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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1898
Page
3
The Weekly Telegraph by Ayres and Hollowell lists subscription options: one year for one copy, six months, and three months for weekend readers. Daily per year and per month rates are shown with emphasis on market reports and current notices.
The article argues legislators face a choice between state interests and prudent use of public funds for Omaha exhibition support. It urges neither stinginess nor excessive spending, stressing that appropriations should reflect Iowa’s benefit to the people and the state’s financial integrity.
Secretary Gage shows little concern over democratic claims of conflict with the president and asserts the Republican Party’s strong support for bi met al lism. He says the party head pushes for an international agreement as the only basis to maintain bi metallic policy, with President endorsing the platform and official support despite contrary reports.
The dispatch of a war ship to Havana dampens Democratic Cuban policy uproar in Congress. Critics who demanded force now fall silent while the McKinley administration proceeds with its plan. The administration aims to carry out its Cuban policy quietly and effectively, likely nearing the right outcome by completion.
G. E. Live is named general soliciting agent for the National Life Association in Cass and three adjoining counties and has begun duties. Ed faced health difficulties yet shows energy and determination to earn a living, remaining honest in all dealings. He deserves encouragement and will likely succeed if his health holds.
The piece argues for retiring one and two dollar bills to boost silver dollar circulation on a gold basis, keeping silver as good as gold and expanding circulation as safely possible. It asserts broad public support for this move and claims it will do more for silver than any other measure.
The sugar trust and the Popocrats have allied to oppose Hawaii annexation, using their combined influence and resources. The Popocrats, who previously claimed strong anti trust stances, now cooperate with the sugar trust in this political battle.
Despite Democratic protests that the Dingley tariff would ruin export trade, the year’s exports rose to a record high, marking unprecedented strength in the country’s commerce.
The Indianapolis Monetary Convention, with four hundred delegates from business circles, issued concise resolutions aiming to establish a gold convertible paper currency, retain silver parity, curb currency contraction, allow selective bonds for emergencies, and steadily progress to a safe, elastic monetary system guiding national credit and growth.
The county faces alarm over the Tellier bill's potential impact on finances and national credit. The argument centers on silver and gold parity, with bonds payable in coin. If silver loses value, western silver holders, including farmers and businessmen, would suffer, while Republicans resist the bill.
The article argues that greenbacks served Republicans in the war and should serve now, while warning that old muskets in bad hands could threaten the nation. It notes muskets retired from circulation after fulfilling their purpose, and cautions against misuse of money or weapons by ill elements to harm credit and stability.
The piece argues legislative overreach in regulating commerce, noting frequent petitions from trades seeking special privileges. It urges careful study and suggests that unless a matter affects the general public, trades should manage their own concerns.
All Iowa appears storm swept recently except this vicinity. The southwest region is praised as a garden spot with fewer drawbacks than any other area for the ordinary citizen.
The article argues for redeeming greenbacks in gold after their 1870 era use and criticizes critics who oppose return to specie payment. It cites government obligations fulfilled and cites Treasury gold stock trends along with political blame on opponents for obstructing progress while praising Republican efforts to restore financial stability and prevent speculative use by money sharks.
The State University at Iowa City adopts a firm stance against hazing and declares that students guilty of such acts should be sent home and the college discharged if it permits hazing. Parents will not send their children to colleges permitting hazing, and young men seeking education should be above such misconduct.
Governor Shaw of Indiana presided over the Indianapolis monetary convention and is described as a direct, honest, and bold advocate of the gold standard. The piece notes his past victory for governorship on that issue and warns Republicans to watch him as they juggle bimetallic policy.
Klondyker dogs fetch from 300 to 500 each as a profitable cargo idea for enterprising hawks. The Chicago Tribune notes the nation’s strong gold reserve and rising prosperity, while warning silverite debate in the senate. Groundhog Day signals a harsh winter so far with a promising balance to come.
