries department and Mercer seeking funds for Omaha tribal congress event.
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