Republican argument links wage decline in New England cotton mills to tariff policy. They claim Dingley boosts domestic demand by favoring American producers against foreign competition, prompting southern mill growth while northern firms struggle to match costs. They maintain duty on cotton stays similar to Wilson bill and urge factories nationwide while criticizing Democratic views.
Coup Teller's push to force the treasurer to redeem bonds with silver dollars would devalue every silver holding for western farmers and businesses. The piece argues eastern investors would escape damage while western voters risk profits, urging western farmers to scrutinize leaders and back the party truly serving their interests.
The attorney general and State Auditor McCarthy agree no new real estate assessment is needed under the new law, confirming that the 1907 assessment stands. A fresh assessment would raise costs, so it should not be undertaken.
The beet sugar industry is seen as highly important and profitable in suitable U S locales. Sugar consumption in the United States rose last year to 2,096,260 tons, up 136,177 tons from the year before, with 1,760,607 tons imported mainly from Europe.
Ir 18 notes water carriage from Chicago to Liverpool costs under seven cents per bushel, while railroad transport is far more expensive. Farmers seek the shortest water route to cut marketing costs and improve grain pricing.
In a 1920s context accusers claim Senator Allison now stands firm on currency reform, prepared to confront opponents of sound money. They assert he knows his topic and remains on guard at the old stand.
AIsarm about money in circulation cites figures for gold silver and paper money in the United States and Mexico. The table suggests Mexico has higher per capita silver and total money, used to argue that free silver benefits Mexico’s economy and could aid the United States if coinage were unrestricted.
The author argues Democrats in the U S Senate obstruct currency reform and may back Teller resolution to block reform this term, calling the move both partisan and counterproductive while noting expected House dynamics.
The Democrats stirred the senate with the Teller resolution but fled losers after the vote. Republicans forced disclosure of positions, strengthening their stand while weakening the free silver bloc as the debate exposed rhetoric over the substance.
The author argues western opposition to removing greenbacks as currency. He notes few westerners remain, small bills are scarce locally, and contends eastern holders use greenbacks to extract gold from the treasury for profit. Without greenbacks, gold extraction ends. silver would replace small bills.
The text argues that firms refuse to hire staff who drink, framing it as a practical, sentiment-free prohibition. It credits railroad companies and large employers with pioneering and enforcing these employment standards to ensure workers are safe and reliable.
One Pullman boy works as an inspector of Pullman cars entering Chicago from six in the morning to four in the afternoon and earns 100 dollars a month. The piece notes that being cut off from inheritance can push a boy to work to support himself, a lesson some learn only when forced.
The Consul General believes Spanish control over Cuba is very slight and that intervention is only a matter of time. He notes Blanco cannot defeat the insurgents and that autonomy is failing. Spaniards are divided and disagreement hampers action, and a resolution to the strife would bring relief.
Democrats railed at the Temple Amendment for political buncombe but the measure cleared the House with only two dissenters, one of them a Democrat. It is expected to pass the Senate and gain adoption by a Republican legislature, undermining Democratic pretensions.
The free silverites reveal their true intentions with the silver issue, turning many gold supporters against it and strengthening the gold standard believers, demanding a settled standard where every authorized dollar is equal.
The senate debates a resolution declaring bonds payable in silver dollars. Republicans call it Silverite folly and say it serves no purpose, arguing the move won’t alter policy or pass into law, and may unsettle foreign confidence. The Omaha Bee notes the motive as pro silver and distant from business welfare.
A bill is introduced to prohibit candidates from treating voters with gifts such as cigars, aiming to become law. Supporters say it would relieve candidates from undue influence. An amendment restricting runs for office to once every two years is proposed to protect voters.
Democrats concede Republicans chose Gov. Shaw correctly and that he proves worthy of the trust. He governs Iowa faithfully, serving the interests of all state residents.
A Chicago police order prohibits women from entering saloons without a male escort. The speaker notes a proposed amendment to bar men unless accompanied by a woman, claiming it would make the rule fairer between the sexes.
The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that a five cent cigarette pack does not qualify as an original package under state law. The decision clarifies how the term original package is interpreted in related statutes and affects enforcement.
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